Job Announcement - CDF Program Director

Position Announcement

Children’s Dance Foundation

 

Position Title:  Program Director

Posting Date:  September 3, 2013

Closing Date: September 23, 2013

Anticipated Start Date:  October 14, 2013

Status:  Full-time

Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience; additional pay for teaching hours

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director

 

Overview: Leadership position for nonprofit dance education organization; position oversees program staff, program management and development, special projects; Program Director is an active and critical member of the management team for organizational development and community service. In addition, the Program Director may also teach classes as appropriate with training and experience. This position provides leadership and manages the organization in the absence of the Executive Director.

 

Qualifications:  

  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience with an arts program or organization; experience supervising artistic staff; experience developing, implementing and evaluating programs. 
  • Experience and education in dance, (preferred), theatre, music, and/or early childhood education desired; bachelor’s degree required. 
  • Master’s degree or other professional training desired. 
  • Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
  • Experience teaching children and youth in the arts required; experience teaching dance preferred.
  • Demonstrated strong contributor in a collaborative team environment, with creative thinking, critical thinking, and visioning skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects with attention to detail as well as to the comprehensive view and overall goals
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to cultivate relationships with staff, board, parents, students, community partners, supporters and other stakeholders.

 

Application Process: Interested and qualified individuals should send a cover letter, résumé and three professional references (include name, title, organization, phone, email) to:    Diane Litsey, Executive Director, Children’s Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South, Homewood, AL  35209 or e-mail résumé to:  diane@childrensdancefoundation.org.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

 

Employment verifications(s) will be required from previous and present employer(s) and the candidate must pass a criminal background check.  Children’s Dance Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. CDF’s website:  www.childrensdancefoundation.org.

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