Job Description
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TO APPLY:
Please email support@opendoorsnyc.org:
1) your resume and 2) a THOUGHTFUL COVER LETTER
(in the body of the email) that demonstrates familiarity with our work and explains why you are a strong fit for this position. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.•Disability Justice & Arts Organizer (DJA) Reports to: OPEN DOORS
Director Status:
Part-time (18-20 hours/week) Compensation:
$30-$35/hour, depending on experience Benefits:
Paid holidays and accrued sick time; flexible scheduling outside of required meetings and events; opportunities for professional growth, artistic collaboration, and leadership development. While this part-time position does not include health insurance benefits, we anticipate continued growth in the organization and hope this role may expand in scope and hours over time. Location:
Must live in the New York City area Start Date:
July 1, 2026 About OPEN DOORS NYC OPEN DOORS NYC
is an arts-and-justice initiative that invests in the creativity and leadership of Black and brown people who use wheelchairs. Our work centers disability justice, community building, and gun-violence prevention, using art as a tool for advocacy and change. We are guided by the vision and lived experience of the Reality Poets—an artist collective of current and former residents of Coler Rehabilitative and Nursing Care Center on Roosevelt Island. About the Position The Disability Justice & Arts Organizer (DJA) works closely with the Reality Poets and community partners to keep projects moving, events running, and relationships strong. The DJA supports ongoing work across the organization—from a campaign for better food at Coler to the OPEN DOORS
podcast. They facilitate team meetings, run open mics, follow up with partners, and help coordinate major projects including our 10-Year Gala and a new theater production premiering this fall. The ideal candidate is highly organized and dependable, warm and observant, and able to meet people where they are. They keep projects on track while staying grounded in the relationships at the center of the work. Schedule (hybrid) Monday 12:00-1:00 PM — Week Ahead (Remote) 2:00-3:30 PM — Workshop (Remote) Tuesday 2:00-3:30 PM — Council (Remote) Thursday 2:00-3:30 PM — Podcast Recording (In Person, Bi-Weekly) Friday 12:00-1:30 PM — NHLM Meeting (Remote) Additional hours completed at your convenience. Must be available to participate in occasional OPEN DOORS
special events. Responsibilities Coordinate and support events, including open mics, cookouts, and the 10-Year Gala Attend workshops, Council, and team meetings; help facilitate discussions and keep projects moving Work directly with Reality Poets to support their creative and professional work, including organizing materials, troubleshooting technology, and following up on individual needs Build and maintain relationships with community partners and funders; attend events and represent OPEN DOORS
in the community Manage day-to-day logistics, including scheduling, calendar invitations, event invitations, attendance tracking, note-taking, and file organization Communicate clearly and consistently with artists, partners, and team members via email, phone, and in person Support the OPEN DOORS
podcast by scheduling guests, setting up and operating cameras, microphones, and lighting, transferring recordings, and coordinating with editors Create and post social media content in collaboration with the team and Reality Poets Qualifications Comfortable working directly with disabled artists and community partners Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both written and face-to-face settings Confident facilitating conversations and speaking in groups Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Self-directed and dependable, with strong follow-through Flexible and responsive when plans change Familiarity with social media platforms and basic design tools Comfortable with basic audio/video recording equipment and digital file management Expectations Participate actively in meetings and keep your camera on during Zoom meetings whenever possible Arrive on time and communicate proactively about delays or schedule conflicts Remain responsive to email and team communications Approach the work with respect, professionalism, and a commitment to disability justice and community-centered collaboration Employment Information OPEN DOORS
is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Transformative Action (CTA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The DJA will be employed by CTA. Equal Employment Opportunity CTA is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are hired based on merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, domestic violence survivor status, reproductive health decisions, or past participation in the discrimination complaint process. We are committed to building an inclusive organization and strongly encourage people from diverse communities and lived experiences to apply. Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location:
Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10044
