Join our team - New positions available

ilDance is seeking a project manager and a company manager to join our team in the coming months. 

The two roles are described separately but can be embodied by one person. Both positions are part-time, and the exact volume of the employment will be discussed with the suitable candidates. We are looking for the right match for our team and understand the importance of structuring these positions in dialogue with the suitable individuals.

If you believe that you possess the required interests, skills, experience and attributes, please read carefully through the information below and fill in this form. At ilDance, the reciprocated dynamic and mutual interests with individuals are important to us and hence we look for ways in which both parties (ilDance and applicants) can have their needs answered. 

The new position/s will commence as early as possible in the first half of 2025 with the exact starting date open to negotiation. We are also open to discussing a gradual employment process, starting with a smaller volume of work and gradually increasing the position. We prioritise the mutual interest to work together, the applicant's level of expertise, previous experience, professional attributes, and the interest in continuing to develop the work of ilDance over practicalities such as immediate availability.

​​ilDance is built on the ethical disposition that all humans are equal and should be treated as such. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination or bigotry towards any human on the basis of their history, biology, faith, or any other characteristics. We expect all individuals who work for, are affiliated with and/or carry our company’s name to employ similar values. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for the positions which are described below. 

ilDance currently offers salaries higher than the recommendations by the Swedish trade union. The exact salary will be finalised in negotiation with the individual/s.  

*You can apply for one role or both together*

See detailed job descriptions and further information below. 

Deadline for application 24 November 2024 by 23:59 Central European Time 

Online interviews for selected candidates will take place between 02-13 December 2024 - specific times will be arranged in communication with the candidates.

All applicants will hear back from us by 02 December 2024 regardless of the result of their application.

For any questions, please contact israelaloni@ildance.se

// ABOUT ilDance //

ilDance is an independent production body which is dedicated to contemporary dance and working from Gothenburg, Sweden. It was founded in 2012 by its directors, Israel Aloni and Lee Brummer, and since then has become one of Sweden's most dynamic and prolific independent dance organisations. 

ilDance activities include:

• Creation and touring of original, rigorous contemporary dance works.

• Initiating, leading and partnering in numerous international cooperation projects which are supported by the Creative Europe program of the European Union. 

• Initiating and facilitating contexts for research and experimentation within and through contemporary dance. 

• Supporting contemporary dance with and by young and emerging artists both across Sweden and internationally. 

• Coordinating and managing activities of Gaga Movement Language across Sweden as Gaga Sweden

ilDance is a body with many organs which are all connected by our devotion to creating and sharing multidisciplinary contemporary art, always with a strong dance dimension, to actively partake in society and the communities with whom we interact. 

We operate as a hybrid model which has been uniquely developed by its directors to ensure our organisation’s contemporaneity and resilience. The creativity, bravery and agility that are evident in ilDance’s choreographic practices, also guide the company’s operative and production methodologies. We, at ilDance, believe that the innovation and flexibility of artists should not be confined within the realm of artistic creation process but can and should also inform the practices of production and management.

Currently there are 7 people employed by ilDance as the core team. Additionally, every year we contract tens of artists and other professionals for projects across Sweden and internationally. 

Both of the positions, which are open for application, can be fulfilled while working remotely. All applicants must hold an EU citizenship or a relevant European work permit.

Working languages: English and Swedish. High proficiency in Swedish is particularly required for the company management role.   

Learn more about ilDance here: www.ildance.se

// ROLE DESCRIPTIONS //

• Project manager
  
  Communication with venues. Communication with technical teams. Communication with artists. Finding and booking spaces (rehearsals, office, etc.) Work scheduling for tours (in communication with ilDance and partners’ teams) Outsourcing and recruitment (tech, IT, composers, designers, etc) Being on-site with the company during tours. Liaising with the hosting organisation/venue before and during tours. Coordinating workshops/classes (logistics and contact with partners) Communication with communicator/ PR about activities/events. Seeking different funding avenues based on project content/context. Writing funding applications (local, national & international).  Reporting to funding bodies and stakeholders. Overseeing projects’ economy. Creating and developing a network of contacts with festivals and venues (to present work). Looking for partners/collaborators/ co-producers for different projects/productions. Negotiating with partners (residency hosts / performance venues / cooperation project partners). Seeking future performance opportunities.

• Company manager

Overseeing the dynamic in the team - Team intensive meetings, Company weekly meetings, performance reviews. Overview of workflow including but not limited to vacation time and long-term planning. Overseeing ongoing projects. Company overview (timeline, projects, budgets etc) Contracting artists who work with ilDance. Budgets overview (annual budget plan, economy overview for the organisation) Applications writing (for projects and for the organisation as a whole). Attending and representing ilDance at national and international performing arts events Meetings with local, national and international stakeholders and funding bodies. 

APPLICANTS SHOULD POSSES THE FOLLOWING MERITS AND EXPERIENCE:

Fluent in English and comfortable working internationally on a high level of eloquence. Experienced and comfortable working on various online platforms and digital tools (Google Drive, Dropbox, ClickUp etc.) Experience in producing contemporary performing arts and collaborating with large creative teams and casts. Can travel internationally for work. Independence - comfortable working remotely and on their own at times. Proactive - comfortable taking initiative, acting from their own interest and dedication. Confident in large crowds - able to speak publicly and represent/promote ilDance’s work. Knowledgeable and experienced with large international partnerships and collaborations. Experiences with project coordination of Creative Europe projects. Have applied for Nordic international funding (Nordic Culture Point, Nordic Culture Fund, Swedish Institute etc.) Familiar with the Nordic and European contemporary dance sector (festivals, venues, networks) Knowledgeable about cultural policies and funding structures for culture in Sweden.  

Note: we know that many experienced professionals might not have all of the mentioned merits and experiences. If you feel that you possess most of them, you are interested in the position and are willing to learn and develop the necessary skills, please reach out to us anyway. If you have a core interest in and dedication to contemporary dance and have significant experience in other parts of the contemporary performing arts ecology in Europe, we hope to hear from you.