Dance Auditions & Employment

Ballet Arizona is the Southwest’s premiere Ballet company offering classical and contemporary ballet performances and is dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating and commissioning new innovative works.

The Company includes a corps of 31 dancers, under the artistic direction of Ib Andersen. A year-round staff of over 20 provides administrative, production, marketing, communication, and developmental support.

Ballet Arizona’s team environment thrives on placing qualified and dedicated personnel into each team position. We welcome general inquiries and/or submission of resumes. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Current listings for Company dance auditions or staff employment opportunities are listed below, with detailed job descriptions and application procedures when appropriate.

Ballet Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Box Office Representatives Part Time/Seasonal

Position: Box Office Representatives

Supervisor: Box Office Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Part-Time/Seasonal

Summary:

Box Office Representatives (PT) provide seasonal telephone and in-person sales of individual tickets and subscription packages, as well as customer service to support professional and student performances for Ballet Arizona. Representatives will work at the main box office location near downtown Phoenix during regular business hours, and will also provide in-person ticket sales support at the box office at Symphony Hall, the Orpheum Theatre, the Dorrance Theatre, and the Desert Botanical Gardens on the evenings and weekends of performances.

Essential Duties:

Receive and process phone, walk-up and mail ticket sales orders from the public
Give detailed information about performances to provide the best possible customer experience
Maintain a high-level of service and helpfulness when serving patrons and internal staff
Stay current on event information
Work both independently and in a team environment
Make outbound calls for group sales, subscriptions, and other promotions occurring

Qualifications:

Must possess strong customer service and sales ability
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail and good judgment
Must be comfortable dealing with the public by phone and in person
Knowledge of ballet or the performing arts is helpful
Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office
A friendly personality and flexible schedule are necessary
Experience selling tickets a plus

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should email their resume and cover letter to HR@balletaz.org. Please note that NO telephone calls will be accepted.

School Assistant

Position: School Assistant

Supervisor: School Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time/Evening Hours (12-30 hours per week)

Summary:

The School Assistant provides evening and weekend administrative support to staff, teachers, parents & students of the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ). The School Assistant must:

Maintain knowledge of SBAZ mission, policies and programs
Provide administrative support on a daily basis
Work under the direction of the School Manager

Responsibilities Include but are Not Limited to:

1. Administration

Daily front office / reception support for the School
Return phone calls and emails and handle parent questions and concerns on scheduling, school policies and other issues
Aid in providing timely posting of inter-office communication
Return phone calls of prospective students and send out corresponding material

2. Scheduling/Teaching and Musical Staff Coordination

Acquire knowledge of SBAZ class schedules
Coordinate with School Manager to ensure schedule is maintained
Assist Manager in arranging for and notifying substitute teaching and musical staff

3. Accounting

Ensure correct daily cash receipts batching for timely submission to Finance
Provides data entry support as directed by School Manager
Works under the direction of the School Manager for any other tasks or projects

Essential Skills and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Customer service experience
Office administration experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience in dance of other performing arts preferred
Excellent multi-tasking ability

Reporting to this Position:

No direct reports

Physical Demands/Environment:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Frequently involves the use of a personal computer or laptop or similar device requiring the ability to view 1 or 2 computer monitors simultaneously and manipulate the keyboard which requires the use of fingers, hands, wrists, forearms and shoulders.
Frequently involves the ability to communicate with others through a variety of means including in person, telephonically or other readily available technology, requiring the ability to speak and hear.
Constantly requires mental acuity for planning, organizing, assessing information; problem solving; multi-tasking; critical thinking; and effectively managing people.
Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, reaching, kneeling.
Occasionally requires standing and walking; lifting up to 15 pounds.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest and resume via e-mail to HR@balletaz.org.

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