Manager NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning
Organization:
National Dance Institute
Location:
Hybrid
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary Range:
$67,000 - $72,000 as commensurate with experience
Starting Date:
Early August
About NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning
The NDI Collaborative launched in 2019 in response to an increasing
demand for training in our award-winning teaching pedagogy, the NDI
Method. The NDI Method embodies our philosophy of joyful and
rigorous learning for every child, teamwork and respect for others,
and the power of performance. Through the NDI Collaborative, we
offer professional development workshops for dance and music
teachers, as well as customized trainings to meet the unique needs
of arts organizations, dance companies, and schools. Over the past
few years we have designed and implemented successful trainings for
over 2,500 teachers nationally and internationally, reaching 41
states and 22 countries.
Responsibilities
Program & Training Coordination
● Provide administrative and logistical support for NDI
Collaborative programming, including teaching artist trainings,
customized workshops, and conference presentations.
●
Coordinate with NDI’s Artistic Leadership to support the
professional development of our Artistic
Staff (e.g., scheduling meetings and collecting RSVPs, documenting
and directly supporting
workshops and trainings, managing the staff performance review
process).
● Support the Artistic Staff hiring process by coordinating
applications and auditions.
● Serve as a liaison between NDI and the 12 Associates of NDI (ANDI
organizations) around the country, coordinating quarterly virtual
meetings and a biannual conference.
● Collaborate with the Director of the NDI Collaborative to
implement key components of NDI’s Strategic Plan.
Administrative & Operational Support
● Track and manage the NDI Collaborative’s annual budget. In
collaboration with the Finance Department, manage contract
execution, payment tracking, and expense reimbursement.
● Maintain project timelines, calendars, schedules, and contact
databases.
● Coordinate travel arrangements for all out-of-town customized
trainings and conferences.
● Manage special projects and tasks as determined by the Director
of the NDI Collaborative.
Communications & Networking
● Represent NDI and the NDI Collaborative in five (5) to six (6)
arts education conferences a year.
● Design branded training materials, slideshows, according to NDI’s
brand guidelines and in collaboration with communications staff and
consultants.
● Archive photos, videos, and training materials.
● Support Collaborative marketing efforts in partnership with NDI
staff and consultants.
Reports to:
Director of the NDI Collaborative for Teaching &
Learning
Qualifications
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to
detail
● Strong interpersonal skills
● Comfort with technology and willingness to learn emerging
technologies
● Flexible schedule and ability to work evenings and weekends with
advanced notice
● Commitment to anti-racist work and diversity, inclusion, equity &
accessibility
● Proficiency with:
○ Google Workspace and MS Office Suite
○ Constant Contact or similar email marketing software
○ JotForm or similar form software
○ Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
○ Zoom
● Ability to
○ Manage finances and legal documents
○ Track and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
○ Delegate tasks & work in partnership with a team
● Experience
○ In dance, the arts, and/or education a plus
○ In production a plus
● Undergraduate degree required
Salary:
$67,000 - $72,000 as commensurate with experience.
Company Benefits:
● Competitive salary with performance incentives.
● Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and
vision coverage.
● Employer-matched 403(b) for future financial security.
● PTO, including vacation, sick days, and personal
leave.
Application Instructions
Please send the following to Emily Meisner, Director of the NDI
Collaborative for Teaching & Learning at
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Salary expectations
● Three (3) professional references
Only qualified candidates will be considered and contacted. Please
no phone calls.
NDI is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to
select, place, train and promote the best-qualified individuals
based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and
experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital
status, familial status, military status, domestic violence status,
sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any
other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local
law.
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06/06/2025