------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: DNE is looking for a CAMP COORDINATOR for Camp 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please send resumes to Debbie Steiner at debbie224@comcast.net Can you multi-task while holding a screw gun? Are you able to have 3 conversations at once while receiving a hug? Can you be pleasant and approachable dealing with the needs of 400+ dancers for 10 days? Then you might be the perfect fit for the next DNE Camp Coordinator 2006! We are sad to say that Keith has decided to step down as DNE camp coordinator.We would like to say that we very much appreciated his time and effort that he has put into DNE over the years. His smile and friendly attitude will be sorely missed. We wish him well in his new adventures and hope to see him on the dance floor or at very least at set up/take down with a drill in hand...or maybe with a special someone's hand... We would like to open the search to both the DNE community and other qualified folks. Please feel free to forward to any list where you think a qualified candidate would take notice. Attached is the job description and compensation if you would like to forward as an attachment. Any questions please call Robbie Lehmann at 203 777-5641 If you would like to be considered you may e-mail your resume, bio and/or qualifications to Debbie Steiner at debbie224@comcast.net Dance New England Camp Coordinator Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW The Camp Coordinator of Dance New England (DNE) works closely with the Camp Coordinating Group (CCG) to plan and organize DNE's annual summer camp. The Camp Coordinator (CC) interacts with the Leadership Council (LC), committee coordinators and committee members to implement plans and policies for the summer camp's success. The CC is the central contact person for all operations during summer camp. General Responsibilities: During summer camp, the CC is ultimately responsible for the camp running smoothly. Determines what is needed and either accomplishes the needed tasks or delegates the duties when appropriate, seeks advice of experienced coordinators and members of the DNE community and/or obtains assistance. Specific Responsibilities: * Attend CCG's monthly meetings throughout the year * Support the camp site search committee, when necessary. * Make contractual arrangements for physical plant: arranging and signing contracts with tent rental, porta- johns, truck rentals, etc. * Obtain supplies and equipment for physical plant - paper products, firewood, etc. * Be a backup and extra support for self-contained committees Kitchen, Childcare etc. * Work with the CCG to make sure committees meet their deadlines in accomplishing tasks before, during and after camp. * Keep a big picture view of camp, and remain flexibly responsive to new developments re: relationships with the camp owners, municipal officials, police, neighbors and DNE community members while respecting DNE's philosophical and organizational imperatives when making important but quick decisions. * Help organize and run set-up and take-down of the camp site, becoming knowledgeable about the needs and desires of the camp owners and the specialized set-up/take-down of childcare, kitchen, waterfront, and dance spaces which may involve carpentry/building projects, electricity work, signage and creativity * Draft and submit a report on the operation of camp, after camp. * Help develop, implement, evaluate and revise documents, procedures and organizational structures that assist in the smooth functioning of future camps. Compensation is approx 6,600 paid over the course of the year Please send resumes to Debbie Steiner at debbie224@comcast.net