This is an Executive level Director position, which is shared with the Director of Business and Finance.The Executive Artistic Director’s primary function will be oversight and direction of programming, development and fundraising, management of marketing, staff leadership and organizational management. The Executive Artistic Director, will also play a major role in cultivating efforts in pluralism, community growth and partnership development.

Candidates should be highly self-motivated, creative, community-minded and detail-oriented, with strong leadership and organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to develop and direct projects, oversee staff members, handle multiple tasks within in a timely manner, and make bold, strategic decisions while nurturing a culture of collaboration and cooperation. We are looking for someone who enjoys the creative challenge of devising systemic solutions and implementing them, and who would relish the opportunity to grow with a cooperatively run community arts organization. We greatly value someone who has a Contact Improvisation or other creative practice. Candidates with 3-5 years of previous experience in dance/arts program development and/or curation, as well as experience in community leadership are preferred.

Women, people of color, LGBT/queer people, and/or people who are differently abled are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: The Executive Artistic Director works 32 hours/week and is also expected to spend some non-work time at Earthdance for community events, jams, performances, etc. The annual salary for this position is commensurate with experience, and will be in the mid-thirty thousand dollar range.  A higher salary may be possible. 
• Additional Benefits include four weeks of paid vacation time, the opportunity to attend many events free of charge, and connection to a diverse, creative community.
• Health Insurance: Earthdance does not currently offer a healthcare plan, though an individual may qualify for subsidized insurance through the Massachusetts Commonwealth Care program.
• Housing: We do not currently provide housing for the Executive Artistic Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT

 EARTHDANCE PROGRAMMING

 PUBLIC RELATIONS, PROMOTION & MARKETING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• A personal/professional statement that includes: 1) a detailed summary of your relevant experience as a manager of projects and people 2) your specific experience related to the detailed job responsibilities above 3) your interest and/or experience in movement, dance, community living, sustainability and other Earthdance Core Values 3) and a persuasive presentation sharing with us how you are uniquely suited to the position of Co-Executive Director at Earthdance.
• A resumé
• Three references (include name, relationship, phone number, and email if possible)
• 2-3 supporting materials (marketing or fundraising materials, a grant narrative, general writing samples, project descriptions, etc.)

 Materials should be sent to:

hiringcommittee@earthdance.net

Earthdance

Attn: Executive Artistic Director Hiring Committee

252 Prospect Street

Plainfield, MA 01070

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2012

ANTICIPATED START DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2012