Jobs

DANCECleveland Education and Engagement Coordinator, part time
https://www.dancecleveland.org/about/jobs/education-and-engagement-coordinator
DANCECleveland seeks a part-time Education and Engagement coordinator. This role will coordinate logistics for our Read to Learn…Dance to Move early childhood movement and literacy program as well as DANCECleveland’s engagement programs with visiting artists throughout each season.

DANCECleveland seeks Teaching Artists for Read To Learn…Dance To Move, a curriculum-based Pre-K and Kindergarten program that promotes language, literacy, and movement. During each 8-week session, teaching artists introduce six forms of dance to students and incorporate books about each style of dance. Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply at https://www.dancecleveland.org/about/jobs/teaching-artist.

Office Manager Job Description
POSITION: Office Manager
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive & Artistic Director
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time (on-site requirement)
COMPENSATION: starting at 40K

The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, rooted in the African-American experience, is a culturally diverse contemporary dance company committed to reaching the broadest audiences through exceptional performance and arts-integrated education.  For more information please visit www.dcdc.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) is seeking an organized, responsible and detail-oriented person to provide general administrative support for DCDC.  The Office Manager provides the foundation in the DCDC infrastructure, and works side-by-side with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director to support a wide range of critical operational administrative functions. The Office Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive & Artistic Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a professional first point of contact with the general public
• Oversee office management, including supervision of office equipment and supplies
• Act as liaison between the administration and DCDC board of directors
• Organize and schedule appointments and meetings as well as departmental engagement events
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Assist with maintaining departmental email accounts
• Assist with meeting preparation and follow-up, including materials and notes
• Prepare agendas, schedules and document minutes when needed
• Answer phones and respond to request and inquiries
• Daily mail pick-up sorting and distribution to proper personnel
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying scanning, etc.
• Order supplies and insure proper operational maintenance for office machinery
• Maintain computer and manual filing systems
• Maintain general organizational calendar
• Perform other duties related to operations and administration as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications
• Ability or capacity to learn DCDC management software

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing, editing and proofreading
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy
• Dependability
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team
• Respect for adherence to confidentiality
• Developed customer-service orientation
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Creativity, resourcefulness along with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

If you have the qualifications listed above, and are looking to be a part of a dynamic organization, we would love to know more about you.  For consideration please submit your resume and cover letter to intern@dcdc.org.

**DCDC is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Toledo Ballet is hiring 2 professional dancers this summer to be the beginning of their professional company at Toledo Ballet. TB Professional Ballet Dancer & Faculty Member Position – Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (artstoledo.com)

ArtSparks is seeking teaching artists to team-teach year-long dance classes based in the National Dance Institute (NDI) pedagogy for children as part of our in-school (daytime) program. ArtSparks is an educational outreach organization that provides access to dance and music to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity. The ArtSparks methodology inspires excellence and nurtures valuable life skills such as tenacity, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-worth. To learn more about ArtSparks: https://www.artsparksdance.org/about 
The position is part-time and reports to the Artistic Director. Looking to train and hire immediately for summer training and the 2024-2025 school year (Aug-May).
Interested applicants should contact Artistic Director, Erica Piper, at erica@artsparksdance.org 

Two positions open in Middle School and Elementary School

There is currently an opening for a middle school dance teacher position:
https://www.applitrack.com/lorain/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=4613

There is currently an opening for an elementary school dance teacher position:
https://www.applitrack.com/lorain/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Certified+Staff&subcategory=Other.

Lorain City School’s is also willing to work with a teacher to obtain their dance teaching licensure in the state of Ohio.

Now hiring part-time piano accompanists!
Join a fun and dedicated team of dance instructors and accompanists leading weekly dance classes for children in central Ohio.
Job Description
-Provide energetic, adaptive, and collaborative musical accompaniment for Momentum classes during the school day
-Use a varying repertoire, drawing from pop, rock, classical, and jazz styles that supports the lead teacher and Momentum curriculum
-Attend training with the Music Director
-Observe Momentum classes for professional development
Desired Qualifications
-Experienced pianist with the ability to provide accompaniment through a mix of reading, improvising, and playing from memory
-Reliable transportation
-Team-oriented and reliable
Send inquiries and resume to operations@momentum-excellence.org.
Pay is commensurate with experience, starting at $36/hr.
Learn more about the Momentum Experience: https://youtu.be/0U3B4mzIQsY

1-2 years teaching experience, a strong background/focus in ballet.  Availability 1-2 nights per week.  Contact Danelle Perrotta school@balletwesternreserve.org.

Overview: Conduct 45-minute energetic dance classes with central Ohio children during the school day
Train in and execute the National Dance Institute methodology
Facilitate classes as part of a team with a lead instructor and piano accompanist
Prepare students for live performances
Attend paid monthly training with the Artistic Director
Observe other Momentum classes for professional development
Desired Qualifications:
Strong dance background
Minimum of 1 year teaching experience
Reliable transportation
Energetic, Team-oriented, Reliable
Passion for teaching life skills to children through dance
Available during school hours (9:00 AM-4:00PM)
operations@momentum-excellence.org
https://momentum-excellence.org/

OhioDance is looking for an audio describer for completed videos. Proof of completion of audio description certification.
OhioDance has 1000 hours of video interviews. The videos are anywhere from 5-10 minutes long. Videos are of individuals with integration of photos and dance video and are closed captioning.
OhioDance is looking for someone who can create audio described videos. This is a paid position.
Please send a resume of experience with 2 references. Proof of completion of audio description certification.
Also provide fee requirements.
Send to Jane D’Angelo, executive director of OhioDance at jane@ohiodance.org.

Please see link, Oberlin College – Instructor in Ballet

Please see link, Oberlin College – Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Dance, African and African Diasporic Dance and Interdisciplinary
Performance

Xclaim Centre for the Arts seeks qualified Ballet instructor for mixed Intermediate/Advanced Ballet class, and Men’s Ballet skills on Tuesday evenings beginning January. Competitive pay. Convenient central location. Please email Mariah at director@xclaimarts.org with resumé to inquire.

Pickerington – Instructor – Hip Hop
The ML Dance Academy is looking for a Hip Hop instructor to teach
competition and recreation classes for its upcoming 2023-2024 season.
Instructor must be knowledgeable, experienced, professional, responsible
and fun. Contact Joe for more details – 614-632-5985 – mldanesite@gmail.com

K Studio – a dance studio in Northwest Columbus is looking for an advanced level hip hop teacher to teach middle and high school aged students. This would be one day a week every three weeks for the span of a school year calendar. If interested please send email with resume to kelly@kstudiodance.com.

DanceCleveland is hiring
https://www.dancecleveland.org/about/jobs/

Administrative/Operations Manager
The Dancing Wheels Company & School is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to fill an immediate position for an Associate Administrative Manager.  Ideal candidate must work in tandem with the management and administrative team.  The diverse duties of this position will support the overall operations of the organization on a day-to-day basis.
Requires a minimum of 2 years of administrative support experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in Business or Arts Administration.  The position will start at 20 -25 hours per week with hourly pay commensurate with experience. Full details attached
Applicants may apply to VFletcher1@aol.com

NorthPointe Dance Academy Lewis Center – A premier Columbus area dance studio has part-time and full-time teaching positions available for a variety of ages, beginning immediately.  If you love dance and enjoy working with children, we encourage you to apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to info@dancenda.com. 

 

Opening Night Stores are looking for full or part-time employment at both our Dublin and Gahanna locations.  Flexible hours, great employee discount, and benefits available for full-time people.  Contact Margi at 614-764-0033 to apply or inquire in person.  Must have weekday and some weekend availability.  Retail or dance knowledge helpful. Fun casual environment. Great for a dance mom, dance teacher or dance student. Come learn the retail side of the dance industry.

 

OhioDance Internship Opportunity

An intern is needed to assist with event planning, social media marketing strategies, operations and programming for the annual spring Festival, held at The Ohio State University, Department of Dance; and the Virtual Dance Collection. The intern would also be able to engage in OhioDance marketing, research and other administrative duties.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, marketing, operations and programming for the annual Festival; as well as other events.
• Designing and writing content for newsletters, brochures, programs, press releases, and articles.
• During Events – on site assistance, coordinate volunteers

Desired qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel, Photoshop, InDesign
• Able to commit to no less than 3 hours per week for a 10-14 week period (1 credit hour per received for each 3 hours per week)

More hours can be added per week if interested in receiving more credit hours

This is an unpaid position, but a small honorarium and parking expenses will be reimbursed.

About OhioDance

Mission: OhioDance is a statewide organization that inclusively supports the diverse and vibrant practice of dance of all cultures and for all capabilities. OhioDance represents a broad statewide dance constituency, supporting pre-professional dance students, dance professionals, teachers, performers, choreographers, presenters, historians, and the general public. OhioDance presents the arts to the community through festivals, conferences, performance opportunities, a groundbreaking Virtual Dance Collection, educational resources, professional networking and a comprehensive website. In addition to these informational and educational services, it provides members with fiscal agency services and representation in state and national arts activities.

Contact: Jane D’Angelo at jane@ohiodance.org
https://ohiodance.org/

Please go to the website for full application details www.ndeo.org
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We are currently seeking Summer (June-August) interns for 2019.

Who Should Apply
Internships are designed for highly motivated, independent, and mature graduate and undergraduate students and young professionals who seek to understand dance arts education in relation to the national agenda of educational reform and have an interest in arts non-profit management. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and be ready to work in a collaborative environment. A dance or arts background is preferred but not required.

How to Apply
Send the following to bloikow@ndeo.org:

• Cover letter with brief personal statement and outline of career goals
• Current resume citing the following: dance background, education, work experience, and relevant skills (computer skills, customer service, etc.)
• Two academic and/or professional letters of reference
• A writing sample

Application Dates
Internships typically are offered by semester: Fall (September-December), Spring (February-May), and Summer (June-August). However, applications may be accepted on a rolling basis as space permits. NDEO generally accepts only one intern per semester.