Jonah Bokaer is an award-winning choreographer and media artist. He has dedicated a short lifetime to expanding possibilities for live performance through choreography, digital media, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and social enterprise, in the United States and internationally.

 

Chez Bushwick, an artist-run organization based in Brooklyn, is dedicated to the advancement of interdisciplinary art and performance, with a strong focus on new choreography.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

Tour and Residency Management:
• Tour with Jonah Bokaer and Company

• Provide Administrative support including but not limited to contracts, visas, work permits, preliminary budgets, and itineraries

• Handle scheduling and calendars for Choreographer, collaborators, and associated artists

• Act as travel liaison with the Company agents

• Create and implement project and touring timelines

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment for performers

 

Artistic Liaison for Engagements in the US & EU:

• Facilitate booking opportunities for new projects & repertory of work

• Management of promotional materials (Press Kit & DVDs)

• Prepare marketing materials (photo; video; web)

• Distribute materials to presenters, partners, producers, and collaborators

• Coordinate with agents, collaborators, and external parties

 

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in touring and the performing arts industry is required.

• Attention to detail, ability to meet strict deadlines, balance multiple projects, and thrive in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with digital media.

• Bilingual candidate preferred (English/French)

 

Additional Notes

• Company Manager position is contract based. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week onsite during contracted periods.

• Candidate must be available for all NYC technical residency weeks and production weeks including domestic and international travel as needed.

• Housing and per diem provided during contracted touring periods.

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

• Please send cover letter, CV, reference list, and salary requirements to studio@chezbushwick.net. NO CALLS PLEASE.