In announcing the newly created position of Director of Community Action (DCA), Gibney Dance reconfirms and intensifies a decades long-commitment to the arts, activism and social justice. The DCA will be responsible for expressing and expanding the organization’s mission of “bringing the possibility of movement where it would not otherwise exist” by creating robust mechanisms to activate and mobilize artists as agents of change.  For this exciting new position, we are looking for an individual who is actively committed to the arts and has a deep understanding of community organizing, advocacy, and social service.  The DCA will be a leader, innovator and connector who builds on our existing vision to generate new ideas, programs, and partnerships.  
The Director of Community Action will develop and direct a broad range of local, national, and international projects and platforms and create mechanisms to support and mobilize artists. Artists will in turn actively apply their work to create positive change and a better, more peaceful and equitable world.   
Requirements
To apply for the Director of Community Action position, the following materials are required:
• A cover letter detailing interest and qualification for the position
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• A one-page writing sample describing a program the candidate has initiated or directed
• Three professional references 
Please send these materials as a single PDF file to search@gibneydance.org with the subject heading, “Director of Community Action.”  We will not accept applications that are incomplete or do not meet the specified qualification requirements. 
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 11, 2015.
Gibney Dance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 
 
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