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.

 

To learn more about the Joffrey's mission and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values, click here. 

 

Volunteer:

  • Nutcracker Student Matinees

Full-Time Positions:

  • Head of Studio Company and Trainee Program

Part-Time Positions:

  • Patron Services Associate (Box Office)
  • Academy Part-Time Faculty Member
  • Season Ticket Sales Agent
Internships:
  • none at this time

See position details below. Full job descriptions can be found by visiting our Career Center

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Nutcracker Student Matinees - Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for 10 volunteers to assist with each of our Nutcracker Student Matinees. Below are the dates and duties for the performances.  This is a great opportunity to see first-hand the impact this program has on young audience members.  It promises to be an exciting morning and your help is greatly appreciated. We need your assistance to help manage student’s arrival and departure. 

 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

  • Wednesday, December 11, 9am -1pm; and/or
  • Thursday, December 12, 9am -1pm

 

All volunteers must attend an informational meeting on Monday, December 9 at 11:00am at Joffrey Tower. During performance days, volunteers meet at the Auditorium Theatre to assist with student arrival and departure at 9:00am.  

 

Duties:

  • Board the busses and greet the schools
  • Check-in schools and students 
  • Check for bus signage 
  • Give the driver instructions for student pick up 
  • Assist with student and bus departure 

Volunteers are eligible to receive one free ticket to the ballet this season for each matinee they work

TO APPLY: contact Linda Swayze at lswayze [at] joffrey [dot] org or 312-386-8951

Head of Studio Company and Trainee Program

The Head of Studio Company and Trainee Program works closely with the Artistic Director to maintain the highest standards of artistic excellence and educational programming as set by the Artistic Director.  This position works closely with the Academy Director to build and create programming.  With the Artistic Director and staff, the Head of Studio Company and Trainee Program develops and maintains the syllabus and curriculum. This position is responsible for the training and development of the Trainees and Studio Company in class, rehearsals, and performances.

 

Duties and Responsibilities Include: 

  • With the Academy and Artistic Director, hire, maintain, develop and manage faculty.
  • Teach a minimum of 24 hours a week in full time training programs during all semesters and summer intensive.
  • Administrative responsibilities include parent/student meetings, curriculum oversight, management meetings, as needed.
  • Advise and meet with school faculty from all divisions and administrative staff for consultation of program management and development. Develop curriculum and plan class schedules in coordination with artistic and technical standards as set forth by Artistic Director and Academy Director.  
  • Work with Artistic Director, Academy Director and other division heads to ensure consistent and excellent training.
  • Plan and attend school auditions.  Review and assess video auditions. Select and recruit students for Academy.
  • Artistically direct student rehearsals and performances, including those for Winning Works.
  • Set, stage and rehearse repertoire works on Trainees and Studio Company for Academy performances
  • Complete and review student evaluations each semester.
  • Provide professional guidance and assistance for students for the next step in their career
  • Assist in setting policies of new programming with Academy Director.
  • Work closely with Academy Director on parent and student communications.
  • Assist Academy Director with marketing of programming.
  • Provide support for special events, performances and auditions as needed.
  • Work with staff in other areas, as appropriate to meet departmental strategic goals

  

TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter and resume through our Career Center

Patron Services Associate

Box Office

The Patron Services Associate is responsible for handling all customer service and duties that relate to the Joffrey’s subscribers and box office. This position serves as a staff contact for internal and external ticketing-related issues; processes subscription, single ticket, group and exchange orders daily, including database entry and record keeping; updates sales reports; handles incoming and outgoing customer services calls, letters and emails; and staffs the Joffrey box office at 10 East Randolph St.


QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: Non-profit experience a plus. B.A. in dance or other performing arts field preferred, experience with Tessitura or similar box office software preferred, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Great organizational skills with a keen eye for details, able to work well independently and collaboratively as well as handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office and other PC programs. Deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is required.


WORK SCHEDULE: A minimum of 8 hours a week with availability on Mondays and Tuesdays between 10am and 6pm; Must be available to work during all Joffrey performances and on weekends.

 

TO APPLY: Submit your letter of interest and resume through our Career Center

Academy Part-Time Faculty Member

The 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: 

  • 2-5 years, minimum, teaching experience in classical ballet
  • Must have a strong technical background in classical ballet 
  • Work exceptionally well with young students
  • Have a desire to learn the Joffrey Academy’s syllabus
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative environment as a team player
  • Be able to take constructive feedback to achieve high artistic standards


 

WORK SCHEDULE: 

 

Schedule will be mutually agreed upon by the Joffrey Academy and the Faculty Member. Hours primarily after 4pm on weekdays and 9am-3pm on weekends. Teaching schedule may vary each semester.

 

TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation through our Career Center

Season Ticket Sales Agent

We are building a staff of ambitious, energetic telephone sales agents to sell season ticket packages for The Joffrey Ballet's 2018-2019 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!

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • An appreciation of the arts is preferred (complimentary tickets available to all staff).
  • Immediate start. Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week.
  • Flexible schedule is perfect for graduate students, actors, and artists of all kinds.
  • Friendly environment, conveniently located in downtown Chicago.


TO APPLY:

Please address resume to The Joffrey Ballet and send to priorityseating [at] joffrey [dot] org.

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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.

 

To learn more about the Joffrey's mission and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values, click here. 

 

Volunteer:

  • Nutcracker Student Matinees

Full-Time Positions:

  • Head of Studio Company and Trainee Program

Part-Time Positions:

  • Patron Services Associate (Box Office)
  • Academy Part-Time Faculty Member
  • Season Ticket Sales Agent
Internships:
  • none at this time

See position details below. Full job descriptions can be found by visiting our Career Center