Position: Managing Director
Reports to: Artistic Director
Status: Part-time, salary employee (min. requirement 20 hours/week) with potential for full-time employment in the future
Schedule: Flexible (increased hours and commitment needed in July/Aug)
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Deadline: Rolling
Interviews: Immediately
Start date: Immediately
Description of Organization: FRESH Dance Intensive is an incorporated touring dance workshop company that promotes a faculty of emerging choreographers and teaching artists. The company reaches 2000+ students each year through 20+ dance events in up to 5 provinces across Canada. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable dance education that encourages self-expression, honesty and exploration. More at www.freshdanceintensive.com!
Summary of Position: If the Artistic Director provides the vision, artistic integrity, programming, and face for the organization, the Managing Director supports, manages and builds the company in a way that is efficient and stable. FRESH Dance Intensive is looking for a highly proactive, dynamic, team-oriented individual with an entrepreneurial sprit to help bring the organization to the next level of professionalism with existing programs and to spearhead new initiatives. The Managing Director will work closely with the Artistic Director to shape FRESH Dance Intensive’s programming and long-term goals.
Overview of Responsibilities:
· Oversee administration and finances of FRESH
· Manage day-to-day customer interactions
· Liaise between staff and partner organizations
· Develop and lead marketing and publicity endeavors
· Coordinate workshop touring
· Run workshop events in collaboration with the Event Directors
· Advise the Artistic Director on business-related decisions
· Spearhead long-term planning and goal setting
· Establish infrastructure for new initiatives in collaboration with the Artistic Director
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will preferably have two or more years experience in administration/management, preferably arts and/or non-profit administration/management, including development/networking activities, creating and working with budgets, marketing, and managing staff and events. The ideal candidate will be a team leader and excellent communicator, well organized with attention to detail, providing big picture leadership while ensuring daily tasks are moving the company towards its goals. The candidate should be a self-starter with the motivation to create and implement strategies for sustainability. Familiarity with Mac computers, Microsoft Office, and Google Drive. Experience with graphic design, web design, public speaking and/or dance would be a plus!
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Arts Administration, Business, Theater, Communications, or other related fields is preferred but not required.
Equal Employment Opportunity: FRESH Dance Intensive promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. FRESH Dance Intensive does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references all in one PDF document via email. Send submission to David, Artistic Director– david.norsworthy@gmail.com
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