The role involves administrative duties, and support of the coordination of our youth dance company programmes. Our projects include: a weekly youth dance company, the AYD100 Scholarship programme, performances, and group trips to the theatre for young people.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organisation and administration skills, an understanding of youth dance training and education, with a desire to support the development of young aspiring dance artists. A dedication to diversity within the dance sector is essential. Knowledge of policies, practices and procedures such a Safeguarding will also be useful, however training is provided. As the role involves working with children and young people, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check will be required.
The role is 2 days per week (working from home). The applicant will need to be available on some Sundays between 10.00am – 6.00pm to support the youth dance company training, as well as during half-term projects, and some evenings. The role may eventually involve all Sundays during term time.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating a range of Youth Dance Company activities
- Supporting the Project Manager and Artistic Director in the programming and delivery of youth dance activities, events, projects, and performances
- Carry out administration needs for youth dance company projects, events, and activities, including data entry
- Communicating with young people in our youth dance programmes, (verbal and written)
- Communicating with parents/carers regarding the youth dance company (verbal and written)
- Communicating with schools, arts organisations, and dance networks regarding our activities
- Supporting the creation of promotional material for programmes (including social media and PR)
- Supporting and attending Artistry Youth Dance internal and external meetings and training events
- Assist with the successful set up, break down, and delivery of projects, classes, and events
- Manage incoming emails and enquiries on working days
- Pastoral care for young people
- Carry out duties and responsibilities with professionalism.
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