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:
- Production Manager
Part-Time Positions:
- Academy Part-Time Faculty Member
- Community Engagement Part-Time Faculty Member
- Season Ticket Sales Agent
Full job descriptions for all available positions are below.
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Production ManagerThe Production Manager works closely with the Artistic Director and Director of Artistic Operations to coordinate all aspects of the production department. S/he must have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; be extremely organized and work in a timely manner; gather/analyze information skillfully; be able to develop, work within and report on approved budgets; manage multiple projects; respond quickly to any new developments; and possess a sense of humor.
Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to; coordinate detailed production schedules, manage annual schedule for production staff detailing time needed to fulfill performance needs in Chicago and on tour, schedule meetings involving the planning of season events, productions and tours, work with the Director of Artistic Operations on the budget, create weekly payroll documents, track royalties, oversee the organization and maintenance of the Joffrey scenic and wardrobe warehouses and collect information relating to technical, production and other information as it relates to the planning and management of tours. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
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Academy Part-Time Faculty MemberThe Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet is continually seeking talented, experienced 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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Community Engagement Part-Time Faculty MemberThe Community Engagement Teaching Artist reports directly to the Director of Community Engagement and is responsible for planning, implementation, and instruction of educational programs in accordance with the syllabi established by the CE staff. The CE Teaching Artists must work closely with CE staff as well as teachers and coordinators at the schools or organizations where the programs are taking place. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; read, understand and properly deliver material from a syllabus, instruct students in a manner that is interesting and keeps them engaged throughout the class , maintain constant and clear communication with the teachers or coordinators at the school or organization where the program is being facilitated, maintain constant and clear communication with CE staff to ensure they are always aware of how the program is running and able to assist if necessary, complete forms and paperwork in a thorough and timely fashion according to set deadlines, attend meetings and workshops to complete the training required for teaching various syllabi, prepare materials in advance of classes for distributing to students, travel and arrive on time at various locations throughout Chicago where programs are held, use e-mail as needed from personal computer. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: Professional dance experience required, undergraduate degree recommended. Must have 3-5 years of performance, coaching and teaching experience in the area of dance. In addition to choreographic and improvisational skills, must have extensive knowledge of a variety of dance styles. Must have experience in working with children in a public school setting. Strong communication, presentation and group management skills are recommended. Strong organizational skills and computer skills, and excellent writing and oral skills are recommended. Should be able to think quickly and creatively and adapt to new situations in a fast-paced environment. TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter to hr [at] joffrey [dot] org |
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Season Ticket Sales AgentWe are building a staff of ambitious, 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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