Outreach Manager BOSTON Ballet Center for Dance Education

Boston Ballet Center for Dance Education (CDE) is opening a new North Shore branch which will be located within a multi-purpose fitness facility being built by the YMCA on Leggs Hill Road in Marblehead.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the North Shore Outreach Manager will be responsible for establishing key community partnerships, implementing Boston Ballet’s current outreach programs, and strategic planning and development support of expanded outreach activities in future years. The Outreach Manager will be expected to be well versed in the socio-economic dynamics of the community and its cultural landscape, and represent the community’s arts education needs to Boston Ballet with an emphasis on creating interest, accessibility and opportunity for diverse populations and underserved groups.

The Outreach Manager will oversee the outreach budget, hire and supervise outreach staff, and in conjunction with the Studio Manager and Marketing Department will develop overall marketing strategy to support Boston Ballet’s North Shore school, outreach, and development activities.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS with minimum five years professional experience.
• Background in education, arts education, community outreach, dance, and/or performing arts preferred.
• Knowledge of North Shore community (particularly Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott, Peabody, Lynn, Beverly, Danvers) and involvement with community-based organizations and activities.
• Excellent writing, communications, mentoring, and team building skills.
• Experience in marketing, budget management, and strategic planning.
• Must be highly organized.
• Experience with and commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Background or knowledge of ballet, modern dance, and cultural dance forms a plus.