Job opportunities at the Joffrey

The Lighting Supervisor works closely with the Production Manager, Director of Artistic Operations, and Artistic Director to plan, coordinate, supervise, and implement all aspects of The Joffrey Ballet’s lighting and video needs for all performances (and events, as needed). Possibility for original lighting design opportunities. Must have an interest in playing an active part in the creative process and collaborating with a variety of artists.  This individual must have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication and personnel management skills; work with people of varying backgrounds and experience levels; be extremely organized and work in a timely manner; and gather/analyze information skillfully. This is a full-time position with benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate degree preferred (not required, but job experience as a Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Lighting Supervisor a must). 5 to 7 years of professional experience in lighting, ballet preferred (but not required). Should have national and international touring experience, shown a willingness to take initiative; demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills; be familiar with working with various union contracts; possess strong computer skills (MS Office 360, Vectorworks, and 3D drafting capabilities). Deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is required. 

WORK SCHEDULE: Cyclical working hours depending on season. Touring requires long days. Work schedule will fluctuate to coincide with crew and performance hours. Includes evening and weekend hours. 

TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr [at] joffrey [dot] org 

The 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:
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 resume, cover letter, salary history, and two letters of recommendations to hr [at] joffrey [dot] org.