Rehearsal Assistant, Dance

The Juilliard School • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• All Juilliard performances are free to Juilliard employees
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree