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Marketing & Communications Director
Organization: Association for Performing Arts Presenters
Job Location: Washington, DC

The Association for Performaing Arts Presenters (APAP) seeks a Marketing & Communications Director. Responsibilities include day-to-day execution of marketing, communications, and membership sales initiatives that effectively position the APAP brand, tell its story, and support the achievement of revenue and other goals. The Marketing & Communications Director works closely with programming, membership, conference and other departments to help develop and execute achievable and measurable goals. 
 
The ideal candidate has a successful professional background and five years of managerial-level experience in marketing and communications. Specific experience in the performing arts and/or service organizations is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be an effective communicator with outstanding communications, management, business and creative skills, and experience and must enjoy a challenge. Excellent writing skills are mandatory. The successful candidate must be capable of managing multiple priorities and have the ability to take projects from conception to execution. The individual should be results-oriented, have a good strategic sense and be capable of leveraging opportunities that may benefit the association. This person should also be politically astute, a team builder and a leader with strong interpersonal skills and must be comfortable in a diverse, complex organization and field as well as a person of high integrity and credibility. For more information on The Association of Performing Arts Presenters and a detailed job description, visit the
website.

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Membership Associate
Organization: Association of Performing Arts Presenters
Job Location: Washington, DC

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (Arts Presenters) seeks an accurate, detail-oriented, and flexible Membership Associate to join the Association's membership team. The Membership Associate is responsible for providing a critical level of support to member recruitment, retention, and service efforts of the organization. The Associate works directly with the Membership Director with the plans and processes for meeting annual earned revenue goals. The position requires communicating directly with members, member prospects, preparing and maintaining administrative and financial records, documents, and files; maintenance of membership database (CRM), records, and prospect data. The Associate supports the Director and membership team in maintaining relationships and administering contracts with vendors and consultants, including processing of invoices, payments, fulfillment of other contractual obligations, and general administrative support.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with direct membership marketing and sales experience, and the skills and ideas to support the marketing and retention plans. Also, the ideal candidate has a college degree, at least two year's experience in membership services, customer services, CRM database maintenance, marketing, and communications. Other requirements include a solid, measurable experience with Microsoft office software; excellent verbal written and electronic communications skills; the ability to analyze data and develop comprehensive reports; a willingness to work collaboratively across multiple departments. Experience working in the arts or in a nonprofit organization highly desired.

Arts Presenters offers outstanding benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should email their cover letter outlining qualifications, resume, references, and salary requirements for confidential consideration. Please include "Membership Associate" in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

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Communications Manager
Organization: BalletX
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

The Communications Manager combines responsibilities of marketing, public relations, and community engagement by overseeing the company’s principle communications strategies. Responsibilities include the development and execution of marketing plans, subscription and single ticket sales campaigns, audience and market research, branding, advertising, group sales, development of new audiences, maintenance of the website, promotions, and social media. This is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with responsibility.

For the full job description, click here.

To Apply:
Please send the following items to Dan Cooperman:
1. Cover letter with salary requirements, resume & 3 professional references
2. Two additional writing samples including a press release and other marketing material

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Call Center Manager
Organization: Boston Ballet
Job Location: Boston, MA

This position is responsible for managing Boston Ballet’s outbound call center which includes a part-time Assistant Call Center Manager and several part-time representatives.  Lead a team of Call Center representatives responsible for meeting or exceeding 20% of earned revenue generated from Subscriptions as well as 13% of revenue generated from Donations.  Work closely with Subscription Manager, Audience Services Manager, and Annual Fund Manager.  This position maintains a “report to” dotted line to the Audience Services Manager and the Annual Fund Manager.

Areas of responsibility include:

• With Annual Fund Manager and Audience Services Manager, develop campaign strategy including call matrix, lead ranking, and call scripts.
• Responsible for recruiting and hiring 10-15 Call Center representatives and for creating weekly schedule.
• Train, monitor, motivate, and reward call center staff.
• Implement and manage telephone sales campaign plan and create sales goals for call center staff based on overall goals.
• Prepare reports to be submitted with orders to be processed.
• Meet weekly with Audience Services Director, Audience Services Manager, and Annual Fund Manager to analyze campaign effectiveness and ROI and evaluate staff performance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Work schedule requires afternoon and evening shifts to correspond to calling times.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Must demonstrate discretion, honesty, and confidentiality when handling personal customer information.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS preferred or equivalent work-related experience in a supervisory position required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a high volume sales/customer service environment.
• Strong and effective communication, written, organization, and management skills.
• Customer service focused with a strong ability to motivate a staff.
• Enthusiastic, creative, and flexible.
• Detail-oriented and works well under pressure.
• Experience working with ticketing and fundraising databases preferred.
• MS Word and Excel preferred.
• Tessitura experience a plus.

To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter.  Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

No phone calls please.

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Director of Marketing and Communications
Organization: Boston Ballet
Job Location: Boston, MA

Under Mikko Nissinen’s artistic direction, Boston Ballet seeks to hire a Director of Marketing and Communications.  Boston Ballet School provides education programs that take place throughout New England, nationally renowned community outreach programs, and pre-professional training of the highest caliber.

The Marketing Department is responsible for an earned revenue target of approximately $10-$12 million and administers an annual expense budget of $4.2 million (including personnel). Department activities include the development and execution of marketing plans, subscription and single ticket sales campaigns, research, branding, advertising, group sales, development of new audiences, box office, e-commerce, maintenance of the website, promotions, telemarketing, and Development and School promotional materials.

The Director of Marketing and Communications is a key member of the senior management team and undertakes the overall planning and implementation of Boston Ballet’s long-term and short-term marketing strategies, including subscriber acquisition and retention.

Interested applicants should contact Wendy Schiffman Wilsker, search director at Lois L. Lindauer Searches.

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Director of Communications
Organization: Chorus America
Job Location: Washington, DC

Chorus America seeks a Director of Communications.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Chorus America provides a competitive benefits package to full-time employees.

For a list of responsibilities and qualifications, click here.

Application Procedure:

• Please email cover letter, resume, and salary history
• Receipt of your materials will be confirmed via email

The position is open until filled.

Chorus America is an EOE.

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Production Manager
Organization: Company C Contemporary Ballet
Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Company C Contemporary Ballet has an immediate opening for an experienced Production Manager for its 2013 season. Responsibilities encompass supervising, planning, coordinating, budgetary responsibilities, and implementation of the design and technical aspects of company’s productions.

Areas of specific responsibility include:

• Executing all technical communication and coordinating with venues
• Planning, coordinating, and controlling of the production process and production schedule
• Developing the master tech schedule and ensures that deadlines are met
• Working out the human and material resources needed
• Creating the budget creation and estimating costs
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs
• And more!

The successful candidate must have:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in production and/or performing arts facility
• Direct experience with IATSE stage labor and contracts
• Experience with budgeting
• Exemplary time management/organizational skills
• Good problem solving abilities
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Experience with Ballet and touring activities preferred

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please email resume and cover letter to Charles Anderson, artistic director. Include position title and your name in the subject line.

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Arts and Cultural Services Manager
Organization: Dance Bridge
Job Location: Boulder, CO

Under limited supervision, the Arts and Cultural Services Manager provides leadership, vision and direction for arts and cultural issues within the City; oversees the development, coordination, administration and evaluation of diverse, relevant, year-round arts and cultural programming for the City; develops, implements and manages an emerging public art program; and, provides a high level of customer service to community members and other city departments.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in arts/business administration, education/public administration; MPA, MFA degree highly desired.
• A minimum of five years management experience directing and managing community arts organizations, municipal or state arts-related program, including all aspects of: program planning, execution, and evaluation; personnel management; working with government or private nonprofit boards or commissions; developing partnerships and collaborations; developing and implementing art and cultural master plans; managing public art programs, and, demonstrated success in grant writing.
• Valid driver's license. Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and motor vehicle record.

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

No phone or email inquiries, please; only finalists will be contacted.

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Business Manager
Organization: Dance Exchange
Job Location: Takoma Park, MD
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013

Dance Exchange is seeking a full-time Business Manager. This position will provide administrative support for the organization as well as managing its active rental program and facility. The Business Manager will manage human resource functions, coordinate accounts payable, maintain renter relationships and contracting, maintain office and facility technology and supplies, and be responsible for merchandise sales. S/he will also help maintain databases, schedule and track internal assignments and work flow, greet visitors, and liaise with vendors. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Business Manager will also act as a support for the Artistic Director.

For a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications, please click here.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter describing your specific qualifications and interest in the position to Ellen Chenoweth.

No phone or email inquiries, please; only finalists will be contacted.

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Managing Director
Organization: Dance Exchange
Job Location: Takoma Park, MD
Application Deadline: June 1, 2013

Dance Exchange is seeking a Managing Director.

The Managing Director will lead and manage the operations of Dance Exchange, responsible both for providing overall direction in support of its mission and specific oversight of its financial management, facilities management, and development/fundraising activities. The Managing Director is a senior professional representative for the Dance Exchange in the community, and therefore has a primary responsibility for obtaining and sustaining financial support for the organization. The Managing Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and supervises administrative staff of the organization (full-time Production Manager, Business Manager, and various part-time employees).  The Managing Director works closely with the Artistic Director of the Dance Exchange to develop and implement organizational vision and strategic decision-making.

The anticipated start date is August 15, 2013.

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

No phone or email inquiries, please; only finalists will be contacted.

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Dance School Director
Organization: Lawrence Arts Center
Location: Lawrence, KS
Application Deadline: June 15, 2013

The Lawrence Arts Center, located in the downtown cultural district of Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Dance School Director. The Dance School Director leads the School of Dance and has responsibility for all dance education and performance activities at the Lawrence Arts Center. The school director supervises dance faculty, oversees class content and implementation of curriculum, and teaches in their area of specialty within the dance program. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in ballet training, depth of understanding of contemporary modern dance, and performance experience as a professional dancer. Also important, is a graduate degree in dance or dance education, experience in curriculum development, teaching, budgeting, school or program management.

This is a full time position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.

Send resume, cover letter, and contact information of a minimum of three professional references to:
Margaret Weisbrod Morris, director of programs and partnerships.

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Academy Director
Organization: Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre
Job Location: Las Vegas, NV
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013

The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre seeks an Academy Director to manage the Academy toward its primary goals/objectives as determined by the Executive Director and Artistic Director.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop/Update Program Curriculum and Syllabi
• Hire, terminate and effectively supervise and delegate duties to Academy faculty and staff
• Manage/Coordinate teachers
• Teach approximately 7 to 10 hours a week
• Conduct annual student and teacher reviews
• Manage budget and achieve enrollment and other goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Comprehensive understanding of the management needs of a ballet academy of significant scale
• Deep knowledge of ballet pedagogy across the age/ability spectrum
• Collaboratively work with a team of highly skilled professionals
• Strong knowledge of the ballet world and professional ballet companies
• Deep commitment to children and to their education in dance
• Strong interpersonal skills, including representing the organization in multiple social and business contexts, meeting with parents, etc.
• Ability to create an environment of both discipline and encouragement for students, faculty, staff and parents

To apply, please email resume here. No phone calls please. There is no relocation package.

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Master Teacher
Organization: Orlando Ballet
Job Location: Orlando, FL

The Orlando Ballet, a not-for-profit organization, seeks to hire a full-time master teacher for its professional training program. Under the School Director’s supervision, the teacher will train students in classical ballet technique, pointe, male technique, pas de deux, variations, and ballet repertory. Appropriate candidate will have additional experience teaching and/or coaching contemporary repertory as well as character dance. Candidates must have a strong classical foundation and be able to teach students of all ages with an emphasis on intermediate through adult/professional students.

The successful candidate must have the proven ability to work well with a team of dedicated, hardworking, caring teachers and administrators, and participate collaboratively in the challenging but supportive environment of Orlando Ballet. Potential growth into a rehearsal assistant/ballet master position for the individual with the necessary skills and background is possible. Certification in The American Ballet Theatre Curriculum is preferred as is previous experience working within a professional ballet company environment.

To apply, send a cover letter outlining aptitude and interest, CV, and resume with names/contact information for three professional references via email or by mail to 1111 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32804.

No phone calls please. Orlando Ballet is an EOE.

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Director of Pre-Professional High School Ballet Program
Organization: Portland Ballet 
Internship Location: Portland, OR

Portland School of Ballet seeks an experienced professional to serve as Director of CORPS (Collaboration Outreach Responsibility Performance Scholars), an intensive pre-professional program. The 20 year old CORPS program is an academic and arts partnership with local high schools, providing transcript credit for participating dancers. Entrance to this program is by audition, and all applicants must demonstrate acceptance to a nationally competitive summer program.

Responsibilities:

• Primary teacher for CORPS students
• Implement existing syllabus, working closely with Artistic Director
• Prepare students for outreach performances
• Conduct student evaluations, attend faculty meetings, prepare recommendation letters
• Teach technique, pointe, variations as well as academic classes in dance history, terminology, resume preparation, etc.
• A familiarity with health, nutrition, anatomy, and fitness concepts is a plus
• Teach Pre-Corps class (level below CORPS)
• Teach professional company class

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent
• Professional performing and teaching experience
• This position is a four-five day/week commitment. There is some flexibility as to structure of this position. Contract dates are September 1, 2013 to June 9, 2014.

Summer opportunities may be available.

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:
Leslie Gibbons, director of development
Portland Ballet
517 Forest Ave. Ste 2, Portland, ME 04101
207.772.9671

No phone calls please.

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Development Director
Organization: Richmond Ballet
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

Richmond Ballet seeks an experienced development professional to energetically lead the Ballet’s development program with vision and forward-thinking strategies. Successful candidate will have at least six years of experience in fundraising/development; including two or more years of experience in at least two development areas during which time candidate had primary responsibility for meeting contributed revenue goals for the area. Position requires a clear grasp of the full spectrum of fundraising/development activities, including annual giving, management of special events, corporate relations, foundations and grant writing, government funding and advocacy, development systems management, and some familiarity with capital campaigns and major gifts fundraising. Other necessary skills include strategic planning, excellent written and oral communication, familiarity with financial management, and proven ability to manage an effective fundraising team.
Educational Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree in Arts Management or Business and knowledge of performing arts is preferred.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Human Resources Dept., 407 E. Canal Street, Richmond VA 23219 or email.

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Dancers/Dance Teachers
Organization: Rockford Dance Company
Job Location: Rockford, IL

Rockford Dance Company seeks Dancer/Teachers for 2013-14 Season.

Rockford Dance Company  is seeking talented aspiring dancers/dance teachers for a unique career opportunity.  Dancers are sought to perform soloist and principal roles with performing company, serve as teaching artists in the community, perform administrative, and provide production assistance as needed. The successful candidate will possess solid ballet training including pointe work, an interest in teaching, arts administration experience. Experience in developing/implementing community outreach programming is a plus.

Benefits include building valuable career skills, furthering dance training with professional teachers and choreographers and serving as a leader and mentor to pre-professional dancers.  

This a paid opportunity.

For further information, please contact Matthew Keefe, artistic director.

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Box Office Manager
Organization: Tulsa Ballet
Job Location: Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Ballet seeks a Box Office Manager to oversee earned revenue initiatives. Duties and responsibilities include overseeing all ticket sales and box office functions with regard to development and implementation of pricing, scale of hall, inbound and outbound sales of subscriptions, individual and group tickets as well as daily financial reconciliation and reporting. Also includes the development, implementation, tracking and reporting of marketing initiatives and promotions.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience working in a performing arts box office and possess excellent Microsoft Office software skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience utilizing performing arts industry ticketing software such as ProVenue/Tessitura is preferred. A positive team-oriented, proactive individual that is able to sell with both enthusiasm and professionalism is required. Especially seeking an individual with a passion for the ballet and entertainment industry that is willing and able to work flexible hours as required, consistently exceed sales goals and provide superior customer service.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter in MS Word or PDF format.

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Development Officer
Organization: The Washington Ballet
Job Location: Washington, DC

The Washington Ballet (TWB) seeks a Development Officer, and possibly a Director of Development to join/oversee an active Development Department of four other professionals and an intern. This Office reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Development Committee and the Board of Directors. The preferred candidate will have a track record of successful fundraising from all sources, including individual, foundation, corporate and government.

The Director of Development is responsible for establishing goals and strategies for overseeing all fundraising initiatives and special events, raising a contributed annual revenue income of more than $3 million, and must excel in identifying, cultivation and soliciting gifts of all sizes. This position maintains a portfolio of between 200-250 donors and prospects and helps Board members connect donors with the Ballet. Professional expertise, technological skills, and an ability to work with a variety of constituents are required.

Candidates should email a current resume and list of references.

No phone calls please.

TWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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* postings updated as of May 21, 2013.