Job Posting

Managing Director

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

More information:

www.freshdanceintensive.com

www.Facebook.com/FreshDanceIntensive

www.Twitter.com/dance_fresh

www.Instagram.com/FreshDanceIntensive  

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Start Date: 
Monday, October 20, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Toronto area
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Employer Details

FRESH Dance Intensive Inc

David Norsworthy, Director
476 Parliament Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M4X1P2
Canada

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!