Administrative Assistant to Artistic Director

Youth America Grand Prix (www.yagp.org), a busy non-profit dance education organization working with leading dance companies, schools and professionals in the U.S. and abroad has an opportunity for a highly organized, self-motivated admin assistant able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, challenging environment to:

- organize and maintain year-round communications with dance schools, venues, members of the jury, and VIP's in the international dance world;
- organize & keep track of special guests' travel and hotel accommodations;
- work closely with Artistic Director and maintain her correspondence;
- occasionally travel to U.S. or international locations to provide admin support during competition season


REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent written & oral communication skills a must;
- typing skills (min 40 wpm), proficiency in MS Word/Excel required;
- organization, self-motivation, and follow-up skills;
- ability to prioritize tasks;
- willingness to work overtime when needed;
- willingness to learn and enthusiasm for the art of dance are a plus.


Will work in the NYC office on 23rd Street and Park Ave, sometimes will have opportunity to work from home.
Extra days/weeks off in the summer.
Salary 35K/yr, with opportunity for salary increase based on performance.
This is a great place to grow in arts management, perfect for recent college graduates, people beginning their professional career, or those seeking to expand their professional experience in performing arts administration.

Send e-mail with the following attachments:
1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) writing samples (letters, grant applications, marketing materials – anything that shows your writing style and ability to communicate in written form) to: yagp.pr.office@gmail.com (preferred)
or apply by mail to: YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX (JOBS), 304 Park Ave South, Ste 1004, NY, NY 10010.