Employment & Internship Opportunities

WE’RE HIRING!

Danceworks is currently accepting resumes for a variety of positions that help support our mission of spreading joy, health and creativity through dance.

Click through the positions below to learn more about how to apply!

Artistic Manager

Overview:

Founded in 1992, the mission of Danceworks, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is to enhance joy, health and creativity by engaging the community through dance. Danceworks’ vision is to be a source for arts education and community collaborations. As a member of the Danceworks, Inc. Leadership team, the Artistic Manager is responsible for the implementation of strategic curriculum building for overall growth and development of the youth and intergenerational performance company. This role works closely with the Education Director to solidify curriculum for Danceworks Youth Performance Company (DYPC) and with the Artistic Director for Danceworks Intergenerational Performance Company (DIPC). This role collaborates with the Artistic Director to fulfill Danceworks mission continuity from in studio programming to performance platforms. The Artistic Manager coordinates all aspects of administrative and artistic responsibilities needed in order to carry out Danceworks mission through DYPC and DIPC programming. The Artistic Manager works closely with the Education Director, Artistic Director, and Marketing to coordinate the efforts of the various aspects of classes, and performance associated with DYPC and DIPC. The Artistic Manager is directly supervised by the Artistic Director. A commitment to the highest levels of professionalism is required.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

LEADERSHIP (INTEGRITY)

Collaborates with the Education Director to plan and implement curriculum, programming, and studio classes as they relate to DYPC to help ensure continuity and technique levels appropriate for company dancers in alignment with the organization’s vision for strategic studio growth
Collaborates with Artistic Director to plan and implement performance opportunities for DYPC and DIPC
Coordinates with Marketing team to create and manage social media content included but not limited to interviews, daily social media posts, rehearsal footage and audition notices
Facilitate all communication with DYPC families as it relates to DYPC including but not limited to rehearsals, performances, attendance, and addressing behavioral conduct
Act as Lead Teaching Artist and Choreographer for DYPC AND DIPC
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion

PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (EXCELLENCE)

Plan and implement weekly DYPC and DIPC rehearsals from September through June
Collaborate with the Education Director to build and implement a progressive curriculum for members of DYPC
Act as a Rehearsal Assistant for DPMKE
Oversee and Coordinate events and performances directly related to DYPC and DIPC programming including but not limited to the Danceworks Annual Holiday Show and Studio Showcase
Plan and facilitate DYPC company auditions prior to each season

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (COLLABORATION)

Collaborate with Front Office Manager and Artistic Director to ensure a quality customer service experience for DYPC and DIPC members and families
Collaborate with Business Office Director to ensure efficient communication and follow up related to DYPC contracts and payments
Collaborate with Artistic Director to direct DanceLab Series including but not limited to Get It Out There (GIOT) and Rhythmworks
Collaborate with Artistic Director in season planning and DPMKE management
Collaborate with Artistic Director to develop and oversee performance and artist advancement

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Passion: Understanding of and passion for the Danceworks mission and vision
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in arts education, administration or performance (dance|theatre) or equivalent field experience required. Familiar with not-for-profit management preferred.
Skills: 3+ years of experience in administrative, supervisory role preferably in arts education. Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with children, volunteers, staff, patrons, and the general public. Extremely organized with high attention to detail. Strong computer skills.
Knowledge: Strong leadership, self-motivated, and a clear ability to energize people
Relevant Experience: Ability to prioritize, plan, and excel at multiple tasks, ability to collaborate effectively and respect the ideas of others and the ability to manage a multidimensional team

Availability and Hour Requirement:

This position requires 20-25 hours per week. Weekday and Weekend availability required.

Compensation:

This is a part-time and hourly position ranging between $16.00-$18.00 per hour based on experience. All Danceworks staff receive free access to all regularly scheduled studio classes.

Available Benefits:

Dental and Vision Insurance options
PTO and Holiday Pay

Interested in applying?

Interested candidates should send their Resume or CV, and two 2:00-3:00 minute Work Samples of Choreography on youth, professional adults, or art curation (highly encouraged) to Debrasha Greye, Human Resource Support, via email.

Community Education Coordinator

Overview:

Key Areas of Responsibility:

LEADERSHIP (INTEGRITY)

Assist Community Programs Manager with scheduling/organizing Signature Programs including but not limited, following up with interested schools and sites for scheduling purposes.
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion

PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (EXCELLENCE)

Purchase and maintain stock of programmatic supplies as needed
Maintain regular communication with schools/sites as considered necessary and appropriate

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (COLLABORATION)

Collaborate with Community Programs Manager to ensure consistent and professional communication with all Signature Program related schools this may include but is not limited to school rosters and shoe counts
Collaborate with Community Programs Manager to develop competition related documents and review for accuracy
Support Community Programs Manager in fostering relationships with schools and staff to ensure a positive experience for the competition
Collaborate with the Marketing Team to accurately represent and promote programming
Collaborate with Community Engagement Manager to track data for grant purposes

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

Passion: Understanding of and passion for the Danceworks mission and vision
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in arts education or administration (dance|theater); or equivalent experience preferred. Familiarity with arts administration or not-for-profit management.
Skills: 1-2 years experience in an administrative support role preferably in nonprofit arts programming. Strong and effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Extremely organized with high attention to detail. Strong analytical and computer skills.
Knowledge: Self motivated with the ability to maintain professional communication while engaging community partners.
Relevant Experience: Ability to prioritize, plan, and excel at multiple tasks, ability to collaborate effectively and respect the ideas of others and the ability to manage multidimensional assignments. Demonstrated previous administrative/event coordination preferred. Ability to manage challenging situations, deadlines along with effective problem solving, and process development.

Availability and Hour Requirement:

This position requires 15-20 hours per week. Weekday and Weeknight availability required. Hybrid working conditions available.

Compensation:

This is a part-time and hourly position ranging between $14.00-$16.00 per hour based on experience. All Danceworks staff receive free access to all regularly scheduled studio classes.

Available Benefits:

PTO and Holiday Pay

Interested in Applying?

Interested candidates should send their Resume and one professional recommendation (highly encouraged) to Debrasha Greye, Human Resource Support, via email.

Teaching Positions

Danceworks is currently accepting resumes for community teachers!

Danceworks is committed to taking arts and arts learning beyond the studio and theatre and into the community by creating work that resonates with diverse groups of people. We are looking for new teaching artists that are interested in leading a classroom through one of our many outreach programs, such as: Mad Hot Rhythm, Generations, Residencies and MORE!

Qualifications:

A minimum of two years dance teaching experience
A creative approach to teaching students of all ages (work with seniors is a plus)
The willingness and ability to teach according to Danceworks’ technique-based curriculum
An understanding of the cognitive and kinesthetic development of students in a wide range of ages and abilities
The knowledge to inform and motivate student learning and achievement and to convey the importance of the performing arts
Must have reliable transportation to travel to programming in schools and other locations in the community

How to Apply:

We will be accepting resumes for Fall 2023 Community Teachers. Prospective candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Danceworks Director of Education, Amy Brinkman, via email. Selected candidates will be invited to interview and teach an audition class.

Questions? Contact Amy Brinkman-Sustache, Director of Education, at 414.277.8480 x6002 or via email.

Work-Study Positions

We want everyone to join the dance at Danceworks! Looking for alternative ways to pay for your classes? Join our Work-Study Program and work at our Water Street studio in an hour-for-hour exchange for classes.

Duties include cleaning, studio maintenance and light administrative tasks that are usually scheduled on our studios’ off-hours on a weekly basis.

Work-study application

Questions? Contact Sarah Mesa, Front Office Manager, at 414.277.8480 or via email.