Director, Arts In Education & Community Programs Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is seeking an experienced individual to serve as our Director of Arts In Education & Community Programs reporting to the Executive Director within the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation.Position Summary: Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation (AILEY), one of the world’s premier dance institutions, is seeking a motivated and personable leader to guide the development and implementation of the initiatives of the Arts In Education & Community Programs (AIE) department. The Director of Arts In Education & Community Programs reports to the executive director of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation (AADF), and is responsible for leading the development and management of all aspects of the partnerships and alliances with PreK-grade 12 schools and community organizations that participate in AIE initiatives, including AileyDance Kids, AileyCamp, AileyDance for Active Aging, national and international outreach, and community programs. The ideal candidate for this position is a strong leader and strategic thinker who is knowledgeable about trends in the field of arts in education, values the legacy of Alvin Ailey, and can serve as an effective collaborator across AADF’s departments and programs. Department Summary: Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs builds on Alvin Ailey’s guiding principle: that dance came from the people and should be returned to the people. In 1989, Alvin Ailey founded AileyCamp, a summer day camp for children in need of creative affirmation. It was the last initiative he spearheaded before his death and one of the clearest expressions of his outreach philosophy. Ailey Arts In Education continues that goal, with programs that use dance, music, and art to build community, instill pride and self-confidence in children, enrich the lives of seniors, and forge stronger connections across social barriers. AIE works with partner organizations to meet specific community needs, cultivates and celebrates diversity in communities and amongst our teaching artists and musicians, and seeks out sectors where dance can make a real difference in people’s lives. Ailey Arts In Education is proud to continue Mr. Ailey’s legacy by inviting everyone to share in the joyous and restorative power of dance. Responsibilities: Represent AIE at senior management and AILEY Board meetings.Serve as staff liaison to the AILEY Board Committee for AileyCamp and Arts In Education.Supervise a team of six full-time staff, 80 part-time teaching artists and musicians, seasonal interns, and seasonal part-time staff who support special projects and strategic planning initiatives.Supervise the development and management of all aspects of partnerships and alliances with outside organizations that participate in AIE initiatives.Work closely with the AILEY development department on AIE fundraising and reporting initiatives.Work closely with AILEY’s marketing and PR departments to promote all AIE programs.Develop and manage income and expense budgets for AIE including school residencies, AileyCamp, special projects, strategic planning initiatives, and the salaries and fees for the AIE teaching artists and musicians.Manage AILEY’s contract with the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), that governs all AILEY departments that do business with the NYC DOE.Supervise AILEY teaching artists and musicians, planning and developing their professional development training, and setting and communicating job expectations, wages, and working conditions.Oversee content development for the AIE sections of AILEY’s website, AIE program guides, educator resource guides, and curricular materials.Communicate with AILEY staff in other program areas on a regular basis.Spearhead other initiatives as they arise.Accommodate a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends, with a willingness to travel within the local metro area and nationally as initiatives and opportunities may require.Possess a knowledge of dance, arts in education, and a strong interest in the mission and core values of the Ailey organization. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with experience in the arts, or arts-related field.Prior experience in non-profit administration with supervisory responsibilities.Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and overseeing client needs simultaneously.Understands the outward facing nature of Arts In Education and prioritizes excellent customer service by all AIE staff.Must possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills with a pleasant telephone manner and a clear email communication style.Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database experience.Must be a willing, flexible, and collaborative team player as well as a strong and motivational leader, showing initiative to do what needs to be done to get the job done. Compensation: $125,000 annual salary. Benefits include health (including EAP services), dental insurance, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement plan, and commuter benefits. Required Application Materials ResumeCover letter detailing your interest in this positionContact information for three professional references