Albuquerque/Residency Artistic Associate

NDI New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$22 - $24

About The Position

National Dance Institute of New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives. Purpose of Albuquerque/Residency Artistic Associate Role: The Artistic Associate is a lead teaching artist in the outreach programs in public elementary schools in Albuquerque and at our statewide Residency sites. The Associate supports the administrative and production needs of both programs and is responsible to the Residency Artistic Director for ensuring the artistic and administrative success and quality of the programs. The Associate is responsible for carrying out the organization's mission with excellence. They receive secondary oversight from the Albuquerque Outreach Artistic Director.

Requirements

Professional dance performance experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Dance Education, or a related field, or the equivalent education/experience, preferred
1-3 years of experience in job-related duties (teaching, choreography, production or administration)
Experience teaching in related outreach programs preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Highly motivated and energetic
Passionate about working with children through the NDI-NM methodology
Passionate about work with children in after-school dance program with focus on balancing rigorous dance training with a philosophy of inclusion, celebration of diversity, and focus on building confidence, character, and community
Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish, a plus
Believes in the mission of the organization
Strives for excellence in this job with a “Can Do” attitude
Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and ages
Highly organized, detail-oriented and result driven
Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet priorities
Supports teamwork and collaboration by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
Communicates effectively through clear speaking, writing and effective listening
Behaves respectfully, ethically and with personal integrity
Operates in a fiscally responsible manner
Demonstrates adaptability through a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
Professional appearance and telephone manner

Responsibilities

Teaches and creates choreography for approximately 10-12 hrs/week in Albuquerque Outreach Programs 1 semester/year
Teaches and creates choreography for 12-15 weeks in Residency Outreach Program 1 semester/year (traveling to and living in communities; includes per diem, lodging, paid travel time and mileage reimbursement, travel bonus, and additional paid time off)
Teaches and Creates choreography for other programs as needed including Summer programs, In-school, After-School, and Advanced Training programs
Teaches Train the Trainer workshops and other related programs
Subs in the outreach and after-school programs as needed
Supports administration and production of associated programs, projects and events, including Train the Trainer, Thank You Project, special events and others
Supports Artistic Directors with other organizational projects
Provides backstage and/or front of house support for performances at The Hiland Theater including Outreach End-of-Year Events, and Hiland Program performances, including acting as stage manager, runner, or other roles.
Provides backstage and/or front of house support for Residency performances, including acting as stage manager, runner, or other roles.
Provides support for Hiland Community Engagement Events
Schedules regular office hour time
Attends all enrichment workshops and meetings, including artistic and joint staff meetings
Compiles program reference materials
Upholds all Management and HR policies and procedures
Other duties as needed