The executive team consists of the student leaders who run the organization, set the vision, and make things happen! Led by our executive Director and 4 management team members, this team of 20-25 students keeps the organization running. Applications for the positions open at different times throughout the year.

From December 4-January 22, we are accepting applications for our VP Management, VP Internal, and VP External positions for Dance Marathon 2026. To learn more about these positions or any positions, feel free to contact the current exec member in the position(s) you're interested in or reach out to the advisor at erinmcc@iastate.edu to get connected.

Ready to join the team? Any open application information is below:

Management Team Applications Open Through 1/22/25

Positions Available:

VP of External

  • Oversee and provide support to all directors that fall within the External Silo, as decided by the Executive Director. This currently includes the Creative, Youth Outreach, and Community Outreach directors
  • Ensure that the Dance Marathon brand is being represented appropriately by working closely with the Creative Director, which includes developing the yearly Dance Marathon campaign
  • Support the Community Outreach Director with developing ideas to increase community involvement within Dance Marathon
  • Work with the Youth Outreach Director to provide updated resources, ideas, and information to our Youth Programs and assist them during expansion efforts  
  • Attend regular meetings with directors on the Management Team, directors in the External Silo, hospital advisors, Dance Marathon advisors, and others 

VP of Internal

  • Oversee and provide support to all directors that fall within the Internal Silo, as decided by the Executive Director. This currently includes the Families, Stewardship, and Events directors
  • Assist the Family Relations Directors in all family event planning and ensuring that all DM families feel valued, respected, included, and welcomed in our organization
  • Develop knowledge of event authorization to assist the Events Director with all planning and execution of Dance Marathon events
  • Guide the Stewardship Director in best practices that ensure all Dance Marathon stakeholders feel appreciated and valued within our organization
  • Attend regular meetings with directors on the Management Team, directors in the Internal Silo, hospital advisors, Dance Marathon advisors, and others

VP of Membership

  • Oversee and provide support to all directors that fall within the Membership Silo, as decided by the Executive Director. This currently includes the Alumni, Recruitment, Morale, and Membership Development directors
  • Help plan all Dance Marathon Miracle Maker Meetings and All-Committee Meetings alongside the Recruitment and Morale Directors
  • Work with the Alumni Relations Director to develop and maintain strong connections with all Dance Marathon alumni
  • Increase recruitment and retention throughout the organization 
  • Attend regular meetings with directors on the Management Team, directors in the Membership Silo, hospital advisors, Dance Marathon advisors, and others