Community Dance Program Specialist

Towson University•Towson, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as a Community Dance Program Specialist, managing various aspects of dance programs, marketing, performances, and alumni relations within the Department of Dance. The specialist will act as a communication liaison, oversee program operations, manage faculty and registrations, and handle bookkeeping. Additionally, they will be responsible for creating marketing materials, managing social media, organizing performances, and assisting with alumni events and recruitment. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in dance and performing arts, with a strong understanding of dance education and arts administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience in dance and performing arts.
Experience and knowledge in both dance education and arts administration in working with children, adults, and the greater community.
Experience using social media websites (e.g., Facebook and Instagram).
Experience in developing marketing materials.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in dance.
Proficient In Classmanager , MailChimp and Canva or ability to learn systems.

Responsibilities

Administer prompt return of all phone and email correspondence
Serve as communication liaison to all current and prior patrons with general dance information, program registration, masterclasses, performances, etc.
Handle program interface with faculty and staff of Towson University
Oversee and manage weeknight and Saturday studios and classes, as well as special events/programming.
Organize, schedule, and manage program faculty and substitutes.
Maintain and organize all children and adult classes, masterclasses, intensives, and professional development registrations.
Maintain and update patron database and mailing lists.
Organize and update registration in program database and on website.
Oversee all website content and online registration.
Implement new children program initiatives to build community base.
Run bookkeeping, processing refunds, and working with the university’s Billing Office for all online program transactions.
Create marketing fliers for all programming.
Work with Towson University’s College of Fine Arts Marketing Department on marketing and advertisement.
Organize the full year calendar for ongoing marketing deadlines.
Manage all online and social media marketing and marketing initiatives.
Organize Fall and Spring Informal Presentations.
Serve as Rehearsal Director for Spring Production.
Direct the teen pre-collegiate program: rehearsals, performances, and field trips.
Create performance programs in formatting and creating QR codes.
Coordinate performance dates for the local public library.
Oversee weekend performance of Nutcracker Suite for the Maryland Lights Spectacular.
Coordinate with Alumni Office for programming events and swag gear for department
Assist in organizing department alumni week.
Develop and implement alumni newsletter.
Organize and develop alumni database.
Assist in an alumni concert.
Represent department in all on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
Collect and organize all prospective students and interests.
Assist department Admin II in updating website.
Manage all online and social media marketing for the Department of Dance.