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
Position: Corporate and Foundation Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Full-Time
Updated: 1/10/2022
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.
Corporate and Foundation Manager 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.
Development Assistant
Job Title: Development Assistant
Department: Development
Supervisor: Development Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Classification: Full-Time
SUMMARY: The Development Assistant reports to the Development Operations Manager and is responsible for supporting all department members in meeting both the organization’s annual fundraising and special campaign goals and coordinating efforts with members of the development, marketing, and finance departments. The key indicators of success in the position focus on a) accuracy, b) attention to detail, and c) timely follow-through.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Database/Database Maintenance
- Maintain donor and patron database, with a primary focus upon ensuring that correct and current contact, contribution history, biographical, demographic, and statistical information is maintained for individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations, and targeted constituent groups.
- Accurately input, compile and analyze data as necessary.
- Enter all donor activities from stewardship and cultivation events
- Enter all gifts on the same day that they are received
- Oversight of data hygiene
Gift Acknowledgement & Filing
- Generate and mail all gift acknowledgment letters accurately for the development department within 48 hours of gift receipt
- File electronic copies of acknowledgment letters the day after the weekly acknowledgment audit is completed
- Create and maintain the electronic folders for all donors, including Prima Circle, government, corporate, foundation, and Legacy members.
Meetings & Events
- Assist with all Ballet Arizona development cultivation, stewardship, and special fundraising events, including the annual gala by:
- Generating nametags, assisting with all setup and breakdown, shopping for supplies, and assisting with supply inventory
- Representing Ballet Arizona at the event to check-in guests or be an available staff member to engage and answer questions
Volunteer Coordination
- Serve as primary staff liaison to individual volunteers
- Create, maintain and coordinate scheduling of volunteer staffing opportunities to support organizational needs
- Confirm assignments with each volunteer
- Secure substitute volunteers
- Track volunteer hours and demographic information to support grant applications
- Plan and manage annual volunteer events
Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Development Operations Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- College Degree (preferred)
- Past administrative assistance experience (preferred)
EXPERIENCE:
- Entry-level position
- 1-2 years previous or related experience
- Skilled in written and oral communication
- Ability to perform designated duties with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
SKILLS:
- Time management
- Detail Oriented
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Tessitura (preferred)
- Spanish language (preferred)
- Communication Skills
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.
- Occasional nights and weekends are required as Ballet Arizona is an events-based performing arts organization.
- 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 25 pounds.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information to Human Resources, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034, or e-mail to HR@balletaz.org. Please note that NO telephone calls will be accepted.
Marketing Specialist
Job Title: Marketing Specialist
Department: Marketing
Supervisor: Director of Marketing
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: Full-Time
SUMMARY: The Marketing Specialist helps develop, execute, and monitor marketing programs across a variety of channels. The specialist has an understanding of SEO, SEM, display, web site optimization, paid social media, email marketing and others. The specialist will work closely with Ballet Arizona’s digital agency to recommend strategies and tactics, and execute approved plans. The Specialist will also work closely with the Director of Marketing, artistic and other administrative staff, as well as vendors, to help curate content for digital and traditional channels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Included, but are not limited, to the following:
- Assist with the implementation of the digital marketing plan, by constant analysis and review of paid digital marketing campaigns to optimize the overall marketing spend by highest performing campaigns and lowest cost per conversion.
- In collaboration with Director of Marketing, help manage agency and agency communications including their processes and optimization efforts. This also includes but is not limited to analyzing, selecting, onboarding, relationship nurturing, issue resolution, quality control and campaign growth and development.
- Assist with the development of new digital media creative to ensure branding, copy and other creative specs always represent the brand accurately and effectively.
- Manage and execute email campaign strategy to targeted audience segments.
- Project management of digital ad creation via design agency.
- Coordinate all paid social media advertising via advertising agency.
- Produce reports to include, but not limited to, inquiry numbers, conversion rates, trends, lead status reports, budgeted leads, and lead projections.
- Assist with the accounting process for all paid search and display advertising partners including monthly reconciliation.
- Work with website team to craft landing pages and lead generation forms for our content to distribute through relevant paid programs.
- Create reports, review and analyze current and historical campaign data and/or user behavior in order to optimize campaigns and challenge our partners with quality enhancements and innovative inquiry (lead) delivery strategies for internal and external partners.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: None
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:
- Demonstrated ability to integrate campaigns across multiple channels.
- Strong drive for execution and delivering improved results
- Knowledge of the various paid digital marketing channels and technologies preferred, but not required.
- Excellent statistical analysis skills with the ability to create and analyze metrics and to turn the analysis into actionable programs.
- Passion for solving problems, improving processes, and increasing efficiencies.
- Ability to think creatively, logically, use sound judgment and perform detailed work and processes/standards.
- Ability to think forward and create innovative marketing ideas for campaigns.
- Sound understanding of the prospecting and sales processes; partnership of sales and marketing.
- Keep up-to-date on industry trends and developing marketing technologies along with segmentation and targeting principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; able to follow writing style guidelines.
- Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks within multiple projects while serving a diverse client base.
- Must be able to build and maintain relationships with a variety of personality and cultural backgrounds.
- Must be able to work in a high volume, fast paced environment and be able to adapt to constantly shifting strategies, deadlines and priorities.
- Must be able to work flexible schedule to meet deadlines, long work day hours and weekends when required by workload and performance schedules.
Technical Skills Required:
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with a variety of digital platforms and the ability to acquire and evaluate associated analytics.
- Familiarity with WordPress
- Demonstrated ability to navigate a CRM system.
- Familiarity with digital marketing tracking, including cookies and tagging.
- Familiarity with Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Google My Business and Facebook Ads Manager.
- Landing page optimization skills preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with remaining Microsoft Office Suite; specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Access.
- Ability to pull applicable reports from software applications.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or other design platform preferred.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business analytics or similar background
- Minimum two years’ experience in digital or traditional marketing roles, preferably in performing arts, may be considered as alternative experience.
- A combination of experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.
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.
- Occasional nights and weekends are required as Ballet Arizona is an events-based performing arts organization.
- 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 25 pounds.
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.
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.
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:
- 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.
Education & Community Engagement Assistant
Position: Education & Community Engagement Assistant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Full-Time
Updated: 11/12/2021
Summary:
The main duties of the Education & Community Engagement Assistant are to provide clerical, administrative, and programmatic support. This position works closely with other departments, specifically the Artistic staff, School of Ballet Arizona, Marketing, and Development, in addition to outside agencies for the purpose of research, coordination, general support of programming. Work requires strong communication skills, effective time-management and organizational skills, and a working knowledge/appreciation for the art of ballet.
Education and Community Engagement Assistant Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinate events/programs and aid with delivery as needed
- Execute research
- Perform general office/clerical duties including, but not limited to: answering phone and email inquiries; generating reports, presentations, and various project deliverables; update and maintain documentation; enter data into database as required.
- Utilize Tessitura for Ticketing/Reporting functions
- Maintain polite and professional communication
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bilingual preferred
- 1-2 years experience in dance, education and/or arts administration preferred
- Experience teaching ballet in a range of educational settings to all ages
- Experience with Tessitura a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under limited supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of Classical Ballet
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.
School Assistant
Position: School Assistant
Supervisor: School Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: 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:
- 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.
- 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
- Registration/ Attendance
- Assist in maintaining and coordinating registrations
- Return phone calls of prospective students and send out corresponding material
- Create and maintain registration records
- Report registration and attendance statistics to School Manager
- 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;
- Office administration experience preferred;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel;
- Basic skills in Quickbooks preferred;
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Excellent multi-tasking ability.
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.
Open Auditions - Company
Auditions for Company (including trainee, apprentice & company)
We are now accepting auditions for the 2022-2023 season. We are looking for Company, Apprentice and Trainee female and male positions.
Open Auditions:
On the day of the open audition, the company requires a resume, headshot and 2 photos. In addition to audition materials, everyone must provide a negative PCR Covid test taken within 72 hours of the audition. Everyone must wear a mask while inside the building and during the audition class. Only those auditioning will be allowed inside the building.
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
Location: Ballet Arizona 2835 E Washington St Phoenix AZ, 85034
Registration: 1:30-2:00 pm
Class: 2:00-4:00 pm
No audition fee.
Video Auditions:
We encourage dancers to attend the open auditions on Sunday, March 6. 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 dancers 16 to 21 years of age)
Studio Company candidates are selected from both our in-person summer intensive auditions, as well as from video auditions. All Studio Company candidates must attend at least two weeks of our summer intensive. You can submit your audition materials or register for a live audition on our website here. Please select the option to indicate your interest in being considered for the Studio Company when registering.
*Students must be at least 16 years of age in order to be considered for Studio Company.
Pre-Recorded Video Auditions
The video should be no longer than 10-15 minutes and include the following – Barre work, center work consisting of adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro.
- Women – Please include pointe work demonstrating an adagio, pirouettes en dehors and en dedans.
- Men – Please include tours en l’air with 2 turning combinations.
Summer Intensive Open Audition-Sunday, March 6, 2022
Studio company members are selected from attendees of the Summer Intensive.
Everyone must wear a mask while inside the building and during the audition class. Register here.
Location: Ballet Arizona 2835 E Washington St Phoenix AZ, 85034
Ages 15-21
Registration 12:00-12:30
Class 12:30-2:00
For Studio Company questions please contact Jasmine Nunn at jnunn@balletaz.org.