About Cora Dance

Cora Dance is a nonprofit arts organization that creates transformative dance experiences while addressing inequities that limit people from bonding deeply with the art form. Through its three interconnected programs—Cora Dance Alleghany (CDA), Cora Dance Brooklyn (CDB), and the nationally touring professional company Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance (SH/CD)—the organization provides professional performance, free and pay-what-you-can dance education, and community-centered events that expand equitable access to high-quality dance experiences regardless of background, income, age, or prior training. Serving both rural and urban communities, Cora Dance is recognized for combining artistic excellence with inclusive, relationship-driven programming that brings artists, students, and audiences together through meaningful creative engagement.

Position Summary

Cora Dance Brooklyn (CDB) seeks a part-time Programs Manager to serve as the administrative and operational point person for CDB’s dance education, performance, fundraising, production, facility, and outreach programs in Red Hook, Brooklyn, supporting the mission of Cora with the duties below. Some evenings and weekends are required for events, meetings, or performances.

Key Responsibilities

-Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, families, and community members.  

-Manage general office administration, reception, education program enrollment, family relations, and payments.

-Oversee local marketing, outreach, and community engagement.

-Manage communication and program logistics for weekly on-site classes and off-site classes.

-Carry out CDB’s local development activities by managing institutional and individual fundraising processes, funder and donor communications, grant tracking and reporting, annual appeals, donor stewardship, sponsorship recognition, and related research and administrative coordination.

-Maintain the day-to-day care and organization of the CDB office and studio spaces, supplies, and equipment. 

-Provide production, front-of-house, and event support for local performances and community events.

-Manage the coordination of the annual CDB Showcase.

-From time to time, perform other duties as may be assigned to support the ongoing success of the organization.

 

Qualifications

Required

-Bilingual (Spanish and English). 

-A minimum of one year of administration or management experience.

-Dance literacy and demonstrated experience working with youth in dance education or performance settings.

-Self-motivated, organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities across programs and locations.

-Desire to work in a fast-paced, grassroots arts organization that serves youth and adults across many programs and locations.

-Enthusiasm for and comfort with diverse populations of artists, community members, organizations, families, and audience members.

-Experience in Google platforms.

-Experience with coordinating groups and overseeing their progress.

-Must be able to carry 25 pounds and climb up and down a flight of stairs.

Preferred

-Associates' or Bachelor’s Degree in Dance or equivalent professional experience. 

-Experience supporting workplace safety compliance, operational procedures, or organizational policy implementation.

-Experience working within nonprofit arts organizations, education, or community-based programs.

How to Apply

FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE. Cora is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please email a resume and brief cover letter detailing why you are interested in the position and outlining any relevant experience to jobs@coradance.org with CDB Programs Manager in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This posting is intended to describe essential job functions and requirements and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Cora, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class. Cora, Inc. is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values community, teamwork, creativity, understanding, and appreciation. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

For more information, visit www.coradance.org or email jobs@coradance.org.