Are you passionate about creativity? Do you thrive in a collaborative, grassroots environment where everyone pulls together to create change? If you seek to apply your skills in service of social justice through the art of dance, Luna Dance might be the place for you! Luna seeks to hire two experienced Dance Teaching Artists to teach in our early childhood programs. In-person teaching will take place in Oakland and Berkeley early learning centers. Two positions are offered: a 50% teaching position, and a 75% position that is right for a dance artist who is interested in working closely in collaboration with classroom teachers and instructional aides in a coaching capacity. Compensation is commensurate with experience based on a full-time equivalency of $58-62,000. The 75% position comes with full benefits and partial benefits are available for the 50% position. Luna is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to expand our capacity to serve by hiring faculty from previously underrepresented communities. Apply for this position if: You enjoy Dancing and playing with young children Collaborating and reflecting with teachers and teaching artists Learning and growing alone and with others Working for an organization at a pivotal point in its growth You value Equity and inclusion Creative process Critical conversations on dilemmas that may not have a sole answer You have some of these Dance is a part of your life Five years of experience working with children, at least three with 0-5 year olds Sense of play and joy in working with the in-the-moment nature of children Experience working with children with cognitive and developmental disabilities Reflective practice that integrates curiosity and inquiry in teaching/learning Openness to receiving feedback Confidence to ask questions Ability to hold self accountable when working independently Good communication and interpersonal skills Reliable transportation to and from partner sites Spanish, Chinese, or other language skills In a typical week, you might Design and teach creative dance classes at partner schools or in community Collaborate in planning and reflection Engage professionally with partner teachers, school administrators, and families Document and share dance learning with Luna and school communities Meet with Director to address teaching inquiry and reflect on practice To apply: Please send cover letter indicating why you wish to work for Luna, with current résumé detailing at least 5 years of experience to Jochelle Pereña, jperena@lunadanceinstitute.org. Deadline for applications is June 5, 2023. Spanish version About Luna Dance Institute Luna Dance was established in 1992 with a mission to bring creativity, equity and community to every child’s life through the art of dance. In spring 2022 Luna purchased a building for our permanent home and we are raising funds to renovate it as an ADA accessible community dance hub in Berkeley, CA. Our extensive programs, now virtual and offsite, will return to in-person and onsite when we open the doors to our new space, fall 2023. We believe it is every child’s right to dance. Each year we partner with multiple schools and organizations, and support hundreds of educators and teaching artists, in developing creative, high-quality dance programs for children. We value the endless possibilities revealed when CREATING through dance. Dance requires us to be present and open in the moment, accessing freedom in new and unpredictable ways. Dance is embodied knowledge made visible, aesthetically crafted to communicate through movement. At Luna, we value children for who they are today and for their potential to CHANGE and shape our world. We strive for integrity as we serve our COMMUNITY by increasing access to dance for all children and providing support and solidarity to those who teach them. lunadanceinstitute.org

Are you passionate about creativity? Do you thrive in a collaborative, grassroots environment where everyone pulls together to create equitable change? Do you value details, organization and clear communication? If you seek to apply your skills in service of social justice through the art of dance, Luna Dance Institute might be the place for you! Luna seeks to hire a Programs Assistant to support the Director of Programs in registration, promotion, record-keeping and organization, and communication. This position begins at 10 hours/week (March-August), expanding to half-time September 2023. With some exceptions, work may be completed remotely while Luna’s Berkeley studio is being renovated. Luna is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to expand our capacity to serve by hiring faculty from previously underrepresented communities and diverse backgrounds. Compensation: $25/hour Deadline to apply: March 8, however this position will remain open until filled Apply for this position if: You Enjoy Seeing how parts fit into wholes and wholes fit into systems and are excited to help by keeping track of the details Being responsible for and responsive to the needs of diverse individuals Learning and growing alone and with others Working for an organization at a pivotal point in its growth You Value Equity and inclusion Creative process Critical conversations on dilemmas that may not have a sole answer You have some of these Experience working in a nonprofit arts, education, or social justice organization Facility with Google Workspace, Excel, Word, Zoom, Salesforce Database, social media platforms (Constant Contact, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), Adobe Design Suite, WordPress Keen attention to detail Dance as a part of your life Desire to learn Openness to receiving feedback Confidence to ask questions Ability to hold self accountable when working independently Spanish, Chinese or other language skills Communication skills in writing, speaking, other media, interpersonal In a typical week, you might: Engage professionally with partners, clients and community members via email and phone Talk about Luna’s program offerings as part of outreach and promotion Capture and share program stories on multiple platforms Create an improved registration system for classes Attend a programs meeting and take notes for Director Meet with Director to set work plan and priorities Create and meet manageable deadlines for self To apply: Please send cover letter indicating why you wish to work for Luna, with work history as a pdf to Jochelle Pereña, jperena@lunadanceinstitute.org. About Luna Dance Institute Luna Dance Institute was established in 1992 with a mission to bring creativity, equity and community to every child’s life through the art of dance. In spring 2022 Luna purchased a building for our permanent home and we are raising funds to renovate it as an ADA accessible community dance hub in Berkeley, CA. Our extensive programs, now virtual and offsite, will return to in-person and onsite when we open the doors to our new space, fall 2023. We value the endless possibilities revealed when CREATING through dance. Dance requires us to be present and open in the moment, accessing freedom in new and unpredictable ways. Dance is embodied knowledge made visible, aesthetically crafted to communicate through movement. At Luna, we value children for who they are today and for their potential to CHANGE and shape our world. We strive for integrity as we serve our COMMUNITY by increasing access to dance for all children and providing support and solidarity to those who teach them. We believe it is every child’s right to dance. Each year we partner with multiple schools and organizations, and support hundreds of educators and teaching artists, in developing creative, high-quality dance programs for children. lunadanceinstitute.org

Apply Here Luna Dance Institute is Hiring! We’re looking for a full-time Director of Administration to join our leadership team as we transform Luna in its 4th decade. Our team values of inquiry, collaboration, and creativity guide us as we advance Luna’s mission and Theory of Change. Hiring objective: Work with staff, executives, and board of directors to manifest Luna’s strategic goals. Responsibilities include: Strategic planning, directing personnel to achieve strategic goals, daily operations, budget and financial management; grant and contract proposal writing, reporting, and compliance with full team; and facility management. The position requires a leader with technical, humanitarian, and conceptual skills—one who sees how the small and mindful acts are related to the big picture. Compensation: $77,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience) plus paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, and retirement and health plans with employer match. Deadline to apply: August 25, 2021 Apply for this position if... You Enjoy • Both big-picture thinking and attention to detail • Being responsible for and responsive to the needs of diverse individuals and communities • Learning and growing alone and in collaboration • Children, family, teachers, artists, dancers You Value • Equity and inclusion • Inquiry • Creative process • Critical conversations on dilemmas that may not have a sole answer You have some of these • Experience managing or directing a nonprofit arts organization • Past work as a teacher or working with teachers, children or families • Fundraising, budgeting, planning skills • Dance is a part of your life • Willingness to add new perspectives to a diverse team • Empathy, curiosity, tenacity, humor • Communication skills in writing, speaking, other media In a typical week, you might • Prepare financial reports for a board meeting or grant report • Reach out to a stakeholder to share some Luna news • Brainstorm future programs and services • Help staff understand how their efforts are connected to goals • Help funders see how Luna’s work extends beyond stereotype • Go to the bank, pay some bills, send an invoice • Navigate multiple web portals to update Luna’s state or national arts data • Take a walk to clear your mind and return to share an ‘aha’ moment Luna Dance Institute encourages applicants representing diverse backgrounds that include—but are not limited to—race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, or political affiliation. Luna Dance Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.