Our Mission

Cumbe is a home for African and Diaspora dance and music. Through classes and cultural programs, we invite everyone to feel the joy and vitality of rhythms rooted in Africa. Cumbe champions African and Diaspora culture as a vibrant legacy for people of African descent and as an exuberant source of power, spirit and knowledge for all.

Summary of Role

Cumbe is seeking an Operations and Finance Associate to join our team of leaders who support and celebrate the African Diaspora. The Operations and Finance Associate (OFA) is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping and management of periodic financial reporting.  The OFA reports directly to the Director of Administration and Operations (DAO) and works with the DAO to ensure that all of Cumbe’s administrative and program activities run efficiently. The OFA provides administrative support to the Executive Director and all departments, ensuring all office management and program production needs are met.

Specifically, this will include:

Bookkeeping:

• Bookkeeping and budgeting experience
• Managing day-to-day processing of accounts receivables and payables using QuickBooks, producing reports as requested
• Invoicing and check processing
• Payroll reporting and processing, including budget reconciliations
• Hard copy and electronic bookkeeping file management
• Maintaining, updating, and organizing digital files

Providing administrative support to all departments, including (but not limited to):

• Entering data, class descriptions and schedules and other information into MindBody
• Office management: ordering supplies, equipment management, vendor coordination
• Fulfill and support office and HR procedures and policies
• Overseeing cleaning and maintenance of office and studios

Assisting with budget and financial report preparations:

• Work with Executive Director and management team to develop organization-wide and department-specific budgets
• Generate and maintain short and long-term financial and managerial reports
• Generate monthly and quarterly budget assessments and forecasts
• Work with Executive Director to develop long-range forecasts and maintain long-range financial plan

The ideal candidate must:

• Be punctual
• Take pride in being accurate and paying attention to details
• Have a working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs/Sheets
• Have a positive attitude
• Be self-motivated
• Be a team player
• Enjoy critical thinking
• Be Interested in the dance, music or culture of Africa and its Diaspora

Additional Desired Skills:

• Experience with MindBody online application
• Interest in advancing racial justice
• Background in arts
• Experience with Google Drive

Commitment and Compensation:

This is a full time position.  Salary range is $30,000 to $35,000, depending on experience.  Benefits include health insurance, vacation and discounts on Cumbe dance classes.  

Timeline:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Diane Ogunusi at diane@cumbedance.org no later than June 27.  Interviews will be held between July 2 and July 11.  Expected start date: August 6, 2018.