Director

Arts In Education & Community Programs

Salary | Full Time

Posted April 9, 2024

Position Summary

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation (AILEY), one of the world’s premier dance institutions, is seeking a motivated and personable leader to guide the development and implementation of the initiatives of the Arts In Education & Community Programs (AIE) department. The Director of Arts In Education & Community Programs reports to the executive director of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation (AADF), and is responsible for leading the development and management of all aspects of the partnerships and alliances with PreK-grade 12 schools and community organizations that participate in AIE initiatives, including AileyDance Kids, AileyCamp, AileyDance for Active Aging, national and international outreach, and community programs. The ideal candidate for this position is a strong leader and strategic thinker who is knowledgeable about trends in the field of arts in education, values the legacy of Alvin Ailey, and can serve as an effective collaborator across AADF’s departments and programs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Represent AIE at senior management and AILEY Board meetings.
Serve as staff liaison to the AILEY Board Committee for AileyCamp and Arts In Education.
Supervise a team of six full-time staff, 80 part-time teaching artists and musicians, seasonal interns, and seasonal part-time staff who support special projects and strategic planning initiatives.
Supervise the development and management of all aspects of partnerships and alliances with outside organizations that participate in AIE initiatives.
Work closely with the AILEY development department on AIE fundraising and reporting initiatives.
Work closely with AILEY’s marketing and PR departments to promote all AIE programs.
Develop and manage income and expense budgets for AIE including school residencies, AileyCamp, special projects, strategic planning initiatives, and the salaries and fees for the AIE teaching artists and musicians.
Manage AILEY’s contract with the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), that governs all AILEY departments that do business with the NYC DOE.
Supervise AILEY teaching artists and musicians, planning and developing their professional development training, and setting and communicating job expectations, wages, and working conditions.
Oversee content development for the AIE sections of AILEY’s website, AIE program guides, educator resource guides, and curricular materials.
Communicate with AILEY staff in other program areas on a regular basis.
Spearhead other initiatives as they arise.
Accommodate a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends, with a willingness to travel within the local metro area and nationally as initiatives and opportunities may require.
Possess a knowledge of dance, arts in education, and a strong interest in the mission and core values of the Ailey organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with experience in the arts, or arts-related field.
Prior experience in non-profit administration with supervisory responsibilities.
Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and overseeing client needs simultaneously.
Understands the outward facing nature of Arts In Education and prioritizes excellent customer service by all AIE staff.
Must possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills with a pleasant telephone manner and a clear email communication style.
Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database experience.
Must be a willing, flexible, and collaborative team player as well as a strong and motivational leader, showing initiative to do what needs to be done to get the job done.

Compensation

$125,000 annual salary.

Benefits include health (including EAP services), dental insurance, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement plan, and commuter benefits.

The advertised pay rate is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

How to Apply

Click on the apply link below and upload a file for each application requirement (accepted formats include .doc, .docx, or .pdf). Please include your name in the file names of each document. Only applicants who submit the following will be considered:

Resume
Cover letter detailing your interest in this position
Contact information for three professional references

Applications will not be considered without these items. No phone calls, please.

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NOTE: Due to the volume of submissions from job applicants, we are only able to follow up with candidates who we believe are a strong match to the requirements of the position as advertised. Thank you for your interest in working at Ailey.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

ABOUT AILEY

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, and Ailey Extension.

The organization’s mission is to further the pioneering work of the choreographer, dancer, and cultural leader Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.The Ailey organization uses the beauty and humanity of the African-American heritage and other cultures to inspire and unite people of all races, ages, and backgrounds.

Annually, nearly 500,000 people experience Ailey performances and programs. Designated “Cultural Ambassador to the World” by the U.S. Congress, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has 32 of the most talented dancers in the world and a diverse repertory that is unparalleled in modern dance. A typical year includes engagements in its home base of New York City with five weeks each winter at New York City Center, a North American tour that visits 20+ cities, and extensive international touring.

The multi-faceted Ailey organization also encompasses: Ailey II, a widely-touring second company that showcases "the next generation of dance"; The Ailey School, which provides world-class training to students ages 3-25; Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, which provide people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore dance, build self-esteem, and develop life skills; and Ailey Extension, which offers dozens of “real classes for real people” each week at Ailey’s building in midtown Manhattan, The Joan Weill Center for Dance.