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.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Position: Full Charge Bookkeeper
Supervisor: Director of Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: Full-Time
Summary:
The Full Charge Bookkeeper serves to provide accounting and operational support to the Finance Department of Ballet Arizona (BAZ) and the School of Ballet Arizona.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Included, but are not limited, to the following:
Accounting
- Prepares accounts payable invoices in terms of account coding and billing accuracy and submits to DOF for review and approval
- Manages data entry and prepares all earned and contributed receipts and deposits for the Company and School on a timely and accurate basis.
- Manages all bank deposits and brings deposits to the bank on as needed basis.
- Assist School registrar with recording of school revenue
- Reconcile company credit card and follow-up with department as needed
- Reconcile school merchant and concession sales as well as the Nutcracker boutique
- Completes monthly financial closing process and prepares all designated account reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis;
- Completes and prepares monthly journal entries to ensure the month-end trial balance represents accurate accounting data, account classifications and departmental classifications
- Maintains proactive communication and working relationship with all staff
- Maintains detail documentation and audit trail back up for all journal entries, reconciliations and financial related transactions.
- Assist with the annual audit
Payroll
- Performs new employee onboarding process, including I-9 compliance, e-verify and background checks
- Maintains Employee Files
- Complete biweekly payroll processing, including new employee set-up, entering time cards, etc.
- Assist with human resources as needed
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- At least 3 years hands on with QuickBooks
- Experience in accounting with responsibility for monthly closings and reconciliations. Familiar with internal control and accounting processes.
- Attention to detail
- At least 5 years Microsoft office software (Excel in particular) experience
- Not for profit industry background preferred
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:
Qualified candidates should email their resume and cover letter to HR@balletaz.org. Please note that NO telephone calls will be accepted.
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.
Education & Community Engagement Internship
PURPOSE AND GOALS
The purpose of Ballet Arizona’s Education & Community Engagement Internship is to provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in the nonprofit arts sector under the guidance and mentorship of a supervisor who has knowledge and experience in the field of Education & Community Engagement.
Goal #1: To provide interns with valuable workplace experience
Goal #2: To provide opportunities for interns to meet other working professionals and develop possible network connections
Goal #3: To provide useful assistance for the Education & Community Engagement Manager
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ballet Arizona strives to provide a collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment for its employees, volunteers, and interns. Days and hours of work will be determined with the intern to accommodate the intern’s school and work schedule.
Ballet Arizona will:
- Provide interns with a brief orientation to educate the intern about the history, mission, vision, goals, programs, and activities of the organization
- Provide interns with the opportunity to attend adult open classes at the School of Ballet Arizona for free during their internship as a means of nurturing their dance education
- Provide the intern with (2) comps to attend mainstage productions that occur during the internship to broaden the intern’s dance experience – due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this benefit has temporarily been suspended until productions are allowed to return to the theatres
- Provide meaningful administrative and programmatic tasks that will cultivate a variety of the intern’s skillsets
- Provide opportunities for the intern to meet other working professionals within the organization and outside the organization
- Provide work tools and resources
- Provide a time sheet for the intern to complete each work session for verification of hours
- Provide meaningful, ongoing, honest, and constructive feedback about the intern’s performance during and after the internship
The Intern(s) will:
- Adhere to Ballet Arizona’s policies and codes of conduct
- Conduct business and perform work in a professional and ethical manner suitable to represent Ballet Arizona
- Be present and on time to all scheduled work sessions and events
- Complete tasks and projects in a timely fashion
- Be observant, adaptable, and keep an open mind
- Be fair, considerate, honest, trustworthy, and cooperative when communicating with employees or others outside the organization
- Enhance their professional effectiveness by improving skills and acquiring new knowledge
- Seek feedback and/or assistance from their supervisor when needed
- Accept constructive criticism and continually strive to improve and grow professionally
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related personnel, projects, and communications
- Understand what constitutes a permissible work absence and whom to notify if absent
- Have adequate transportation to and from our studio location
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern and the supervisor will work together to come up with a schedule of 8-10 hours of work per week (start and end dates are flexible).
The intern will assist the supervisor with a variety of tasks including but not limited to:
- Program coordination, documentation, and research
- Committee meetings and/or staff meetings
- Meetings with community leaders, other organizations, and program partners
- Attending donor events, performance events, and/or community events
- Participating in onsite and offsite programming
- Basic administrative work
LOCATION
Work will mainly be conducted at Ballet Arizona’s studio location: 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interns will also be able to work remotely when appropriate.
Interns may be asked to accompany their supervisor to programs and events offsite and will be given advance notice when these instances occur.
COMPENSATION
Ballet Arizona does not provide monetary compensation for this internship.
SUPERVISION
The supervisor will be onsite at all times during the intern’s work sessions or will be present with the intern at offsite programs and events.
FEEDBACK & EVALUATION
The intern will receive ongoing feedback and evaluation during and at the conclusion of the internship. This will be documented in a manner determined by the intern and the supervisor.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
1. Completed application form
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. (1) Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, employer, or mentor. Please do not send letters from friends or family.
Please send all application materials and inquiries to apapazian@balletaz.org.
Open Auditions - Company
Auditions for Company (including trainee, apprentice & company)
Open Auditions for Company (including trainee, apprentice & company)
On the day of the open audition, the company requires a resume, headshot and 2 photos. Click here to fill out a registration form in advance.
- CV: include all performing experience with a Professional Ballet Company, training, height, weight, awards received, visa status, etc.
- Photos: headshot & 2-3 dance photos that reveal the dancer’s body proportions and line
- Date: Sunday, March 21, 2021
- Location: Ballet Arizona (2835 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034)
- Time: Registration 1:30pm-2pm; Ballet Class 2pm-4pm
No Audition Fee
Video Auditions: We encourage dancers to attend the open auditions on Sunday, March 21. If you are unable to attend an open audition, click here to submit your resume, headshot, dance photos, and video link of a classical variation or close up performance footage.
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 a position in the company.
For questions, please contact Laura Cadieux at lcadieux@balletaz.org. Auditions will only be reviewed from the Google Form Submission.
Open Auditions - Studio Company
Auditions for Studio Company
Open Auditions for Studio Company (limited to 21 years of age and younger)
On the day of the open audition, the company requires a resume, headshot and 2 photos. Click here to fill out a registration form in advance.
- CV: include all performing experience with a Professional Ballet Company, training, height, weight, awards received, visa status, etc.
- Photos: headshot & 2-3 dance photos that reveal the dancer’s body proportions and line
- Date: Sunday, March 21, 2021
- Location: Ballet Arizona (2835 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034)
- Time: Registration 3:30pm- 4pm; Ballet Class 4pm-6pm
No Fee
For Studio Company questions please contact Jasmine Nunn at jnunn@balletaz.org.