Employment & Auditions

Position:                    School Director

Supervisor:                Artistic Director

FLSA Status:             Exempt

Classification:           Full-Time

Summary:

The School Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the School of Ballet Arizona and is accountable to Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director. Areas of oversight include the Children’s Lower and Upper Divisions, Pre-Professional programs, Summer Intensive, and Studio Company.

Key Responsibilities Included but are Not Limited to:

Artistic:

• Ensure the Artistic Excellence of the School at a national level standard in training dancers for the Company, for other dance companies, and in providing quality dance instruction
• Supervise the Studio Company including rehearsals, hiring, auditions, counseling and mentoring
• Monitor the dance curriculum
• Teach and rehearse in the school a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Create schedules and design curriculum for upcoming seasons
• Ensure that all programs support the mandate of the school including:
  • Artistic programs
  • Performances
  • Academic Programs
  • Career counseling
• Assist with the staging, rehearsals and performances of School of Ballet Arizona students in School productions and Ballet Arizona productions including
• In conjunction with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, School Manager and other senior staff, create and maintain a long range planning program for the school including development and school programs

Communication

• Effectively communicate with the students, parents, artistic and administrative staff
• Engage with the Ballet Arizona Board of Directors and subcommittee related to the School of Ballet Arizona

Budgeting and Revenue Generation

• Assist and advise on grant applications and budgets as necessary
• Continually seek opportunities for increased revenue generation
• Continually seek to achieve the greatest possible cost efficiency and the most effective use of expense budget
• Work with Finance and Administration to successfully develop and achieve budget goals.

Brand Protection

• Ensure that all communications, strategies and actions support, protect and nurture the brand of Ballet Arizona

Service and Relationships

• Support, at the direction of the Artistic Director and staff, the Company with young artists when required and whenever possible
• Work cooperatively and communicate with artistic staff, production, development, accounting, and marketing. Ensure that highly effective service is delivered.

Human Resources

• Set objectives and provide feedback to staff regularly and through annual performance evaluations
• Continually develop, maintain and evaluate best operational policies of the School of Ballet Arizona through example and communication

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experienced ballet teacher with experience in a professional ballet company
• Staff Management skills
• Project management and program planning skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Team leader and team player

Reporting to this Position: School Manager, School Registrar, School Teachers, School Pianists, and ASA Dance Program Manager

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information to Human Resources, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034 or via e-mail to HR@balletaz.org.

School Assistant – Part Time

The School of Ballet Arizona is looking for a part time assistant to join its team.

The School Assistant provides administrative support to staff, teachers, parents, and students of the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ). The Assistant must maintain knowledge of the SBAZ mission, policies, and programs and must be able to effectively communicate such matters when appropriate. The Assistant will provide reception support and maintenance of registration records. In every situation, the Assistant must project a positive image of the School.

This is a part-time position that requires evenings and weekends, with various schedule hours due to classes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Reception, Records Administration, Scheduling, Coordination of teaching and musical staff, Registration/Enrollment, and Accounting.

Essential Skills and Experience:
• High standard of customer service
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to Multitask
• Results oriented and deadline driven
• High School Diploma is required
• Knowledge of basic administrative and clerical duties (i.e., word processing, managing files & records, designing forms, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

To apply, please e-mail resume and cover letter to: HR@balletaz.org. Please note that NO telephone calls will be accepted.

Position:                    Senior Administrative Assistant    

Supervisor:                Director of Finance

FLSA Status:             Exempt

Classification:           Part-Time

Summary:

The Senior Administrative Assistant manages the day to day administrative tasks of the Administrative Offices.  The Assistant must be able to think strategically; be proactive and assertive; and demonstrate effective customer service and clear communications.  This role requires a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and an acute understanding of managing customer and donor relationships. This position is ideal for an individual who can prioritize, provide excellent customer service and be outcome-oriented. The ability to work in a busy environment with strong attention to detail and high level of confidentiality is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional administrative support to the Executive Director, and administrative support for Development and Marketing Director and Finance Director, and other duties for Human Resources
• Opens and routes mail to respective departments
• Creates check log of incoming checks and credit card information for school, donations, ticket sales
• Provide exceptional customer service skills, over the phone and in person, with our customers and internal departments
• May screen and respond to e-mail inquiries resolving routine issues and inquiries
• Schedules and maintains a calendar of appointments, conference calls, meetings and travel itineraries, and coordinates related arrangements, gather information, negotiates scheduling issues
• May prepare and distribute committee and board meeting notes and action items, tracking completion of tasks for a broad area, reports issues to manage
• Prepares and composes correspondence, reports, presentations, etc.
• Becomes involved with issues of a confidential and sensitive nature
• Assist with major human resource projects (e.g., benefits open enrollment, etc.)
• Manage the internal communication
• Serve in backup/auxiliary capacity for data entry/payroll-related tasks
• Interacts with employees 1:1, via email, or telephone to provide information related to health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and other benefit programs
• Facilitates payments for insurance plans
• Work closely with payroll to ensure that levels of coverage for all employees on benefits plan is accurate
• Assist with invoice processing and department expenses as required
• Sets priorities, coordinates schedules, recommend solutions to routine and less complex situations that arise and apply sound judgment in the day-to-day activities
• Contribute and implement new ideas to help improve and produce ideal operational processes.
• Assist with performances as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 4+ years of experience in an office environment
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office (i.e., MS Word, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in time-sensitive situations where customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal
• Ability to multi-task in an effective, timely and professional manner
• Proven ability to apply attention to detail, role-related accuracy and task follow-through
• Team-oriented operating style with effective interpersonal skills that allow successful business interactions with individuals of all leadership styles, personalities, and career levels (e.g. sales, accounting, logistics, warehouses)
• Ability and willingness to work irregular and flexible hours is required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associates degree (e.g. A.A., A.S., etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Working in a fast paced environment: 4 years (Required)
• Administrative Assistant: 4 years (Required)
• MS Office: 4 years (Required)

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information to Human Resources, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034 or via e-mail to HR@balletaz.org.

Box Office Representatives Part Time/Seasonal

Description: 

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.

Qualifications: 

This person must possess strong customer service and sales ability, 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. Candidate must have demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office. A friendly personality and flexible schedule are necessary. Experience selling tickets a plus. Knowledge of ballet or the performing arts is helpful.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should email their resume and cover letter to HR@balletaz.org

Position:                    Custodian     

Supervisor:                Technical Director

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Classification:           Part-Time

Summary:

The Custodian is responsible for the general upkeep, maintenance, cleaning of interior buildings, lobbies, office areas, restrooms, elevators, stairs, and/ or other areas as assigned by the Supervisor. The Custodian will be a self-driven professional. The Custodian will be interfacing with various people on many levels and must have the capacity and the ability to handle each professionally and efficiently. This role requires a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and an understanding of the importance of this role for the Organization.

Duties can include:

• Trash pick-up & replacing with trash liners
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping
• Desk cleaning
• Dusting, wall spotting, glass cleaning
• Assisting in light maintenance work
• Restroom cleaning and sanitizing
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner.
• Other tasks assigned by Supervisor/Management.
• Project work, especially floor maintenance, may be included
• Maintain restrooms and building during performances
• Report damage to customer property, suspicious activities, and unsafe conditions within the building to immediate supervisor
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures as well as keep their equipment and storage areas in a neat, clean, safe, and good working condition;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma (or GED) plus any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of this position.
• Custodial cleaning
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand directions and complete assigned tasks.
• Able to lift 50 lbs for trash, use cleaning equipment
• Work with limited supervision
• Report to work in the proper uniform while cleaning and in a neat appearance.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information to Human Resources, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034 or via e-mail to HR@balletaz.org.

Position:                    Accompanist, The School of Ballet Arizona        

Supervisor:                Principal Accompanist

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Classification:           Part-Time, hourly

Summary:

Accompanists support the School faculty in presenting ballet classes. Working closely with the School Director, our School pianists will fulfill the following responsibilities consistent with the established artistic standards of Ballet Arizona.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Accompany ballet classes as scheduled; be available as a substitute accompanist as needed.
• Prepare appropriate music for classes and/or rehearsals as requested by the School Director.
• Accompany for School, Ballet Arizona and Arizona School for the Arts activities.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the School Director. Administrative compensation rate will apply.

Essential Skills and Experience:

The most qualified candidates will be skilled pianists with experience accompanying ballet classes for a professional dance company or school of dance. The School will be willing to train qualified pianists without specific ballet class experience.

Reporting to this Position:

No direct reports

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information to Human Resources, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034 or via e-mail to HR@balletaz.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an audition.

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.

For this position, Ballet Arizona is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Ballet Arizona is looking for a male dancer for the 2018-2019 Season.  Please include the following materials in your audition submission.

Resume:  include all performing experience with a Professional Ballet Company, training, height, weight, awards received, etc.

Photos: headshot and 1 full body dance photo (i.e. arabesque, etc)

Video: Performance video of classical variation- preferably one adagio and one allegro.  Studio variation will be accepted in lieu of performance

Auditions are to be emailed to lcadieux@balletaz.org.  For questions please contact Laura Cadieux at lcadieux@balletaz.org.

Due to the high volume of submissions, you will only be contacted by a representative of Ballet Arizona if Artistic Director Ib Andersen is considering you for the position in the company.

Auditions have concluded for the 2018-2019 season.

The School of Ballet Arizona has concluded receiving applications for the 2018-2019 Studio Company.