Join the team that serves our dance community!
With more than 40 years of history in DC, Joy of Motion provides high-quality dance education and performances for students and audiences at all ages and stages of development. We are committed to building strong, healthy communities of people that share a universal love of dance and stand by the principle that Dance is for Everyone.
Joy of Motion Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
* Please visit our Workstudy page to learn about volunteering in exchange for adult drop-in classes.
Overview
Founded in 1976, Joy of Motion Dance Center is one of Washington’s leading dance education institutions, with four pillar programs: Dance Institute (DI), Community Dance School (CDS), Motion Exchange (ME), and Center Stage (CS).
Job Summary:
The Director of Adult Programs oversees Joy of Motion’s broad array of adult series and drop-in classes, manages JOM’s resident companies, and supervises the production manager.
Essential Duties:
- Program adult series classes at three studios;
- Ensure a robust and varied offering of adult drop-in classes in three studios, year-round;
- Manage and develop partnerships for adult dance programs that serve special populations and/or take place in the community;
- Ensure quality instruction in all programs, including faculty recruitment, development and evaluation;
- Assist in developing and implementing curricula in all programs;
- Administer the professional Resident Company program, consisting of three companies per program year;
- Supervise JOM’s production manager / program assistant;
- Develop and monitor annual adult program goals;
- Monitor enrollment and customer satisfaction, in conjunction with marketing and studio staff;
- Develop and monitor the budget for adult programming;
- Represent Joy of Motion in appropriate arts coalitions, governmental entities, and other venues;
- Work as a team with the directors of youth programs, dance institute and production to ensure excellence in all Joy of Motion programming.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years’ experience as a recognized leader in dance education.
- Bachelor’s degree in Dance required; Master’s degree in Dance Education preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of the sophisticated management needs of a broadly designed community dance school, which includes multiple styles serving a diverse student body.
- Established track record in recruiting, hiring, supervising and coaching teachers and staff.
- Proven success in collaborative work with a team of highly skilled professionals.
- Prior experience working with MindBody, PatronManager, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office software is preferred.
- Complete understanding of financial issues in managing community-based dance education programs.
- Strong knowledge of the dance industry and dance education in the United States, with a working knowledge of the National Dance Education Standards.
Position Details
- Reports to: Executive Director
- Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt
- Compensation range: $55,000-$58,000, commensurate with experience; includes benefit package.
Joy of Motion Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization and an equal opportunity employer. This position requires extensive travel throughout the DC metropolitan area.
To Apply:
Please send resume, cover letter with the subject “Director of Adult Programs Application” to:
Elizabeth Watson
Business Operations Manager
ewatson@joyofmotion.org
Overview
Founded in 1976, Joy of Motion Dance Center is one of Washington’s leading dance education institutions, with four pillar programs: Dance Institute (DI), Community Dance School (CDS), Motion Exchange (ME), and Center Stage (CS).
Job Summary:
The Production Manager and Program Assistant oversees all performance production at the on-site Jack Guidone Theater, and facilitates all on-site and off-site Joy of Motion performances, as well as providing assistance to the program department in managing facilities, registration, IT and equipment, and other functions.
Essential Duties:
- Maintain the equipment and systems of the Jack Guidone Theater and upgrade as necessary;
- Hire, train, and supervise the crew of the Jack Guidone Theater, including Theater Managers, Lighting Designers, and Workstudy Volunteers;
- Recruit and manage interns for the program department;
- Produce performances in the Jack Guidone Theater, including renters and performances that are the outcomes of Joy of Motion educational experiences, including Joyfest, the capstone spring show;
- Execute offsite Joy of Motion performances, including contracting, pre-production coordination with artists and venues; lighting design and/or stage management, and post-production reporting;
- Act as the patron services representative for all Joy of Motion events, including managing ticketing software;
- Manage rental requests for the studios, in conjunction with studio staff;
- Assist studio staff in maintaining the physical plant of Joy of Motion, especially as regards studio sound systems.
- Manage scheduling in Mindbody, JOM’s online registration system;
- Field requests for Joy of Motion participation in performances and events;
- Assist the Business Manager and studio staff with IT and equipment needs;
- Assist the program staff and Business Manager with other administrative needs, as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Background in dance preferred.
- Prior experience working with Google Suite strongly preferred. Prior experience in Mindbody and Patron Manager software preferred.
Position Details
- Reports to the Director of Adult Programs
- Employment Status: Full-time Exempt
- Compensation: Salary $35,000-$40,000, commensurate with experience; includes benefit package.
Joy of Motion Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization and an equal opportunity employer. This position requires extensive travel throughout the DC metropolitan area.
To Apply:
Please send resume, cover letter with the subject “Production Manager & Program Assistant Application” to:
Elizabeth Watson
Business Operations Manager
ewatson@joyofmotion.org
The Studio Assistant is an active member of our dynamic management team. Studio Assistants are public-facing roles in which you will be responsible for creating an excellent student experience for all who interact with Joy of Motion by providing superior customer service.
Responsibilities
- Serve as manager on duty when studio manager is not present.
- Serve as exceptional customer service representative at the studio front desk.
- Assist manager with general maintenance and cleaning of all studios and office.
- Assist in marketing and promotion of all classes and programs.
- Perform general office duties.
- Assist in maintenance of studio database.
- Assist in studio and student correspondence, including phone, and email.
- Assist in processing all class registrations.
- Assist manager in all accounting and record keeping.
- Assist in the management and training of Workstudy volunteer staff.
- Provide support for JOMDC staff in the execution of studio functions, including but not limited to, performances and concerts, fundraising and open house events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least three years of customer service experience, with superior customer service skills demonstrated.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Skilled at problem solving and takes initiative.
- Managerial experience preferred.
- Background in dance preferred.
- Prior experience working with Mindbody software and G-Suite preferred.
- Weekday evening and weekend availability required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least three years of customer service experience, with superior customer service skills demonstrated.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Skilled at problem-solving and takes initiative.
- Managerial experience preferred.
- Background in dance preferred.
- Prior experience working with Mindbody software and G-Suite preferred.
- Weekday evening and weekend availability required.
Position Details
- Individual will report directly to Assistant Studio Managers.
- Scheduled hours can range from 8 hours to 20 hours per week. Schedules may change weekly.
- Compensation: $14.00/hr | Unlimited dance classes (exceptions apply)
- Target Start Date: October 7, 2019
To Apply
Please send resume, cover letter, and three references to:
Andrea D’Annunzio
Studio Operations Manager
7315 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 180E
Bethesda, MD 20815
adannunzio@joyofmotion.org
No Phone Calls. Joy of Motion Dance Center is an equal opportunity employer.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION:
Joy of Motion Dance Center, a non-profit dance education and performance organization, has an opportunity for an executive leader with creative entrepreneurial drive and a track record of growing an organization. The new Executive Director will build on our history of offering dance instruction and performance opportunities in a wide array of styles, for all levels of skills, to adults and children in the Greater Washington, DC area.
The Executive Director partners with the Board of Directors. staff and faculty to manage the day-to-day operations. Specific key responsibilities include:
- Leading an energetic, dedicated staff
- Supporting and engaging with a diverse faculty
- Securing sufficient operating funds and strengthening the organization’s financial position
- Engaging the board of directors in providing leadership and direction
- Creating excitement in the community about the work that Joy of Motion is doing to broaden access to dance
- Delivering an excellent dance education program for all levels of students
- Developing accountability systems for monitoring and tracking organization performance
- Ensuring the financial and operational integrity of the organization at the management level
- Developing and managing organization and program budgets
- Operating the organization with a balanced budget, hiring and developing staff, and acting as the voice of Joy of Motion
- Familiarity and connection with the Greater Washington DC
To learn more and apply, please download the full description here.
Faculty & Staff Job Opportunities
Responsibilities
Dance Instruction
- Conducts and executes classes following Joy of Motion Dance Center curriculum guidelines
- Demonstrate creative ideas and enthusiasm for dance education.
- Instruct dance classes in accordance to needs of the organization in terms of style, age group, and scheduling
Requirements
- Passion for working with children and adults; dedication to development and positive outcomes
- Comprehensive understanding of and skills in dance education; ability to create lesson plans for drop-in classes or series (enrollment) programs for youth or adults
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in dance instruction
- Ability to manage a classroom of up to 15
- Excellent communication skill
- Availability to instruct on weekday afternoons and evenings and/or weekend mornings and afternoons
- Access to transportation to all Joy of Motion studio locations
- Bachelor’s degree in Dance or Dance Education OR equivalent experience in the dance field.
Note: we are also seeking instructors specially to teach in our DCPS and DCPCS partner sites. Please indicate in your communications if you would be interested in expanding access to dance!
Position Details
Reports to: Director of Community Dance School and/or Director of Dance Institute
Employment Status: Part-Time Hourly Employee
Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience + level of education, with free dance classes at all JOM locations.
Target Start Date: ASAP!
How to Apply
Please submit a resume or CV and cover letter to:Krystal Odom – kodom@joyofmotion.org AND Helen Hayes – hhayes@joyofmotion.org
Job Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Lighting Designer oversees and contributes to the successful completion of the lighting elements for Joy of Motion programming.
Working closely with the Production Manager and Theater Manager, the Lighting Designer is responsible for executing all lighting for productions. This includes facilitating requests from Production Manager and choreographers, setting up the space (cabling, gelling, maintaining and setting up/striking lights, lighting board and any other equipment needed for the execution of a production) and management duties etc. as necessary. In collaboration with the Theater Manager, the LD executes calling of the show. The LD is responsible for operating the light board during the production(s). The LD upholds and implements Joy of Motion’s mentoring philosophy, mission value, and goals statements.
Qualifications:
- Individual must be punctual and manage time well.
- College student/graduate or equivalent
- Must be at least 19yrs of age
- Knowledge of theater operation and lighting equipment
- Some dance knowledge
- Strong organizational and people skills
- Individual must have the ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs
Hours/Benefits:
- Part-Time Weekend Hours, required primarily Saturday and Sunday evenings. Hours are typically Saturday and Sunday 4:30-10:30 pm. Hours are also based on the production schedule. Some months there will be shows every weekend, other months there might only be 1-2 shows. You must be available for both Saturday and Sunday of a weekend to accept the show
- Lighting Designers start at $125/evening
- Individual will also receive free dance classes at all Joy of Motion locations
Please submit a resume and cover letter to production@joyofmotion.org with the subject line of “Lighting Designer Resume”.
Internship Opportunities
Join our marketing team and help to inspire the DMV to dance! We’re looking for highly capable and inspired undergrad or graduate students to support our marketing team. Some experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Mindbody, Salesforce, Hootsuite, Google Analytics and MAC programs is required. Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week (flexible schedule) and reliably be able to commute to the H Street studio location. Duties include placing online advertisements in free publications, grassroots marketing, event support, market research, assisting with website maintenance, assisting with maintaining marketing materials, and general office support. Each intern is required to create and complete a final project for their portfolio that serves their educational goals and the organization (for example: past interns have completed social media and blog plans, etc.) To apply, submit a cover letter, project proposal, and resume to Maggie Walker: mwalker@joyofmotion .org. Use “Marketing Intern” in the subject line. Marketing interns are accepted on a rolling basis when we have availability.
Are you a student looking for real world experiences? Work with our Director of Operations and learn arts management from the inside out. Students must need college credit, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and dedicate 15 hours each week. Benefits include unlimited dance classes in a casual work environment that nurtures young professionals. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to studiohiring@joyofmotion.org. Use “Finance Intern” in the subject line.
Are you a theatre/arts student looking for real world experiences? Work with our Production Director and learn theatre arts management from the inside out. Students should need college credit. Basic Mac skills required, and an ability to work well unsupervised. Dedicate 15 hours each week and receive unlimited dance classes at a casual work environment that nurtures young professionals. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to studiohiring@joyofmotion.org. Use “Production Intern” in the subject line.
