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Job Opportunity: Program Director Position at Collage Dance Theatre

COLLAGE DANCE THEATRE (CDT) is seeking a PART-TIME PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Position Description:

This is a part-time (estimated 20 hours per week,) on-site (no-telecommuting,) exempt/salaried position. Occasional evening/weekend hours required to ensure smooth operations of all performances and special events. Position will start immediately after hire.

The PROGRAM DIRECTOR (PD), working closely with the Artistic Director and Managing Director, is responsible for the overall project management of the company, including the planning and physical realization of each production. In addition to overseeing projects, the PD would research new opportunities for long-term program development in areas such as university residencies and partnerships with presenting organizations in order to ensure sustainable earned revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and manage productions and events, including project budgets and logistics

2. Cultivate earned revenue streams that help achieve CDT’s organizational objectives

3. Research and book residencies, workshops and international festivals

4. Engage new audiences by initiating strategies for community outreach and ensuring quality patron experiences

Candidate Requirements:

* Minimum BA/BS university degree
* Strong budgeting and financial management skills
* Demonstrated experience in and capacity to lead, manage, motivate,
inspire, train and collaborate with staff and volunteers
* Self-motivated with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
* General office administration and computer skills; including but not limited to proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Strong preference for candidates with the following additional experience:

* Previous Arts management / leadership experience dealing with board
relations, civic engagement/outreach and volunteer recruitment/management
* Production and marketing of events and performances
* Tour and booking management
* Familiarity with the Los Angeles arts community or other regional arts communities

Application Process:

Applications must be received by Friday, September 3, 2010. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Please submit a cover letter specifying how your experience relates to the Program Director role with Collage Dance Theatre. Please include your cover letter within the body of your email and attach your current CV / Resume as a PDF.

Email to: info@collagedancetheatre.org

Due to the expected response rate, we will not be able to respond to all applicants.
Final applicants will be asked to provide three verifiable professional references.

Collage Dance Theatre (CDT) is a nonprofit, site-specific dance performance company based in Los Angeles, California founded in 1985. Our mission is to redefine the relationship between audience and art by presenting bold choreography in extraordinary places. CDT initiates collaborations with artists and cultivates community engagement to create meaningful, multidisciplinary public art experiences with exceptional artistic standards.

To learn more about Collage Dance Theatre, please visit us online at: www.collagedancetheatre.org

Thank you for your interest in Collage Dance Theatre!

Dates:
Sep 4 - 12:00 pm

Location:

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