seeking outreach director
In May 2007 Dance Parade New York brought together over 4000 dancers and 13 floats down New York's Broadway and Fifth Avenue in the first-ever parade and festival to celebrate all forms of dance--everything from African to zydeco, belly to breakdance and salsa to swing. The first year success shows that Dance Parade can and should grow to be a positive force and energetic expression of our diverse dance communities. We are now building the team that will drive Dance Parade's tremendous growth into a City institution in our second year.
We seek a motivated individual with a background in dance who can spend 5 to 10 hours per week leading a team that recruits, communicates with and coordinates dance groups participating in the parade. Drives parade sign-up by groups and individuals. Increases the breadth and diversity of Dance Parade's participating groups. Maintains an active presence in many New York dance communities in order to connect these communities to Dance Parade and each other.
Rewards include experience as an officer of a highly successful not-for-profit organization, exposure and relationships with many of New York City's dance businesses and communities, and possible stipend dependent upon achievement of development milestones.
Dance Parade 2008's Outreach Director will have:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong social networking ability and affinity
- Dance experience with a performance based dance company
- Powerful drive and motivation
- Great attitude and Passion for Dance!!!!
Interested applicants please send your resume and/or background to Greg Miller, greg@danceparade.org, Chair of our Officer Recruitment committee
We look forward to hearing from you!