Work with Minnesota Dance Task Force (MNDTF aka Task Force) members to plan and facilitate a series of community meetings meant to gather information from the dance community about their current experiences, needs, and dreams. The desired outcome from those meetings is to generate a framework and implementation steps for the creation of a service organization to support Minnesota dance artists and intentionally move toward an equitable dance ecosystem.
To accomplish these objectives, the Task Force has identified a two-phased process:
Phase I: Three small-community focus groups, identical in format to gather broad and deep input about the community’s desires from a service organization. These meetings will be held in a variety of locations in the state.
Phase II: Two larger community-wide meetings to review those needs and identify a strategy for moving forward, which we project will include identifying a Steering Committee to spearhead that work. These meetings will be hosted by The McKnight Foundation.
It is expected that this work will be completed between January and July 2025. Read the full RFP here. The Task Force is requesting proposals from individuals or firms interested in managing and facilitating this community-based process to address these objectives.
The proposal should include: Relevant qualifications and experience, a proposed process and tools, and anticipated challenges.
The hiring committee has recommended an additional application period through January 15 to provide a more extensive reach for the most diverse and qualified pool to ensure the broadest dissemination possible. This has pushed back the project timeline, and we simply wanted to make you aware of the shift.
To apply, send the requested information to mndancetaskforce@gmail.com.
Thank you for your understanding and continued interest. Please do not hesitate to contact Mathew Janczewski of the MN Dance Task Force if you have any questions.