Pete Coe helps us get ready to “Bring the New Year In.” The song carries on the English tradition of mummers’ plays, which have been performed at Christmas since the 17th century.
CDSS has two year-round positions open! Might you or someone you know be the perfect fit? Find more info here, and please help spread the word to folks who may be interested.
Job Title: Director of Programs
Date: November 18, 2024
Position info: 37.5 hr/week salaried exempt position with benefits
Location: Flexible; proximity to CDSS home office preferred (located in Easthampton, MA)
Reports to: Executive Director
Oversees: Camp Operations Manager, Affiliate Coordinator, Program Directors
Salary Range: $48,000-$53,000 DOE
Benefits: Eligible for 403b & paid time off (PTO); MA residents are eligible for health insurance through CDSS
Closing date: January 3, 2025
Position Overview:
The Director of Programs (DoP) will provide program leadership and artistic direction for CDSS dance, music, and song programs. The DoP is responsible for the delivery and overall success of each program: setting programmatic goals in accordance with the strategic objectives of the organization, hiring program and support staff, supervising direct-reports and Program Directors, and reporting on progress and performance. A successful DoP must have a broad knowledge of program management principles. They must have a strategic mindset as well as be able to lead and develop those they manage. It is the DoP’s responsibility to ensure that every program is mission-aligned and delivered effectively.
Succession Planning for Dance Organizations
Thursday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
Join us for a panel discussion where dance organizers share their experiences with leadership and volunteer changes in their local groups. Learn more or register now!
Job Title: Affiliate Coordinator
Date: November 15, 2024
Position info: 30 hrs/wk, hourly, non-exempt
Location: Flexible; remote candidates encouraged to apply (CDSS home office is in Easthampton, MA)
Reports to: Director of Programs
Salary Range: $30,000-$33,000, depending on experience
Benefits: Eligible for 403b & paid time off (PTO); MA residents are eligible for health insurance through CDSS
Closing Date: December 20, 2024
Position Overview
The Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS) is seeking a strong relationship builder with excellent communication and organizational skills to fill our new Affiliate Coordinator (AC) role. We believe that building a strong and thriving network of Affiliate organizations is critical to nurturing and stewarding the living traditions we love. The AC will be an important new part of our Programs Department, coordinating and administering our services to Affiliates and creating programming and resources specific to Affiliate needs.
The newest episode of From the Mic is out now, featuring the one and only David Kaynor (yes, really!). In this episode, host Mary Wesley shares an interview she recorded with David in 2011, ten years before his passing.
We’re compiling a resource to help connect donors with dancers, singers, callers, musicians, and groups who have been directly affected by Hurricane Helene. If you are one of those affected, please fill out this form to be included in the list. If you are fortunate enough to be able to help, read their stories and send your support.
April Grant introduces “Jolly Roving Tar.” Although it may sound like an old English sea ballad, the song was written in the United States for the Broadway musical Old Lavender.
We are in search of several camp staff for summer 2025. Please check the Jobs page for details on the positions and how to apply.
Come work with us at camp! Are you…
- Looking for summer employment?
- Retired and seeking adventure?
- Between jobs or in a transitional period in life or employment?
- Generally looking to spend some quality time surrounded by music, dance, and song?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then we have several positions open at our dance, music and song camps that are ideal for you! Each year we need help running our summer dance and music camps at our four facilities: Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, MA; Camp Cavell in Lexington, MI; Camp Kweebec in Schwenksville, PA; and Agassiz Village in Poland, ME.
Compensation ranges from full scholarship to paid staff, depending on the job, and responsibilities may be divided differently depending on the session. If one of the jobs below appeals to you, write to camp@cdss.org. Please note that review of applicants for some roles may not happen until after January 1. Compensation rates currently marked TBD will be listed soon.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.