DJ Accompanist Senior

Job Profile: Arts Programming Specialist 1 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Arts Programming

Time Type:

Part time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Provides support in marketing, ticket sales, volunteer/event coordination, stage production/design, venue operations.

Job Description:

The ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre is seeking applications for a part-time (50 percent) staff position focused on dance class DJ accompaniment. This role requires strong repertoire knowledge, improvisational skills, the ability to adapt musical styles to match the needs of various dance techniques, and sensitivity to the artistic direction of instructors. Responsibilities include preparing music that aligns with instructional goals, contributing to a positive learning environment, and participating in departmental events as needed. This position will also assist and closely with Instructional Specialist Sr, and occasionally with Production Manager of dance department.

Position Salary Range:

• $20.38 - $22.00 per hour; depends on experience within posted range

Essential Duties:

• Provide musical accompaniment as a DJ for dance classes, rehearsals, and performances, adapting style, tempo, and dynamics to meet instructional and choreographic needs.

• Improvise and adjust musical selections to reflect the artistic direction of instructors in classes and special events as needed.

• Assists in oversight and maintenance of all sound and media production-related equipment.

• Assist Instruction Specialist Senior to support sound and media needs for departmental productions as part of overall performance preparation.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive learning environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• More than two years of experience in performing as a DJ
• Demonstrated excellence in providing DJ accompaniment for a wide range of dance styles in both instructional and performance settings.

• Knowledge of musical repertoire and musical arrangement/composition.

• Strong repertoire knowledge, with the ability to adjust musical elements instantly such as tempo, rhythm, and phrasing in response to choreography and classroom needs.

• Experience collaborating with faculty, choreographers, and students to support course objectives and creative/musical direction.

• Willingness to adjust hours schedule on occasion to accommodate periodic guest instruction, when possible, and for differences in semester class schedules.

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn sound mixer and digital video system for department events (ie. Dante, Qlab, DAW software)

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and artistically vibrant learning environment.

• Familiarity with supporting the technical aspects of performances, including assisting with sound and media preparation for departmental productions.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in multiple studio and theater spaces subject to extended periods of sitting.

• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.

• Infrequent moving of tables, chairs, equipment.

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 30 pounds.

Department Statement:

The Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM; the School of Art; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; The GAME School; and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre; as well as the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. With programs ranked top 20 and more than 135 degree and certificate options in art, architecture, dance, design, fashion, film, gaming, media arts and sciences, music, and more, plus expert faculty, state-of-the-art immersive media facilities, notable performing arts venues, and national and international partnerships, the Herberger Institute is a powerhouse of art, culture and design and a model of inclusive excellence.

In a rapidly changing world, design and the arts aren’t luxuries—they’re essential. At the Herberger Institute, we harness the transformative power of creativity to solve real-world challenges and shape a more compassionate, connected future.

Our students work across disciplines—combining science, engineering, design, storytelling and the arts—to create solutions that benefit people and the planet. We’re expanding access, removing barriers and providing the resources students need to thrive, because the talent to shape the future is already here.

Together, we’re designing not just new careers, but new systems of care, connection and possibility.

Why work at ASU - : Total compensation at ASU is defined as more than the salary paid for the valuable work performed to support the success of our ASU students. It includes:

• Salary and wages paid
• Comprehensive package of affordable benefit plans and programs
• Access to world-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates
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ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

Flexible work options (school/unit discretion with position needs)

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

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