Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lafayette Center for Dance / Lafayette Ballet Company
Location: 214 Bull Street, LaGrange, GA 30240

Position Overview

The Lafayette Center for Dance (LCD), home of the Lafayette Ballet Company, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Organizational Assistant to support costume and prop organization for our dance productions. This part-time, flexible position is ideal for someone who enjoys behind-the-scenes work in the performing arts and is skilled in managing physical inventory and creative production elements.

Reporting To:

Artistic Director, Lafayette Center for Dance / Lafayette Ballet Company

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate weekly with the Artistic Director to set task priorities
• Sort and organize costumes by dancer, role, and size
• Maintain order and inventory in the costume storage and staging areas
• Organize, label, and store stage props and production materials
• Assist with costume fittings and be present during select rehearsals or production activities
• Interact with students, parents, and volunteers in a professional and courteous manner
• Represent LSPA positively when working with patrons, families, and community members
• Maintain flexibility and responsiveness to additional duties as assigned
• Undergo a background check due to the role’s interaction with minors

Work Location & Conditions

• Primary work will take place on-site at the Lafayette Center for Dance studios
• Occasional work at off-site venues may be required during productions
• Estimated 10-15 hours per week, with some flexibility and could grow
• Additional hours expected during peak production periods:
  • December (The Nutcracker)
  • March (Spring Ballet)
  • May (Annual Recitals)
• All overtime must be pre-approved by the Dance Director or Assistant Director

Compensation

• Hourly wage: $ 15.50 per hr. (non-exempt)
• Progressive increases with successful position longevity
• A part-time position and generally follows the public-school schedule

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working around children and families
• Hand-stitching and basic sewing experience preferred
• Experience in costume management or backstage work is a plus
• Dependability, discretion, and professionalism

You’d Be a Great Fit If...

• You enjoy creating order and organizing creative workspaces
• You take pride in supporting performances behind the scenes
• You’re comfortable working independently and setting your own pace
• You can lift, move, and sort costumes and props with care and efficiency
• You’re calm, kind, and comfortable interacting with students, families, and volunteers
• You enjoy a flexible schedule and understand the ebb and flow of production timelines
• You value the arts and want to be part of a vibrant performing arts organization

Company Description

The Lafayette Society for Performing Arts (LSPA) is non-profit organization that strives to promote cultural awareness, artistic expression and appreciation for the performing arts with our wide array of organizations and services for all ages. Whether your passion is acting, dancing, singing, storytelling, or other forms of artistic expression, we hope to offer you a place to engage and nurture all of your creative needs. LSPA is the home of the Azalea Storytelling Festival, the Lafayette Center for Dance & Ballet Company, the Lafayette Theatre Company & Academy, Young Singers of West Georgia, and Lafayette Outreach. In addition to weekly classes and summer programming in the performing arts, LSPA provides over 50 events and productions throughout the year in Troup County, Georgia.

Lafayette Center for Dance (LCD) began in August 2010 in LaGrange, Georgia. Starting with about 85 students, LCD faculty began the journey of sharing their love of dance with the children of the Troup County community. Since, LCD has grown to over 200 students and a staff of 15+ wonderful Dance Educators and Student Teachers.

Company Description

The Lafayette Society for Performing Arts (LSPA) is non-profit organization that strives to promote cultural awareness, artistic expression and appreciation for the performing arts with our wide array of organizations and services for all ages. Whether your passion is acting, dancing, singing, storytelling, or other forms of artistic expression, we hope to offer you a place to engage and nurture all of your creative needs. LSPA is the home of the Azalea Storytelling Festival, the Lafayette Center for Dance & Ballet Company, the Lafayette Theatre Company & Academy, Young Singers of West Georgia, and Lafayette Outreach. In addition to weekly classes and summer programming in the performing arts, LSPA provides over 50 events and productions throughout the year in Troup County, Georgia.\r\n\r\nLafayette Center for Dance (LCD) began in August 2010 in LaGrange, Georgia. Starting with about 85 students, LCD faculty began the journey of sharing their love of dance with the children of the Troup County community. Since, LCD has grown to over 200 students and a staff of 15+ wonderful Dance Educators and Student Teachers.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Summer work, Casual work, Flexible hours, 10 hours per week,

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