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Director of Development Operations

Joffrey Ballet
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026

About The Position

The Director of Development Operations is responsible for proper acceptance, tracking, recording, reporting, and acknowledging of gifts and pledges in accordance with Joffrey policy, state and federal laws, and IRS regulations. This position manages the database to ensure the highest, most streamlined level of functionality for the advancement team, identifying opportunities that leverage the data to inform strategy. The Director of Development Operations works closely and collaboratively with members of the finance and IT departments.

To Apply

Please review the attached job description and submit your resume and a letter of interest along with completing the application. 


About The Joffrey Ballet

Considered one of the premier dance companies performing today, the Joffrey plays a vital role in the dance community as one of the largest dance companies and dance education providers in Chicago and the greater Midwest region. The Joffrey expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of Chicago through its Company Artists, Academy and Community Engagement programs. 

The Joffrey Ballet believes in the positive, transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to promote dance through an unwavering commitment to high-quality performances, education, and innovation. Our commitment to "Joffrey For All" forms pathways for every person to experience the joy of dance.

The Joffrey Ballet offers a unique, robust benefits package to our full-time employees, including premium-free health insurance, free on-site therapy to support mental health, dental and vision coverage, free gym membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, retirement matching, generous paid time off, complimentary tickets to all Joffrey performances, discounts on Joffrey merchandise, access to industry ticket offers, free adult classes in our Academy of Dance, half-price studio rentals, free household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and much more.

The Joffrey Ballet is an equal opportunity employer, providing opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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