Organization Description:
New Ballet Ensemble and School (NBES) is a Creative Youth Development organization focused on setting high expectations for young people, encouraging positive risk taking, promoting leadership development, and offering real world opportunities to contribute to social change.
The organization’s mission is to bring together children (from all backgrounds) by providing a professional standard of dance training, regardless of the ability to pay. Using conservatory training as a model, NBES offers a curriculum of classical ballet as well as training in modern and multicultural genres, offering young people the access to disciplines present in BFA programs as well as dance education that is relevant to their own culture and background. Programs and classes are held in our Midtown Cooper Young studios, in schools throughout Shelby County, and with performing arts and community partners.
Educational outreach is a major component of New Ballet’s mission fulfillment to create access to dance for those who otherwise would have none. We offer residencies, in-school classes, after school classes, and workshops to many public schools as well as independent schools. Pre-COVID 19, NBES reached as many 600 students throughout the city, one to four times per week through weekly dance classes. Additionally, NBES presents a robust menu of programs, from Peter and the Wolf to Anansi and the Sky God, reaching well over 13,500 students annually.
NBES was awarded the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, First Lady Michelle Obama (Chair), recognizing the program for using engagement in the arts and the humanities to increase academic achievement, graduation rates, and college enrollment. The award also recognizes NBE for improving literacy and language abilities, communication and performance skills, and cultural awareness. NBES has been featured in the NY Times, prominent Dance publications, and has performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. New Ballet Ensemble and school is the home of dance sensation, Lil Buck.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
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Creative Youth Development (CYD) and Mentoring Leadership
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Program Team Coordination
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Educational Outreach Support
CYD and Mentoring Leadership:
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Maintain an active relationship with the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation as their first point of contact.
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Lead all CYD and mentoring efforts, programs, and engagement for enhancement of our program and future expansion. Currently, we host small-group, peer mentoring, and individual mentoring (with other programs to be developed).
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Create and lead the execution of recruitment strategies for both mentors and mentees, i.e., creating promotional materials and managing logistics.
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Create internal systems of communication, evaluation, program feedback, and data collection to improve the program and to provide critical data for funders.
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Maintain communication with participants about sessions and special events.
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Create and provide program calendars and supply them with updates.
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Lead and provide internal training for mentors and mentees, as well as coordinate with program affiliations to enroll mentors and mentees in required training.
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Support the development and implementation of the CYD mentoring budget.
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Partner with the Executive Director on grant reporting, setting goals, and reporting metrics to grantors
Program Team Support:
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Participate and support the planning, coordination, and execution of all programs.
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Maintain all student records and databases, which are Google Forms. Responsibilities may include but not limited to: inputting and updating information, pulling reports and processing individual information, updating systems, and inventory support.
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Support communication efforts with NBE staff, students, parents, and community partners on a regular basis regarding program activities.
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Support NutRemix, Springloaded, Family Night, and other productions
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Support the recruiting, communication, and organization of our parent volunteer group
Education Outreach Support:
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Maintain all student records and information for our educational outreach programs. Responsibilities may include but not limited to: input registration information, pulling reports and communicating with parents.
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Support the tracking of internal Google forms i.e., student surveys, sign-ups, pre-evaluations and post-evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
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College degree strongly preferred or 2 to 4 years of equivalent professional experience
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2 to 4 years of experience working for a youth development agency and/or a performing arts organization.
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Ability to speak, read and write Spanish is preferred
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Strong commitment for learning and developing as a youth development professional
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Effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with management, staff, and clients (students & parents/guardians) ?
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A strong commitment to the mission, goals and work of New Ballet Ensemble, including the introduction of new genres.
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Ability to work weekend and afternoon hours with a flexible schedule ?
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Pass a DOJ fingerprint screening and background check ?
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Commitment to working with people from a variety of different ethnic, socio-economic, educational, religious, sexual orientation and generational backgrounds ?
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Proficient computer skills, especially using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite of applications ?
This full-time position has an annual salary range of $47,500.00 - $52,500.00 and opportunities
for growth commensurate with experience. NBES offers a competitive benefits package,
including Health and voluntary Dental and Vision insurance, and a generous vacation/holiday
schedule. Additionally, there are professional development opportunities and support for
continuing education. NBES offers a vibrant, inclusive work culture promoting artistic excellence
and community engagement. This position reports to the Executive Director.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit both a resume and a cover letter, which addresses how their previous professional experiences aligns to this position, via email to: careers@newballet.org. No phone inquiries, please. Please visit our website for more information about New Ballet Ensemble & School at: www.newballet.org
New Ballet does not discriminate over race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), gender identity, protected genetic information, pregnancy, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit-based factor.
