Job and Career Opportunities

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
• Keep track and order building stationery, business cards and name tags as necessary
• Support the Board of Trustees by attending Board meetings, select committee meetings, maintaining documents, and drafting meeting minutes, and facilitating any inquiries as a main point of contact
• 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 & monthly 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 events and creating 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].

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]
BalletMet is an equal opportunity employer.

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.