School Programs Manager

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has received “highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity.” (Bloomberg News). Founded in 1980, the Dance Group performs the repertory of choreographer Mark Morris, hailed as the “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (The New York Times), whose work is acclaimed for its ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity. Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Dance Group. It has toured with its own musicians, the MMDG Music Ensemble, since 1996, and regularly collaborates with orchestras and opera companies around the world. In addition to 12 full-time dancers, the organization currently employs approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. In the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, the Mark Morris Dance Center, founded in 2001, is the hub of dance and music education in Brooklyn. The nine-studio building provides affordable classes in multiple genres for people of all ages, levels, with and without disabilities, accompanied by live music. The studios, a performance space, a Wellness Center, and ancillary spaces are all available to the community and to nonprofit organizations at subsidized rates. MMDG’s Community Education Programs partner with public and private schools and community centers to provide customized classes. MMDG also offers customized dance workshops for persons with Parkinson’s disease. MMDG programs in NYC and worldwide engage over 100,000 people annually. Propelled by core values of community, access, excellence, and creativity, MMDG is committed to ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion work to ensure its programs are welcoming and accessible to all. The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks a School Programs Manager to support the successful delivery of all School programming at the Mark Morris Dance Center, including 100+ weekly classes, school year and summer camps, special programs and partnerships, and events. Reporting to the Director of Education and working closely with the School Operations Manager, this role serves as the primary point of contact for School faculty, ensuring Teaching Artists have the scheduling, communication, resources, and program support needed to deliver high-quality educational experiences for School students of all abilities, from newborns to 18 years old. The School Programs Manager plays a key role in faculty recruitment and onboarding, scheduling, professional development, program evaluation, and maintaining faculty resources. In partnership with the School Operations Manager, this position helps ensure an exceptional experience for students, families, and faculty while supporting the continued success and growth of School programming. The School Programs Manager will join MMDG as the School celebrates its 25 th anniversary this Fall and will play a pivotal role in supporting its continued growth. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Faculty Recruitment, Staffing & Administration Support the staffing and hiring of approximately 60 School teaching artists and assistant teaching artists for ongoing classes, camps, and special events; issue contracts, assist with new employee onboarding, and maintain faculty records. Collaborate with the Director of Education and School Operations Manager to identify staffing needs and provide relevant input on teaching artist selection and placement. Faculty Support, Communication & Professional Development Manage faculty communications related to scheduling, staffing, program logistics, professional development, and School programming. Partner with the School Operations Manager to ensure faculty receive consistent information and support related to students, families, classroom operations, and School policies. Serve as a key administrative and programmatic resource for School faculty, providing support rel…