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Associate Director of Institutional Giving
Organization: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Job Location: New York, NY
Application Deadline: February 5, 2012

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater seeks to hire an Associate Director of Institutional Giving. This position offers a dedicated individual the opportunity to join a collaborative team, which raises $8M annually in support of all of the Ailey organization’s programs, including new works, scholarships for young dancers, and Arts In Education projects.

Responsibilities include the following:
  • Managing and cultivating corporate, foundation, and government relationships;
  • Developing and implementing sponsorship strategies;
  • Writing and editing corporate, foundation, and government funding proposals and reports;
  • Researching and identifying new prospects; and
  • Supervising and editing work of two staff members.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Candidate should have a minimum of five years experience in Development;
  • Proven track record in fundraising (with institutions preferred);
  • Strong writing and organizational skills with experience editing grants and proposals;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and succeed within fast-paced work environment; and
  • Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred.
For a complete job description, a detailed listing of benefits, and instructions on how to apply, click here.

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an EOE.

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Director of Finance & Administration
Organization: Ballet Arizona
Job Location:  Phoenix, AZ
Application Deadline: February 17, 2012

The Director of Finance & Administration serves to advance the mission of Ballet Arizona by directing all aspects of accounting and financial management from both a strategic and operational perspective of the organization. The incumbent will report to the Executive Director and will work collaboratively with other members of a senior management team.

Essential skills and experience include:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field required.
  • CPA required.
  • Five or more years of financial and accounting management with increasing levels of responsibility at Director of Finance level for a nonprofit organization of comparable size and complexity.
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
  • Experience working in the arts and with artists is preferred.
For a more detailed job description, please click here. If you, or someone you know, are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Brenda Bernardi at bbernardi@balletaz.org no later than February 17, 2012.

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Artistic Director
Organization:  Ballet Conservatory of South Texas    
Job Location:  San Antonio, TX   
Application Deadline: January 31, 2012      

The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is seeking a year round, full-time enthusiastic, creative, self starter to oversee the direction of our non-profit ballet school and pre-professional company located in a prime area of the city.  Great opportunity to guide the future of this 8 year old rapidly growing organization. Position reports directly to the Board of Directors and requires flexible hours during the week and weekends.

Duties:
  • Oversee non-profit ballet school (creative movement level through pre-professional company) studio, faculty, and staff;
  • Define Academy curriculum;
  • Oversee Outreach Program;
  • Recruit, train, and supervise faculty;
  • Teach ballet classes for Academy and Company and supervise bi-annual dancer evaluations;
  • Direct a minimum of two public performances per season and pursue collaborations with other non-profits and performing arts organizations;                               
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee summer program;
  • Counsel students on summer workshop opportunities and provide career guidance;
  • Create and maintain an annual and performance budget;
  • Promote Academy and Company in the community, and develop sustainable partnerships with other arts organizations; and
  • Assist with efforts to seek funding from foundations, corporations, and individual supporters.
Qualifications:
  • Previous experience teaching ballet;
  • Experience as a dancer in a professional company;
  • Enthusiasm and a love for teaching and nurturing young dancers and emerging talent;
  • Must be a “team player” and work well with others;
  • Must relocate to dynamic, growing San Antonio area; and
  • Desired, but not required: experience running a ballet school or dance company, and seeking funding for a non-profit organization.
Interested applicants should send a letter, resume, references and sample choreography (if applicable) by January 31, 2012 to:
The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas
Artistic Director Search Committee
5200 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209 or balletfrontdesk@grandecom.net

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Director of Development
Organization: Boston Ballet
Job Location: Boston, MA

Boston Ballet seeks to hire a Director of Development to be responsible for advancing the mission of the Ballet through the management of a department of development professionals. The department’s emphasis is to maximize contributed revenue -- for unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted purposes -- from individuals.

For a complete job description and information on how to apply, click here.

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Artistic Director
Organization: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Job Location: New York, NY

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company seeks a new Artistic Director. Click here to view the complete job description and instructions on how to apply.

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Marketing Director
Organization: Company C Contemporary Ballet
Job Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Application Deadline: January 30, 2012

Company C Contemporary Ballet has an immediate opening for an experienced Marketing Director. The position directs the Company’s overall marketing strategy, and plans and executes distinct marketing campaigns. Areas of specific responsibility include:

  • The annual marketing plan for raising the Company’s local and national profile and increasing program attendance and revenue
  • Produce content and oversee design of all marketing collateral, both web and print
  • Online audience communication, including social media, email communications, audience surveys, and newsletters
  • Photo library
  • Brand management
  • Budgeting (soliciting quotes and costing all marketing tactics, leveraging resources to maximize achievement of goals)
  • Tracking effectiveness of marketing tactics
  • The Marketing Director works closely with the Executive Director, Development Director, designers, publicist, and web master.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in marketing/communications (non-profit or arts related a plus); high level of creativity, experience with maintaining social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter), and websites; experience with ad placement; and familiarity with PR and events. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, have excellent organizational, writing and analytic skills, and the ability to work in an intimate, collaborative environment.

Preferred education and skills of the applicant include having a BA or higher; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, donor management software (currently transitioning from Filemaker to Sage); and email management applications.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to info@companycballet.org. Include the position title and your name in the subject line.

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Individual Giving Manager
Organization: Dance Place
Job Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: January 30, 2011

Dance Place seeks to hire an experienced fundraiser with a passion for dance to create and manage a strategic fundraising plan for individual donors.

The Individual Giving Manager works closely with the Development team in research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all levels of individual donors in support of presentations, resident companies, educational programs onsite, and outreach programs throughout the community. The Manager works closely with the Co-Director of Dance Place in this strategy in addition to coordinating special events such as the fall Gala, Valentines’ Day party, donor cultivation events, board events, and other projects. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, interact well with a wide spectrum of adults and children, and represent Dance Place with gracious accommodation. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

The ideal applicant will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year related experience in development/individual giving is recommended. Experience in dance is preferred. Database experience a plus.

For salary and benefits information click here. To apply, send your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and two references to April Gruber at aprilg@danceplace.org.

No phone calls please.

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Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance
Organization: Florida State University
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL
Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Florida State University's School of Dance seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Dance (on a tenure-track) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in all levels of contemporary dance technique. The ability to also teach one or more of the following content areas is desired: improvisation, dance composition, ballet, pedagogy, dance technology, dance and video, dance science, somatic practices, and/or repertory. Additional duties will include mentoring and directing student work, academic advising, participation in student assessment and audition processes, appropriate committee membership, and recruitment activities.

Qualifications include demonstrated teaching ability and experience in contemporary dance, MFA degree in dance or comparable professional experience and credentials.

Click here for a complete job description, qualifications, salary information, and information on how to apply (Job ID #33655).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 31, 2012 or until the position is filled.

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Artistic Director
Organization: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Job Location: Burlington, VT
Application deadline: January 31, 2012

The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts seeks to hire an experienced Artistic Director to direct all programming; promote, coordinate, and oversee the full use of the theaters and the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival; and play a key role in the overall organizational planning and management.

This is a full-time position with an estimated start date of June 1, 2012. Please click here for more information.  Letters of interest and resumes are requested by January 31, 2012.

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Academy Administrator
Organization: Houston Ballet
Job Location: Houston, TX

Houston Ballet requires an experienced supervisor/manager, preferably with a dance background, who has excellent writing skills, computer skills, planning abilities, that is extremely organized, has the ability to multi task, and has an understanding of basic budgeting processes.

The Academy Administrator oversees the administrative duties of an intensive six week summer program as well as a full time year round training program for both professional and non professional dance students. Applicants must have a vested interest in recruiting national and international students, ability to communicate with parents, and interested in long term growth of the organization.

For full job description and how to apply click here.

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Artistic Coordinator
Organization: Houston Ballet
Job Location: Houston, TX

The Houston Ballet seeks to hire an Artistic Coordinator to be at the center of communication between the Ballet's Artistic Director, Artistic Staff, dancers, visiting artist, and various other individuals and departments.

Essential Duties Include:
  • Create/Coordinate schedules and casting;
  • Coordinate administrative duties for Artistic Director and Artistic Staff;
  • Maintain all correspondence on behalf of Artistic Director;
  • Schedule and facilitate meetings with media, administrative staff, and dancers with Artistic Director;
  • Attend all performances, and dress and technical rehearsals;
  • Coordinate and disseminate casting with all departments;
  • Maintain and coordinate Artistic Director’s calendar, schedule, and travel; and
  • Other duties as assigned by Artistic Director.
For qualifications and how to apply, please click here; however note that preference will be given to applicants with the following additional qualifications:
  • Experience as a professional classical ballet dancer;
  • Knowledge of AGMA contracts;
  • Previous work experience with classical ballet company; and
  • Bachelor’s Degree and/or relevant work experience.
Please NO phone inquires.

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Major Gifts Associate
Organization: Jacob's Pillow Dance
Job Location: Becket, MA

Jacob’s Pillow Dance seeks a Major Gifts Associate to help substantively increase major gifts in accordance with a new strategic plan. The Major Gifts Associate is a year-round, full-time position, with opportunity for advancement.

This newly created position reports to the Director of Development and is within the Individual Support office. The position supports raising funds in the four to six figure range to meet annual, capital, endowment, planned giving, and special projects funding goals; and will implement new major gifts and campaign initiatives and systems to increase the base of support. S/he will work closely with the Director of Development to coordinate communication with board members, individual donor cultivation, moves management, planned giving, and select institutional fundraising.

The Major Gifts Associate will work hand in hand with the Development Director to identify prospects through research; create and implement prospect strategies; schedule appointments; prepare meeting briefs and materials, manage post-meeting follow-up, and conduct analysis and reporting. Stewardship during the exciting summer-long Festival, as well as off-season events, includes personalized event invitations, tickets, dinners, and meeting arrangements. This also includes other means of giving donors fulfilling engagement with the premier artists, art, history, and dynamic local, regional, national and international programs of Jacob’s Pillow.
The successful candidate will be an arts fundraiser with strong raiser’s edge expertise and active experience in development. A highly organized self-starter, s/he understands the importance of research, timely preparation and management of details in order to identify, support enduring relationships with, and solicit high-net-worth individuals.

Please submit the following materials in MS Word or PDF electronic form with cover letters addressed to Dona Lee Kelly, Director of Development, emailed to lpkyber@jacobspillow.org. Your email must have in the subject line: Major Gifts Associate, Your Name.
  • Cover letter and resume with salary history
  • Two (2) development writing samples, including one letter and one piece of your choice
  • Three (3) professional references, who will not be contacted without your approval

Applications will be acknowledged. All inquiries and materials will be confidential.
Please do not mail hard copies.

For further information, please click here.

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Development Assistant-Individual Giving
Organization: Jacob's Pillow Dance
Job Location: Becket, MA

Jacob's Pillow seeks a full-time Development Assistant for the Individual Support Team.

Job responsibilities include gift processing and acknowledgment using Raiser's Edge software, prospect research, large-scale mailings, and donor communications. S/he will also provide support to the Individual Support Manager, Development Director, and Event Coordinator. The successful candidate must be organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion, and communicate clearly and graciously with high-level donors, executives, and Board members.

S/he must have strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with databases and internet research, and the ability to work independently. This position will provide the opportunity to learn all aspects of fundraising in the company of an experienced development staff along with opportunities for advancement.

Occasional travel to New York City and elsewhere may be required. Click here for a complete job description and instructions on how to apply.

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Interactive Content Producer
Organization: Kennedy Center
Job Location: Washington, DC

The primary focus of this position is to create teaching and learning resources that introduce and expand understanding of the arts to young audiences, their teachers, and their families.

The Interactive Content Producer’s role is to define, coordinate, and execute multifaceted publications across a variety of editorial groups, with a focus on arts centered lessons, interactive modules, and audio and video content for K-12 audiences.

For a complete job description, qualifications, and instructions on how to apply, click here.

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Capacity Building, Assistant Manager
Organization: Kennedy Center
Job Location: Washington, DC

The Assistant Manager, Capacity Building, will support all capacity building programs within the DeVos Institute of Arts Management. The Institute is dedicated to train, support, and empower arts managers locally, nationally, and internationally. This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager of the DeVos Institute. This position will also interact with the Director of the Institute, the Office of the President, and Kennedy Center senior staff.

Responsibilities Include:

Candidates must have experience in dealing with the public, be calm under pressure, patient, and able to deal with large numbers of people in sometimes stressful situations. The ideal candidate will be well organized, flexible, able to solve problems, and sensitive to dealing with artists, staff, and patrons.
  • Coordinate all aspects of producing capacity building seminars (logistics, development of internal and external materials, communication with participants and instructors) for the following programs (and future programs): Capacity Building Detroit; Capacity Building Grand Rapids; Capacity Building Miami; Capacity Building Orlando; Capacity Building Midwest; Capacity Building D.C. (Local); Capacity Building NYC; Capacity Building Culturally Specific; Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); Ford Foundation Next Generation Arts Spaces I & II.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external vendors, DeVos faculty, Kennedy Center staff, and other contractors.
  • Assist in the evaluation of all program aspects; help coordinate/edit reports (being distributed to funding partners) with the development office.
  • Develop, monitor, and adjust budgets for all programs in consultation with the Manager and Director of the Institute.
  • Provide administrative and research support for the Institute as needed.
  • Maintain and organize all capacity building program and participant records that team members can easily comprehend and navigate.
  • Manage program assistants and interns working on various program aspects in consultation with the Manager and Director of the Institute.

The individual should possess a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience, preferably in arts management and/or the performing arts. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record in producing and developing high-level professional development programs. Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required and proficiency in new media applications is preferred. Individual must have strong verbal, written, and intrapersonal skills; excellent organizational and logistical skills (with acute attention to detail); and ability to execute effective multi-tasking; and differentiate high and low priority tasks.

For instructions on how to apply, click here.

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Finance Associate
Organization: Mark Morris Dance Group
Job Location: Brooklyn, NY
Application Deadline: February 6, 2012

As part of a 3 person department this position affords a tremendous amount of autonomy and growth potential. The Mark Morris Dance Group has an annual operating budget of $5.5 million and operates the Mark Morris Dance Center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Responsibilities include:

  • Process all accounts payable; act as primary accounting liaison to all vendors
  • Maintain all accounts receivable; track performance contract revenue; generate invoices
  • Process bi-weekly payroll; payment of taxes, 403(b), and direct deposit (EFT)
  • Prepare annual 1099/W-2’s for all independent contractors and 40 full time employees 
  • Prepare quarterly federal, state, unemployment, and disability reports
  • Reconcile monthly bank statements
  • Maintain General Ledger
  • Maintain payroll and unemployment records
  • Assist with annual audit preparation
  • Assist CFO on special projects as needed

Qualifications:  

  • Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge and Counterpoint is a plus
  • 1- 3 years of accounting experience preferred
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is vital
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required

For a complete job description and instructions on how to apply, click here.

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Marketing Manager
Organization: Mark Morris Dance Group
Job Location: Brooklyn, NY
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks a Marketing Manager who will work with the Director of Development and External Relations in the planning and implementation of marketing initiatives for the Dance Group, the Dance Center, and The School. 

The Marketing Manager will oversee all print production, electronic communications, and website; maintain relationships with presenters and collaborators; lead season/venue/project marketing initiatives; develop media and community partnerships; coordinate press and media consultants; and supervise an electronic content manager and assistant.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience in nonprofit marketing, excellent writing, organizational, technological and communications skills, and experience with a performing arts organization.  

For a complete job description and detailed instructions on how to apply, click here.

No phone calls.

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Facility and Production Manager
Organization: Mark Morris Dance Group    
Job Location: Brooklyn, NY
Application Deadline: February 28, 2012                  

The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks to hire a Facility and Production Manager to oversee and maintain its 42,000 sq ft Dance Center in downtown Brooklyn as well as provide production support to the Technical Director.

The Dance Center comprises 7 column-free studios, dressing rooms with lockers and showers, 2 lounge spaces, administrative offices, and a performance space. The Center, open 6 days a week, not only provides rehearsal space for the Dance Group but also offers a studio rental program and serves as the home to The School which offers classes for both adults and children. These programs bring over 2,000 visitors each week to the Dance Center. The Mark Morris Dance Group is a 20 member dance company which tours domestically and internationally with live music.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with people and supporting the activities of a thriving cultural resource in Ft. Greene, Brooklyn. Click here for a full job description.

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Managing Director
Organization: Mordine & Company Dance Theater
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Mordine & Company Dance Theater seeks to hire a part-time Managing Director. This person must be highly professional, and will help to expand the growth and opportunities of the Company by directing the organization in a way consistent with its vision and mission statement. For more information about Mordine & Company, please visit their website linked above.

Responsibilities include:
  • Coordination and expansion of performance opportunities, teaching engagements, and lecture demonstrations;
  • Work with the organization's Development Director to develop funding strategies and opportunities, and write smaller, selected grant proposals;
  • Manage benefits, annual fund drives, and special events;
  • Coordinate and have oversight of company initiatives;
  • Serve as liaison and coordinator between the Artistic, Development, and Marketing Directors as well as the Financial Manager; and
  • Collaborate with Financial Manager and Artistic Director to ensure maintenance of accurate financial records and to aid in preparation of annual budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with a background in arts administration or related field is required. Higher level of education and/or some business/management education is preferred as well as prior experience working in a performing arts or presenting organization, or comparable entity/environment is preferred. For a complete job description, click here.

Interested applicants should email their applications and resumes to Mordineco.mgr@gmail.com. For questions, call 312.654.9540.

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Communications Manager
Organization: New Orleans Ballet Association
Job Location: New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) seeks an innovative Communications Manager to create, implement, and measure the success of a comprehensive communications, promotions/marketing, and public relations program that will maximize earned and contributed revenue, enhance the organization’s image and position, and facilitate internal and external communications.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of progressively responsible communications experience.
  • A dynamic, creative thinker with a strong belief, passion, and commitment to the mission of NOBA; who by example with integrity sets and meets high standards of expectation and excellence introspectively and with others.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, under pressure in a results-driven, deadline-oriented, team environment with a small staff, and handle multiple projects simultaneously without losing sight of the organizational goals.
  • Superior written and oral communications skills, including the capacity to communicate complex ideas compellingly to a variety of audiences through multiple mediums; strong grammar and editing skills required.
  • Friendly and personable attitude who takes delight in representing NOBA and building relationships with external audiences.
  • Knowledge of standard office software and desktop publishing software.

To apply, please submit writing samples along with your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements via e-mail to: nobajobs@gmail.com.

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Producing Associate
Organization: New York Live Arts
Job Location: New York, NY

New York Live Arts seeks to hire a Producing Associate who would be responsible for providing  administrative support for New York Live Arts' producing programs, including its Resident Commissioned Artists and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. To read a complete job description, click here.

Interested applicants should email their cover letter summarizing your relevant qualifications for this position, resume including salary history, and writing sample to careers@newyorklivearts.org as PDF attachments. Include "Producing Associate" in the subject line of your email.

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Pre-Professional Division Administrator
Organization: North Carolina Dance Theatre
Job Location: Charlotte, NC
Application Deadline: January 27, 2012

North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance seeks an Administrator for its Pre-Professional Division. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the general administrative duties and coordination of the School of Dance Pre-Professional Division, and the annual five-week Summer Intensive program. Additional responsibilities include communications with School of Dance clients, coordination of School schedules, processing of student applications, and assistance in marketing the School’s programs.

This position is best suited for a team oriented candidate with excellent organizational and communications skills. Previous administrative experience or experience with an arts organization is desirable, but not required.

Full job description can be found here. Send cover letter and resume as one PDF to schoolsearch@ncdance.org with “Administrator Position” in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

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Institutional Gifts Director
Organization: ODC Dance
Job Location: San Francisco, CA

ODC Dance is seeking an experienced fundraising professional who will lead the institution in foundation, government, and corporate funding initiatives. Institutional Gifts Director will develop, execute, and maintain a strategic development plan focused on foundation, governmental, corporate, and institutional sources in order to meet annual fundraising goals established by the organization.

For a complete job description, click here.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and a relevant writing sample (by email only) to HR@odcdance.org.

No phone calls please.

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Executive Director
Organization: Orlando Ballet
Job Location: Orlando, FL

Orlando Ballet seeks to hire an Executive Director who has superb communications skills and a strong background in budgeting, financial management, and fund raising.

For a full job description, click here. The position is expected to begin in March 2012 or sooner. Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Executive Director Search, 1111 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804 or email your materials to scot@silzerlaw.com.

Orlando Ballet is an EOE.

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School Director
Organization: Oklahoma City Ballet
Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK

The School of the Oklahoma City Ballet is seeking a full time School Director.

Professional performance and teaching experience required with prior experience in school management preferable. This is a full time salaried position with benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 15 and continue until filled.

Please send resumes and cover letters to jobs@okcballet.com or mail a hard copy to

7421 N. Classen
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

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Company Manager
Organization: Pacific Northwest Ballet
Job Location: Seattle, WA

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), seeks to hire a Company Manager.

This position oversees and supports all aspects of dancers, visiting and resident artists. The successful candidate will have 5 years of relevant experience, preferable with a ballet company, and the capability to manage $10+ million budget. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience with labor unions and processes, contract negotiation and execution, and have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.

Click here for a more detailed job description.

Interested candidates should email cover letter, complete with salary history, and current resume to apply@pnb.org; or send via mail to

Human Resources
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109

No phone calls please. PNB is an EOE.

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Assistant to the Executive Director
Organization: San Francisco Ballet
Job Location: San Francisco , CA

Under the direction of the San Francisco Ballet Executive Director, and supervision of the Board Relations Manager, the Assistant to the Executive Director is responsible for general administrative assistance to the Executive Director, and also provides assistance, as needed, to the Board Relations Manager and other members of the Executive Team.

Qualifications: College Degree. 1-2 years providing high level administrative support to an executive officer. Excellent knowledge of word processing (Word), spread sheets (Excel), presentations (PowerPoint), and emails (Outlook) software required. Knowledge of (Tessitura) and financial reports (Financial Edge) software preferred.

For a more detailed job description and to apply online click here. You may also send your cover letter and resume to:
San Francisco Ballet HR
Job: Assistant to the Executive Director
Chris Hellman Center for Dance
455 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

San Francisco Ballet is an EEO.

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Chaperone
Organization: San Francisco Ballet School
Job Location: San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco Ballet School seeks to hire a Chaperone. This is a temporary, full-time exempt position (July 5 - August 4, 2012) and is responsible for supervising and assisting students who are staying at the San Francisco Ballet School's dormitory during the summer school session, and for accompanying those students on various excursions throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. This position requires living at the dormitory during the entire summer school session.

For a detailed job description and instructions on how to apply online, click here. The Ballet prefers online submissions; however if you prefer to mail your application materials do so to the address below.

San Francisco Ballet HR Job: Chaperone
455 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Managing Director
Organization: Stephen Petronio Dance Company
Job Location: New York, NY

The Stephen Petronio Company (SPC) seeks to hire a creative, dynamic, and multi-talented individual to serve in the role of Managing Director. This position is full-time and will start in January 2012.

The Managing Director will play a key role in shaping a new operational structure to support, sustain, and further the wide-ranging activities of the company. The Managing Director will work in partnership with Choreographer/Artistic Director Stephen Petronio in all areas of company planning.

The Managing Director will oversee all aspects of SPC’s operations, including project planning and management; financial planning (budgets and cash-flow); development and fund-raising (grant writing, cultivation of individual donors, annual gala, and other special events); marketing and promotion; coordination of collaborative and support teams, including small administrative staff, Board of Directors, consultants, and booking agents (domestic and international); as well as overseeing touring, commissioning, and teaching activities.

Qualified applicants should possess the following:

  • A minimum of three years experience in a management or senior-level position within a performing arts organization
  • Have excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects, set goals, and plan long-term while maintaining day-to-day activities
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • The ability to interact comfortably with colleagues in the art world, presenting field, and with funders and major donors
  • Interest in developing new partnerships for the company in a variety of areas
  • Entrepreneurial spirit a plus
  • Knowledge of social media and in-depth computer skills required

Interested? Apply by sending your resume, cover letter, salary history/requirements, and contact information for at least three references via e-mail to apply@stephenpetronio.com or fax to 212.477.3471.

No phone calls please.

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Regional Coordinator
Organization: Target Resource Group
Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Target Resource Group (TRG), North America’s largest provider of cultural community database services, is seeking a Regional Coordinator to work with TRG’s community database partners and their members. The Regional Coordinator is responsible for providing strategic, operational, and tactical support to Manager of Community Databases to ensure highest level of client service as well as interfacing, effectively communicating, and providing counsel with assigned client base. For a full job description and details about how to apply, click here.

Desired qualifications are:

  • Proficient skills in Excel and database software are required.
  • Must have work experience in the performing arts arena, namely in marketing or development.
  • Candidates should be highly organized with a great attention to detail, ability to multi-task on several projects, have great communication skills and customer service knowledge.
  • Experience preferred in the following sectors: arts marketing; direct mail or database marketing; arts and culture services provider (i.e.: arts alliance).
  • Organization and problem solving skills are highly desired.

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President/CEO
Organization: The Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Job Location: Carmel, IN
Application Deadline: March 2, 2012

The Center for the Performing Arts invites applications for the position of President/Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting to the Chairman of the Board, the President & CEO oversees all aspects of the Center for the Performing Arts, ensuring an efficient, effective, and fiscally sound operation. The President & CEO is charged with sustaining the operation of this not for profit institution through excellent management, business accountability, and revenue generation, while serving the community as home for seven resident companies, and fostering creative and imaginative programming and education/outreach activities.         

The Center’s annual budget is approximately $15 million with a staff complement of 33 full-time and 9 part-time, and a 28 member Board of Directors.

Qualified candidates will a minimum of seven (7) years as a chief executive officer (or senior leadership experience of increasing responsibility) in large, complex performing arts facilities or cultural organizations.

For a detailed job description and qualification requirements, click here.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with a list of references and salary requirements in confidence by the application deadline to:

Margaret Genovese
Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates
77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5B 2J7
gvasearch@gmail.com
Fax: 416.273.3313   

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Costume Supervisor
Organization:  The College at Brockport  
Job Location: Brockport, NY 
Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
                 
The Department of Dance at The College at Brockport produces an average of eight concerts per year in two separate performance spaces.

The Costume Supervisor is responsible for designing, constructing, and/or pulling from the extensive costume collection and maintaining costumes for all events in the Department of Dance. The Costume Supervisor should be interested and able to supervise, mentor, and teach graduate and undergraduate students basics elements of costume design and construction. This position requires an ability to maintain the costume shop budget, coordinate with guest artists, work with the costume committee of Student Dance Organization, and collaborate with the Director of Dance Production and faculty Artistic Directors. The Costume Supervisor attends auditions, rehearsals, productions, and faculty meetings.  The position also requires service and committee activities at the department level and is a full voting member in department governance.

To apply, please click here and when you arrive at the Search Postings page, use the drop down arrow to find  “Costumer.”

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Executive Director
Organization: Thodos Dance Chicago
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Thodos Dance Chicago (TDC)seeks an Executive Director. The Executive Director is the chief administrator of the organization—a role which principally involves participation in development and fundraising, in addition to matters regarding administration, marketing, public relations, finance, and general planning. The ED reports to the Board of Directors and works alongside the Artistic Director. Moreover, the ED supervises TDC’s Office Manager, Booking Agent, Graphic Designer, Grant Writer, Marketing Agent, and other office workers.
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher), a minimum of 5 years of management experience in arts administration or a related field, and demonstrated proficiency in fundraising, development, and general management. Familiarity with marketing, public relations, and arts management is preferred. The primary focus, though, is that the ED be passionate regarding TDC’s mission to acquire committed volunteers and grow the company’s base of support.

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to info@thodosdancechicago.org.


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Executive Assistant
Organization: Trey McIntyre Project
Job Location: Boise, ID

The Trey McIntyre Project is seeking to hire an Executive Assistant to be responsible for the following:

  • Filter all ED communications (e-mail, calls, etc) to appropriate internal staff and partners;
  • Provide support, communication, and follow-up for ED meetings and interactions (note taking, communication to others, organizational acumen);
  • Organize meetings, maintain calendars, and make travel arrangements for ED;
  • Communicate essential messages and information to staff and external world, particularly when ED’s touring and dancing schedules interfere with his ability to do so; and
  • Provide assistance as needed to manage personal life as it relates to effective leadership.

The qualified candidate will have the following qualities:

  • Strong Emotional Intelligence: Possesses empathy and understanding. Manages stress effectively. Positive, flexible, and independent. Highly collaborative with an ability to work across organizational lines. Understands her/his own emotions. Respects and upholds the organization's vision, mission, and structure. Grounded sense of reality. Respects but not intimidated by executive position. Ability to maintain a sense of humor and drive.
  • Organizational Skills: Completes assignments with minimal supervision while establishing effective procedures. Works effectively with other staff and departments. Understands, appreciates, and respects the mission and culture of TMP. Must exhibit flexibility and proficiency in organizing and completing several tasks simultaneously. Works on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment and discretion.
  • Experience: Over 10 years experience as an executive assistant interacting with leaders, customers, donors, constituents, etc. at all levels. Has demonstrated relevant skills in the same role. Willingness to work nights and weekends, as dictated by the ED’s schedule. Understands and has worked for innovative organizations in which change and creativity are the norm.

Interested applicants should click here to apply.

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Production Stage Manager
Organization: Tulsa Ballet
Job Location: Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Ballet seeks a full-time, salaried Production Stage Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • All production aspects for the Company (including Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education), which includes contracts for sets and costumes for each production, shipping arrangements, etc.
  • Stage management for all productions both in home city and on tour, nationally and internationally.
  • Budgeting for future productions/seasons and tracking costs for each production during the season.
  • Establishing production schedules for all performances for both home city and on tour, nationally and internationally.
  • Coordinating company tour dates (including regional educational programs) with Company Artistic staff.
  • Hiring and supervision of crews, including IATSE crews for Performing Arts Center performances.
  • Supervising IATSE crews and part time production staff.
  • Overseeing technical and maintenance requirements and upkeep of facility.
  • Negotiation and issuance of contracts for rental of sets and costumes for company’s productions.
  • Warehouse maintenance and organization.
  • Negotiation of contracts with Lighting Designers chosen by Artistic Director.
  • Arrangement of rights and royalties payments for production designers.
  • Supervision of all technical aspects including all rehearsals and performances in Tulsa Ballet's resident theater, Studio K.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by email to daiva.neal@tulsaballet.org or by postal mail to:
Human Resources
Tulsa Ballet
1212 E. 45th Place South
Tulsa, OK 74105

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Fundraising Professional
Organization: Tulsa Ballet
Job Location: Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Ballet seeks a fundraising professional to create and implement plans and strategies to achieve contributed revenue goals. This job will develop and implement annual fundraising plan focusing on: Major Gifts and Sponsorships from Individual and Corporate Donors; Foundations and Government Grants; Membership Groups; Annual Fund Gifts and Renewals; In Kind Gifts; Special Events; Endowment Gifts; Donor Relations; and Prospect Research.

Ideal knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years experience working in a not-for-profit fund development office that includes experience with grant writing and the production of corporate sponsorship and philanthropic giving proposals.
  • Supervisory experience required along with excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience utilizing Raiser’s Edge software preferred.
  • An appreciation of ballet or other dance forms and/or professional experience in the performing arts is strongly preferred.

To apply, email your resume in MS Word or PDF format to human.resources@tulsaballet.org.

No phone calls please. Tusla Ballet is an EOE.

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Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Dance
Organization: University of Colorado—Boulder
Job Location: Boulder, CO

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Colorado in Boulder seeks to hire a Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Dance . This artist/scholar/educator will teach Afro-Modern fusion, dance pedagogy (dance for youth and teaching methods), and rotate teaching one or more of the following: History and Philosophy of Dance, Looking at Dance, and Dance and Culture.

A strong leader with administrative experience either in academe or professional dance is required along with a minimum of 3 years college/university teaching and 5 years professional dance experience. An MFA or PhD in dance or dance studies is required.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a brief artist/scholar statement, teaching philosophy, current CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and 3 additional references here; job posting number is 813933.

The University of Colorado is an EOE.

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Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
Organization: University of Utah
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Application Deadline: February 17, 2012

The University of Utah's Dance Department seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (lecturer).

The position includes teaching all levels of contemporary dance technique, choreography, and improvisation; choreographing for students at a professional level; advising and mentoring students; and performing various Departmental service duties. An ability to teach ballet for contemporary dancers is also desired. Other areas of specialty are welcomed and will be considered.

The Department has a strong interest in a candidate who offers diverse cultural and aesthetic perspectives not currently represented, who is a working artist, and who has a deep understanding of the current dance field.

It is required that the qualified applicant have an MFA or related professional experience. Previous University experience is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to fully engage with faculty and students.

For a complete job description and instructions on how to submit you application electronically, click here.

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Visiting Guest Artist
Organization: University of Utah
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Application Deadline: February 17, 2012

The University of Utah's Dance Department is also hiring a Visiting Guest Artist, for either an entire academic year or one semester (part of a semester may also be considered).

The position includes teaching all levels of contemporary dance technique, choreography, and improvisation, and choreographing for students at a professional level. An ability to teach ballet for contemporary dancers is also desired. Other areas of specialty are welcomed and will be considered. The Department has a strong interest in a candidate who offers diverse cultural and aesthetic perspectives not currently represented in the Department, who is a working artist, and who has a deep understanding of the current dance field.

The qualified applicant will have an established or emerging national and/or international professional reputation as a choreographer, performer, and/or teacher. Previous University experience is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to fully engage with faculty and students.

For a complete job description and instructions on how to submit your application materials online, click here.

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Contemporary Dance
Organization: University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee (Department of Dance)
Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor of Contemporary Dance to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in all levels of modern dance technique, improvisation, dance composition, and a course in somatic practice. Faculty member will also be expected to teach dance academic courses (e.g., dance history, anatomy/kinesiology for dance, etc.), create works on student dancers for faculty concerts, serve as artistic director for student or faculty concerts, advise majors and supervise graduate student research, seek funded research opportunities.

For a complete job description, qualifications, and information on how to apply, click here.

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Director of Performing Arts
Organization: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) seeks to hire a Director of Performing Arts.

YBCA wants to know: Are you ready for the challenge and excitement of a Performing Arts curatorial and leadership position that is not the same old booking and presenting?

If so, click here for a complete job description and instructions on how to apply.

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Executive Director
Organization: ZviDance
Job Location: New York, NY
Application Deadline: February 29, 2012

ZviDance (Zvi Gotheiner & Dancers) seeks an Executive Director (ED) to work in partnership with the Artistic Director (AD) to oversee a ten-member dance company. The Company seeks a high level, dedicated ED who has an affinity for the work of Zvi Gotheiner and the skill to identify and implement a pattern of growth and advancement for the Company.

The ED will report to the AD and the Board of Directors. As an advocate, fundraiser, and producer, the ED will be responsible for executing the logistical plan for the Company in partnership with the AD, Zvi Gotheiner, whose primary responsibility will be to direct and create the artistic direction.  The ED will carry out such aspects of the Company’s strategic plan as resource development (fundraising and development),  touring, and coalition building with other cultural institutions. As a producer, the ED will negotiate with theaters, produce, and manage project budgets, as well as represent the AD to the national and international dance community.  It is critical that the ED has or is able to develop an affinity for the work of AD and a passion for the art of dance.

This position will be of interest to highly organized individuals who possess related experience and excellent inter-personal skills, and enjoy multi-tasking and problem-solving. Previous experience in interacting with the professional dance community is highly preferred.

Currently, the Company outsources all booking and financial management and will continue to do so. The ED will be expected to support and oversee those relationships as well as work with the Board of Directors to expand and develop its resources. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume by February 29, 2012 to:

ZviDance Search
246 West 38th street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10018; zgd@mindspring.com

The position will remain open until an appropriate candidate is identified. We thank all applicants in advance. All inquiries are confidential.

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* postings updated as of January 27, 2012.

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