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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest ballet competition based in New York City.
YAGP supports and develops world-class dancers ages 9 to 19 of all backgrounds by providing scholarship auditions and educational and performance opportunities in cities around the world.

You will work closely with YAGP staff and leadership as part of a small, dynamic team, receiving hands-on training in artistic programming while at growing performing art non-profit.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

A seasonable part-time job with the opportunity to be full time after 1st year. There is a possibility of travel within the United States. Keeping office records organized and easily accessible. Create timelines and schedules. Proofread and edit documents for schedules, timelines. Provide assistance to travel teams from the regional office. Maintain office calendar and report work results to AAD. Handel telephone and emails as needed. Write letters, print orders, regional registrations. Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Google drive. Must be eligible to work in the US.

Working hours are:
Jan-Apr - up to 40 hours per week
May-Sep - up to 10 hours p week or layoff
Oct-Dec - up to 20-30 hours per week

- A dance background is a plus.

- Some s elf-preparation required: Learn the history of YAGP and general knowledge of the Rules and Regulations from a document provided by YAGP.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

- A strong sense of initiative, creative problem solving, and organization is a must.

- Attention to detail and ability to proof-read documents required.

- Knowledge of MS Office and Google Applications and Windows OS, with particular knowledge of working in Excel and formatting Excel documents.

COMPENSATION:

- $15/hour

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and a Writing Sample (preferably one of correspondence) Alexei Moscalenko, YAGP Assistant Artistic Director alexeim@yagp.org.
YAGP is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on skills, capability, and experience, without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.