COORDINATING DIRECTOR - ARTS PROGRAM (Full-time or Part-time)

The John Cranko School SI is an elite youth ballet program, and is a collaboration between ASE and the internationally renowned John Cranko School of Germany. The position is year-round, hybrid, and based out of NYC with a 5-6 week summer residency at the Loomis Chaffee Boarding School, CT. (Full-time or Part-time options are possible).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing outreach and relationships with schools, teachers, vendors, and other partners
• Managing the Program enrollment process, inclusive of:
  • Communication with families
  • Monitoring payment receivables
  • Form review
• Preparation of Program Manuals and Forms
• Engaging and negotiating with Program vendors
• Overseeing Program's operations during summer 5-6 weeks:
• Program's summer on-site Staff team includes: Coordinating & Artistic Directors, Assistant to the Directors, Nurses & Athletic Trainers, Program Teachers, Parent Chaperons, Program Assistants. Coordinating Director's responsibilities will include:
  • Management of program staff (about 25-30)
  • Oversight & support of participants (about 150 ages 9-15 years), ensuring successful engagement in all of program activities
  • Liasoning with the Loomis school and all other vendors
  • Any other responsibilities associated with ensuring smooth operation of the program, as well as a safe and enjoyable environment for the participants

REQUIRED:

• Strong communication, administrative, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong computer/on-line skills, specifically: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
• Detail oriented and comfortable/familiar with financial payments process
• Experience of supporting youth in group environments
• Appreciation of foreign cultures
• Ability for weekend travel nationally during the months of Jan – Feb
• Commitment to live on CT campus for 5-6 weeks of the program
• Non-standard hours, including weekends, especially during July – August
• Driver license and driving experience

PREFERRED: Appreciation of performing arts/dance, social media skills, Russian language