Seeking a New Executive Director
With great excitement and optimism, Prince Dance Company launches its search for an Executive Director, who will lead the organization through our next five years of growth.
The Executive Director is the administrative and community outreach leader of Prince Dance Company. This position works closely with the Board Chair, Artistic Director, organization partners and donors to achieve the company’s artistic and organizational goals. The role requires a combination of leadership, strategic thinking, financial acumen, creativity, ingenuity and a deep passion for the arts.
To apply for the role, read this entire page, then please use this form by March 20. If your experience is in alignment with the role, we’ll reach out for a call. If not, we will let you know. Our aim is to respond to candidates by April 1. We look forward to reviewing your materials and thank you for your interest. To nominate someone for consideration, or connect us with someone who might help our search, please email us at info@princedance.org.
About Prince Dance Company
Prince Dance Company is a theatrical contemporary dance company that has been operating on the island of Hawaii for fifteen years.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of the people of Hawaii by creating thought-provoking theatrical dance works which challenge and inspire audiences, and by ensuring all keiki (youth) who want to learn and perform in the performing arts have the opportunity.
20-Year Vision
- Every child in public school receives performing arts education.
- All children, no matter their economic situation, can pursue performance art outside of the classroom.
- Trained artists, born and raised in Hawaii, can make a living in Hawaii as artists, producers, teachers and policy-makers.
- Art created by Hawaii artists is shared and recognized worldwide.
We are actively working toward this vision via three ongoing programs:
Engage: Academic enrichment programs for public and private schools.
Perform: Scholarships and production support for performing arts education.
Inspire: Original performing arts productions and performances.
For the past 15 years we’ve been creating new works of arts, bringing dance and dance education into schools, producing performances, providing scholarships in arts education for youth, and building a strong and thriving arts community in Hawaii.
5-Year Goals
Program Goals
- Engage: Triple the number of schools on the big island that receive PDC programs and firmly establish the program on one other island.
- Perform: Increase the revenue generated from this program, develop the newly formed Artist Exchange Program with a performing arts school in California, and increase the number of scholarships provided to youth.
- Inspire: Support the Artistic Director in creating and presenting a new professional contemporary dance show every couple of years.
Financial Goals
- Triple the funds raised from private donors.
- Triple the funds raised from institutional funders by identifying, applying for, and securing grants from foundations and government sources, and maintaining relationships.
- Manage the financial resources effectively to fund the present and provide for the future.
Organizational Goals
- Establish processes and procedures to allow the company to grow efficiently.
- Hire and manage a team of people that carry forth the PDC values and passion for the arts.
Can you help us get there?
Open Position: Executive Director
Allocation of time & responsibilities
Organizational Leadership & Strategy (25%)
Lead the organization’s vision, strategy, people, and growth while nurturing a culture rooted in our core values.
External Relations (15%)
Serve as an inspiring external storyteller who advances Prince Dance Company’s visibility, credibility, revenue generation, and overall impact.
Fundraising (25%)
Oversee financial growth and long-term financial sustainability and serve as a passionate advocate for philanthropic investments in Prince Dance Company.
Board Governance (10%)
Work with our Board of Directors to nurture a culture of meaningful contributions of work, wealth, and wisdom.
Program Oversight and Development (25%)
Manage Prince Dance Company’s three programs (ENGAGE, PERFORM, and INSPIRE) to meet their financial and programmatic goals.
Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
Develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan in collaboration with the board of directors.
Financial Management
Ensure the financial health and growth of Prince Dance Company by overseeing the budgeting process and financial planning. Work with the company’s accountant to manage the Company’s financial transactions. Increase revenue by planning fundraising activities, writing grants, and building relationships with and requesting donations from donors and sponsors.’.
Staff Management
Supervise and lead all the administrative staff, independent contractors, and volunteer staff ensuring effective communication, team collaboration, on-going training, and a positive working environment. Manage committee work: fundraising, scholarship and sponsorship committees. Current staffing includes Artistic Director and Marketing Manager, contractors including dancers, producers, and accounting.
Board Relations
Work closely with the board of directors, providing regular updates, scheduling, and assisting the board chair in running five board meetings per year, collaborating on decision-making processes, and maximizing board member involvement in giving and fund and friend raising.
Community Engagement
Collaborate with the Artistic Director to serve as a liaison for the dance company within the community, cultivating strategic partnerships with local organizations, government entities, and stakeholders to enhance opportunities, relationships, and visibility. Regularly compose and distribute quarterly updates tailored to the PDC audience, including community members, donors, sponsors, local businesses, and government officials, to provide comprehensive insights into the company’s initiatives and foster active participation and support.
Marketing and Public Relations
Coordinate with and support the Marketing Director to maximize participation and support for PDC programs.
Contract Negotiation
Handle negotiations with artists, contractors, and vendors. Ensure compliance with contracts and agreements.
Program Direction
Manage Prince Dance Company’s three programs – Engage, Perform & Inspire.
Engage Program
Bring the performing arts into schools. Coordinate with 10-15 schools on the big island to to schedule our Performance Program and 5 schools for the Artists in the Schools. Write grants to the state to fund these programs and write an end of year grant report. Build funding, programming and with the Artistic Director grow internal capacity to triple the number of schools within 3 years.
Perform Program
Oversee the production of dance performances for Prince Dance Institute (PDI). Coordinate with director of PDI to ensure the successful production of two yearly shows.
Inspire Program
Coordinate new dance productions with the Artistic Director and dancers. Support the Artistic Director in securing funding to create a new show for the company every 2 years.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role with a nonprofit organization.
- 3+ years of experience managing fundraising programs and activities.
- Proven track record overseeing budgetary plans and financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- People centric approach to managing staff, contractors, and partner organizations.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to planning and execution.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree
Compensation & Start Date
This is a full-time position, performed mostly during a standard 40 hour work week. Weekend and evening work will be required a few times per year to support performances and fund-raising activities.
Prince Dance Company offers competitive compensation commensurate with organizations of similar size and scope of activities in Hawaii.
- Full-time position
- $100,000 compensation package ($80-85k salary + full benefits)
- Medical insurance
- Paid vacations and time off
- Flexible schedule
- Work from the comfort of your home
Target date to fill the position is April 20.
To apply for the role, please use this form by March 20. If your experience is in alignment with the role, we’ll reach out for a call. If not, we will let you know. Our aim is to respond to candidates by April 1. We look forward to reviewing your materials and thank you for your interest. To nominate someone for consideration, or connect us with someone who might help our search, please email us at info@princedance.org.