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Cirque du Monde Seeks Program Coordinator Aps due May 26
Posted May 17, 2010
Note: Posted as received.
The cirque program coordinator is responsible for the coordination of
the Cirque du Monde workshops
in collaboration with the director of arts and education by upholding
both the mission of Cirque du Monde and of The Point. The cirque
program coordinator may be an instructor-coordinator role.
The Point Mission Statement:
The Point CDC is a non-profit organization dedicated to youth
development, and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts
Point section of the South Bronx. We work with our neighbors to
celebrate the life and art of our community, in an area traditionally
defined in terms of its poverty, crime rate, poor schools,
and substandard housing. We believe the area's residents, their
talents, and aspirations are The Point's greatest assets. Our mission
is to encourage the arts, local enterprise, responsible ecology, and
self-investment in the Hunts Point community
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as a liaison between Cirque du Soleil and The Point
- Act as a liaison between The Point and the Cirque du Monde coaches
- Design, implement, and evaluate the social circus program in
collaboration with the director of arts and education and the youth
program coordinator
- Coordinate the team of instructors hired by The Point to run
social circus classes
- Initiate, educate, and train at-risk youth enrolled in the Cirque
du Monde program
- Coordinate all local trainings and convening meetings
- Carry out specific mandates, such as enriching the pedagogical
material, training instructors,
or other tasks
- Commit to at least two days a week on-site year round at The Point.
Tasks:
- Schedule/oversee weekly classes for students enrolled in the
Cirque du Monde program/convening instructors to these classes
- Monitor timesheets/paychecks/budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility
- Work directly with the director of arts and education to develop
theme-based copyrightable social circus curricula that tie in with or
are complimentary to educational themes used throughout The Point
- Oversee program deliverables such as student presentations and
opportunities for students to attend
professional circus shows
- Attend bi-weekly managers meetings at The Point
- Organize and follow-up on class preparation
- Draft and submit activity reports, documentation (video and
photography), and bi-annual narrative reports for Cirque du Soleil and
for The Point
- Participate in outreach and public relation activities (tabling
at events, participating in local events, contributing to media bites)
on behalf of Cirque du Monde/The Point
- Fill specific equipment needs, maintaining equipment,
maintaining records
- Develop knowledge of issues facing youth by sharing expertise of
social workers
- Facilitate attendance of students/members of the community to
Cirque du Soleil shows and/or facilitating
social circus workshops with Cirque du Soleil shows
- Facilitate/co-produce on-site social/environmental justice circus
theater production performances by or for students, as well as for the
greater Hunts Point community
- Other tasks as needed
Qualifications:
The applicant for the cirque program coordinator position should be a
circus artist or gymnast with a circus
background:
- Excellent abilities and skills in both administration and
management (specifically in team coordination
and collaboration) with at least two years experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Mastery of a minimum of two circus techniques and the ability to
teach these techniques (i.e. aerial:
silks, trapeze, lyra; clown; acrobatics; trampoline; contact and
club juggling)
- Five years experience working in the circus arts
- Ability to teach and work from an asset-based approach
- Mastery or training in youth development or social work or
social community projects
- Mastery or training in conflict-resolution, compassionate
communication, or non-violent communication techniques
- Excellent ability to inspire, motivate, organize, and lead
successful teams
- Trained in one or more acting techniques
- Ability and experience in coordination with various institutions
such as: community organizations,
companies, and non-governmental organizations
- High-school diploma or equivalent
Assets:
- Willing to acquire or perfect complimentary circus techniques
- Bronx-based preferred
- Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred
- Charismatic personality
- Knowledge of NYC school systems a plus
The cirque program coordintator reports to The Point's director of
arts and education and Cirque de Soleil's social action
coordinator.
Part-time position:
15–20 hours per week
Minimum 10 hours per week program coordination
Contract position
Apply:
Applications are due by Wednesday, May 26
Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to
human Rresources at iperez@thepoint.org. You can visit thepoint.org to
learn more about the area, the community center, and the
program.
Contact:
Deven Sisler
Coaches Coordinator Cirque du Monde
The Point
940 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, New York 10474
718.542.4139 ext 52 voicemail
718.542.4988 fax
201.978.2802 cell
cirquethepoint@gmail.com
See also CircusNYC.com
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