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.
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Director of TechnologyPOSITION DESCRIPTION The Director of Technology provides visionary leadership along with pragmatic management and financial oversight of all IT activities, including networks and telecommunications, desktop lifecycle, enterprise applications, cyber security, help desk and data center operations and is responsible for procuring, installing and maintaining all computer hardware, software and technology supplies necessary to keep computer systems running properly. Solid understanding of Microsoft Server Operating Systems, group policy, and deployment • Solid understanding of system and network security • Possess a good understanding of LAN / WAN technologies and protocols including TCP/IP & DNS • Knowledge and experience of MS Office 365, MS Office 2010 and 2013 • Experience working with V-Center, Cisco Switches, and Cisco firewalls. • Experience with Microsoft Servers, Networking, Microsoft Backup Utility • Experience with configuring and troubleshooting VPN client and tunnels • Experience with server, facility, and network monitoring technologies • Experience implementing effective and innovative software development ethodologies • Broad knowledge of data processing systems, concepts, and methodologies • Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences • Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines • Analytical and problem solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field • Minimum six (6) years of professional work experience in Information Technology • Experience in the following technologies/products:
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Development InternshipThe Joffrey Ballet, located at 10 East Randolph Street, Chicago, is looking for three interns for the Development Department. These are unpaid internships. School credit can be arranged for current university students. The Development Department is responsible for raising contributed revenue which represents approximately 50 percent of the total revenue realized each fiscal year. Contributed revenue comes from individuals, corporations, foundations, government sources and special events and in this fiscal year will total more than $6 million. Members of the development staff interact regularly with members of the Joffrey Board of Directors (the governing body of the institution), and the Women’s Board. An internship with the Joffrey offers valuable experience working in the vibrant and exciting environment of one of the top ballet companies in the country. Development Interns will gain an excellent overview of nonprofit fundraising and donor communications, hands-on experience with volunteer board members and special events, practical experience with the Joffrey’s donor database management software, Raisers Edge, and much more. The Development Department is seeking three interns who have a high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, are self-motivated and team players. These internships are available immediately and will conclude at the end of the calendar year. The work environment at the Joffrey is fun and supportive while at the same time there are constant demands and frequent interruptions that must be attended to. There will be many opportunities to interact and partner with every member of the Development Team as well as interact with members of other departments. Development Interns will work on several large projects that support a specific area of fundraising: direct mail, major donors, corporate or foundation relations, research, etc. Activities may include preparing materials for solicitations, meetings and events, data entry and analysis and donor stewardship. In addition, interns will work on The Joffrey Ballet’s Couture & Cocktails and Nutcracker Family Dinner plus other development activities as assigned. The intern will be supervised by the Director of Special Events, Individual Giving Manager and Institutional Giving Manager. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter stating their areas of interest and the dates/hours the applicant is available to work to Human Resource Administrator at hr [at] joffrey [dot] org. |
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Academy Intern
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Academy Intern works directly with the Academy Managing Director on all projects. This position also interfaces regularly with the Academy Artistic Directors, all full-time and part-time staff and faculty involved in the educational programs, and occasionally interfaces with staff in the other departments at the Joffrey. The Academy Intern assists at Academy performances, productions and auditions (e.g. Academy winter/spring productions, year-end presentations, auditions, etc.). Reports to: Academy Managing Director Department: Academy
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*Helping to process registrations and following up with families about specific registration questions
The Academy Intern position is a part-time, unpaid opportunity. Interns receive complimentary open classes at the Joffrey Academy of Dance, and the opportunity to attend Academy and Company performances. School credit can be arranged for current university students.
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