Education and Outreach Coordinator

NW Dance Project seeks to immediately fill our Education and Outreach Coordinator position.

This is a full-time, salaried, fully benefitted (100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance + employer-matched 401k, PTO) position supported by and supporting multiple experienced team members. Some weekend and/or evening work required.
Job duties, activities, and responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop, refine, schedule, and coordinate multifaceted adult and youth dance education and training programming
• Interface with Portland-area schools and youth service providers to develop, coordinate, and facilitate dance outreach and “pull-in” classes, programs, and activities
• Secure, train, and supervise dance instructors
• Secure and schedule ballet class accompanists
• Schedule and coordinate annual audition tour schedules
• Liaison with Portland Community College’s Continuing Education partner programs
• Plan, coordinate, develop, and manage class marketing and social media initiatives
• Develop and maintain mastery of various student, patron, and other databases and functional platforms
• Assist in supervising front desk staff and perform general administrative duties
• Support special activities and events with entire NW Dance Project team

Requirements / Desired Attributes and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or beyond (or work experience equivalent)
• Ample and robust dance training, participation, and instruction history
• 2-3 years administrative experience, preferably in non-profit and/or arts sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly organized and resourceful
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced, resource-scarce environment
• Conflict negotiation and resolution skills
• Ability to be both self-directed and to work in differently-sized teams
• Detail-oriented and innovative problem-solver
• Sense of humor and respectful nature

NW Dance Project encourages and values diversity along all lines and does not discriminate in any way.

Annual Salary Range: $42,000 – $52, 000 (based on experience, education level, skill set, etc.)

This is an immediate opening – applications will be considered in order of submission.

To apply, please e-mail your rèsumè, a letter of introduction and interest, indication of availability, and at least two professional business writing samples to info@nwdanceproject.org
(subject line: Education and Outreach Coordinator position application / attn: NW Dance Project).