Dance Program Manager: Arts Education & Community Impact

Arts Hacker; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Clay Dance Company in Chicago seeks a highly organized and mission-driven Program Manager to implement its programs, including Making the Artivist, School & Community Partnerships, In the Making, and Community Classes.

The role collaborates closely with the Artistic Director & CEO to ensure programs run on schedule, within budget, and deliver exceptional experiences for participants, artists, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts administration or related field.
• Dance background required.
• Two years of experience coordinating programs in dance education and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of organizational programs.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, timelines, and logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participants, schools, and community partners.
• Schedule and support program staff.
• Monitor program budgets and expenditures.
• Maintain participant records and program data.
• Prepare routine program reports and assist with program evaluation.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications and Facility & Operations to ensure successful program delivery.
• Support organizational events and performances as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Dance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Job description

Red Clay Dance Company in Chicago seeks a highly organized and mission-driven Program Manager to implement its programs, including Making the Artivist, School & Community Partnerships, In the Making, and Community Classes.

The role collaborates closely with the Artistic Director & CEO to ensure programs run on schedule, within budget, and deliver exceptional experiences for participants, artists, and partners.