When did Brooklyn become the cool place to live? It’s definitely trendy, and I think a big part of that has to be the borough’s unique culture. It’s pretty artsy, which is why it makes sense that it’s the home of “America’s oldest continuously operating performing arts center,” Brooklyn Academy of Music. BAM was founded in 1861 and is still going strong—they had an attendance of more than half a million people last year. Although they have the word academy in their name, BAM’s mission is “to be the preeminent progressive performing and cinema arts center of the twenty-first century, engaging both global and local communities.” That’s not exactly what I think of when I hear academy, but maybe that’s why they usually go by BAM.

BAM BAM!

Performing arts isn’t really my thing, but if you’re into it, BAM is the perfect place to work. They have a diverse set of programs that span a wide array of interests. It’s hard to believe that they’re continuing to be at the forefront of performing arts after nearly 150 years of operation. If you’d like to be part of BAM’s History, then check out their Jobs page or their job postings on Idealist. Right now they’re looking for a Sponsorship Coordinator, which seems like a perfect position for a new grad. BAM actually seems to have their own job postings, but they’re pretty well hidden on their website. You can find them here, and you’ll also see a Digital Content Administrator position that also looks suitable for new grads. You can apply for any of the positions by sending a cover letter and résumé to HRresumes@BAM.org..

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• BAM.org
• Jobs at BAM
• About BAM
• BAM’s History
• Visit BAM
• BAM’s Executive Leadership
• BAM’s Programs
• BAM’s Annual Reports

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