Executive Director

REGINA KLENJOSKI DANCE COMPANY 

Executive Director: Full-Time

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company seeks an Executive Director to address the company’s needs in the areas of finance, operations, marketing, and fundraising. Candidates should possess strong management and leadership skills and a passion for the arts and dance.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

RKDC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to implementing and advancing the artistic vision of Regina Klenjoski.  RKDC is a contemporary dance company, delivering provocative, award-winning dance theater and education programs. Founded in Los Angeles in 1999 by dancer and choreographer Regina Klenjoski, the company creates original dance works that feature collaborations with cutting-edge composers and theatrical artists.  The company moved operations to Wichita, KS in 2014 and offers programming in both Los Angeles and Wichita. Please find more information at www.rkdc.org.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

A key element of cultural equity is the acknowledgment of the value of ALL people’s culture and cultural contributions.  To a large extent, cultural equity asserts the idea that many people have either barriers and or lack of access to cultural experiences.  RKDC  believes that the way we navigate the world is absolutely informed by our culture, background, and experiences. While we are inspired by uniqueness, empowered by our individual gifts, and driven by our own self purpose, we believe in the diversity of thought and artistic expression. We embrace differences that inevitably reveal our sameness. We seek to create and support environments that cultivate this inclusionary spirit and believe that our organization should be reflective of the communities that we serve; specifically in the composition and demographics of our board and our staff. We fundamentally trust that the inclusion of different perspectives and ideas will unearth a standard of creativity and innovation that cannot be achieved by one. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Executive Director has principal oversight for the day-to-day operations and is responsible for promoting a collaborative and open work environment with high-performance standards. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a minimum of three to five years experience working at a senior management level at a non-profit organization, ideally with an arts organization.  The candidate is comfortable with moving between day-to-day management, longer-term planning, keeping an eye on the numbers, and coordinating performances.  Strong written communications, tech savvy, an understanding of social media and marketing, and fundraising are all necessary skills to succeed in this position.  We are looking for someone who understands the importance of building relationships, enhancing and elevating RKDC’s community presence.  This person works very closely with the Artistic Director, so developing a strong partnership in support of organizational goals and priorities is essential.

The Executive Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising and Resource Development

• Responsible for developing and implementing an annual fundraising plan including strategies for expanding and sustaining sources of  foundation, corporation and individual donations.
• Research new sources for grants and identify donor prospects.
• Work with Artistic Director and grant writer on grant applications and research sources for newgrants.
• Maintain relationships with current funders, including filing reports on grants received 
• Strategize and execute, along with AD and Board, ideas for donor cultivation and individual donor campaigns. 

Marketing

• Manage and execute marketing and public relations campaigns for both performances and arts education programs in Wichita, KS and Torrance, CA. 
• Research and analyze marketing/pr possibilities for maximum return on investment and develop media plans.
• Draft press releases, e-newsletters, program descriptions, website copy and other promotional copy.
• Hire and manage marketing contractors

Operations and Logistics

• Work with the Artistic Director, to ensure that RKDC’s employment policies and reporting are consistent with all rules and regulations governing workers in both the State of Kansas and California.
• Responsibility for keeping office systems and technology platforms in good working order and ensuring they meet the organization’s needs
• Draft/send internal and external communications with board, staff, donors, vendors, and business partners.
• Oversee contract negotiations and manage contracts with vendors, artists, and collaborators
• Work with Artistic Director to implement  RKDC’s annual performances and education programming
• Assist with developing and implementing production work plans and timelines

Board Governance

• Prepare for RKDC Board meetings, and with input from Artistic Director and Board Chair, draft agenda and draft necessary reports and documents.
• Serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Board of Directors and Board committees and attend all Board meetings 
• Along with input from the Artistic Director and Board President, develop Board meeting agendas 
• Provide, in a timely manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions at and in between Board meetings 
• Along with the Artistic Director and Board President, strategize and execute Board Recruitment and Development 

Financial Management 

• Develop annual budgets to support the organization’s programmatic priorities. 
• Maintain accounting systems including invoicing and work with RKDC’s bookkeeper.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cash flow projections and forecasts in collaboration with RKDC’s bookkeeper.
• Track budget performance.
• Manage all external financial reporting of the organization including grant reports.
• Collect data and update RKDC’s Data Arts profile annually.
• Manage key vendor relationships, including rental venues, insurance providers, donors, and financial institutions.  

Community Relations

• Identify, develop, and nurture diverse relationships in the broader community with the goal of promoting and advocating for the organization
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization to constituents, the media, board member candidates, and the public 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Our ideal candidate possesses the following professional qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 
•  5+ years nonprofit leadership experience 
• Transparent and high-integrity leadership. 
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector 
• Strong technical acumen and general computer literacy, proficiency in QuickBooks, Neon, Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong non-profit financial literacy and budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis and reporting 
• Detail oriented and strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, task facilitation, and time management 
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups 
• Strong public speaking ability and written communication skills 
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with people at all levels

The salary range for this position is $40,000 – $47,000, full-time, salaried, hybrid (virtual and face-to-face).

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume and 3-4 references in confidence to jobs@rkdc.org by September 30, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

RKDC  is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Prospective candidates of any race, color, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status are strongly encouraged to apply.