Community Programs Manager

Nimbus Dance

Location: Nimbus Dance, Jersey City, NJ (with regular off-site presence)

Position Type: Part-Time – In-Person

Reports to: Managing Director 

Compensation: $24 – 27/hr. Commensurate with experience

 

Nimbus uses the power of the arts to impact individuals and communities. As Jersey City’s vibrant anchor arts organization invested in equity, diversity, and excellence, Nimbus weaves together dance company, arts center, school, and community programming. Our vision begins with the arts. Nimbus pushes the boundaries of the arts by creating new work, collaborating with artists and arts organizations across disciplines, and developing accessible arts education. We lift up the arts to imbue and inspire Jersey City and beyond, improving neighborhoods, promoting social well-being, and cultivating unity. We create space for people to access, participate in, and benefit from the arts. We are our community: serving, inspiring, representing, reflecting, and elevating in Jersey City and all communities where we engage.

 

Position Overview

The Community Programs Coordinator is responsible for the planning, management, and quality of Nimbus’ off-site educational programs — including in-school residencies, afterschool programs, Assembly performances, and community partnerships across Hudson County and beyond. 

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines relationship-building, teaching artist management, program coordination, and grant compliance. The right candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented. They are comfortable representing Nimbus in the community, managing a roster of teaching artists, and ensuring that every program reflects Nimbus’ values and educational standards.

This role works in close collaboration with the School of Nimbus Dance Co-Directors and Nimbus Dance Company Leadership to build bridges between off-site programming and the School of Nimbus and to support the organization’s broader enrollment and community engagement goals.

Key Responsibilities

Off-Site Program Management

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of off-site educational programs, including in-school residencies, afterschool programs, and community-based initiatives
• Seek new partnership opportunities with public and private schools, community centers, and local organizations; represent Nimbus at marketing fairs, community events, and partnership meetings
• Manage all program logistics, including dates, times, locations, pricing, and final performances — including scheduling, tech, setup/strike, and building use forms
• Handle all communication and correspondence with partner organizations, school administrators, PTAs, and participant families
• Coordinate field trips to Jersey City Nutcracker and Repertory Matinee performances, including scheduling, payment, pre-show materials, and school follow-up
• Collect and maintain program data, including student demographics, enrollment numbers, and pre/post learning indicator surveys

Teaching Artist Management

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise Nimbus teaching artists for all community programs
• Schedule and facilitate ongoing teacher meetings to reinforce curriculum alignment and program quality
• Plan and execute professional development, training, and community-building events for teaching staff
• Maintain and enforce staff protocols around attendance, dress code, and professional conduct
• Provide regular feedback and performance support to teaching artists

Grant Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain all program documentation required for grant compliance, including accurate student counts, scholarship records, proof of income, and demographic data as needed.
• Support leadership in the preparation of grant narratives related to educational programming by providing accurate program data, outcomes, and participant stories
• Attend funder meetings as requested by leadership; represent program work clearly and accurately
• Identify and flag new potential funding sources for educational programming to leadership for follow-up

Community Pathway & School Collaboration

• Actively cultivate the pipeline from community program participation to School of Nimbus enrollment, ensuring families in off-site programs are aware of and supported in accessing school programming
• Collaborate with the School of Nimbus team on enrollment initiatives, shared events, and cross-program communications
• Work with marketing and communications staff to develop language and materials for program promotion
• Take minutes at all education-related meetings

Qualifications

Required:

• Passion for dance, performing arts, or arts education 
• Experience managing educational programs, community partnerships, or youth-serving organizations
• Strong relationship-building skills; comfortable representing an organization externally with schools, community partners, and families
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong working knowledge of Gmail and Google Suite;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Prefered:

• Familiarity with grant-funded programs and compliance documentation is preferred
• Familiarity with school systems and educational standards is strongly preferred
• Flexible and hands-on; comfortable in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Experience hiring, managing, and supporting teaching artists or program staff
• Bilingual a plus 

 

Benefits

– Paid vacation and personal days  

– Free studio use for personal projects when available

– Free NimbusFIT Dance Classes as available

 

Hours:

This position requires some schedule flexibility to coordinate school-day residencies. A typical week may look like: M-F 10 am – 3 pm.

 

Physical Demands:

Requires regular movement throughout the facility, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, and effective verbal communication. 

 

Work Environment:

Primarily office-based with moderate noise, occasional exposure to school classrooms, auditoriums, studio settings, and outdoor events. Will require travel for regular visits and meetings to offsite partners.

 

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter to this Google Form 

 

Nimbus is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion. Nimbus does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations

 

(Note: While we hope to find a candidate who matches many of the above qualifications, we don’t expect a precise match. Most importantly, we seek a candidate who can grow with the organization, work productively and efficiently as a member of our small but powerful team, and who values open communication. If you meet some, but not all, of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.)

 

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