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  Organization: American Dance Festival
Job Location: Durham, North Carolina
Website: www.americandancefestival.org
Application Deadline: February 22, 2023

School Assistant (seasonal)
Seasonal full-time staff position from early March to early August.

Reports to: Director of School Administration & Director of Education

Job Summary: Provide administrative and logistical support to School Directors and for all ADF School programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide administrative and logistical support for all school programs and events as needed.
• Assist with correspondence for all program contacts; including but not limited to staff, faculty, musicians, students, parents, and partners.
• Assist with off-campus housing and community hosting efforts.
• Support recruitment efforts, including correspondence and coordinating schedules.
• Assist with processing student applications through ADF’s online registration system (Acceptd) and database (Filemaker Pro), including financial information.
• Assist with editing documents, the website, and marketing materials.
• Assist with transportation needs for the festival.
• Maintain school calendars and assist with the festival app.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience required. Work experience in an administrative role required. A strong applicant will possess self-motivation, have exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and event planning skills, time management skills and the ability to prioritize, excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and experience working within teams, and adaptable problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products required. Experience editing copy, as well as experience working with databases is preferred. Must be available to work on location at ADF’s offices upon hire.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Dates of position: Early March to early August
• Compensation: Salary based on experience (minimum $15/hour)
• Benefits: Opportunities to take free classes at ADF and receive complimentary performance tickets

Email resume, cover letter, and three references to adf@americandancefestival.org.

Organization: American Dance Festival
Job Location: Durham, North Carolina
Website: www.americandancefestival.org
Application Deadline: February 15, 2023 

FESTIVAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

The Festival Services Coordinator provides coordination of on-campus services, events, and hospitality for the ADF community. This position works collaboratively with the entire ADF School team and reports to the Director of School Administration.

Primary responsibilities:

• Coordinate all housing, dining, ID cards, keys, and maintenance for students, faculty, staff, and guests on-campus in partnership with Duke University
• Provide hospitality and on-call assistance to students, faculty, staff, and guests
• Oversee Festival Services storage, inventory, and supplies
• Plan and implement key school events and activities
• Provide festival-wide event support in coordination with the development team
• Assist with student check-ins and orientations
• Supervise one intern and multiple work-study students

Qualifications/experience:

• Management experience in the hospitality industry or events
• Arts administration experience or coursework
• Experience managing or overseeing a team preferred
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and professionalism
• Ability to multitask and delegate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Google Workspace and Microsoft Office skills

Details and compensation:

• Dates of position: May 8–July 26, 2023
• Compensation: $350/weekly
• Take one Summer Dance Intensive class, attend drop-in classes and showings
• Receive complimentary performance tickets

All school staff are expected to assist in the overall administration and daily tasks of running the ADF School summer programs, which often includes work outside of specific position responsibilities. This position must be able to work independently with minimal oversight as well as part of a team and handle concurrent tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position involves physical labor. Early morning, evening, and weekend work required. Must be able to bring your vehicle with you to the festival.

PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

The Program & Administrative Coordinator provides coordination and administrative support to all school programs and faculty, with a focus on supporting the Dance Professional Workshops (DPW) and Pre-Professional Dance Intensive (PDI). This position works collaboratively with the entire ADF School team and reports to the Director of Education.

Primary responsibilities:

• Coordinate support, needs, and communication for all school program faculty
• School staff liaison for school program musicians
• Provide program coordination and support for DPW and PDI
• Provide logistical and administrative support for school opening weekends, auditions, class registration, orientations, and check-ins
• Assist with school program events and activities; including Teaching Tribute and Student Concerts
• Generate and distribute school program documentation and communication materials to participants, including through the festival app
• General administrative and organizational support to the Director of Education and Director of School Administration
• Supervise one intern and multiple work-study students

Qualifications/experience:

• Experience and/or interest in engaging in the administrative aspects of running education programs
• Experience managing or overseeing a team preferred
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and professionalism
• Ability to multitask and delegate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Google Workspace and Microsoft Office skills

Details and compensation:

• Dates of position: May 8–July 26, 2023
• Compensation: $350/weekly
• Take one Summer Dance Intensive class, attend drop-in classes and showings
• Receive complimentary performance tickets

All school staff are expected to assist in the overall administration and daily tasks of running the ADF school summer programs, which often includes work outside of specific position responsibilities. This position must be able to work independently with minimal oversight as well as part of a team and handle concurrent tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Early morning, evening, and weekend work required. Must be able to bring your vehicle with you to the festival.

To be considered for any of the above three positions, please submit the following application requirements:

• Cover letter
• Resumé with relevant experience highlighted
• One letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak directly about your qualifications
• Three references

To:
American Dance Festival
Box 90772
Durham, NC 27708
OR
adf@americandancefestival.org

PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCE INTENSIVE DORM COUNSELOR

Each year, the American Dance Festival (ADF), located in Durham, NC, builds a team of five dorm counselors for its Pre-Professional Dance Intensive (PDI). PDI is a two-week, audition-based program for dancers ages 13–17 that provides rigorous dancing with a focus on community-building to develop the artistic voice. Counselors play a critical role as mentors and gain experience supporting dancers’ training in the classroom and through constructing a healthy, fun, and inclusive residential living experience.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide daily schedule oversight and accompany students to all classes, meals, activities, and performances
• Planning and implementing activities with students’ input
• Implement support mechanisms that establish a trusting community and foster relaxation and enjoyment outside of the classroom and in the residential hall
• Model best practices in how to take class and manage the stresses of an intense training experience
• Provide support to students for emotional and physical issues
• Act as an intermediary and appropriately mediate or take another action, when necessary, with the support of ADF school staff
• Enforce ADF and Duke University guidelines and policies

Qualifications/experience:

• Prior experience working with students as a residence life assistant, camp counselor, or equivalent role, preferably with youth ages 13–17
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills and able to negotiate sensitive situations with integrity and maturity
• Must be able to balance responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of or familiarity with best practices for creating an inclusive community for students of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and physical abilities

Details and compensation:

• Dates of position: July 5–23, 2023
• Compensation: $850 stipend
• Dorm counselors are provided housing and three meals a day on Duke University’s East Campus
• Dorm counselors take classes and attend performances with PDI students
• ADF provides dorm counselors with four days of training, teambuilding, and planning sessions prior to student arrival on July 9

Candidates interested in a dorm counselor position should carefully consider the magnitude of this rewarding, yet demanding position before applying. Dorm counselors have a great deal of responsibility, are on-the-job at all times, and are intensively engaged with program participants every day. Consistent, yet limited, time off each week is structured into the schedule for each counselor. Applicants must be 21 or older. Some dorm counselors will be asked to have a car with them at the festival. All dorm counselors must pass a background check and complete online training on policies and issues relating to interactions with minors as coordinated by Duke University.

To be considered for a dorm counselor position, please submit the following application requirements:

• Cover letter
• Resumé with relevant dorm counselor or equivalent experience highlighted
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak directly about your qualifications
• Three references; at least one reference must have been directly involved with your previous dorm counselor or equivalent experience

To:
American Dance Festival
Box 90772
Durham, NC 27708
OR
adf@americandancefestival.org

Organization: American Dance Festival
Job Location: Durham, North Carolina
Website: www.americandancefestival.org
Application Deadline: until positions are filled

Start Date: June 1, 2023

End Date: July 26, 2023

Available positions for 18-plus performance schedule:

• Technical Director / Carpenter
• Sound Technician
• Production Stage Manager
• Master Electrician

Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names and phone numbers of three references. To apply, please send materials to:

American Dance Festival
Box 90772
Durham, NC 27708
OR
adf@americandancefestival.org

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to adf@americandancefestival.org.

Employment dates: Fall and Spring semesters (not required to commit to both terms)
Application deadlines: Fall-June 1, Spring-November 1
Hours: 3-6 hours per week

The Studios and Community intern will work closely with the Manager of Studio Programming and Community Engagement on various organizational and operational projects. Primary responsibilities will include maintaining and organizing program files, tracking attendance, data entry, and assisting with social media updates. Additional responsibilities include facility supervision and light cleaning. Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, personable, and excited to be part of ADF’s Studios team.