Espana-STREB Trapeze Academy Rig Managerexpired
Posted on: July 17, 2025
United States, New York, Brooklyn
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Description:
Job Title: España-Streb Trapeze Academy Rig Manager
Date: September 2025
Classification: Part Time, Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The ESPAÑA-STREB TRAPEZE ACADEMY RIG MANAGER is responsible for ensuring the operational
success of the trapeze academy through lead instruction, teacher training and regular inspection and
maintenance of the trapeze rig. Reporting to STREB’s Director of Programming and working closely with
STREB leadership, the ESTA Manager plays a key role in developing, maintaining and motivating the
trapeze academy school and staff while adding value to the entire STREB organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
With input from the Executive Director, Co- Artistic Director and Director of Programming, ensure the
programmatic success of the trapeze academy by:
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Recruiting and training a diverse ESTA staff and student body;
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Ensuring the vision and execution of the ESTA programming, pedagogy and practice aligns with
artistic vision and values of the STREB Inc.;
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Motivating, scheduling, and performance managing ESTA instructors through staff trainings,
specialized clinics and personalized training programs for building skills, improving performance
and providing ongoing professional development while staying current on industry standards
and best practices and regularly communicating information and feedback to trapeze instructors;
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Ensuring that all safety procedures and protocols are implemented, maintained and documented
for rigging, teacher training and instruction (minimum 1 hr/week);
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Ensuring satisfaction and retention of students through positive interaction and follow up
regarding future enrollments;
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Liaising with different programmatic leaders of the organization to ensure fruitful collaboration
and realizing new synergies; and
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Generally serving as the positive face of the ESTA and STREB Inc.
EXPERIENCE
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5+ years of aerial and trapeze experience, including lead instruction;
Knowledge and implementation of rigging safety procedures, protocols and best practices
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to share STREB’s mission,
vision and purpose to a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies;
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, motivating instructors and working across the
organization to ensure smooth operations; and
Proven leadership skills and demonstrated professional innovation.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
Minimum of 20 hours per week
Includes teaching classes, staff training, rig inspections/maintenance and other duties as assigned.
Salary: $32-35/hr
HOW TO APPLY
please.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Position open until filled. No phone calls
ABOUT STREB
Founded by Elizabeth Streb in 1979, STREB has performed in theaters large and small, on the streets and
in sports stadiums, and has been commissioned to create new work for large scale events and festivals
from the Whitney Museum of American Art’s groundbreaking to the London 2012 Olympic Festival. In
January 2003, STREB moved into a vacant facility in Williamsburg Brooklyn and transformed the space
into the STREB LAB FOR ACTION MECHANICS (SLAM) which now serves as the home for the STREB
EXTREME ACTION performing company, the STREB POPACTION School and the España/STREB Trapeze
Academy. As a performance and presenting venue and an open access education and rehearsal space,
SLAM creates community through interaction and experimentation serving approximately 10,000 people
annually - 5,000 audience members at nearly 40 shows; 800 students weekly at approximately 60 weekly
classes; 3,000 city school children and community organization constituents; 200 artists who rent SLAM
to create and present work, teach and take class; 600 tweens and teens who attend monthly SLAM
ACTION CLUBs; and 250 children who attend SLAM summer camps. STREB is a 501(C)3 and operates on
an annual budget of approximately $2M, which fluctuates depending on strategic initiatives.
More information can be found at www.streb.org.
STREB is committed to diversity at all levels: on our stage, in our audience, on our staff and within our
leadership. STREB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment. STREB prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex and
pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or marital/partnership status.
Requirements:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
With input from the Executive Director, Co- Artistic Director and Director of Programming, ensure the
programmatic success of the trapeze academy by:
●
Recruiting and training a diverse ESTA staff and student body;
●
Ensuring the vision and execution of the ESTA programming, pedagogy and practice aligns with
artistic vision and values of the STREB Inc.;
●
Motivating, scheduling, and performance managing ESTA instructors through staff trainings,
specialized clinics and personalized training programs for building skills, improving performance
and providing ongoing professional development while staying current on industry standards
and best practices and regularly communicating information and feedback to trapeze instructors;
●
Ensuring that all safety procedures and protocols are implemented, maintained and documented
for rigging, teacher training and instruction (minimum 1 hr/week);
●
Ensuring satisfaction and retention of students through positive interaction and follow up
regarding future enrollments;
●
Liaising with different programmatic leaders of the organization to ensure fruitful collaboration
and realizing new synergies; and
●
Generally serving as the positive face of the ESTA and STREB Inc.
EXPERIENCE
Prepare To Present:
HOW TO APPLY
please.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Position open until filled. No phone calls
Additional Information:
ABOUT STREB
Founded by Elizabeth Streb in 1979, STREB has performed in theaters large and small, on the streets and
in sports stadiums, and has been commissioned to create new work for large scale events and festivals
from the Whitney Museum of American Art’s groundbreaking to the London 2012 Olympic Festival. In
January 2003, STREB moved into a vacant facility in Williamsburg Brooklyn and transformed the space
into the STREB LAB FOR ACTION MECHANICS (SLAM) which now serves as the home for the STREB
EXTREME ACTION performing company, the STREB POPACTION School and the España/STREB Trapeze
Academy. As a performance and presenting venue and an open access education and rehearsal space,
SLAM creates community through interaction and experimentation serving approximately 10,000 people
annually - 5,000 audience members at nearly 40 shows; 800 students weekly at approximately 60 weekly
classes; 3,000 city school children and community organization constituents; 200 artists who rent SLAM
to create and present work, teach and take class; 600 tweens and teens who attend monthly SLAM
ACTION CLUBs; and 250 children who attend SLAM summer camps. STREB is a 501(C)3 and operates on
an annual budget of approximately $2M, which fluctuates depending on strategic initiatives.
More information can be found at www.streb.org.
STREB is committed to diversity at all levels: on our stage, in our audience, on our staff and within our
leadership. STREB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment. STREB prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex and
pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or marital/partnership status.
Application Deadline:
July 31, 2025 9:00 am
Job Start Date:
Sept. 02, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Contract Dates:
Open
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Artistic Discipline:
Circus
Payment status:
Paid
Pay Scale:
From 32 to 35 USD/hour
Job Location:
United States,
New York,
Brooklyn
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