We are looking for administrative staff, production staff, and interns for further business development of Dance Base Yokohama (DaBY).

DaBY is engaged in a wide variety of activities, including daily creative activities at the studio, workshops, seminars, preparation for performances, and invitations to overseas companies.
This recruitment is open to anyone who shares DaBY’s concepts of “creating a professional dance environment” and “opening dance to society,” and who is willing to work with the artists and staff. For more details, please visit the website.

The most important factor is the desire to work at DaBY, and education, history, and experience are not required.
We welcome challenges from those with no experience.

(1) Administrative staff (Experienced staff welcome, part-time employment / 6-month probationary period)

You will be responsible for administrative tasks that support DaBY’s operational infrastructure.

Main duties
[General Affairs]
– Studio key management/studio and office cleaning and tidying
– Ordering supplies
– Office equipment management, etc.

Accounting]
・Manage purchase orders/invoices
・Reimbursement of expenses, etc.

【Others】
・Using the situation, we may request work related to individual projects such as grant projects, reception work for projects and events, day-of operation, advance preparation, etc.
*Experienced staff will be preferred and may be hired as staff or appointed as full-time employees depending on aptitude

(2) Production staff (including full-time employees)

This role is responsible for the preparation and on-site management of performances and projects, working with artists and staff to promote the project.

Main Responsibilities】
・Dance Base Yokohama operations (residencies, workshops, open classes, etc.)
・”Wings” project related work
・Production support for domestic and international artists
・Operation, reception and venue support on the day of performances
・Production materials, advance preparation and general production progression work

(iii) Interns

We will start with support work such as production and clerical assistance associated with (1) and (2), and
may be entrusted with progress management on a project-by-project basis if a long-term assignment is decided upon.

Main projects】
・DaBY operation
・”Wings” project
・Support for invited artists, etc.

Students can gain practical experience in the field of dance and performing arts.

＜Common Application Guidelines

Eligibility and qualifications
・If you are interested in performing arts and dance production (university students are acceptable)
・If you can operate a basic PC (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
・If you can communicate in Japanese
・Academic background, experience, and experience not required

Working hours
Principle 9:30-18:30 (1 hour break)
*Working hours may vary depending on the situation
*Short working hours from 9:30 can be discussed.

Employment Type
We will start with a one to three month time-limited outsourcing contract, and depending on aptitude, we will consider continuing the contract or promoting you to a staff position.

Remuneration
Depending on experience
Transportation: Up to 1,500 yen/day round trip

Insurance
Social insurance and pension for full-time employees

Number of applicants
a few

Application period
Accepted at any time, start date of work negotiable

＜Welcome Skills/Experience

Experience in performing arts
・Project management experience in design, art, architecture and similar fields
・Business level English and other language skills
・Ability to use editing software such as Illustrator and Photoshop
・Teamwork oriented and communicative Able to work in a team-oriented, communicative environment
・Flexible in situations where there is no right answer

Please agree to the following “◇Use of Personal Information of Applicants for Employment”, attach the application form and send it to us by e-mail.

Send to
contact@dancebase.yokohama
(Attn: Tanaka)

Application Form
Please download the application form, fill it out and send it to us.

Application Form

This recruitment will be conducted by DaBY Corporation, which is partially outsourced by the Sega Sammy Foundation for Arts and Culture, the operator of Dance Base Yokohama.

Use of Personal Information of Applicants for Employment (Privacy Policy)
Personal information provided by applicants for employment will be managed appropriately in accordance with the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information” and other related laws and regulations, and will be used only for the purpose of confirming and communicating with applicants regarding this recruitment and other dance-related information (future recruitment information, events, etc.). The information will be used only for the purpose of confirming and communicating with you regarding this matter and other dance-related information (such as future recruitment information and events).
We will not disclose personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the applicant, except in cases where disclosure is required by law.

Dance Base Yokohama is a dance house that plans and operates projects aimed at creating a professional dance environment and supporting creators.
For the development of dance as a composite art form, Dance Base Yokohama aims to be a center of exchange not only for choreographers and dancers, but also for musicians, artists, visual artists, lighting designers, sound designers, producers, production staff, critics, researchers, and audience members. Dance Base Yokohama has been nicknamed “DaBY” in the hope that it will become a magnetic field or platform where many people involved in dance can gather without barriers. While being a residence space for creation, Dance Base Yokohama also interacts with local artists and citizens, and conducts workshops, experimental tryout performances, dance archive projects, and a variety of other endeavors.
https://dancebase.yokohama/concept

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