Job DescriptionOverview: The Artistic Programs Assistant (temporary) works with the Director of Artistic and Curricular Planning to implement the division's long-term goals and to realize programming initiatives of the Dean and Director of the division. In addition to supporting artistic activity, this staff member is a primary writer and proofreader for divisional content. The temporary role assignment is from August 26, 2024 through November 1, 2024. The salary for this role is $25.50 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime. This position is not eligible for benefits. This position is on-site, Monday through Friday, with weekend and evening assistance needed on occasion. Hybrid schedule is not available for this role. Working at Juilliard Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school's mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other's company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu. Role Responsibilities:
- Draft and proofread divisional correspondence
- Assist with season planning by creating season synopses, managing script acquisition, creating cast lists, maintaining casting records, etc.
- Spearhead yearly revisions of Student, Faculty, Playwrights, and Project Director Handbooks and online orientation material
- Create, write, and edit divisional alumni newsletter
- Collaborate with Alumni Office on publicity and outreach
- Write the alumni news for the Juilliard Journal
- Create and monitor divisional Juilliard Journal content
- Coordinate edits of text and layout for the Division's website
- Work with Juilliard's Development and Special Events teams on special events and performances throughout the year, including alumni gatherings, donor events, Convocation and Commencement, etc.
- Coordinate faculty and student participation in special events
- Respond to outside submissions of plays, projects, and résumés
- Conduct research for Dean and Director, as requested
- Provide general administrative help and pitch in as needed for Drama Division activities, including auditions
- Assist in planning and execution of Drama Division special events, including the Juilliard Jam, Open House, Community Meetings, Playwright/Director Mixers
- Assist with curriculum documentation for Academic Affairs, including course catalog updates, course description updates, and syllabi retrieval and submission.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree; equivalent experience considered as a substitute
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and social media platforms
- Comprehensive understanding of grammar combined with excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to spearhead projects, think strategically to solve problems, look at the big picture, and maintain astute attention to detail
- Capability to work collaboratively as part of and in a team setting with a proactive attitude
- Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining flexibility, patience, and good humor
- High motivation to learn and apply the division's style in the work
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as needed
- Understanding of the mission of The Juilliard School as well as the School's commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
- Must exercise excellent judgment and proceed at all times with integrity and discretion
- The successful candidate must be able to work well with all levels of employees, be flexible in nature, and have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization
- Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, and administrators) with diplomacy and tact
Preferred Background:
- Minimum 2 years' experience with arts administration and/or special events
- Strong theater background
*Please note that submission of a cover letter is a requirement of all applicants. Nondiscrimination Policy: 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.