JOB DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director is responsible for Dancewave’s consistent
advancement of its mission, vision, and values and the overall success and sustainability of the
organization.
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
? Demonstrate a deep commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values
? Promote staff involvement in racial and social justice initiatives
? Ensure that the organization’s values are being expressed at all levels of the organization,
maintaining a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff of capable leaders
? Facilitate collaborative working processes that promote staff autonomy and participation
? Support the growth and development of administrative and programmatic staff, providing
guidance and mentorship, and access to training opportunities
? Oversee best practices in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
STRATEGY & VISION
? Work closely with the Board of Directors and staff, particularly the Managing Director and
Leadership Committee, to ensure all initiatives and workflows are aligned with the
organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan
? Ensure equitable access for all stakeholders to participate in programming
? Establishes direction and oversight for all core organizational programs
? Ensure strategic alignment among programs to support participant longevity in the
programmatic lifecycle
? Ensure the curricular standards promote a high caliber of quality across all programs
? Lead bi-annual staff retreats
? Co-facilitate all staff meetings with the Managing Director
? Oversee data tracking, evaluation, and reporting of organizational impact and progress on
strategic, short- and long-term plans
FUNDRAISING
? Lead fundraising strategy along with the Board of Directors
? Oversee and lead all individual giving fundraising initiatives
? Solicit donations from various sources, utilizing organizational contacts and research
? Work closely with the Institutional Giving Manager to expand Dancewave’s private
philanthropic and public funding portfolios
PUBLIC AFFAIRS & ADVOCACY
? Serve as Dancewave’s public representative
? Maintain positive relationships with City and State government officials
? Grow Dancewave’s media presence and voice in the larger arts landscape
? Provide editorial leadership for all organizational communications
? Communicate with partners around social justice initiatives, building relationships with other
organizations doing arts-related equity work
CAPACITY BUILDING & PARTNERSHIPS
? Identify and implement opportunities to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency
? Expand strategic partnerships and collaborations designed to increase organizational
capacity and position within the sector
? Maximize organizational resources through innovative and strategic capacity-building efforts
? Serve as primary organizational representative and relationship steward at public and
industry events
FISCAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGETING
? Develop short and long-term financial strategies with Board of Directors and Managing
Director
? Oversee financial performance, maintaining a strong cash position at all times
? Approve major expenditures with oversight from the Board of Directors
? Develop annual wage projections and implement annual budget in collaboration with the
Managing Director
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED:
? A successful track record in leadership and management in an arts and/or education
nonprofit setting, 2+ years experience in a leadership position preferred
? Passionate about Dancewave’s mission, vision, and values
? Strong strategic and growth-oriented thinking
? Proven track record with sustained fundraising
? Strong fiscal management and budgeting acumen
? Ability to develop and maintain partnerships and liaison with local and community partners
in New York City
? A demonstrable commitment to advancing belonging, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
? Organized, innovative, and agile problem solver
? Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
? Familiarity with current trends and practices in the dance field preferred
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Base salary range: $90,000-$110,000, commensurate with
experience (subject to negotiation), with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Dancewave
offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, IRA with employer matching,
paid holidays and closures observed by the organization, unlimited paid time off, and various perks
including complimentary classes and studio space.
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