Tuesday, May 30, 2023
COMPANY MANAGER Position for Valerie Green/Dance Entropy
Company: Dance Entropy/Green Space
Location: Queens, NY
Compensation: $30/hr and/or Commensurate with experience
Dance Entropy, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Company Manager to join our team and organization for our upcoming season with the possibility of long-term employment and growth opportunities.
About Dance Entropy
Founded in 1998, Valerie Green/Dance Entropy (VG/DE) believes in humanizing movement, both in Ms. Green’s critically acclaimed choreographic work and the company’s mission to plant creative seeds in communities across the world. Intersecting mortal and transcendent, sensual and sophisticated, visceral and self-aware, VG/DE invites the artist, the audience—the human—into a compelling, physical experience. Based out of its home studio, Green Space in Queens, NY, VG/DE combines performance and specialized outreach programs to inspire communities in cultural institutions throughout the world. As a professional nonprofit dance company, the communities we engage with have included at risk youth, adolescents, trauma survivors, the differently abled, older adults and aspiring/professional dancers.
Visit us at www.DanceEntropy.org and www.GreenSpaceStudio.org
Job Description
Dance Entropy is seeking a Company Manager to work closely with the Executive Director and Programs Manager. This includes varied aspects of the organization’s administration while prioritizing the following.
Company Booking & Touring
Educational Programs Outreach
Fund-Raising and Development activities
Marketing Strategies
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Enthusiastic, hardworking, and focused with a sharp memory
Flexible, and comfortable with multi-tasking
Self-motivated and self-activated
Strong communication, written and interpersonal skills
8 + years' Experience working in Performing Arts Events Production and Management
Knowledge of business and the not-for-profit dance world
Strong project management skills
Leadership & Professionalism
Negotiation and Closing Skills
Decision-making & problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Photoshop and/or Illustrator (or similar graphic program), Network for Good, Constant Contact, Squarespace.
The ideal candidate has experience in dance but is no longer pursuing a performing career, with an interest in arts/non-profit management.
Dance Entropy, Inc. values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The organization encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status.
Hours:
Part-time employment, 15-20 hrs/week ONSITE at our Long Island City office.
This is NOT a remote position.
Weekdays during business hours. (plus, some Special events/Performances)
Pay: $30hr. and/or Commensurate with experience
*Prompt submission is strongly encouraged.
Looking to hire and train immediately
Applications will be accepted ongoing until position is filled
To Apply:
Please email cover letter, resume, and references to:
Programs@GreenSpaceStudio.org
Please include “Company Manager Position” in subject line
No phone calls please.
Dance Entropy/Green Space
3724 24th St Suit 212
Queens, NY, 11101
7189563037
danceentropy.org and greenspacestudio.org
For more information:
Valerie Green
programs@greenspacestudio.org
7189563037