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Marketing and Communications Director

Do you like to make beautiful graphics? Do you enjoy drafting and implementing clear communications? Do you want to work for a passionate team of dance lovers?

Join the Young Dance team! Young Dance seeks a Marketing and Communications Director (0.75 FTE, $26k-$30k/year) to manage all communication aspects (programming, events, news, marketing, social media), oversee branding, and collaborate on fundraising initiatives.

They prioritize access, representation, and transparency, aiming to engage new communities like BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. The ideal candidate is experienced in marketing, design, and communication, with strong writing and organizational skills. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and image/video editing software is a plus.

This hybrid position offers a flexible schedule, health benefits, professional development, and unlimited time off based on performance. Apply with a cover letter, resume, and references to Executive Director Gretchen Pick at Gretchen@youngdance.org.

Marketing and Communications Director Job Description (PDF)

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteer to help our work go farther

Young Dance is committed to giving the youth of Minneapolis an extraordinary opportunity to express themselves and develop their own voice through movement.

Community involvement strengthens our mission, enhances the quality of the Young Dance experience, and keeps our programs affordable. We are incredibly grateful for your support.

JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are excited to welcome anyone passionate about Young Dance to our Board! We are also currently looking for folks with any of the following expertise, interests, and availability: 

• Attend our monthly board meetings: Every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
• Participate in at least one board committee
• Enthusiastic about & committed to Young Dance’s mission
• Willing to participate actively in Young Dance events as both an attendee and volunteer
• Expertise in any of the following areas:
  • Fundraising
  • Legal
  • Event Planning 
  • Disability Advocacy 

If you would like to learn about joining the Young Dance Board of Directors, please contact info@youngdance.org.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES YOUNG DANCE POSSIBLE

Young Dance is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and your contribution is tax deductible. If your employer has a matching gift program, please consider using it to make your gift go twice as far.

Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the creative art of dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Each year, dancers in our classes, performing company, and community partnerships have an opportunity to collaborate with professional artists, pushing the boundaries of the art and practice of dance. Young Dance is an inclusive, artistic community where creativity flourishes.

Your donation helps keep our class fees low, assuring programming is accessible to all individuals, and provides scholarships so anyone can participate, regardless of ability to pay. Additionally, contributions support our Community Partnerships with schools, libraries, juvenile corrections, and community organizations.

Please mail checks payable to:

Young Dance
Fairview Business Center
655 Fairview Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55104

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THANK YOU
Every donation, in any amount, is appreciated