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COLLAGE DANCE THEATRE (CDT) is seeking a PART-TIME PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Position Description:

This is a part-time (estimated 20 hours per week,) on-site
(no-telecommuting,) exempt/salaried position. Occasional evening/weekend
hours required to ensure smooth operations of all performances and special
events. Position will start immediately after hire.

The PROGRAM DIRECTOR (PD), working closely with the Artistic Director and
Managing Director, is responsible for the overall project management of the
company, including the planning and physical realization of each production.
In addition to overseeing projects, the PD would research new opportunities
for long-term program development in areas such as university residencies
and partnerships with presenting organizations in order to ensure
sustainable earned revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and manage productions and events, including project budgets
and logistics

2. Cultivate earned revenue streams that help achieve CDT's organizational
objectives

3. Research and book residencies, workshops and international festivals

4. Engage new audiences by initiating strategies for community outreach and
ensuring quality patron experiences.

Candidate Requirements:

* Minimum BA/BS University Degree

* Strong budgeting and financial management skills

* Demonstrated experience in and capacity to lead, manage, motivate,
inspire, train and collaborate with staff and volunteers
* Self-motivated with the ability to oversee multiple projects
simultaneously

* General office administration and computer skills; including but not
limited to proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Strong preference for candidates with the following additional experience:

* Previous Arts management/leadership experience dealing with board
relations, civic engagement/outreach and volunteer recruitment/management
* Experience in production and marketing of events and performances
* Tour and booking management
* Familiarity with the Los Angeles arts community or other regional arts
communities

Application Process:

Applications must be received by Friday, September 3, 2010. Compensation
will be commensurate with experience.

Please submit a cover letter specifying how your experience relates to
the Program Director role with Collage Dance Theatre. Please include your
cover letter within the body of your email and attach your current CV/Resume
as a PDF.

Email to: info@collagedancetheatre.org

Due to the expected response rate, we will not be able to respond to all
applicants.

Final applicants will be asked to provide three verifiable professional
references.

Collage Dance Theatre (CDT) is a nonprofit, site-specific dance performance
company based in Los Angeles, California founded in 1985. Our mission is to
redefine the relationship between audience and art by presenting bold
choreography in extraordinary places. CDT initiates collaborations with
artists and cultivates community engagement to create meaningful,
multidisciplinary public art experiences with exceptional artistic
standards.

To learn more about Collage Dance Theatre, please visit us online at:
www.collagedancetheatre.org

Thank you for your interest in Collage Dance Theatre!

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