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Programs & Engagement Manager (.75 FTE)

**CLOSED AS OF 4/26**

Job Description: The Programs & Engagement (P&E) Manager will be responsible for managing/coordinating community engagement, rental and education program goals and performance-related activities for the Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project (Threads).  The P&E Manager is also responsible for supporting logistical and operational activities of the organization, as well as Threads’ marketing and fundraising activities. These duties include but are not limited to leveraging key relationships and contacts within and outside of the organization’s network, working with the Board and other administrative team members to achieve community engagement, rental, and education programs goals through experience, organization skills, communication skills, and leadership.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to info@threadsdance.org with subject line: “P&E Manager Application” by 11:59 PM Saturday April 25th. Threads staff will invite top candidates for interviews beginning Monday, April 27th with a desired start date of May 4th, 2026.

READ Position description

Auditions

Threads Dance Project holds auditions annually if there is a need for additional company artists. You can visit dance auditions and choreographer opportunities to see if any are currently scheduled. We invite anyone interested in joining the company to subscribe to our enews for updates, and to attend our adult classes and workshops.

Instructors

Threads’ Dance Project is periodically looking for gifted instructors to teach young movers as part of its growing NexGen/Youth Dance Project (link to YDP page). If you have a background teaching Ballet, Modern, Wellness, and/or Nutrition classes and are interested in joining our team, please complete the Instructor Interest Form.

Tapestries Emerging Choreographer Program

The Tapestries Emerging Choreographer Program provides a much-needed avenue for underrepresented women and artists of color to take center stage in the world of professional choreography.

Threads Dance Project commissions 3 emerging choreographers selected by an expert panel of dance/community leaders to create new works for the company’s spring season under the guidance of Artistic/Executive Director Karen L. Charles and additional feedback from their peer choreographers. 

The program is organized so emerging choreographers experience a professional commissioning process. The time frame, technical support, and ability to work with professional dancers, designers, and mentors provides a unique professional choreographing experience. This immersive program prepares participants for future success in the field.

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Internships

Threads Dance Project seeks to support community artists by providing opportunities to expand their skill set beyond dance performance via our internships.

Interns must be at least 16 years old

  • Internship Responsibilities:

    • Develop Marketing calendar to support organization activities

    • Collaborate with marketing staff to update & maintain website

    • Assist with social media marketing 

    • Create material for monthly e-newsletters

    • Maintain  & archive TDP programs, postcards, etc.

    Supervisor

    • Managing Director

    Schedule

    • Available 3-4 times per week, 15-20 hours per week

    Dates

    • Starts immediately

    • 2–3-month commitment preferred

    Compensation/Benefits

    • Unpaid Internship (if arranged through a college/university might be paid)

    • Unlimited access to classes and workshops

    • 1 complimentary ticket to all Threads events

    Requirements

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Strong time management skills

    • Background in dance

    • Ability to work independently

    • Experience in Canva, Mailchimp, Google suite, Excel, Word

    • Experience in video/music editing a plus but not required

    To Apply

    Send cover letter, resume and references to info@threadsdance.org

  • Internship Responsibilities

    • Research corporate, foundation and funding opportunities

    • Produce donor reports from CRM system

    • Assist with mail and email ask campaigns

    • Assist with set/up take down and donor and community events

    Supervisor

    • Development Coordinator

    Schedule

    • Available 3-4 times per week, 15-20 hours per week

    • Available some early mornings & evenings for events

    Dates

    • Starts immediately

    • 2–3-month commitment preferred

    Compensation/Benefits

    • Unpaid Internship (if arranged through a college/university might be paid)

    • Unlimited access to classes and workshops

    • 1 complimentary ticket to all Threads events

    Requirements

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Strong time management skills

    • Background in dance

    • Ability to work independently

    • Experience in Canva, Mailchimp, Google suite, Excel, Word, 

    • Experience in CRM system a plus but not required

    To Apply

    Send cover letter, resume and references to info@threadsdance.org

  • Internship responsibilities

    • Prospect potential outreach partners

    • Assist with design of outreach and Nexus Programming

    • Maintain and update Staff organization google drive

    • Assist with social media postings & eblasts

    • Assist with documentation & archiving

    • Assist at all company performance and events

    • Assist with design & compilation of surveys

    • Maintain update company success metrics data

    • Maintain/clean studio physical space

    Supervisor

    • Angela Ericson – Programs & Engagement Coordinator

    Schedule

    • Available 3-4 times per week, 15-20 hours per week

    • Available evenings & weekends for events

    Dates

    • Starts immediately

    • 2–3-month commitment preferred

    Compensation/Benefits

    • Unpaid Internship (if arranged through a college/university might be paid)

    • Unlimited access to classes and workshops

    • 1 complimentary ticket to all Threads events

    Requirements

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Strong time management skills

    • Background in dance

    • Ability to work independently

    • Experience in Canva, Mailchimp, Google suite, Excel, Word, SurveyMonkey

    • Experience in CRM system a plus but not required

    To Apply

    Send cover letter, resume and references to info@threadsdance.org

  • Internship responsibilities

    • Maintain TDP costume inventory & catalog

    • Maintain & archive TDP photo gallery

    • Maintain update dance company contact information

    • Manage posting of rehearsal/performance videos to social media & archives

    • Assist at all company performance and events

    • Assist with rights procurement process

    • Assist with procurement of technical support staff for productions

    • Research touring & residency opportunities

    Supervisor

    • Karen Christ Aalgaard – Production/Rehearsal Manager

    Schedule

    • Available 3-4 times per week, 15-20 hours per week

    • Available evenings & weekends for events

    Dates

    • Starts immediately

    • 2–3-month commitment preferred

    Compensation/Benefits

    • Unpaid Internship (if arranged through a college/university might be paid)

    • Unlimited access to classes and workshops

    • 1 complimentary ticket to all Threads events

    Requirements

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Strong time management skills

    • Background in dance

    • Ability to work independently

    • Experience in Canva, Mailchimp, Google suite, Excel, Word, SurveyMonkey

    • Experience in CRM system a plus but not required

    To Apply

    Send cover letter, resume and references to info@threadsdance.org.