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.
Ballet Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Ballet does not discriminate against employees, patrons, program beneficiaries, or the general public based upon any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including based on upon race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Ballet Arizona
Current listings for Company staff employment opportunities are listed below, with detailed job descriptions and application procedures when appropriate.
Box Office Representative
Job Title: Box Office Representative
Supervisor: Box Office Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Part-Time
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 Garden 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
Reporting to this Position: None
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants can apply at www.balletaz.org or may submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information to Human Resources via e-mail to HR@balletaz.org. Please note that NO telephone calls will be accepted.
The School of Ballet Arizona
Current listings for The School of Ballet Arizona staff employment opportunities are listed below, with detailed job descriptions and application procedures when appropriate.
The School of Ballet Arizona is accepting applications for Dance Teachers and Accompanists on a rolling basis. Please send resumes and any other applicable materials to HR@balletaz.org for consideration.
Auditions
Current listings for Company dance auditions are listed below, with detailed descriptions and application procedures when appropriate.
Open Auditions - Company
Company auditions for the 2023-2024 Season have concluded.
Open Auditions - Studio Company
Auditions for Studio Company
Auditions for Studio Company have concluded for the 2023-24 Season. Auditions for the 2024-25 season will open in late November 2023.
For Studio Company questions, please contact Jasmine Nunn at jnunn@balletaz.org.