Sunday, November 11, 2007

Job Search Assignment

Here are my three potential jobs. I like the first one the best...

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http://www.fljobnetwork.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=1117172

Staging Specialist, Entertainment Show Quality

City Kissimmee
State FL
Position Type Full-time
Requisition ID 125663


RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an hourly role and global posting to staff the bench. Teach existing choreography to both Character and Equity performers involved in Walt Disney World shows or parades, on or off property. Maintain show quality by partnering with the Show Director, Choreographer, or Dance Captain. Maintain a current library of scripts, blocking books, rehearsal tapes, videos and music scores. Stage all levels of Characters, as well as Equity performers, in the absence of a Dance Captain. Give notes directly to the Equity and Character performers, as well as communicate to Operational Management and the Show Director, Choreographer, or Dance Captain.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for the job.)
* Bachelor's degree in Dance, or Dance Certification, or equivalent
* Proven experience teaching dance
* Demonstrated strong Communications skills
* Demonstrated ability to stay current with the latest dance styles and techniques
* Demonstrated ability to learn and retain professional choreography
* Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate performers' potential
* Demonstrated ability to give constructive performance notes to performers regarding staging, choreography, stage presence, and generally accepted Disney performance standards
* Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
* Ability to demonstrate a variety of styles of choreography or direction clearly and accurately
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Proven knowledge of the Actors Equity and Service Trades Council contracts
* Demonstrated ability to possess a professional level of dance training
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To expedite consideration, we highly recommend that you BOTH upload your resume AND copy and paste the text when creating your candidate profile.
Disney is an equal opportunity employer. Drawing Creativity from Diversity.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - MODERN DANCE - Ithaca , NY , UNITED STATES
Job posted on October 16, 2007

http://www.tcg.org/artsearch/ad_detail.cfm?adx=1357301336&category=all&title=all&state=all&daterange=all&catIDList=0&subcatIDList=0,25,506

ITHACA COLLEGE announces its search for an Assistant Professor - Modern Dance in the Department of Theatre Arts. This full-time, non-tenure-eligible appointment begins August 16, 2008, and offers renewable one-year contracts through the fifth year with the possibility of re-appointment after the fifth year and promotion beyond the sixth year. Teach all levels of modern dance technique, introduction to dance, dance history, and dance composition; advise department majors and dance minors; choreograph dance/theatre productions as requested; and serve on committees as appropriate. Qualifications: MFA in dance preferred; bachelor's degree and significant and distinguished professional experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will have an active professional dance and/or choreography career and teaching experience. To apply visit our website: www.icjobs.org. Questions about online application, call: 607-274-1207. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. To ensure full consideration, applications received by November 15, 2007 will receive preference. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

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DANCE EDUCATION DIRECTOR - Santa Ana, CA
Job posted on September 17, 2007

http://www.tcg.org/artsearch/ad_detail.cfm?adx=1002214830&category=all&title=all&state=all&daterange=all&catIDList=0&subcatIDList=0,504


Nationally recognized arts organization in Southern California seeks a Dance Education Director to help lead the development of an innovative curriculum model. The Dance Education Director's main responsibilities will include the management of the core dance program, recruiting and working with other dance faculty and accompanists, and managing outreach programs. For full job description and application process, please visit: www.saintjosephballet.org.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

The Disney job sounds *so* cool - it'd be perfect for you! =)