The Joffrey Ballet
Artistic Administrator & Asst to AD
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Job Description
- Req#: 546917
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 submit your resume and a letter of interest through our Career Center.
The Joffrey Ballet offers a unique, robust benefits package to our full-time employees, including premium-free health insurance, free on-site therapy to support mental health, dental and vision coverage, free gym membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, retirement matching, generous paid time off, complimentary tickets to all Joffrey performances, discounts on Joffrey merchandise, access to industry ticket offers, free adult classes in our Academy of Dance, half-price studio rentals, free household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and much more.
About The Joffrey Ballet
Considered one of the premier dance companies performing today, the Joffrey plays a vital role in the dance community as one of the largest dance companies and dance education providers in Chicago and the greater Midwest region. The Joffrey expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of Chicago through its Company Artists, Academy and Community Engagement programs.
The Joffrey Ballet believes in the positive, transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to promote dance through an unwavering commitment to high-quality performances, education, and innovation. Our commitment to "Joffrey For All" forms pathways for every person to experience the joy of dance.
The Joffrey Ballet is an equal opportunity employer, providing 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.
About the company
The Joffrey Ballet, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a premier dance company.
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