COORDINATING DIRECTOR – NY Dance Program for Youth

Arts Admin Jobs; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 68 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid personal and sick days

Résumé du poste

ASE Global Bridges is seeking a Coordinating Director to lead year-round operations for its New York dance programs and the 5–6 week summer residency on the Manhattan campus.

The role requires strong organizational and relationship-management skills, with travel and on-site residence during the summer. Applicants with arts administration experience and a passion for dance are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating programs for youth or arts administration.
• Strong organizational, communication, administrative, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing payments and family communication.

Responsabilités

• Oversee outreach and relationships with dance schools, teachers, vendors, and program partners.
• Manage program enrollment, including family communication, payment receivables, and enrollment forms.
• Prepare program manuals, forms, and other operational materials.
• Engage and negotiate with program vendors.
• Coordinate multiple program priorities, timelines, and stakeholders throughout the year.
• Oversee operations during the 5–6 week summer program in Manhattan.
• Manage approximately 10–15 summer staff.
• Support approximately 150 student dancers, ages 15–22.
• Communicate with dancers’ families and liaise with venues and vendors.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and well-organized program environment.
• Report to ASE’s Vice President.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driving

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Databases

Description du poste

ASE Global Bridges is seeking a highly organized, relationship-oriented Coordinating Director to lead year-round operations for its New York dance programs and oversee a 5–6 week summer residency at the program’s Manhattan campus.

ASE Global Bridges is a long-standing New York nonprofit known for more than 20 years of youth programming for elite, pre-professional dancers. Programs include the John Cranko School Summer Intensive and International Contemporary Masters and serve students from across the United States and around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• – Oversee outreach and relationships with dance schools, teachers, vendors, and program partners.
• – Manage program enrollment, including family communication, payment receivables, and enrollment forms.
• – Prepare program manuals, forms, and other operational materials.
• – Engage and negotiate with program vendors.
• – Coordinate multiple program priorities, timelines, and stakeholders throughout the year.
• – Oversee operations during the 5–6 week summer program in Manhattan.
• – Manage approximately 10–15 summer staff.
• – Support approximately 150 student dancers, ages 15–22.
• – Communicate with dancers’ families and liaise with venues and vendors.
• – Help maintain a safe, positive, and well-organized program environment.
• – Report to ASE’s Vice President.

Candidates do not need to have had a professional dance career. ASE welcomes applicants whose strengths are in arts administration, youth programming, program operations, and relationship management and who bring a strong appreciation for the dance field.

Required Qualifications

• – Appreciation of classical ballet, contemporary dance, and international cultures.
• – Proven experience supporting youth in group and residential environments.
• – Strong organizational, communication, administrative, and multitasking skills.
• – Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases, and related systems.
• – Detail-oriented and comfortable with financial/payment processes.
• – Ability to travel nationally on weekends during January and February.
• – Ability to live on-site at the Manhattan campus for the 5–6 week summer program.
• – Availability for non-standard hours, including weekends, particularly during July and August.
• – Valid driver’s license and driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• – Training or performing experience in classical ballet.
• – Social media and Google Ads experience.

Compensation & Benefits

$75,000/year, contribution toward employee health insurance, 401(k), and paid personal and sick days.

Work Structure

This is a full‑time, year‑round, hybrid position based in New York City. The role includes national weekend travel during January and February and requires residence at ASE’s Manhattan campus for approximately 5‑6 weeks during the summer.