Below you will find a general description of the duties that the ED has been doing, BUT, please keep in mind that the ED co-manages the entire organization and has the freedom to make changes and delegate duties as he/she feels necessary (with the support of the Executive Artistic Director and Board of Directors, of course).

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Funkanometry SF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED)

Reports to: Board of Directors
Attends meetings: Once a week
Manages: Event Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Accountant, Company Class Coordinator, and other administrative staff

The Funkanometry SF Executive Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of the company, along with the Executive Artistic Director.  This position requires at least a 1-year commitment, but longer commitment is preferred.

GOAL: To make meaningful changes to the organization that will help to increase Funkanometry SF’s visibility in the dance community, expand our resources/build capacity, and improve our programs.

DUTIES:
*Many of these duties can, and should, be delegated to new staff members at the ED’s discretion.

Admin (50%)

-        General calendar planning and individual program planning (including Summer Intensive and Performance Workshop)

-        The Sockhop Show Producer

-        Manage and oversee Program Coordinator, Event Coordinator, and Company Class Coordinator

-        Seek out and create strategic partnerships with other nonprofits and companies

-        Oversee apparel design

-        Co-lead yearly company orientation

Fundraising/Development (25%)

-        Grant-writing and grant research (if applicable)

-        Work with Fundraising Coordinator to organize yearly fundraising plan

Marketing/Branding (10%)

-        Manage company branding, logos, graphic design, and all marketing

-        Website Manager

-        Create strategic marketing material for all Funkanometry SF companies

Finance (10%)

-        Create yearly budgets for Funkanometry SF and individual programs

-        Make monthly deposits

-        File taxes and manage payroll

-        Oversee tracking of income and expenses through Quickbooks

-        File 990 tax return at the end of each fiscal year with Accountant

-        Hire Independent Contractors and oversee payment

-        Manage all scholarship applicants and hours worked

Other (5%)

-        Keep Company Manual up to date

-        Interview candidates for staff positions

-        Attend company activities

-        Uphold company manual rules

*Direct training will be provided by the current ED for all the duties listed.

Compensation: The ED will be paid a monthly travel/living stipend for their work.

TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter and resume addressed to Gina Rosales, Executive Director at info@funkanometrysf.com with the subject title ‘Executive Director Position.’  Deadline to apply is July 21, 2010. In the cover letter, please address what YOUR VISION of the future of Funkanometry SF is.

To Funkanometry, dear friends, and dance community members:

You may be aware that tomorrow (actually today) is The Sockhop showcase.  I’m writing to let you know that this will be my last Sockhop.  This announcement may not come as a surprise to many of you, considering the fact that I’ve been noticeably less present the past 6 months, but this is my official goodbye, as I am stepping down as Executive Director of Funkanometry SF Dance Company.  Funkanometry has been my LIFE for the past 6 years (moreso than I ever would’ve imagined), but alas, it is time for me to move on…

I was appointed director of Funkanometry SF when I was in my Junior Year at UC Berkeley as a young 20-yr old college girl with huge optimism, passion for the team, and motivation to contribute.  It seems like it’s been forever since then.  Over the years I’ve witnessed many company members come and go, two large exoduses (followed by two great comebacks!), our company doubling in size, and many struggles and hard times, as every close team or family experiences.  But the GOOD TIMES and GOOD PEOPLE are what have kept me here for so many years.

I’ve learned and grown SO MUCH from this company, and for that I am extremely grateful beyond words.  I can honestly say that I would not be the person I am today without Funkanometry having been a part of my life.  But here we are in 2010.  The year has been full of blessings so far.  Nonetheless, I’ve come to realize that it’s a very new generation of the dance community, and as such, it’s time for a new generation of leaders.  It’s time for a new leader to take the reigns and take Funkanometry to its next milestone.

As for me, while I won’t be an active director anymore, I will continue to contribute to the dance community, just through different means and different projects.  I will also continue working at my current full-time job as the Outreach Associate at Streetside Stories, a local literacy arts nonprofit, as well as catching up with people in my life that I’ve put second to Funks every since I became director.   Also, I want to dance again. For the past 6 months, I haven’t had the time or the motivation to dance at all, which is sad considering it was once my greatest passion.  Hopefully now I’ll have the time to enjoy dance the way I used to when I first started, instead of thinking of it as work.

And as for the position — we will be opening up the ED position to an open application process. The Funks Board of Directors will be conducting interviews of potential candidates, and then we will have a panel discussion with a few current company members to discuss the final applicants. Keep up to date with our website if you’re interested in applying.

Lastly, I want to say thank you to Funkanometry and the entire dance community for welcoming me with open arms and allowing me to be a part of something so amazing and powerful as this community.  Leading such an influential and inspirational company was a truly humbling experience, and every single person I have met throughout the years has been a blessing to my life.  I’m excited to lead tomorrow’s Sockhop.  And even though it will be my last, I’ll be able to truly appreciate all that I have been blessed with.

And now for the mushy stuff…I want to thank a few of you individually, because without you, dance would not be dance — as I know it at least…

Kyle Lin – Thank you…Thank you for trusting me to take over your company and for giving me the opportunity to challenge myself and grow. Most of all, thank you for always being a great friend, and for being there for me and supporting me always. Ninjas for life!!
Emerson – My gay husband! You will always have a special place in my heart.  Thank you for trusting me as well, and for letting me into your life.  I admit, I always did feel special that you were my business partner and co-director, and I’m so thankful to have gotten to know you so well over the past 4 years.  Hopefully now we’ll have more time to just kick it and chill, instead of always having to have business meetings. I miss those days.
Maricha, MJ, Julia, Ana – My female warrior leaders and inspirations. You helped show me how to be a strong woman, and I love you all from the bottom of my heart. You are my greatest strengths and pillars.
Glory – My boo! I’ll always be here for you, and thank you for always being there for me, ever since high school!  I’ve always admired your strength, honesty, and perseverance. I have no doubt in my mind that you will do amazing things in dance, and in life. I luffs you!
Janet, JP, Gigi and Funks LA – Thank you for paving the way. Funks SF would not be here today without you having built such a strong foundation, and I’m forever grateful for it. You created an amazing legacy, and I am so honored to just have been a part of it.
“Funks SD” / PGN – Stay strong and keep going! I’m so proud of where you have come, and I’m proud of your strength through all the hard times! You will always be a part of the Funks family.
Anna & Arnel – Mentors and leaders. Thank you for all that you have done for this community, and for what you continue to do to this day. Many people don’t realize how much you really contribute, but I know one day your karma points will kick in. You are true leaders for the dance community and I’ve learned a lot from you both.
Irene & Margaret – Thank you for supporting me by joining our Board. You have always been mentors to me, and having your support gave me 100x more confidence to succeed. I’m thankful that this will still be the case after I leave = )
Ellen, Adela, Rocko, Mari, Slimmy, Rogel, Bibi, Elisa, Krystal, Julio, Darryl, Jovver, Val, Amber and old school Funks Alumni – I love you all and I will always miss those amazing years we had together.  Each of you will always have a special place in my heart.
Aysha, Lacy, Bree, Char – My Philippines ladies! One of the best trips of my life. Thank you for always being amazing friends and being able to lend an ear when I needed you. There will be many more days (and nights!) together with us. I know it ; )
Sandy – Thank you for your continued support of me and Funks! We would not have been able to achieve the growth and success of the Funkbrella without you. You’ve always been a source of strength and reassurance for me, and I’m so glad that we are friends!
De La Femme & Project EM – I am still in awe at how far both of your teams have come, and I still can’t believe it’s been 2 years.  Watching you all tonight at the Welcome Dinner, I can see that you have found yourselves and know who you are as a team. I’m so happy for that, and I know you will do amazing things in the future.
Funksters – You ARE the heart of Funks SF. Ever since we started your program in 2005, I knew that we had started something amazing.  And now, the program has reached something spectacular, and each and every one of you embodies the FUNKS LOVE that we were founded on. Keep that. Don’t forget it. And always remember Krystle’s words to stay ‘Passionate, driven and humble.” You’ll go far in dance with that mentality.
Odds/old Funksters – You are the FUTURE of Funks. Don’t forget that, and don’t be afraid to take the reigns and make it your own. This is YOUR company now and you have so much potential and talent.  Keep the same fun and light Odds mentality and apply it to Funks.   Keep looking to the future and don’t look back. I promise you will go far!

And to the FUTURE members of Funkanometry – Don’t EVER forget – FUNKS IS LOVE.  Don’t forget your roots, why we started, and what we were founded on.  Embrace this Funks love and embody it every time you step into the studio. Pretty soon your energy will be contagious, and you’ll find everyone else around you catching on. Lead the way.

And now, I’m off to bed, and I look forward to having one of the best Sockhop shows ever!  Thank you everyone for your hard work and for allowing me to lead you these past 4 years.

With ALL my love,

Gina Mariko Rosales

The Funkbrella in 2009

January

• Funks starts an after-school program at Burton High School (SF Hunter’s Point)
• Project EM performs for the very first time in Southern California @ VIBE and debuts their medley, “Project EM Academy.”
• 6 dancers go to the Philippines with Journey 2 Origin to teach free dance workshops to youth.

• Funks after-school program at Youth Empowerment School (Oakland)

February

• Funks performs @ Northeastern University, UC Santa Barbara “Western Regional Queer Conference“
• 7th Annual Funks SF Auditions
• Funks SF & Project EM travels to the east coast to showcase at FR3SH’s 1st “Main Event” Showcase.

March

• De La Femme, Project EM, Funks, The Odds peforms at Battlefest Live – “Most fun onstage all year ” – Bibi
• The Odds places 3rd & Funkanometry SF wins Hall of Fame award!

April

• 1st ever Funkbrella Company Orientation @ Women’s Building, SF
• Warriors Game with Funksters!
• Funks performs in Colorado at Verve Showcase
• The Odds performs at Fusion X.
• FUNKBRELLA GETS AN OFFICE @ 99 Colton Street!!! Office Warming Party follows…

May

• Funksters places 1st in the “Quest for the Best” Youth talent Showcase, SF!

• 1st Funkbrella Artistic Training Workshop with Samath Orm
• Funks performs @ FUZ

June

• Project EM debuts their new medley at “Body Rock” in their 2nd appearance in Southern California.
• Funks ladies perform at Sisterz of the Underground anniversary party @ Club 6ix, SF
• 1st Funkbrella rehearsal @ SF State

July

• THE SOCKHOP: PART DEUX! @ Regency Grand Ballroom, SF
• The Sockhop Olympics, Welcome Dinner, SF Tour, & Workshop
• Project EM collaborates with De La Femme for the very first time – “Femme & EM”
• FunkSTARS! & Summer Intensive for youth

August

• Funks performs at Best of the Bay party @ Mezzanine, SF & HHDF Fundraiser show @ Dance Mission
• 1st ever Funkbrella Summer Sessions Showcase, SOLD OUT @ Brava Theater, SF! Over 100 dancers registered for summer programs!

September

• 1st Funkbrella ENGAGEMENT! Dave Le (Project EM) proposes to Val Uy (Funks/De La Femme) during Project EM and De La Femme rehearsal. Congrats to the first Funkbrella couple!

• Funkbrella Board Meeting welcomes 2 new Board Members: Irene Duller & Margaret Tobias!
• Funksters Auditions
• Strategic Planning Meeting with directors
• After-school program at Galileo High School, SF

October

• Funkbrella @ World of Dance, San Mateo – Funksters places 2nd and wins “Crowd Favorite”!



• After-school program at Balboa HS, SF

November

• Funks performs “I’m Not Your Toy” at SF Hip-hop Dancefest 11th annual show. 4 Funks girls adorn the posters.

December

• City Dance Show @ Cowell Theater, SF
• 8th Annual Funks auditions
• Funkbrella gives FREE HUGS in Union Square, SF!

Thanks for an amazing year! 2010 has even more in store for the Funkbrella, so keep up with us!

= )

AUDITION PROCESS = Company Class + Audition + Interview

1. Click here to download the Company Info Sheet. Read the sheet completely.
2. Click here to download the Audition Application Form. Complete the form with your answers by typing your info directly into the form. (You can press ‘tab’ to get to each section of the form.)
3. Print your completed Audition Application Form and sign & date at the bottom.
4. Click here to download the Waiver. Print the Waiver and fill it out.
5. Bring your completed forms to Company Class with you on Sunday, Dec 6th.
6. Register for Company Class at the front, and turn in your application at the table.  You will be given a number.
7. Take Company Class regularly (this is the audition piece!).
8. After class is over, you will be asked to do the piece in small groups to be video taped for your audition.
9. The judges will meet and will make a cut.  We will announce who is cut that night.
10. Those who make the cut will be asked to return the following night (Monday) to do a short interview with the Funkbrella directors from 7-9pm.
11. After the interview, we will make our final decision and will post the results on our website, www.funkbrella.com.

FORMS
1) Info Sheet
2) Audition Application Form
3) Waiver

Still have questions? Email nika@funkbrella.com.

The Funkbrella & Poleng Lounge presents…

“HIGHER LEARNING” (every Thursday)
Celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the Funkbrella Dance Company!
Project EM
De La Femme
The Odds
Funksters
As well as the 7-year anniversary of Funkanometry SF, the Funkbrella’s professional company

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Poleng Lounge
1751 Fulton St @ Masonic, SF
10pm-2am; 18+

*Cover: $5-20 sliding scale donations (21+ FREE, but $5 suggested donation)
*All donations will benefit our community dance programs!
*Drink specials all night

Musical stimulation provided by:
DJ A-Ron | Good Company
The Whooligan | 40 Love/Om Records
J-Feeva | Good Company
Resident DJs: Mel & Asic

For bottle service: higherlearning09@gmail.com
www.polenglounge.com

World of Dance Tour
Sat, October 3, 2009
3pm-12am
2495 South Delaware Street (San Mateo Expo Center)
San Mateo CA 94403

TICKETS:
- Buy them online here.
- Or buy them directly from The Odds or Funksters to help them pay for competition fees!

LINE-UP:
YOUTH DIVISION (430-530pm)
(*) Denotes Exhibition Team
Future Shock
*De La Femme
Funksters
A­-Youngin
*Expressive Doubt LA
Funk Beyond Control
Award Ceremony

ADULT DIVISION (645-10pm)
(*) Denotes Exhibition Team
Main Ingredients
*Funkanometry SF
Main Stacks
Pandora’s Myth
The Odds
*Vers(e) Dance Company
That One Company
*Groove Against the Machine
The League
*Afta Shock
Bliss Dance Company
*Instant Noodles
On Point
*Extreme Dance FX
VIP
*GrooveMeKanex
Phyzikal Distinction
*SickStep
Schooling
*Project EM
Poreotics
*Supreme Soul
*Quest
Award Ceremony

See you all there!

-ginaaa

Jpeezy photography: Full event blog from the trip here.

Thanks to FR3SH for hosting Funkanometry SF & Project EM!

-ginaaa