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Production/Events Coordinator
Position Name: Production/Events Coordinator
Position Type: Part-time, Contract position (1099 Independent Contractor)
Contract Dates: Immediately (February) – December 1, 2025
Contract Fee: $6,000
Position Summary: Berkshire Pulse is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Production/Events Coordinator to lead the planning efforts for 2025 public performances and special events. This part-time, contract position involves working with Pulse’s programming staff and Artistic Director to manage the production logistics, schedules, and communications for Pulse’s end-of-year performances (week of Memorial Day), alongside smaller performances for the youth choreography program in May and a 30th anniversary celebration later in the fall.
Additional Staff Benefit:
- Free Pulse classes for the employee
- Discounted tuition for employee’s immediate family
- Free/Discounted studio rentals as outlined in the Pulse Faculty Handbook
Schedule and Contract Dates:
- Contract Dates: Immediately (February) – December 1, 2025
- Flexible schedule, 5-10 hours average per week, with additional hours as-needed during the tech and performance weeks for the Spring Celebration (May) and 30th Anniversary Celebration (Oct / Nov).
- Work may be performed remotely or on-site at Pulse’s studios in between events and at the affiliated performance venues (during rehearsals and performances).
Important 2025 Production Dates (subject to additions and changes):
- (15% of contract time and energy) Bi-Weekly production meetings beginning week of February 17, 2025 (days and time TBD)
- (10%) YCW and YCI Showcase at The Foundry (West Stockbridge) – May 10
- (50%) Annual Spring Celebration at the Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock (Great Barrington) – May 19 – 25 (2 performances / May 24 and 25)
- (25%) 30th Anniversary Performance and Celebration – Fall (Date and Venue TBA)
Qualifications
- Highly organized, with exceptional project management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead and collaborate with colleagues both in-person and remotely
- Clear and efficient written and oral communication skills
- Computer proficiency, especially Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.)
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
- Ability to work well within and support a community of professional artists, youth students, and volunteers
- Practical knowledge of dance production logistics and/or technical theater
- Special event planning and management experience
- Additionally desirable, but not required:
- Costume sourcing, maintenance, and designer support
- Experience or interest in youth education, dance, and/or the performing arts
- CPR/First Aid/Emergency Preparedness training
Physical Requirements
- Alternate between sitting and standing during shifts
- Work with computer screen for approximately 50% of shift
- Perform physical cleaning and organizing tasks, including cleaning floors with a vacuum/mop and organizing racks of costumes
- Move boxes/supplies weighing up to 40-50 pounds across the studios/office and to venues
- Work in a busy, often noisy environment
| Week-to-Week Responsibilities (pre-performance) | Reports to / Works with |
| Work with the Programming Team and Artistic Director to establish rehearsal schedules, rosters of performers, and other program details (e.g. titles, music). Lead organization of performer call sheets and contact lists. | Reports to: Artistic DirectorWorks with: Program Team, Administrative Manager |
| Coordinate organizational oversight of venues, including communications regarding dates/times of rehearsals, building access, dressing rooms, bathrooms, warm-up spaces, kitchen space, parking access, and any other needed spaces. | Reports to: Artistic DirectorWorks with: Program Coordinators, Administrator |
| Communicate with venues about ticket sales and front of house needs for performances except the Spring Celebration. | Reports to and works with: Executive Director |
| Schedule and lead production meetings as needed, take notes, delegate weekly production tasks, and follow-up as needed. | Reports to: Artistic DirectorWorks with: Programming team |
| Communicate technical needs with lighting/sound crews, including music/sound. Liaison A/V needs directly with teaching artists and Programming team. | Reports to: Artistic Director, Programming TeamWorks with: Administrative Mgr, Teaching Artists |
| Engage, communicate, coordinate, and schedule designers (as needed), backstage crew, and volunteers. | Reports to: Artistic DirectorWorks with: Programming team, Administrative Mgr. |
| Supervise costume coordination team (costume coordinator/ volunteers/teachers)Specifics regarding costuming for Spring Celebration: Engage costume coordinator (Preparations begin immediately after February break when costume forms should be distributed to teachers. Completed forms are due by March 30.)Engage volunteer costume assistance for backstage during performances if needed.Costumes to be finalized by the end of April. | Reports to: Artistic Director, Works with: Programming Team, Teaching Artists |
| Help orient videographers and photographers at performance venues. Work with Marketing Coordinator to ensure they are provided the information and technical needs required. | Reports to: Artistic Director, Programming TeamWorks with: Marketing Coordinator |
| Responsibilities During Performance Dates and Rehearsals (typically beginning one week before performances) | Reports to / Works with |
| The Production Coordinator is expected to be early and present for all Pulse performances and rehearsals, and to assist the Executive and Artistic Director and Programming team with on-site production needs as they arise | Generally Reports to: Artistic Director, Programming Team (see individual responsibilities) |
| Coordinate and supervise production roles and volunteers, including call times and schedules (staffing and production needs vary per venue) | Reports to: Artistic Director, Works with: Programming Team, Administrative Mgr, |
| Manage the general production needs of teaching artists and performers. Including:-Organizing checklists of necessary supplies, such as first aid kits, water, food, sewing kits, speakers, chargers, etc. -Managing and tracking all costume/dancewear needs -Calling for performers ahead of rehearsal/performance times and keeping track of production schedules.-Communication (as-needed) with stage managers, front of house, and venue staff | Reports to: Artistic Director, Programming Team Works with: Backstage mgr., tech crew, Administrative Mgr, Teaching Artists |
| Coordinate and facilitate load in/load out for performances | Reports to: Artistic Director, Works with: Programming Team, Administrative Mgr |
| Assist coordination of parent/family communications regarding pick-up/drop-off times, costuming/hair reminders, and other general procedures to follow | Reports to: Artistic Director, Programming Team Works with: Administrative Mgr |
How to Apply: All interested persons please send a resume and letter of interest via email to jobs@berkshirepulse.org with the subject line “Attn: Production/Events Coordinator.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Assistant Teacher for Dance for the Special Child
Position Name: Assistant Teacher – Dance for the Special Child
Position Type: Hourly, Part-time Employee
Contract Dates: January 22nd – May 14th, 2025
Pay Rate: $100 per 2-hour class ($50/hr)
Position Description: Berkshire Pulse is seeking an early childhood creative dance professional to assist our Dance for the Special Child program classes offered at Undermountain and Muddy Brook elementary schools. We are looking for someone who has experience working with young children, teaching dance or otherwise. Experience working with integrated classes (a mix of special needs children and typically developing children) is a plus.
The program meets Wednesday and Thursday mornings from January 22- May 14 with classes offered between 9:30 and 11 am.
Qualifications
Experience working with this population
A warm, flexible spirit and love for children
Knowledge of connection between language and movement development
Ability to develop curriculum that meets the needs of both special and typical learners
Desire to learn from and collaborate with the current lead teacher who has created the program at these schools.
Ability to interface with classroom teachers and other special education staff working with these students
Classroom management skills, a strong work ethic for consistency and personal time management, and a calm, accepting presence.
A valid driver’s license (a travel stipend is available for those travelling 46 miles or more.)
How to Apply All interested persons please send a resume and letter of interest via email to jobs@berkshirepulse.org with the subject line “Attn: Assistant Teacher – Dance For The Special Child”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.