Chief People Officer (CPO)

The Company is in search of a Chief People Officer to join their team as a senior leader and trusted partner. The CPO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the employee experience, from full-time staff to seasonal employees, interns, students, contractors, and visiting artists. This role requires a candidate with a strong background in operational discipline and a deep understanding of people management, including the ability to make and enforce difficult decisions with empathy and compassion. The successful candidate will be known for their exceptional communication skills, the ability to build scalable infrastructure, and a reputation for steady, fair, and thoughtful judgment. Applicants for the Chief People Officer position at the company should be prepared to lead with a balance of rigor and care, and to contribute to the organization's mission of supporting dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation. The role demands a leader who can cultivate an inclusive, diverse, accessible, and equitable environment, in line with the company's commitment to the celebration of the art of dance and its positive impact on communities. The CPO will work closely with the Executive and Artistic Director and the senior leadership team, and must be adept at managing a wide range of employee relationships. The position is pivotal in ensuring that the company's values are reflected in its people practices and that the workforce is supported and engaged in a way that aligns with the organization's goals.