Director of Programming and Engagement

Qualified candidates will have professional dance-field experience and transferrable experience applicable to multiple areas of nonprofit arts administration including dynamic team management, partnership development and management, community relationship building, program evaluation, contract management, and budget management. Additionally qualified candidates will have knowledge and professional experience in areas of community dance education and engagement, arts and social justice practices, professional contemporary dance performance, development, touring, and presenting.

This position oversees an administrative and artistic team of 25 FT and PT staff members, with currently 4 program leadership direct reports along with direct oversight of 6-8 Company Dancers/Apprentices. Keshet's core program areas include a professional contemporary dance company, robust community dance education programs, and a residency center for local, national, and global dance artists.

Qualified candidates will possess fantastic communication skills both written and verbal, interpersonal relationship development skills, and extraordinary attention to detail. Position expectations will be to develop, oversee, and nourish systems, spaces, and people to manage and grow the comprehensive and holistic program initiatives at Keshet with an interconnected team of staff and partners.

This position will work in close collaboration with Keshet’s four-person leadership team: Founder & Artistic Director, Director of Strategic Development, and Director of Advancement; engaging as a fourth member of the leadership team.

Unlimited flexible paid leave, Qualified Small Employer Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) reimbursing at a rate of 60% or up to $300 of monthly premium, 403(b) retirement contribution options, flexible/hybrid workspace, paid professional development opportunities, and free studio use.

Must be fluent english speaker, writer, and reader. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus!