Position Description:
The Director of Human Resources is a key role at SANCA, with responsibility for Human Resources and administrative services. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Executive Director.

Examples of essential duties
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. The list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Directs, plans and manages the organizations Human Resources functions including:
  – Employee relations, recruitment, selection and onboarding, classification and compensation administration, benefit programs
  – Federal and State laws regarding employment
  – Investigation of personnel complaints, including serving as the primary point of contact for harassment claims, and their proactive investigation, evaluation, and resolution
• Works with the Executive Director to develop Human Resource policy.
• Leads SANCA’s risk management program, claims management, accident, incident, and injury reporting, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Leads the administration of all personnel records, ensuring files are up-to-date and accurate
• Manages personnel issues, including recruitment, employment, position descriptions, disciplinary actions, grievances, performance problems, and evaluations
• Ensures SANCA’s human resources efforts align with approved policies and procedures that ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion among staff
• Works closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Responsible for managing organizational insurance policies and renewal procedures. 
• Provides guidance and input on staff restructure, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Manages the organization’s general liability, property and special events insurance programs, and coordinates related issues through insurance carriers.
• Handles other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum qualifications:
A minimum of four years of experience in non-profit organization operations, human resources, or related work is required. Candidates must have the ability to learn and grow on the job, excel in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. 

Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn:

• Principles and practices of human resources administration including classification and compensation; insurance and benefits administration; recruitment and retention; training; employee relations; and management, investigation and resolution of grievances.
• Principles, techniques and methods of occupational health and safety administration; workers’ compensation rules and regulations; OSHA, WISHA, L&I, and national industry safety standards.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
• Contract management including leasing, subleasing, service contracts, and purchase agreements.

Skilled in:

• Reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying employment standards, procedures, applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, and SANCA policies and procedures.
• Analyzing problems, resolving disputes and grievances, and recommending effective solutions.
• Developing and administering human resources plans, policies, and procedures.
• Operating and troubleshooting office computers, servers, and a variety of software applications and systems.
  
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Managing a diverse workforce and serving a diverse population with a broad spectrum of skills and abilities.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

COMPENSATION:
This position is a full-time Salary, 40 hours a week position. The salary range (Director level) for the position is $61,000 – $79,00. Benefits include paid vacation time, sick/safe leave, paid holidays, free circus classes for staff, free and/or discounted circus classes for the direct family of staff, and free use of SANCA’s gym for training and fitness. At this time, SANCA does not provide health insurance but does provide a $400 healthy lifestyle stipend per month. However, there is a working plan to provide that benefit to full-time staff in the future.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and bending in the performance of daily activities.  The position also requires grasping and repetitive hand movement using a computer keyboard.  The position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence, using a computer, and in the safe supervision of staff and students.  The ability to communicate is required when providing phone and personal service.  The need to lift, drag and push equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is occasionally required.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts is excited to announce the acquisition of Emerald City Trapeze Arts (ECTA) and the return of Flying Trapeze!

SANCA’s mission is to improve the mental, emotional, and physical health of children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts. This important acquisition is an opportunity to extend SANCA’s mission by bringing Seattle’s circus community together and revitalizing the Flying Trapeze community at ECTA. SANCA will ensure current and existing programming at ECTA will continue during this exciting new transition. SANCA couldn’t have done this alone and extends an enormous amount of gratitude and appreciation to those who donated to make this happen – thank you, supporters!

To continue the effort to sustain Flying Trapeze and all circus arts at ECTA for many years to come, SANCA is hosting “The Sky’s the Limit: Supporting Seattle’s Flying Trapeze Community” on the evening of May 4th in connection with Give Big, at Emerald City. It will be quite the show!  Save the date and be on the lookout for ticket information soon. Until then, anyone who feels moved to support bringing back Flying Trapeze and the future of Seattle Circus led by SANCA may do so by donating at https://sancaseattle.org/give/

For future circus programming information and announcements, make sure to join our Weekly Newsletter.

Again, a warm thank you to all who helped make this acquisition happen!”

SANCA offers an extensive day camp program for children aged 6 and up.  Our day camps allow students to develop physical skills, increase confidence, build self-esteem, and get physically fit.  

There is no experience necessary to enroll in Core Generalist Circus Arts camps.
All camps are beginning level, apart from our Menagerie Camp which runs in the Summer.

Full-day camps are from 9 am – 3 pm.  

DAILY SCHEDULE

• Each camp day begins at 8:30 am, the first half-hour of each day is a time for setup and check-ins with the Camp Management Team, which consists of Keller and Esjay. Keller and Esjay will help you get acquainted with the plan for each day during this time. 
• The camp day will continue until 3:30 pm, with the last half-hour being a time for end-of-day cleanup, breakdown, and another check-in with the Camp Management Team to go over how each day went.

TASKS AND DUTIES:

• · Assisting with setup at the beginning of each day
• · Greeting campers as they arrive and helping them find cubbies, as well as escorting them to their coaches
• · Being a welcoming influence throughout the day, showing enthusiasm, and celebrating the successes of campers
• · Assisting campers with transitions between circus stations, facilitating the movement of camp groups through the space
• · Helping to uphold SANCA’s COVID-19 guidelines, reminding campers about proper social distancing and mask-wearing
• · Assisting individual campers with finding an available bathroom, a band-aid, or an ice pack
• · Being available to coaches with finding Keller or Esjay if additional floor support is needed
• · Helping supervise during mask breaks and lunchtime, helping ensure that campers are maintaining safe distancing and washing hands before and after lunch
• · Other duties as outlined by Keller and Esjay

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Make sure you are having fun! The above list may seem daunting, but always remember that your first priority should be having a good time being here and helping the campers. 
• Esjay and Keller are here to help! Asking questions is how we all learn and grow. If you’re uncertain about anything, don’t hesitate to ask.
• Remember to take breaks and stay hydrated!
• The campers are people just like the rest of us, don’t be afraid to get to know them. Campers will always be excited to hear about your experience with circus arts, feel free to share your knowledge, stories, and jokes. Conversation makes lunchtime go by quickly.
• Again, have fun with it! Our goal is to make sure that everyone is having the best possible time here.

APPLY HERE

RESOURCES

Lead Camp Administrator

Esjay Powell

Summer camps head coach

Keller O’Malley

Hello! My name is Angela, I am SANCA’s newest Board Member. I am very happy to be a part of SANCA and excited to serve as a Board Member and Treasurer. I have over ten years of financial management experience spanning a wide variety of industries and growth phases. My professional career has been heavily focused on implementing finance operations, preparing budgets/forecasts, and constructing executive-level presentations and board slides. I have been studying aerial in my free time for four years and have been a lifelong appreciator of the circus, dance, and theater arts. I have been a member of the SANCA training community taking classes, private lessons, and self-training here for the last two years. I am a single parent of two lovely humans, Adia & Daschiell, who also train and take classes at SANCA. I am excited to combine my personal life experience and understanding of diverse family structures with my ten-plus years of corporate business management knowledge to make SANCA the best circus training environment for all!

Administrative Assistant
School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts

Reports to: Front Office Manager

Description: The Administrative Assistant (AA) is a member of the Office Staff and is responsible for providing
administrative and office support to the Office Manager. The AA position is currently part-time and hours will
fluctuate depending on specific events occurring within the organization. Hours are currently estimated at 12-18 hours per week with the majority of hours falling on weekends and weekday evenings.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
– Responsible for daily office operations and must be knowledgeable about SANCA’s programs and policies
– Interacts with students, parents, vendors, and visitors and show new students/families around the gym
– Responsible for answering the phone, voice mail, and email inquiries about SANCA and transfer to appropriate
staff member when necessary
– Responsible for registering students for classes and/or assisting students in registering themselves
– Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email; sign for and distribute UPS/
FedEx or similarly delivered packages.
– Perform general clerical duties to include, but are not limited to, data entry, copying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
– Create and modify documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or other presentation software
– Help maintain inventory of office equipment and supplies
– May supervise volunteers and other support personnel
– Assist with special events, such as fundraising activities and productions
– Assist with the overall maintenance of the organization and its offices
– Maintain student database
– Attendance: Record attendance during check-in, Follow-up with no-shows
– Inform students/families who are ready to advance their class level
– Flying Trapeze Registration: Communicate with FT Director regarding changes/updates, Manage class closures
– Various projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have the
– Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems,
calculators, copiers, and facsimile machines.
– Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Knowledge of principles & practices of organization, planning, records management & general administration.
– Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
– Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
– Ability to work well alone and as part of a team
-Familiarity with Google Suite
SANCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.sancaseattle.org

Previous administrative experience preferred.
Compensation: $20/hr

To apply, a resume and cover letter should be sent to hr@sancaseattle.org