Employment

Artistic Associate

NW Dance Project is seeking an experienced Artistic Associate for immediate hire to join our dynamic team. Working collaboratively with the Artistic Director, the Artistic Associate will play a key role in the successful coordination and execution of artistic rehearsal, production, schedule and company rehearsal needs as well as leading, teaching, and mentorship in our educational programming.

This is a full-time, salaried, fully benefitted (100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance + employer matched 401k + PTO) position.

Social Media Intern

NW Dance Project is looking for a creative, reliable, dance-loving individual to be our social media video editing intern for Summer/Fall 2026.

Position starts immediately and continues through SEP.

Part-Time.

Remote, except for occasional in person meetings.

Front Desk Assistant

NW Dance Project is seeking candidates for a part-time Front Desk Assistant position.

This position runs the front desk during adult classes, youth dance programs, and additional events at NW Dance Project (211 NE 10 Ave., Portland OR 97232).

The ideal candidate has dance experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, at least 1 year of administrative or receptionist experience, a positive attitude, and a passion for building community through the arts!

All shifts are weekend and evening shifts.

$17/hr

Dance Instructors

We are always looking to expand our pool of experienced, professional dance instructors for various styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and core balance (yoga/conditioning/stretch) for both youth (4-19) and adult (13+) students.

We are currently hiring for our 2026-27 youth and adult programs. Seeking part-time Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, and Dance Fitness instructors.

We are always open to hearing about new class offerings, so pitch your class!

ACCOMPANISTS

Ideal candidate will have professional level experience as a musician/teacher, experience playing for professional ballet youth + adult classes, intensive ballet programs and/or company class settings.