About

Mission Statement

No Divide KC uses the arts as a vehicle for stimulating social awareness, participation and community building. No Divide KC partners with Kansas City-based artists and organizations to create artistic events that are focused on the stories of underserved and misrepresented communities in Kansas City.

Some of the local organizations we have partnered with include: The Lyric Opera of Kansas City, InterUrban Arthouse, The Kansas City Ballet School, Synergy Services, University of Kansas Medical Center, Care Beyond the Boulevard, Open the Doors Coaching, Charlotte Street Foundation, Don Bosco Centers, Kansas City Center for Inclusion and the Johnson County Library.

No Divide KC Official Diversity Statement

No Divide KC is firmly committed to representing our mission of diversity and equity within our board, the artists we collaborate with, our partnering organizations and audiences. No Divide KC’s programming is intended to foster inclusivity and sensitivity to differences across race, ethnicity, religion, ability, class, gender expression and sexual orientation. We uphold these values of fair access and sensitivity in all aspects of our functioning including:

Casting
Rehearsals
Performances
Narratives and concepts

No Divide KC’s programming is intended to foster an aware and accepting community. We do this by sensitively conceptualizing artistic events that incorporate a vast scope of artists, partnering with organizations that serve these areas and focusing on engaging audience members from the communities we hope to serve.

Staff Positions:

Posted 12/9/24

Associate Director:

$25K Salary

Part time

(20-25 hours/week)

Hybrid- Work from home and the NDKC Studio at Zhou B. Arts Center. Periodic evenings and weekend hours for events.

Hours may vary depending on our season of events.

Job Description:

The Associate Director is a key leadership role within No Divide KC and works closely with the Executive Director to oversee the organization’s daily operations, strategic planning, and fundraising efforts. The Associate Director position requires a highly motivated, organized, and creative individual with a passion for the arts and a commitment to our mission. The Associate Director will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including program management, fundraising and development, and strategic planning. Above all, the Associate Director must be comfortable in a leadership role that demands a mission-driven and creative mindset that pushes the organization’s programming forward.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

Contribute to the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.
Identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Analyze organizational performance and recommend improvements.

Fundraising and Development:

Assist in the development and management of annual budgets.
Develop and implement fundraising strategies to increase revenue from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
Manage donor and sponsor relationships, including acknowledgment and stewardship.
Coordinate fundraising events, such as galas, auctions, and benefit concerts.

Program Development and Implementation:

Support the development and implementation of arts education programs and annual events.
Oversee the membership program, including recruitment, retention, and benefits.
Collaborate with program staff to ensure the successful execution of programs and events.

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in non-profit management or a related field.
Strong understanding of fundraising principles and practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organizational, time-management, negotiating, and multitasking skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset

This position is supervised by the Executive Director

Interested in applying for this position?

Please send to Stacy Busch at stacy@nodividekc.org

1. Resume

2. Short cover letter

3. 1-2 References and contact information

Who We Are

Stacy Busch

Executive Director/Co-Founder

Stacy Busch (She/Her) is a queer composer and performer who utilizes her voice with electronics to build unique sound worlds. Her work is a meeting point between art pop, avant-classical and singer-songwriter.

Stacy is an award winning musician and Kansas City arts leader who was a 2022 OneBeat Virtual Fellow for Global Music Leaders, a 2020 Charlotte Street Foundation Generative Performing Artist Fellow and has been a finalist for the 2023 Pinnacle Prize. Stacy has been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Mid America Arts Alliance, ArtsKC and many more.

Stacy@nodividekc.org

Kat King

Program Coordinator

Kat King (she/they) is a queer multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, and multimedia content extraordinaire. As the front-person of her indie pop/rock group, Kat King curates themed shows throughout Kansas City with a focus on self-expression and inclusivity.

King’s discography begins at age 12. They’ve shared stages with national acts, been an ArtsKC grant recipient and established an annual all-inclusive prom.

Kat@nodividekc.org

Waleska Barroeta

**Program Director, Bilingual Poetry**
Waleska Barroeta (she/her), a Venezuelan poet and multidisciplinary artist, holds a bachelor's degree in Hispanic Language and Literature from the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.
With a focus on immigration, symbolism, and spirituality, she has performed spoken word in various countries and managed projects for UAMéx's Cultural Development department.
Waleska founded the Bilingual Poetry Program in 2022 to continue her life-long commitment to promoting poetry as an important tool in the emotional process for immigrants, immigrant rights, and social justice issues.

Board of Directors

Oscar Trujillo

**Board President**
Oscar Trujillo (he/she/they), is an embodiment doula whose practice bridges somatic movement education, bodywork and intuitive energy reading. He facilitates sessions with the expressive arts, trauma support and subtle body healing techniques with individuals, groups and movement organizations. In addition to his work with the body, he is a movement artist and poet. Oscar’s work merges what is practical and human with the spiritual and profound. Additionally, he has previous experience in community healing and social work.

Tyler Goff

**Vice President**
Tyler Goff (he/him) is still looking for a way to transpose Banking into Bass Clef, but until then his primary focus is providing financial education and wellness solutions to individuals and organizations. He also connects folks to various community service and business opportunities through his leadership position in PRIDE, an LGBTQI+ employee resource group. A lover of the arts, he can be found tapping his foot in 4/4.

Emily Spradling

Treasurer/Co-founder

Emily Spradling (she/her) is a queer adult education instructor, co-founder of NDKC, a reader, writer, tech enthusiast, and avid consumer of the arts.

Katerina Guillermo

Secretary

Katerina Guillermo (She/They) is a hispanic Printmaker who’s art focuses on themes related to sex work and queer sexuality.

Jacory Deon

**Board Member**
Jacory Deon (he/him) Native to the midwest, a self-described "afro goth" with a mixed black and latino background, Jacory Deon (aka Jakko) specializes in the gothic, macabre, and haunting in his art. When not creating art, he works as a fitness coach and dance teacher, sharing his passion for health, fitness, and redefining what a fit lifestyle looks like for a queer person.