Administrative Positions

Box Office & Marketing Assistant

Reports to: Director of Marketing
Job Category: Full-Time Hourly 40/week
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:
Ticketing
• Customer Service for all subscribers, donors and ticket buyers
• Subscription and single ticket sales via online support, phone and email through Tessitura Ticketing
• Determine and collect appropriate fees and issue tickets.
• Process and verify credit card purchases
• Assist with preparation of reports as assigned
• Perform filing and other general clerical duties
• Work in the box office at theatres during performances
• All other duties as assigned

Marketing / Merchandising
• Assist with social media content capture as assigned
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining merchandise inventory
• Maintenance and updating of merchandise webpages – if applicable.

Qualities and Attributes:
• One year of customer service, ticket sales, or clerical related work experience required
• Computerized ticketing experience a plus – Tessitura preferred
• Strong organizational skills, customer service skills, time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word
• Photography experience a plus
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on the changing priorities of the department and performances
• Nights and weekend work is required based on the performance schedule

To apply, please submit a resume to Tracy Tucker at [email protected].

 

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
  • 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].

Dance Academy Positions

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]
BalletMet is an equal opportunity employer.

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]
BalletMet is an equal opportunity employer.

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.