Description

Dance Metro DC, the service organization dedicated to dance in the Greater Washington DC area, is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starting individual with communications experience for a part-time Project Manager position.  This is estimated to be a 20-30 hours per week position that would begin as soon as possible.  The contract will conclude by the end of August 2022, with the potential of renewal.    

DMDC is looking for a Manager who will take the lead on managing membership and communications matters for DMDC.  Responsibilities include:

• Processing and maintaining current and future memberships and donations, including updating email database and website
• Updating website content
• Creating and managing email communications including promotional emails, weekly buzz, and additional organizational messaging (i.e. fundraising, DMDC projects, general updates) 
• Creating and scheduling all social media content (FB and Instagram) in conjunction with promotions, membership benefits, and organizational messaging 
• Ensuring payment of invoices and bills related to website, email, and other communication functions
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, which operates as a “working board”

In addition, the Manager will support DMDC programming. Programs vary, but responsibilities could include: 

• Registering participants for programs, assisting with scheduling and advertising of events, supporting grant reporting requirements, managing invoicing, updating the website, and building weekly eblasts.

About Dance Metro DC:

The mission of Dance Metro DC is to strengthen the field of dance in the national capital region. We accomplish this through support, promotion, education, convening and advocacy for individuals and organizations in the professional field of dance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. DMDC believes that people of color, people in the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and women must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Requirements

The Project Manager would report to the DMDC Board of Directors and must have the capability to work remotely but should live in the DMV area.  This position would be best for an individual who can think creatively, work autonomously, and has excellent organizational and communication skills.  Interested applicants are asked to contact bod@dancemetrodc.org by July 15, 2021 to express interest. Please submit a resume, brief cover letter detailing relevant experience, 2 references, with at least 1 reference from a previous employer (please include contact information), and a work sample (can be a blog post, newsletter, social media posts, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the DC dance or arts field
• Experience in managing projects
• Experience in marketing and/or communications, with a preference for those with experience in website and/or email databases
• Exceptional time management
• Experience managing grant-funded project(s) is preferred
• Live in the DMV area

Compensation
Pay: $25/hr