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.
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: March 2019
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”.
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- 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, fax, mail, and email.
- Assist in processing all class registrations.
- Assist manager in all accounting and record keeping.
- Assist in management and training of workstudy staff.
- Participate with Joy of Motion Dance Center team in the organizing, planning, and executing of all studio special events, including, but not limited to, the Joy of Motion Dance Festival (June 9, 2019), Open Houses, and Fundraisers.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The ideal candidate will embody a team mentality with strong customer service and interpersonal skills in a fun, stimulating environment.
- Ability to multi-task
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Shows initiative and creativity in solving problems - Proficient in Microsoft and Google documents.
Must have evening and weekend availability. - College degree or equivalent is preferred.
- Some dance experience and knowledge of different genres of dance is required.
- Familiarity with Joy of Motion Dance Center preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Individual must be able to clean and maintain studio spaces.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Studio assistants work at the front desks in our dance studio locations.
BENEFITS: Free dance classes
SALARY: $13.25 per hour/12 hours per week
SCHEDULE & HOURS: TBD
Joy of Motion Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization. Equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Position is open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Vanessa Rowan at vrowan@joyofmotion.org. No Phone calls, please.
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 Performance Season (PS). Joy of Motion Dance Center seeks an experienced and enthusiastic individual to be an active member of our dynamic management team at one of our three studio locations in the DC area.
Responsibilities
- Create an excellent student experience for all who interact with Joy of Motion, by providing superior customer service.
- Contribute efforts to maximize sales of all programs and services according to goals as communicated by Studio Manager.
- Daily administration and operation of assigned studio locations.
- Ensure all shifts are fully covered so that location is open for business each day.
- Uphold all organizational policies and procedures. Ensure communication between main office and faculty and students.
- Hire, train, manage, and motivate workstudy for assigned location.
- Supervise up to three Studio Assistants.
- Conduct all routine clerical and reception duties including answering the telephones, email communication, checking and returning calls received via studio voicemail, signing in students, ensuring all mail leaves the studio promptly, making daily bank deposits, and setting up payment plans.
- Communicate and coordinate with studio faculty members on items such as substitutes, messages from parents, and prospective students.
- Secure substitutes, carrying out class cancellations, and notifying students in a timely manner.
- Ensure sales and organizational data in Mindbody and on cash reports are correctly and efficiently recorded.
- Facilitate and support studio rentals and rehearsals as scheduled. Work with Director of External Relations to
- Oversee the general appearance and maintenance of studio spaces, ensuring facility is cleaned, organized and stocked with necessary supplies and ready for business everyday.
- Oversee all supply needs for the center including cleaning, office and other operational supplies.
- Ensure proper working condition of all studio and office equipment, and manage all minor repairs and upgrades to building and equipment.
- Act as primary representative for the organization at two assigned studios, and report all issues, suggestions, and concerns to the Studio Manager.
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 and Microsoft Office Software preferred.
Position Details
- Individual will report directly to Studio Manager.
- Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.
- Target Start Date: mid April
Joy of Motion Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization. Equal opportunity employer.
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.
