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 27 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.
Corporate and Foundation Manager
Job Title: Corporate and Foundation Manager
Department: Development
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Full-Time
Summary:
The Corporate and Foundation Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of institutional funders in the major gifts category supporting the advancement of both the Company and The School of Ballet Arizona. The successful candidate will implement strategies to expand the number of corporate, foundation, and government donors supporting Ballet Arizona annually, moving them to higher levels of giving and deepening their engagement with our mission and programs. This position will require you to work collaboratively with dynamic team members and the Director of Development to achieve the fundraising goals for the organization.
Responsibilities Include:
- Must have Corporation, Foundation and Government knowledge and experience
- Meet and exceed contributed revenue goals for institutional philanthropy
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward existing and prospective corporate and foundation sponsors and donors
- Create, implement, and manage strategy and timeline to engage current and prospective corporate partners using Ballet Arizona moves management systems that includes working an active pipeline
- Generate accurate monthly progress reports with respect to goal
- Manage fundraising dashboard for the Ballet Arizona board of directors by providing prospects and staff support
- Support the board development committee meetings with up-to-date fundraising dashboards, prospecting lists, and reporting needs
- Secure support for program initiatives including but not limited to: Ballet Under the Stars, Education & Community Engagement Programs, the Live Music Fund, and Production sponsorships
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for corporate and foundation sponsors, guiding correspondence, meetings, and follow-up
- Manage grants team and review grant proposals
- Craft innovative and compelling sponsorship proposals
- Track all corporate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship actions in Tessitura database
- Conduct thorough research on corporate prospects and compare philanthropic proposals with similar cultural organizations
- Ensure all corporate and foundation benefits are fulfilled working with members of the development and marketing teams
- Work with Ballet Arizona Development Operations Manager to secure corporate gala funding
- Work as a collaborative member of the Ballet Arizona Development team by working performances and supporting special events
- Must be flexible as there will be other various duties assigned
Position Requirements:
- Have 3-5 years of development experience with an emphasis in securing major gifts and/or corporate sponsorships
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college preferred or years of similar experience will be considered
- Proven aptitude to project manage and self-motivate to achieve goals
- Demonstrate knowledge of databases and a familiarity with integrated fundraising/ticketing databases
- Established experience and success in the solicitation of major gifts contributions from corporations
- Possess strong written and oral communication, persuasion, and analytical skills
- An ability to be detail and goal oriented while prioritizing duties
- Be an energetic, independent working but collaborative team player who is a self-starter with little supervision needed
- Must be able to work flexible hours, nights, and weekends as needed
- An ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible to change
- Show a solid understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other standard applications
Reporting to this Position: No Direct Reports
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 Representative - Part Time/Seasonal
Job Title: Box Office Representative
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, Orpheum Theatre, 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:
- Experience with Tessitura ticketing preferred
- Must possess strong customer service and sales ability
- 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 Front Desk Assistant - Part Time
Job Title: School Front Desk Assistant
Supervisor: School Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Part-Time
Summary:
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 Duties:
- 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
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.
Open Auditions - Company
Auditions for Company (including trainee, apprentice & company)
Auditions have concluded for the 2022-23 Season.
Open Auditions - Studio Company
Auditions for Studio Company
Auditions for Studio Company have concluded for the 2022-23 Season.
For Studio Company questions, please contact Jasmine Nunn at jnunn@balletaz.org.
Open Auditions - Summer Intensive/Summer Ballet School
Audition for Upper Division Summer Intensive
Auditions are closed for the 2022 Summer Intensive.
Audition for Summer Ballet School
We are now accepting late auditions to the 2022 Summer Ballet School on a rolling basis. Once registered for a late audition, the School will contact you with a time to come in and take a placement class. Deadline to register: May 22nd, 2022.
- Audition Fee is $35.
- Pre-registration is required, including a headshot photo. Please submit photo as an attachment with the registration submission.
- Female students should wear a solid color leotard and tights. Male students should wear fitted bottoms or tights with a fitted T-shirt. Female students are to have their hair in a bun; all students should have their hair neat and off of the face.
- Masks are optional for all students and faculty.
Register here.
For audition questions please contact the school at school@balletaz.org