Rehearsal Assistant, Dance

Description

The Dance Division at The Juilliard School seeks applicants for a part‑time Rehearsal Assistant for the 2026‑27 academic year. The hours are typically late afternoon/evenings and weekends during tech/performance periods. The role will average 20 weeks per year and is for the 2026‑27 academic year (34 weeks).

$25‑$27 per hour for the 2026‑27 academic year.

Qualified applicants should submit:

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in the rehearsal assistant position  letter should include a short description detailing your experience as an administrator and/or rehearsal director (or equivalent), what you hope to bring to the Juilliard Dance Division, and what you hope to learn from your time in this role.
• Resume or C.V.

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a series of interviews with different staff members in Juilliard Dance. Additionally, candidates who progress through the interview process will be asked to submit contact information for three references.

• Provides support to Dance Division students, staff, guest artists, and choreographers throughout the year for all performance projects.
• Monitoring and maintaining 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 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.
• 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.
• We’re part of the Lincoln Center campus, with significant discounts on day‑of tickets to many of our partner organizations.
• Contribution to your 403(b) after 2 years of eligible employment.
• Generous time‑off policy, plus winter break and summer Fridays.
• A culture of excellence, best practice, and employee engagement with like‑minded colleagues.

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.