over de organisatie
P.A.R.T.S. is an international school of contemporary dance in Brussels. P.A.R.T.S. organizes two dance programs: Training is a three-year Bachelor program for aspiring dancers and choreographers, STUDIOSis a two-year specialization track with a focus on young creators. The student body consists of about 50 students from diverse backgrounds. P.A.R.T.S is strongly embedded in the artistic field. It hosts over 65 guest teachers and artists each year.
P.A.R.T.S. was founded (1995) and is directed by choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. Located on the Van Volxemlaan in Forest, it is part of a dynamic artistic workplace that also houses the Rosas dance company and the contemporary music ensemble Ictus.
over de functie
Job Description
Production Auditions
P.A.R.T.S. opens its Bachelor Training program every three years. In spring 2025, P.A.R.T.S. will organize worldwide pre-selections culminating in a final audition week in Brussels for the start of Generation XV in September 2025. You will be responsible for the preparation, smooth organization, and post-production of the worldwide pre-selections (January to April 2025) and the final audition (April 2025) in Brussels. You will travel to a limited number of pre-selections within Europe.
Production SummerSchool
P.A.R.T.S. annually organizes a SummerSchool for dancers aged 16 and up. Based on a longlist of teachers prepared by the deputy director of P.A.R.T.S., you will create a schedule and confirm the teachers. You will reach out to potential partner organizations to make SummerSchool accessible to a wide audience. You will develop a detailed plan for the tasks and responsibilities of the P.A.R.T.S. colleagues running the SummerSchool during the summer months, including the organization of the kitchen, and brief the colleagues accordingly.
Production Support for 3rd Year Bachelor Training
To support the part-time production assistant for the 3rd Year Bachelor Training program, you will assist during peak moments, such as the graduation creation led by choreographer Mette Ingvartsen (May 2025) and the Generation XIV graduation festival (June and July 2025). You may also occasionally support student presentations (informal showings, student performances, and PARTS@WORK).
profiel kandidaat
- Proven experience in production work, preferably within the performing arts or higher arts education
- Ability to quickly adapt to new projects with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and a team player
- Highly practical and solution-oriented
- Organized and punctual
- Stress-resistant and not intimidated by large projects
- Able to work with a flexible schedule with irregular hours
- Fluent in English (both spoken and written); knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus
aanbod
- A challenging and varied position in an international working environment with a small, motivated team
- A part-time contract (60 to 80%, in mutual agreement) for 1 year
- Competitive remuneration according to CAO Performing arts (scale B) including relevant seniority
- Option to participate in the daily macrobiotic (vegan) lunch at a reduced price
- Year-end bonus and hospitalization insurance for you and your family
- Free commute when using public transportation.
wijze van solliciteren
Interested?
- We would like to know why you are motivated to work at P.A.R.T.S. and in this role.
- Send your motivation letter and CV by August 15, 2024, to sollicitaties@parts.be.
- The first interview round will be held on August 28, 2024, at the P.A.R.T.S. offices. Depending on the number of applications, a second interview round (with assignment) will be organized on September 3 or 4, 2024.
For additional information, contact Justien Vervaeck at justien.vervaeck@parts.be.
P.A.R.T.S. explicitly follows a non-discrimination policy and encourages everyone who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply.
Kom je tijdens een sollicitatie in aanraking met discriminatie?
Er zijn verschillende mogelijkheden om een melding te doen. Allereerst kun je terecht bij Unia. Bij discriminatie op basis van geslacht kun je ook contact opnemen met het Instituut voor de gelijkheid van vrouwen en mannen.
Afhankelijk van de locatie van de werkgever zijn er nog andere opties: je kunt een klacht indienen bij het Meldpunt discriminatie op het werk of het Vlaams Mensenrechteninstituut (voor het Vlaams Gewest), of bij Actiris of de Gewestelijke Werkgelegenheidsinspectie (voor het Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest).