Job opportunities at the Joffrey
The Joffrey Ballet is committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full-Time Positions:
- Assistant Director, Grants and Sponsorships
- Company Pianist
Part-Time Positions:
- Academy Intern - Video and Costumes
- Academy Part-Time Faculty Member
- Season Ticket Sales Agent
Full job descriptions for all available positions are below.
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Assistant Director, Grants and SponsorshipsThe Assistant Director, Grants and Sponsorships reports to the Director of Major Gifts and is responsible for raising funds with a focus on corporate, foundation, and government funders and prospects. This includes managing the production of proposals, grants, reports and stewardship, while meeting all deadlines. This position works closely with the Sponsorship Director, senior development officers, and executives to effectively communicate, build relationships, and solicit support of the Joffrey. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENT: Undergraduate degree required. A minimum of three (3) years of development experience necessary, with a proven track record of accomplishment and success in fundraising in an arts or related organization. The ideal candidate will have exceptional ability to speak and write persuasively with donors and prospective donors about the needs and goals of The Joffrey Ballet. He/she will be a self-starter with the ability to make decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, be knowledgeable about Chicago’s institutional funding community and embrace opportunities to learn. Excellent strategic, technical, organizational, and computer skills required. Must be professional, detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Tessitura or other development information systems a plus. Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion required.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm, additional hours as required, including regular attendance at evening and weekend performances and events. TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to hr [at] joffrey [dot] org |
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Company PianistThe Joffrey Ballet greatly values live music in rehearsals and performances and is seeking a full-time Company Pianist who will share responsibilities to play for daily company classes and rehearsals for the world-renowned ballet company. At least one full-length ballet in addition to The Nutcracker plus a range of shorter works are presented each season. Daily responsibilities include playing classes and rehearsals as well as administrative duties. Opportunity for additional work in live performances. Successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Artistic Operations and the Music Director on rehearsal and performance needs. This is a 52-week position with full benefits.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 9:45am-6:30pm, additional hours as required. Actual schedule will fluctuate to coincide with rehearsal and performance hours. Will include evening and weekend work. TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to hr [at] joffrey [dot] org
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Academy Intern - Video and Costumes
This internship is responsible for compiling, archiving, and organizing information related to Production in the Joffrey Academy of Dance. Responsibilities include create video archival database from Academy performances, create digital copies of Academy performances for our video server using VidCoder or other program, update costume inventory lists, create and maintain costume inventory process – include photos, quantities, locations, assist with organizing, cleaning, managing costumes during Academy productions and other projects or duties as assigned by the Academy. This is an unpaid internship.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: College Undergraduate with strong academic credentials as well as excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills is required. Strong analytical and research skills desired. Demonstrated working ability with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word. Must have a solid commitment towards diversity, inclusion, and equity
SCHEDULE: 16-24 hours per week during normal office hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm. May have occasional hours in evenings and weekends for duties related to performances and auditions.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to hr [at] joffrey [dot] org |
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Academy Part-Time Faculty MemberThe Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet is continually seeking talented, experiences classical ballet teachers for part-time faculty positions. Faculty members are responsible for teaching anywhere from 1-20 hours per week in the Academy's Children's, Youth, Adult and/or Pre-Professional Divisions. Part-Time Faculty members work closely with the Academy Artistic Directors to maintain the Joffrey Academy’s syllabus and uphold the artistic excellence for the Joffrey Academy. Part-Time Faculty members are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of the Joffrey Academy of Dance. Responsibilities include; prepare and teach ballet, pointe, and classical repertoire classes at the Joffrey Academy of Dance, as scheduled by the Academy Staff, maintain a strong knowledge and understanding of the Joffrey Academy syllabus, serve on the substitute list for ballet classes, as availability permits, complete student evaluation forms for students in the Fall and Spring semesters, maintain a positive and structured classroom environment, teach private lessons, as needed and as availability permits, communicate regularly with Academy Artistic Staff and Faculty, Academy Administration, and other Joffrey Ballet staff members, meet with Artistic Staff and students/families, as needed, attend faculty meetings throughout the year, as availability permits, and complete paperwork and input payroll hours, as needed. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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Season Ticket Sales AgentWe are building a staff of amitious, energetic telephone sales agents to sell season ticket packages for The Joffrey Ballet's 2016-2017 season. The team makes outbound calls to Joffrey patrons with the goal of increasing the Joffrey's subscription base. Do you easily make conversation? Have non-profit experience? Let us know why you'd be the next sales star for The Joffrey Ballet!
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TO APPLY: Please address resume to The Joffrey Ballet and send to priorityseating [at] joffrey [dot] org. An SD&A Teleservices Campaign
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