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Boston Dance Alliance (BDA), a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the local dance community and its diverse artists is in search of an Interim Executive Director.<\/p>\n
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In this contract position you will:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure robust program service to the dance community continues without interruption;
\n\u2022 Maintain BDA operations;
\n\u2022 Safeguard BDA\u2019s financial health by overseeing income-generating programs; and
\n\u2022 Proactively communicate organizational strength and continuity during the interim period.<\/p>\n
You will work with and receive support from an engaged, active Board dedicated to leading BDA
\ninto an exciting future. Staff includes a committed, community-minded Operations and
\nMembership Associate, and a contract bookkeeper with key insights and unique knowledge of
\nthe finances. Both are partners to the interim Executive Director.<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate has familiarity with the Massachusetts cultural sector, enthusiasm for
\ndance and the performing arts, a demonstrated ability to sustain relationships with diverse
\ncommunities, and a knack for managing operational functions.<\/p>\n
Status:<\/strong> Contract<\/p>\n Start date:<\/strong> Immediate, for 6 months, while board works on organizational strategy and a Salary:<\/strong> Negotiable, based on $70-80\/hour, with range of 10-15 hours per week. Location\/ Virtual;<\/strong> Flexible hours, some nights and weekends associated with Board meetings<\/p>\n Schedule:<\/strong> and events throughout duration of the contract.<\/p>\n SPECIFIC WORK ITEMS<\/span><\/p>\n Operations & Finance<\/strong> Program Management & Community Involvement<\/strong> Fundraising<\/strong> Beyond work listed above, BDA board may also solicit support for other projects or work items. Boston Dance Alliance is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, and dedicated To find out more about our commitments, and to request any reasonable accommodations to participate in our job TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n Please send a full resume and cover note to John Michael Kennedy, BDA Board Chair, at info@bostondancealliance.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Boston Dance Alliance (BDA), a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the local dance community and its diverse artists is in search of an Interim Executive Director.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22874,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17,1],"tags":[735,164],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20889"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22874"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20889"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20900,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20889\/revisions\/20900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nsearch for permanent Executive Director.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Administer fiscal sponsorship program (50+ independent artists\/projects): Onboard new
\nsponsees; coordinate donations and disbursements including contact with grantors and
\ndonors; ensure and safeguard digital and other documents including award letters and
\ndonations with BDA Bookkeeper.
\n\u2022 Administer rental program of BDA\u2019s portable dance floor: Manage relationships with
\nproduction crew, floor technicians and venues. Work with board members on future
\nmaintenance and other related business.
\n\u2022 Manage and oversee BDA budget: including monitoring of income and outflow.
\n\u2022 Manage part-time and contract staff and other contractors as required.
\n\u2022 Oversee grants calendar: Ensure grants, reports and other requirements are completed and
\nsubmitted on time; work with board members on identification and completion of grants.
\n\u2022 Proofread and light editing of weekly newsletter: Manage ongoing process and
\nimprovement with staff.
\n\u2022 Identify and forward ideas for incremental improvement: of tasks, programs and other BDA
\nbusiness.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 High-level community representation of BDA (with board members as appropriate): at
\ncommunity events; in Zoom conversations; during project consultations; and more.
\n\u2022 Oversight of ongoing BDA programming: including Boston Dancemakers\u2019 Residency, and
\nDance and Disabilities program, both of which are administered externally this year; address
\nprogram questions\/concerns in conjunction with staff\/consultants and board members.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Execute end-of-year appeal: Create content and manage year-end fundraising campaign
\nbeginning with Giving Tuesday; includes social media, eBlasts, letter template for Board,
\netc.
\n\u2022 Support fundraising events that occur during contract period.<\/p>\n
\nAs an example, board may contract support for opportunity research with new individuals or
\ninstitutional resources, major gift opportunities or fundraising campaigns related to purchase of
\nnew dance floor.<\/p>\n
\nto fair and inclusive employment practices. We have, and have demonstrated, commitment to
\nproviding access and accommodation for individuals with disabilities in leadership,
\nmembership, employment, services, programs and activities.<\/p>\n
\napplication or interview process, contact info@bostondancealliance.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n