Nonprofit Arts Administration Program: IABD Fellow
Nonprofit Arts Administration Program: IABD Fellow
Fellowship Location: Silver Spring, MD
The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) offers a unique opportunity and experience to assist with the development and growth of this one-of-a-kind service organization. IABD seeks qualified undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in gaining Arts Administration experience. This position will be based in the Washington, D.C. area once the organization returns from the remote work environment.
Fellows assist with the: Archives and Preservation, Business and Finance, Communications, Development and Fundraising, Executive Affairs, Membership, and Programs Departments. Participants will get a broad view of the overall workings of the organization through their involvement with various special projects and day-to-day operations assignments. These individuals will work directly with the President/CEO and IABD Team Directors. Fellows will also interface with the staff of partner organizations on specific and/or special event programming.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Complete special projects for the President/CEO and IABD Team Directors
- Create and update written materials and forms
- Assist staff with day-to-day operations, including helping to prepare for meetings, assisting with special events, proofreading emails, web copy and updates, organizing archival material, creating memos and flyers to help advertise programming.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Superb attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, and general internet proficiency
- Ability to act responsibly, reliably, and efficiently within an office environment
- Interest in working in the dance, music, theater, or performing arts industry
- Possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Have completed at least one year of college
- College credit is available as arranged by your college or university. Fellowships are a year-long position starting in February 2022.
Benefits:
- Fellows may choose to plan and execute independent projects that support IABD within the focus of their area, formed from their own administrative and academic interests.
Fellows are a part-time, paid opportunity, receiving a stipend of $1,000 a month. This is a 20-24 hours per week during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00AM - 6:00 PM) fellowship. Some weekends may apply.
Applicants interested in the IABD Nonprofit Arts Administration Program must submit the following materials:
- Completed Application Form
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Please send all materials to: Denise Saunders Thompson, President and CEO. Email: contact@iabdassociation.org. Address: IABD, 8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 606, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No phone calls please!