COORDINATING DIRECTOR – NY Dance Program for Youth

Dance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid personal days

Paid sick days

Job summary

ASE Global Bridges in New York, NY seeks a Coordinating Director to lead year-round operations for its dance programs and oversee a 5–6 week summer residency on the Manhattan campus. You’ll manage outreach, enrollment, manuals, vendor relations, and daily operation for ~150 dancers ages 15–22.

The role requires on-site residence for the summer, travel on weekends during Jan–Feb, and availability for non-standard hours. Compensation is $75,000/year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Appreciation of ballet, contemporary dance, and international cultures.
• Experience supporting youth in group and residential environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, administrative, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases, and related systems.
• Detail-oriented with experience handling financial/payments processes.
• Willingness to travel nationally on weekends during January and February; reside on-site in Manhattan for the summer.
• Availability for non-standard hours, including weekends, especially July and August.
• Valid driver’s license and driving experience.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Tech skills

Budgeting

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Databases

Job description

COORDINATING DIRECTOR – NY Dance Program for Youth

Company: ASE Global Bridges
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $75,000/year + health insurance contribution, 401(k), and paid personal/sick days

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.

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.

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.

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.