Circus Mobility believes that circus can make us better people and that culture-making has the power to save the world. Seriously. The company’s mission is to cultivate feminist community and aerial practice by providing aerialists and pole dancers with:
We are growing and want to hear from progressive thinkers who believe in equality and change, and who love animals (especially cats).
Circus Mobility is looking for a Manager of Miscellany to assist Jessica John, the Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate has a passion for helping people connect through circus and achieve their circus goals. They are highly detail-oriented and communicative of their needs, demonstrate excellent judgment and critical thinking skills, and are willing to learn on the job.
This role involves tactful client-facing interactions, collaboration with a team of coaches, and one-on-one calls with Jessica. The ability to thrive within a dynamic organization is essential, as is the willingness to balance shifting priorities with patience and flexibility.
This position would involve keeping the trains running using our company project management tool, managing a company email address, and the foresight and awareness needed to protect Jessica’s time to make sure she has the space she needs to be creative.
This hourly position requires a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week, working remotely as an independent contractor with very flexible hours, albeit with tangible weekly and monthly deadlines. Salary starts at $23/hr with regular performance reviews and potential for increases.
Queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.
Jessica John is the founder and CEO of Circus Mobility. She is a coach and mentor to performance artists across the globe. With over 30 years of high-level sport experience, Jessica is a premier skill acquisition specialist for circus artists and pole dancers, from Cirque du Soleil professionals trying to stay healthy on tour to committed enthusiasts trying to fit in training between careers and kids. She draws from her own remarkably rich movement background as a circus artist, dancer, and competitive athlete, as well as a former career as an intelligence officer and lawyer, to offer a unique opportunity to learn what it takes to reach high performance goals. Read Jessica’s full bio here.
Circus Mobility began as a destination for high-level technical and sport performance coaching, 1:1 coaching, and classes. Over the past three years, it has expanded to offer a membership, group coaching programs, high-touch 1:1 hybrid offers, a mentorship program for aerial coaches, and business coaching for aerial coaches. In 2023, we will be launching new business coaching offers and a certification, expanding our DIY products, and scaling current offers.
As a new, quickly growing company, we stand by our company’s values:
We hire the best talent, make sure they have the tools and training they need, and provide them the freedom they need to crush their role. If you are responsible, self-motivated, and want to work with others who go above and beyond, you’ll love working and growing with our team.
We approach remote work with the expectation that we will all do what we’ve committed to with consideration and support for others on the team. We constantly adjust our process to create efficiencies.
Our feminism is explicitly intersectional & working toward prioritizing women of color, queer, trans and nonbinary folks, and other marginalized communities. We have a zero-tolerance policy for transphobia, racism, anti-Blackness, homophobia, classism, ableism, & body shaming. We value you for who you are and for your unique contributions to our team and company.
Being at your desk doesn’t mean you are being productive. Outside of meetings on your calendar, you work when you work. So take long walks, start early, or work late…. Our expectation is only that you communicate your schedule with us and get your job done on time.
We encourage a work from anywhere environment. So long as you have an internet connection, are on time, and get your job done, travel away!
We encourage you to take our online classes for free. You will receive access to The Parish as a part of this position.
Looking at a certification or an online course that applies towards your career? Love it. We’re open to working with you to afford furthering your expertise! Make your case, let’s talk!
To apply, send an email to jessica@circusmobility.com with the subject “MANAGER OF MISCELLANY” and a resume attached. Be sure to include in the email: (1) why you want this position; (2) how you meet the qualifications; and (3) how this position fits into your long-term career goals.