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  • Programs Manager:

    This is a part time position, with 10 hours per week at $25-$30/hour based on experience. The Programs Manager reports to the Artistic Director and works directly with the other Programs Manager. This is a 6 month contract starting August 2025 and ending December 2025 with the potential to renew and increase hours. The position can be completely remote, with options to work in person if based in the Bay Area

    Please send your resume and cover email to purna@navadance.org with the subject line, Programs Manager Position.

    Email purna@navadance.org with any questions.

    About you:

    You’re someone who is passionate about organizing things like events, your desk, and spreadsheets. You enjoy being in studio space for work but also like working on the go. You are all about decolonizing spaces and constantly questioning the status quo. You’re excited to contribute to the evolving mission of a growing BIPOC, female-led, performing arts organization. 

    Responsibilities could include:

    Operations

    • Support the team in booking studios for rehearsal, classes, workshops, and showcases. 

    • Support the Artistic Director during the rehearsal process, including: managing schedules, documenting rehearsals, tracking contractor hours, managing payments/reimbursements.

    • Manage the day to day operation of the Unrehearsed Residency Program, including creating documents for residents, taking notes during residency meetings, managing informational communications with the residents, sending out zoom links, and keeping track of the residency schedule

    • Create processes and procedures for day-to-day tasks

    • Assist Artistic Director and Grant Consultant with grant task management and deadlines 

    Marketing

    • Along with the Artistic Director, create short and long term social media plans based on the program calendar. Social media platforms include instagram & facebook. This role will also work on starting a linkedin page

    • Design social media posts and marketing materials for all Nava programs, including static and video posts

    • Write and design monthly mailers on Mailchimp

    • Update the website based on Nava programs

    • Identify new ways to engage the community online

    • Identify new audiences and community engagement opportunities, especially opportunities in the Bay Area.

    • Manage press relations, and outreach

    Organizational Development

    • Participate in strategic and long range planning for the organization

    • Actively participate in helping to develop and maintain a healthy work culture at Nava

    • Provide thought partnership and support for indigenizing/decolonizing work

    Office/Administration:

    • Attend pre-determined weekly staff meeting (virtual)

    Qualifications: 

    • Strong interpersonal skills, a positive work attitude, excellent oral & written communication, and ease in interacting with diverse groups of people including international artists 

    • Familiarity with Mac, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, Asana, Squarespace, and Mailchimp

    • An eye for detail, along with design, video, music editing skills and softwares. 

    • Available for in-person events based on location (state safety guidelines would be adhered to)

    • Some experience with South Asian art/dance forms but not required!

    Job description developed with support from a number of different sources and advisors including CounterPulse, Michelle Ramos, Margaret Jenkins Dance Company and others.

  • Nava Dance Theatre will be holding auditions for new SF based company dancers Fall 2025! If you are interested, we urge you to attend some of our classes, workshops, or shows and introduce yourselves to us. More information will be announced soon. Follow us on instagram or sign up for our mailers for announcements!