HSDC Job Opportunities

Administrative Openings
Accounting Manager
Company Manager
Teaching Artist and Assistant

Dancer Opportunities
Audition Process
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street 2

Internship Program
General Information
Internship Descriptions by Department
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Lou Conte Dance Studio Work Study Program

Volunteer Opportunities at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

 

Administrative Openings
Accounting Manager

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, a premier contemporary dance company headquartered in the west loop, is currently seeking an accounting manager.  This position is full-time and includes benefits.  The Accounting Manager is responsible for a variety of business functions including all aspects of accounting required to maintain the General Ledger.  

Primary Responsibilities Include:
  • Responsible for all the accounting and data entry required to maintain GL
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable.
  • Cash receipts and deposits.
  • Internal reports and account reconciliations.
  • Liaison to various vendors/consultants including IT, phone, etc.
  • Provide light end-user computer support and maintain data backup
  • Bi-weekly payroll and benefits administration.
  • Coordinate and monitor facility services including cleaning and maintenance.
  • Assist Director of Finance and Administration as needed.
  • Other projects/duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • 2 years experience.
  • Non-profit experience a plus
  • Proficiency with standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of Peachtree accounting software a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to handle detailed work accurately in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work well with a variety of internal and external constituencies.

Please send cover letter and resume with salary history to Tracy Shepherd, Director of Finance and Administration at tshepherd@hubbardstreetdance.com or fax 312-455-8240.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

Company Manager

Primary responsibilities include planning with all departments to conceptualize and execute successful tours; working with the artistic and production departments to plan and implement tour itineraries and travel related logistics for both HSDC and HS2; working with all departments to coordinate and implement guest artist activities and residence; coordinating with artistic and production departments to plan and implement day-to-day company activities and well being in Chicago and on tour.

Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Tour with HSDC and act as liaison between tour presenters and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago when on the road
  • Work with production and artistic staff to plan and execute tour itineraries
  • Secure all hotels, transportation, and tour needs not directly related to performance on stage
  • Maintain historical and current tour files
  • Work with Production Manager and Artistic Administrator to manage budget lines relating to company and guest artist activities, including all travel
  • Secure housing, transportation and other needs for guest artists
  • Schedule accompanists and teachers for company classes at home and on tour
  • Coordinate Dancer Health & Wellness program including day-to-day logistics and long-range planning
  • Oversee the day-to-day administration of the workers comp policy for new and open claims
  • Manage an intern
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Applicants must have 5 years related experience with a major arts organization. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, including both verbal and written communication.  Applicant should have experience with national and international touring, and relationships with major dance presenters in the United States and Europe are a plus.  Applicant should have literacy in a Microsoft Office environment, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Requirements:
Applicant must have a valid drivers license, a valid passport, and ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@hubbardstreetdance.com by close of business Friday, April 2, 2010.  No phone calls, please.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Education & Community Programs Department: Teaching Artist and Assistant

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Education & Community Programs is seeking contracted teaching artists and assistant teaching artists (part-time) for its in-school and after-school programs.  HSDC offers unique and innovative residencies that allow schools to incorporate dance into their classrooms and curricula. HSDC teaching artists are responsible for leading residencies integrating dance with other subjects while introducing students to creative movement and choreography. Teaching artists are an integral part of all residencies’ curriculum planning and documentation and will meet with classroom teachers prior to and throughout the residency. HSDC teaching artists receive paid professional development and training. Classes are for grades K – 8 in Chicago and suburban schools.  Significant teaching experience in a school setting.  BA required, MA preferred for lead teaching artist. Salary commensurate with experience. Contracts begin September 2009.  Position reports to Director of Education, Education Manager.

  • Interested candidates please mail, email or fax cover letter, resume and references to:

    Director, Education & Community Programs
    Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
    1147 W. Jackson Blvd.
    Chicago, IL  60607

    F: (312) 455-8240
    E: khumphreys@hubbardstreetdance.com

    No phone calls please.

 

Dancer Opportunities
Audition Process Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street 2

To obtain a position in one of our companies we will periodically hold an open audition. Open audition dates will be posted here on our website accordingly. If you would like, you may send a resume and online link of you dancing contemporary work to:

Questions:
tkaschock@hubbardstreetdance.com
Taryn Kaschock
Director, HS2 and Artistic Associate
1147 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607

Summer Intensive auditions are held separately. Click here for more information


Internship Program
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton and Executive Director Jason Palmquist, is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. Critically acclaimed for its exuberant, athletic and innovative repertory, HSDC presents performances that inspire, challenge and engage audiences worldwide. Since Lou Conte founded the company in 1977, HSDC has expanded beyond its main company to include Hubbard Street 2, extensive Education & Community Programs, and the Lou Conte Dance Studio.

Internships at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago — be a part of the team!
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago offers rich and stimulating internship opportunities for college and graduate students seeking experience in administration, artistic administration, development and marketing (Department and Internship Descriptions). HSDC provides interns interested in dance and arts management the experience of working behind the scenes in one of the world’s leading contemporary dance companies. Interns have the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge of arts management while working closely with the staff and artists of HSDC.

HSDC Interns are integral members of the organization. Interns receive an e-mail address and extension, and are entrusted with a number of challenging responsibilities. Interns work with HSDC’s administrative and artistic staff to build knowledge, experience, and confidence in arts management. Interns have the opportunity to work at the theater when the company is performing in Chicago’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance, and see company performances. Interns also have the advantage of taking free classes at the Lou Conte Dance Studio.

Internships by Department
Kemper Foundation Fellowship
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Questions about the HSDC Internship Program should be directed to Karine Provost, Manager of Pre-Professional Programs.

 

Lou Conte Dance Studio Work Study Program

Duties include customer services such as checking-in clients, handling payments and maintaining student records, as well as general office work such as answering phones, relaying messages and fielding questions. Provides light administrative support as needed.

Requires excellent organizational and customer services skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with detailed accuracy and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with agility. Proficiency with standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary. Program participants must be available for at least one daytime/afternoon shift (9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-5 p.m.), one evening shift (5-9:30 p.m.) Monday-Thursday, one weekend shift and work approximately 8.5 hours a week in exchange for unlimited dance classes.

The LCDS Work Study program is currently full. We will begin accepting applications for spring work study positions February 1, 2010. If you are interested in applying for a spring session position, please email a cover letter and resume to kprovost@hubbardstreetdance.com. No phone calls please.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago welcomes volunteers to assist our staff with many projects ranging from data-base entry to mailings. For more information, please contact the Development or Marketing departments at 312-850-9744.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all races and ethnic origins are encouraged to apply/audition.