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.
Faculty & Staff Job Opportunities
Production Manager/Program Analyst
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 Analyst 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 reporting, data analysis, managing facilities, IT and equipment, and other functions.
Production (40%):
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;
Data Analysis (40%):
Ongoing data analysis to tease out insights about marketing and business performance against key performance indicators.
Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that showcase performance against KPIs
Influence media, creative, programming, and business strategies based on your analysis and insights
Provide support across business insight projects:
Collect data requests from major stakeholders (Board of Directors, Marketing, Programming, Operations, etc.)
interface with software account manager to identify, obtain, or create reports
Assist with hypothesis generation,
Assist with draft analysis plans,
Assist with visualization drafts
Assist with list creation and segmentation based on customer behavior
Assist with Mindbody database management
Assist with other analysis and database needs, as requested.
General Administrative Support (20%):
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.
Highly proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
Strong interpersonal skills.
Exceptional written, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal 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 & the Marketing Manager
Employment Status: Full-time Exempt
Compensation: Salary $35,000-$40,000, commensurate with experience; includes benefit package.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, a minimum of 3 references, a spreadsheet you have created with data visualization, and any relevant portfolio materials to jobs@joyofmotion.org. No calls, please.
Joy of Motion Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization and an equal opportunity employer.
Administrative Assistant
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 Administrative Assistant provides support and assistance to the Business Manager in employee relations, administrative duties, and general studio operations. The Administrative Assistant will also provide minor accounting assistance, data reporting, facilities management, coordinating maintenance of IT and equipment, and other functions.
Responsibilities:
Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports, scanning, setting up for meetings, and ordering supplies.
Booking conference rooms and managing conference room requests for JOM Staff and Leadership meetings.
Transcribe minutes from meetings and logging tasks
Assist in the preparation of reports using MindBody or any other of JOM’s data tracking systems
Develop and maintain a filing system
Assist in submitting and reconciling expense reports
Prepare and monitor invoices
Maintain professional and organizational knowledge by attending JOM classes, workshops, events, and performances.
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
Maintain up-to-date employee records
Coordinate repairs to studio equipment as needed and maintain up-to-date records of vendors and RFPs
Update and maintain office policies and procedures
Assist the Business Manager with other administrative needs, as requested.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Proven experience as an administrative assistant, virtual assistant or office admin assistant
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
Highly proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal skills.
Exceptional written, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Background in dance preferred.
Prior experience in Mindbody and Patron Manager software preferred.
Position Details
Reports to the Business Manager
Employment Status: Full-time Exempt
Compensation: Salary $30,000-$35,000, commensurate with experience; includes benefit package.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of 3 references to jobs@joyofmotion.org. No calls, please.
Joy of Motion Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization and an equal opportunity employer.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Workstudy Program at Joy of Motion enables adult dancers (age 18 and older) to volunteer in the studios or in our theatre in exchange for unlimited free drop-in classes.
Students (ages 16+) are encouraged to apply for volunteer counselor positions. Counselors assist our camp faculty during classes, lunchtime, and after-care and are eligible for service hours from their schools.
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.
Operations Intern
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.
Production Intern
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.
