Administrative Rehearsal Assistant, Dance Juilliard School , NY

Rehearsal Assistant – 2026-27 Academic Year

The Dance Division at The Juilliard School seeks applicants for a part‑time Rehearsal Assistant for the 2026-27 academic year.

Hours are typically late afternoon/evening and weekends during tech/performance periods, averaging 20 weeks per year (34 weeks total). Salary: $25–$27 per hour for the 2026‑27 academic year.

• Provides support to Dance Division students, staff, guest artists, and choreographers throughout the year for all performance projects.
• Monitors and maintains studios to ensure any needs in the physical space (temperature, floor tape, etc.) and technical needs (sound equipment, video, etc.) are addressed.
• Checks in regularly with the faculty or rehearsal assistants in the studios to ensure rehearsals are running smoothly in each studio.
• Serves as intermediary between the choreographers/guest artists and the Dean & Director and Associate Director, relaying any information about the rehearsal process.
• Communicates with Dance Division production staff regarding any props, stage equipment and/or costume rehearsal attire when needed.
• Assists with rehearsal- and performance-related communication to students, Dance Division staff, guest artists and choreographers, including but not limited to scheduling, video footage, music files, absences, etc.
• Assists with taking notes, playing music, taking videos, and learning the movement language of said choreographic work in preparation to possibly run a rehearsal, if the opportunity and need arises.
• Attends Dance Division & Dance Production-related meetings, as scheduled.
• Additional duties, as assigned.
• Is familiar with the choreographic process and knowledgeable on how to facilitate the artistic and technical needs of that process.
• Demonstrates professional attitude, diplomacy, and appropriate confidentiality, and can be readily prepared for each rehearsal space.
• Possesses strong administrative skills, inclusive of strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Willingness to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong interest in creative process, choreography, and performance; student development; higher education and arts administration.

• All Juilliard performances are free to Juilliard employees.
• Access to Lincoln Center campus and significant discounts on day‑of tickets to many partner organizations.
• Contribution to a 403(b) after 2 years of eligible employment.
• Generous time‑off policy, plus winter break and summer Fridays.
• Culture of excellence, best practice, and employee engagement with like‑minded colleagues.

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