Administrative Positions
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director & Event Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Category: Full Time – average 40 hours/week – some nights & weekends
BalletMet Vision: To create and foster world-class art and artists that inspire Columbus and beyond.
Mission: To entertain, engage and educate through dance.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage Executive Director’s calendar by keeping calendar up-to-date and solving scheduling conflicts when they arise
- Communicate with and schedule meetings/events for dancers, staff, board members, and outside individual/organizations as requested by Executive Director
- Order building stationary, business cards and name tags
- Provide support to the Board of Trustees by attending Board meetings and select committee meetings, maintaining documents, and drafting meeting minutes
- Create and maintain rosters of staff and Board of Trustees
- Manage ticket donation tracking and issue ticket certificates to local organizations
- Plan, coordinate and manage internal & external events (including but not limited to staff events, in theatre receptions; and in collaboration with the Development Department, The Nutcracker Ball & other Development events)
- Event coordination including execution of set-up, tear-down, monitoring revenue and expense budgets, securing in-kind sponsorships with vendors, managing RSVPs, tickets and event payments, managing event vendors and working with Marketing Department to market event and create promotional materials
- Contribute to overall success of BalletMet by maintaining collaborative, productive and professional relationships with staff, dancers, guest artists, patrons, and local and national arts organizations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualities and Attributes:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple, time-sensitive projects at once in a fast-paced environment
- Event planning and coordination experience
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Database management experience; “Tessitura” experience a plus
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Sue Porter: [email protected].
Dance Academy Positions
Student Division & Trainee Faculty
Title: Student Division Faculty
Reports to: Academy Director
Job Category: Full time, various hours and days
BalletMet Vision: To create and foster world-class art and artists that inspire Columbus and beyond.
Mission: To entertain, engage and educate through dance.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
- Advance student understanding of movement, dance and performance
- Teach student artists using the BalletMet Syllabus
- Communicate with parents and staff as directed by the Academy Director and/or Academy Manager
- Contribute to the overall success of BalletMet by maintaining a productive and professional relationship with staff, company members, guest artists, students, Academy families and the public
- Other duties as assigned
Qualities and Attributes:
- Great communication skills
- Team player
- A minimum of 3 years of professional ballet dancer experience
- 2-5 years of ballet teaching having experience with students age 10-20 years old.
- Experience teaching ballet variations and repertoire
- Capable to stage and modify sections and pieces of classical repertoire
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to remain flexible and supportive at all times
- Positive attitude
- Professional experience preferred
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
BalletMet’s hiring process will include a background check of the candidate and a demonstration of the teacher’s abilities.
Send resume and information to Kathy Wilson at [email protected].
Modern Dance Instructor
BalletMet is seeking a Modern Dance instructor. Job requirements include teaching Modern Dance and Modern Dance Composition to our Intermediate, Advanced and Trainee Program students with the goal of advancing each student’s understanding of fundamentals, technique, vocabulary, and presentation, as well as setting repertoire and creating performance choreography in multiple styles.
Our staff is made up of experienced teaching artists and educators who understand the value of professional arts training for all regardless of one’s path in life. We strive to provide serious training in a nurturing environment. We offer competitive compensation rates that recognize our instructors past experience and training.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years teaching experience
- Professional performance experience a plus
- Strong written/verbal skills which ensure healthy communications between staff and families
- Must be willing to teach a mock class & agree to a background check as part of the hiring process
Send resume and information to Kathy Wilson at [email protected].
Class Accompanist
Direct report: Music Coordinator
Indirectly Reports to: Academy Manager
Job Category: Part-time, Non-exempt, hourly
Vision: To create and foster world-class art and artists that inspire Columbus and beyond.
Mission: To entertain, engage and educate through dance.
Perform skilled work involving specialized musicianship in support of ballet classes. Classes would include ballet technique and pointe classes for all ages.
Responsibilities
- Advanced piano playing
- Sight reading and improvisational skills needed
- Thorough knowledge of piano repertoire
- Broad knowledge of musical styles
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty and staff
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to represent BalletMet in a friendly, courteous and professional manner
- Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays at our downtown Columbus location and our Worthington location.
To apply please send resume and cover letter to Kathy Wilson: [email protected]
Tap Instructor
BalletMet is seeking a tap instructor. Job requirements include teaching Tap to all ages (5-18/adult) with the goal of advancing each student’s understanding of fundamentals, technique, vocabulary, and presentation, as well as setting repertoire and creating performance choreography in multiple styles.
Our staff is made up of experienced teaching artists and educators who understand the value of professional arts training for all regardless of one’s path in life. We strive to provide serious training in a nurturing environment. We offer competitive compensation rates that recognize our instructors past experience and training.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years teaching experience
- Professional performance experience a plus
- Strong written/verbal skills which ensure healthy communications between staff and families
- Must be willing to teach a mock class & agree to a background check as part of the hiring process
Send resume and information to Kathy Wilson at [email protected].
Children's Division Faculty
The BalletMet Academy is seeking part-time faculty for its children division classes.
Reports to: Academy Director and Children’s Division Coordinator
Job Category: Part time, various hours and days.
Responsibilities:
- Advance student understanding of movement, dance and performance
- Teach student artists using the BalletMet Syllabus
- Communicate with parents and staff as directed by the Academy Director and/or
Academy Manager - Contribute to the overall success of BalletMet by maintaining a productive and
professional relationship with staff, company members, guest artists, students, Academy families and the public
Qualities and Attributes:
- Great communication skills
- 2-5 years of dance teaching experience with students age 3-8 years old
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to remain flexible and supportive at all times
- Positive attitude
BalletMet’s hiring process will include a background check of the candidate and a demonstration of the teacher’s abilities.
Send resume and information to: Kathy Wilson at [email protected]
Education Positions
Dance Teachers
BalletMet is committed to principles of Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusivity.
BalletMet is seeking to increase its Education Department Faculty for a position teaching dance to elementary- high school students during the school year. Eligible candidates should have experience teaching in public schools and/or private studios working with a variety of age groups. Teachers need to be organized, responsible, and energetic. Experience with developing curriculum, lesson plans and assessment protocol is a plus. Applicants should possess a desire to share the art of dance with the community. A degree in dance or a related field and /or performance experience is required. Specialization in a variety of dance styles is encouraged. Work hours are primarily during school hours. This is a part-time, non-salaried position. Teachers are considered contract labor. Reliable transportation and a background check are required.
Benefits of being a BalletMet Teacher
- Receive training in curriculum writing and professional development
- Free tickets to BalletMet performances
- Free dance classes at BalletMet’s Dance Academy
- Connection with the community and the larger dance field
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: BalletMet, 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Attn: Elle Pierman or email documents to: [email protected]
BalletMet is an equal opportunity employer.
Hip Hop or Afro-fusion Dance Teachers
BalletMet is committed to principles of Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusivity.
BalletMet is seeking to increase its Education Department Faculty for a position teaching dance to middle and high school students during the school day throughout the school year. Eligible candidates should have experience teaching in public schools and/or private studios working with a variety of age groups. Teachers need to be organized, responsible, and energetic. Experience with developing curriculum, lesson plans and assessment protocol is a plus. Applicants should possess a desire to share the art of dance with the community. A degree in dance or a related field and /or performance experience is required. Specialization in a variety of dance styles is encouraged. Work hours are primarily during school hours. This is a part-time, non-salaried position. Teachers are considered contract labor. Reliable transportation and a background check are required.
Benefits of being a BalletMet Teacher
- Receive training in curriculum writing and professional development
- Free tickets to BalletMet performances
- Free dance classes at BalletMet’s Dance Academy
- Connection with the community and the larger dance field
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: BalletMet, 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Attn: Elle Pierman or email documents to: [email protected]
BalletMet is an equal opportunity employer.
Yoga Teachers
BalletMet is committed to principles of Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusivity.
BalletMet is seeking to increase its Education and Community Engagement Department Faculty for a position teaching yoga to high school or junior high students 5 days per week during the 2021-2022 school year. Eligible candidates should have experience teaching adults and teens and hold at least a 200 hour certification in Yoga. Proof of certification is required. Experience and training in teaching iRest® meditation is preferred. A background in dance is a plus. Applicants should possess a desire to share their work with the community. This is a part-time, non-salaried position. Teachers are considered contract labor. Reliable transportation and a background check are required.
Benefits of being a BalletMet Teacher
- Receive training and professional development
- Free tickets to BalletMet performances
- Free dance classes at BalletMet’s Dance Academy
- Connection and service within the community
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: BalletMet, 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Attn: Elle Pierman or email documents to: [email protected]
BalletMet is an equal opportunity employer.