Associate Director of the Youth Performing Arts Program (YPAP)
Job Description
Zaccho Dance Theatre is currently accepting applications for a part-time Associate Director for the Youth Performing Arts Program (YPAP). This will be a non-exempt employee position of 20 to 30 hours per week at $30- to $40 per hour, depending on experience, and eligible for health benefits, accrued Vacation, and Paid Sick Leave. The YPAP Associate Director will report directly to Zaccho’s Artistic Director Joanna Haigood. BIPOC people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our ideal candidate has professional-level performance making experience, youth arts education organizing, and community partnership development experience with art administration as a plus. This position is an integral part of our tight-knit team that celebrates the artistic freedom of diverse youth through arts practices, community-minded programming, and the creation of powerful stories that impact children and BIPOC communities. They will be a forward thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. Above all, this person will possess a drive and passion for developing imagination in the youth and community and for the craft of performance creation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining and initiating partnerships and relationships with public, private, and community youth based schools and organizations
Supporting Zaccho Artistic Director in curriculum design, development, and implementation
Supervising YPAP teaching artists with curriculum implementation
Participating in hiring YPAP teaching artists along with hiring team; teaching YPAP program classes as the need arises
Collaborating with YPAP production manager and collaborating artists towards the creation of the annual professional-level youth performance
Representing YPAP at community and citywide events, which could involve tabling; outreaching to new partners and youth base
Creating a newsletter for the YPAP program with updates on activities; communicating with Zaccho’s marketing team to advertise YPAP events
Designing and implementing a new youth technical theater apprenticeship program with a team of collaborators
Working with primary designers or production staff for sound and light apprenticeship towards a final YPAP production
Partnering with the Zaccho Development Team on data reporting; conducting evaluations of the YPAP program with youth and community partners
Being present at some grant and development meetings; meeting with funders periodically
Supporting YPAP goals with other tasks as needed
Participating in strategic planning and annual staff retreats
Participating in monthly staff meetings (by teleconference)
Qualifications
Strong desire to support Zaccho’s mission
College Degree in Education, Dance and/or Performance Arts or 7 years work experience in youth arts, youth development education, and dance/movement arts with experience in arts administration
At least 7 years teaching experience in dance/movement arts
Experience writing program descriptions, study guides, and curriculum
Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders and managing several projects simultaneously
Experience in dance/movement arts production and creation
Skilled collaborator in the art making process
Knowledge of the Bayview Hunters Point community and/or a willingness to learn and preserve its cultural identity
Understanding of the political and social climate of youth arts within the Bay Area, California, and nationally
Ability to build clear and effective strategic practices to facilitate both project creative goals and logistics
Experience with social media and email marketing, including creating analytic
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
Strong written and oral communication skills
Well organized with attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, Zoom, social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook), and cloud-based record-management systems (Google Drive, Dropbox)
Working Conditions
Some flexible hours, split time between the Zaccho Studio, partner sites, and working remotely. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for programming and production needs. Your own transportation is required for working between multiple locations.
Physical Requirements
With or without reasonable accommodation(s), the essential functions of this position require certain physical and mental abilities. These abilities include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, climbing a ladder, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 35 lbs.), typing, writing (in English), reading (English), speaking (English), seeing, hearing, basic mathematical calculations, problem solving, reasoning, composition, and decision-making.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references within the arts and arts education fields (names, position, relationship, and email address) to Afiya Williams, afiya@zaccho.org, with the subject line “YPAP Associate Director”
Deadline to Apply: April 22, 2022
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2022
Position open until filled