Careers at the Joffrey

The Artistic Administrator & Assistant to the Artistic Director supports the daily operations and long-term planning of the Artistic & Production Department, serving as a key liaison among Artistic staff, the General Manager, Company Manager, Production Manager, and Company Artists. This role manages a wide range of administrative functions, including the coordination of rehearsal schedules, casting documents, and departmental communications. The position also provides high-level support to the Artistic Director by overseeing internal and external communications, managing the Artistic Director’s calendar, drafting talking points and written materials, and ensuring timely, professional correspondence. With responsibilities spanning artist logistics, visa coordination, union compliance, and event support, this role is central to maintaining the efficiency, clarity, and professionalism of the Artistic Office.

TO APPLY: please visit our Career Center for more details and to submit your application materials.

The Registrar and Student Life Manager for the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet is responsible for overseeing registration processes, daily financial operations, and Academy data-related projects. This role manages payroll for Teaching Artists and Accompanists and supports their onboarding process. The Registrar also maintains the registration database and continuously seeks opportunities to improve operational efficiency. In addition, this position supports key aspects of student life, including Studio Company benefits coordination, housing arrangements, and visa processing. The Registrar serves as the administrative liaison to the Academy Community Association, playing a vital role in external communications and partnerships. By leading the Academy Services team, the Registrar and Student Life Manager ensures smooth customer service and front-facing operations for students and families, effective coordination of Summer Intensives, and the successful execution of day-to-day Academy operations.

TO APPLY: please visit our Career Center for more details and to submit your application materials.

The Joffrey Ballet is seeking Teaching Artists to join our Community Engagement team. Community Engagement Teaching Artists (TAs) are independent contractors who teach exceptional arts education classes for Chicago Public Schools through in-school programming in multiple styles of dance including African, ballet, hip hop, jazz, and Latin. TAs offer highly structured dance experiences, encouraging students to develop technique, creativity, and life skills. Programs often last the full school year, though shorter residencies occur.

TO APPLY: please visit our Career Center for more details and to submit your application materials.

The Joffrey Academy of Dance Teaching Artist (TA) is an independent contractor who teaches exceptional arts education classes for the Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet. We are looking for TAs who are adaptable, demonstrate knowledge and preparedness, care about all students, create a joyful atmosphere, and are experts in their style(s) of dance. TAs provide instruction in one or more of the many styles of dance taught at the Joffrey Academy including, but not limited to ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, character, hip hop, jazz, Pilates, and West African, as well as adaptive classes for neurodiverse students. TAs offer highly structured dance experiences, encouraging students to develop technique, creativity, artistry, confidence, discipline, and life skills. Programs run throughout the academic year from fall through spring, with separate programs offered in the summer months. Our student body includes individuals from early childhood to senior adults.

TO APPLY: please visit our Career Center for more details and to submit your application materials.

Please note that we are regularly looking for Teaching Artists to join our Academy. When you submit your materials, we may not reach out to you right away. That said, if there is alignment with your skills and experience and the classes we are looking to fill, we will reach out to you. 

We receive and review audition material throughout the year.  If you wish to be considered for a possible position with the Joffrey Ballet Artistic Team, please complete this form and include your CV, photographs and headshot, and artistic reel.  The Joffrey no longer accepts auditions submitted by postal service or courier delivery.