Employment

Current Openings

The Dance Music Coordinator

The Dance Program in the Department of Theatre Arts & Dance is hiring for a Dance Music Coordinator position. The start date for the position is August 17, 2026. This is a 10 month position from Aug-June each year. 
 
The Dance Music Coordinator is an integral part of the music pedagogy within the Dance degree programs. This position is primarily responsible for providing creative and pedagogic support for Dance technique, performance, and composition courses through musical accompaniment. Additional responsibilities include developing and supervising Dance musician staff, teaching the core curriculum course “Music for Dance”, and collaborating in cross-departmental music related productions and instruction.
 
External to the U of MN Applicants, please apply online. 
 
Internal to the U of MN Applicants, please apply online here.
 
For more faculty and staff positions within The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance please visit the Office of Human Resources job website.

Student Employment

The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance provides a variety of student employment opportunities. These include but are not limited to:

Scenery & Props 

The scene and prop shops hire a total of 10-15 students per year. Most student employees are trained to work in all areas of scenery and props from wood and steel construction, props building, scenic painting, and rigging. These shop employees also handle some outside community and professional projects. Employment is also possible during the summer months. For more information contact Jason Allyn-Schwerin.

Lighting

The light lab hires around 4-10 students per year including Light Lab Lighting Technicians and Rental Event Lighting Technicians. These staff members are involved with everything from inventory, installing and focusing light plots, to designing and operating. For more information contact William (Bill) Healey.

Costumes 

The costume shop hires between 5-7 students per year including undergraduate costume assistants and wardrobe crew chiefs. This hands-on shop provides a variety of opportunities for learning new techniques and working with different production departments. For more information contact Susan Binder-Pettigrew.

Audio & Media

The audio/media shop hires between 4-6 students per year. Students set up and support audio and media productions within the department season and for rental events within the Rarig Center. For more information contact Montana Johnson.

Marketing & House Management 

The marketing and communications office hires 3-6 student employees who develop and distribute marketing and promotional materials and facilitate department events. For more information contact Qiuxia Welch.

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.