Job and Career Opportunities

Title:  Company Manager
Reports to: Artistic Director
Job Category: Full-time Salaried Exempt

BalletMet Vision: To create and foster world-class art and artists that inspire Columbus and beyond.

BalletMet Mission: To entertain, engage and educate through dance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work in conjunction with the Artistic Staff to create and distribute Dancer daily schedules to include rehearsals, performances, costume fittings, special events, marketing needs etc.
• Have working knowledge of AGMA collective bargaining agreement and be the first point of contact for dancers’ AGMA concerns (not to replace larger issues to be brought up at delegate meetings or to interpret the contract on behalf of BalletMet).
• Act as point person for matters involving company dancers (i.e. sick days, medical appointments, reimbursements, lost time) and ensure that all parties involved are properly communicated with and maintain up to date tracking of dancer time off.
• Maintain dancer communication through upkeep of company call boards, and e-mail communication.
• Organize and run the beginning-of-year company meeting and participate in other Company Meetings throughout the year.
• Distribute and maintain the Dancer Work Weeks spreadsheet.
• Providing access (or arrange access) for the dancers into the building, addressing concerns, locking the Performance Space and other tasks that pertain to company access.
• Act as the liaison between all other Departments and the Dancers to schedule things such as photo shoots, video shoots, interviews, special appearances, letter writing, events such as Night at the Barre, etc.
• Assist with communication between Artistic department and OSU Sports Medicine. Schedule dancer physicals at the start of each season.
• Ensure that Artistic Director’s calendar and schedules are kept up to date without conflicts and proactively solve any potential conflicts. Schedule meetings as requested. Keep Artistic Director aware of upcoming deadlines.
• Communicate with and coordinate all travel accommodations, per diem, housing, ground transportation, etc. for company personnel while traveling on behalf of BalletMet, including managing all Artistic Director travel.
• Communicate with and coordinate all travel accommodations, per diem, housing, ground transportation, etc. for visiting artists. This could include artists and guests brought in by other departments.
• Ensure an emphasis on hospitality with all visiting guest artists.
  • Ensure airport pickup and drop off as needed.
  • Meet them and offer a tour of the facilities on their first day.
  • Check with each guest daily for first week of rehearsals and then weekly for the duration of their stay.
  • Ensure ground transportation during inclement weather.
  • Respond to housing and travel emergencies and/or coordinate appropriate response in these situations.
  • Arrange for their comp tickets.
• Create, maintain and distribute the travel schedule reflecting all BalletMet related guest and staff travel.
• Seek out and maintain relationships for guest housing/accommodation.
• Create and maintain contact lists for all related artists, venues and vendors as it pertains to the artistic department.
• Maintain Choreographer manuals, tour/city packets, welcome packets and show/tour related rosters.
• Organize & deliver opening night gifts for creative team.
• Create and submit dancer parking stipend spreadsheet to finance.
• Work in conjunction with the Artistic staff in managing casting documents.
• Act as liaison with the Artistic and Marketing departments regarding the playbill by getting bios & casting layouts from guests, making sure deadlines are met, and proofreading and ensuring all Artistic information is correct.
• Work with General Manager on budgeting and maintaining artistic budgets including, but not limited to, travel and housing budgets and all Artistic Director expenses.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled Production/Artistic meetings.
• Attend season planning meetings as needed.
• Work with the Artistic Director and Executive Director to seek out tour opportunities for the company.
• Take part in maintaining a clean, healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Contribute to the overall success of BalletMet by maintaining productive and professional relationships with staff, company members, guest artists and the public.
• Approach and carry out duties, as assigned above, with a positive attitude.

Please send resume to Sue Porter at [email protected].

Title:  Wardrobe Coordinator
Reports to:  Costume & Shoe Supervisor
Contract Dates: January 6^th, 2025 – June 15^th, 2025

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

Work as a collaborative member of the Costume Shop and Production Department to execute the artistic vision of each show and maintain the integrity of the costume design throughout the run of the production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance and integrity of all aspects of costumes, hair, wigs and makeup for
  BalletMet professional company productions while in the theater, ensuring that the
  designer’s vision remains intact.
• Execute and/or supervise the cleaning, organizing, and repairing of all costumes and costume
  pieces during the run of each production.
• Schedule, train, and supervise costume crews for all performances of professional company shows,
  including weekends and occasionally holidays.
• Communicate all necessary wardrobe related information with the performers, including
  quick changes, dressing room assignments, wardrobe plots, etc.
• Organize and pack costumes for shipment to and from the theater and clean and restock costumes after the close of each production.
• Work with Costume & Shoe Supervisor and BalletMet Academy leadership to coordinate student costume fittings and provide necessary costume related information and paperwork for all professional company productions.
• Work with Costume Shop Staff to perform stitching, alterations and crafts on all BalletMet
• Take part in maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Contribute to the overall success of BalletMet by maintaining productive and professional relationship with staff, company members, guest artists and the public.
• Approach and carry out duties, as assigned above, with a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualities and Attributes

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of sewing and laundry.
• Experience with makeup, wig application, and wig maintenance preferred but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows 10 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google docs
• Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and own a working vehicle.
• Be able to lift 30+ pounds and climb ladders and stairs.
• Display exemplary organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of dance costuming is preferred but not required.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Caitlin Headley, Costume & Shoe Supervisor: [email protected]

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].

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.