Hiland Assistant Artistic Director

NDI New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

1d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Hiland Assistant Artistic Director is responsible to the Hiland Artistic Director to achieve the mission and uphold the policies of NDI New Mexico. This role ensures the quality and success of Hiland After-School programming and serves as a leader in teaching, curriculum implementation, school culture, and performance standards. The Assistant Artistic Director supports both the artistic and administrative success of the Hiland Program and is an integral member of the Artistic Staff

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in teaching, choreography, and directing dance programs
• Professional dance performance experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in a dance-related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in artistic program development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing artistic projects and staff.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze information, generate solutions, make
• 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

• Develop, expand, cultivate, and oversee the growth and operations of the Community Dance Program at The Hiland.
• Drive enrollment of new students and retention of current students and families, through developing, executing, and measuring strategies that promote growth and alignment of the program.
• Develop curriculum for a robust program that attracts children and teens and is grounded in positive youth and community development.
• Build and strengthen family engagement to foster a positive school community culture, and encourage family involvement
• Serve as an advocate for the organization with all stakeholders and the public, and communicate and promote the organization’s vision, mission, and objectives internally and externally.
• Assist with talent management, including recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing artistic staff.
• Coach and develop artistic staff to uphold and implement the NDI-NM artistic standards for classes, special events, and performances
• Participate in artistic management meetings, supporting the creation and measurement of annual goals in relation to Community Programs
• Teach approximately 8–12 hours per week in both Community Program classes and Junior/Senior Division classes.
• Assist and Support Hiland Artistic Director with the Artistic oversight and execution of the Hiland Jr/Sr Showcases.
• Create and direct or co-direct special events and performances for the Community programs
• Teach, choreograph, and direct as needed Hiland Summer Programs and Spring Break Camps
• Produce the Junior and Senior Showcase performances, including coordination of production logistics including but not limited to:
• Create and maintain production schedules, cast lists, music and costume requirements, and other related tasks; hold team accountable for meeting those schedules and deadlines at the highest level of quality.
• Collaborate with the Hiland Program Producer, Hiland Artistic Director, and Production Manager to manage timelines for program deliverables.
• Escalate any issues with schedule and deadlines to Artistic Director & producer in a timely manner.
• Schedule and invite all participants to start-up and wrap-up meetings, and support cross-team communications and processes.
• Serve as a liaison between the Artistic Director and After-School families to ensure timely and clear communication, particular to but not limited to, topics around dance education, behavioral or discipline, and dance related opportunities for students.
• Follow protocol to solve issues and keep the Artistic Director informed of progress and results.
• Perform front office administrative duties as needed including greeting families, processing payments, and general office tasks.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Attend staff and artistic meetings as required.
• Attending all performances and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director