MENTORED BY: Data Development Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Donor prospect research, research report preparation, research data management

SKILLS LEARNED: Hands on experience in researching donor prospects and building cultivation strategies with the development team.

Internship Responsibilities

• Under the mentorship of the Data Development Manager, learn how to research and identify prospective donors for our annual gifts, project support, and campaign gifts.
• Help identify donor interest with program support and strategize with the development team on the approach.
• Provide weekly written report research findings and update donor database profile.

Qualifications

• Be a “self-starter.”
• Strong communication skills.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.

Term & Compensation

• Unpaid internship
• Part-time; approx.10 hours a week
• 6 months; February – July 17, 2021
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of ballet and the arts very helpful

Working Conditions & Expectations

• Flexible hours; Work from home
• Facilitate weekly research meetings
• Prepare weekly status reports
• At all times, uphold the ethical and confidentiality guidelines the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).

Physical requirements

Nothing extreme; long periods of sitting at a desk.

Reports to:  Senior Director, External Affairs

Duties and responsibilities:

As we approach our 60^th Anniversary season, we are poised to take on an ambitious slate of artistic programming while expanding our educational resources that reach a broader community.

The role of the Annual Giving Manager is to actively fundraise for Ballet West’s annual giving programs: Heritage Club, Membership, and Scholarship.  In addition, this role will create and promote projects and campaigns to increase annual giving donations. The Annual Giving Manager will be responsible for meeting an annual budget goal while providing elevated customer service and developing long-lasting relationships with donors.

• Manage Heritage Club and Membership Programs
  • Work with Senior Director of External Affairs to craft strategies for annual giving; responsible for growing the membership base, starting with the entry level; improve engagement, retention rates and acquisition annually.
  • Manage robust annual and continuous direct mail campaign, including list management, creative oversight, budgeting, timelines, and overall strategy.
  • Partner with Patron Services to assist in advancing membership solicitation, renewals, cultivation and engagement, and benefit fulfillment.
  • Utilize wealth screening tools, Board of Directors, and staff to identify prospects for new and/or elevated gifts; develop a pipeline of annual giving donors.
  • Ensure all donor records in the database are up to date and portfolio plans reflect accurate forecasts and recorded revenue.

• Manages Ballet West Scholarship Fund
  • Responsible for assessing current initiatives and creating new initiatives, all with the goal of fully funding Ballet West’s Scholarship program.
  • Manage targeted scholarship fundraising events, including those that support Park City Latin Scholarships. Assist with scholarship messaging as needed for Live PC Give PC, Social Media, and additional initiatives; coordinate grant submission with Foundations and Government Giving Manager.
  • Manage the process of inviting “Named Scholarship Donors” to work alongside Artistic Director and Academy Director in selecting annual scholarship; ensure website and onsite plaques are updated with annual scholarships; coordinate an introduction between scholarship donors and recipients, when prompted.

• Other Support
  • Manages gifts made In Honor and In Memory of, along with appropriate recognition, gift renewals and proper recognition in playbill and website.
  • Works with Board Liaison to ensure benefit fulfillment for Board of Directors.
  • Delivers monthly Board Reports.
  • Attends and supports Ballet West Special Events, including but not limited to: intermission receptions, cast parties, fundraisers, donor salon events, etc. Assists with event execution onsite.

Qualifications:

• A four-year college degree and a minimum of three years of fundraising experience
• Strong communication skills
• Experience managing direct mail campaigns
• Tessitura (or other CRM database) software proficiency, required
• Financial non-profit literacy preferred
• Analytical comprehension and attention to detail
• Project management and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with a highly motivated team of fundraisers
• Excellent writing and proofreading abilities
• Knowledge of ballet and the arts preferred but not required
• Must have car and valid driver’s license

Working Conditions and Expectations:

• Actively participates in and contributes to a dynamic culture that fosters teamwork, accountability, trust and respect
• The ability to work some evenings and weekends when Ballet West performs or has events.
• At all times, upholds the ethical and confidentiality guidelines the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).

Direct reports:

Development Data Manager

About Ballet West:

BALLET WEST is a nonprofit founded in 1963 and is one of America’s leading and largest ballet companies, led by Artistic Director Adam Sklute. The Company boasts a rich and varied repertoire, elegant and versatile artists and an American style and legacy that is as dynamic, expansive and unexpected as the Rocky Mountain region it represents. Ballet West has toured the world several times, presenting the very best in American classical ballet. Nearly 100,000 students are served through outreach programs each year, reaching 100% of all Utah school districts. The Company continues to build future ballet artists and audiences by providing classical ballet training through the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy and its four campuses in downtown Salt Lake City, Pleasant Grove (Utah County), Park City, and Trolley Corners. With more than 1,000 students, it is the largest ballet and dance school in  the Intermountain Region. Nearly $400,000 in scholarships are distributed annually to Academy Students.

Ballet West embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Ballet West is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job purpose

The Development Data Manager supports the Development Department, including the Director of Development and Executive Director. Tracks, forecasts, and reconciles departmental revenue and expenses, compiling monthly financial reports for Board of Directors. Leads administration and management of donor database, implementing practices to systematize departmental needs in tandem with database. Processes and generates receipts for all contributions received. Supports communication with donors regarding contribution history, payments, and events, and participates in event execution.

Duties and responsibilities

Database Management – Spearhead Development Department’s usage of Ballet West’s donor database (Tessitura). Identify opportunities for increased efficiency of recordkeeping, accuracy of information input, and new initiatives based on departmental needs. Lead implementation and internal training with Development team members.

• iWave, data for 8,000 accounts now in Tessitura; need a meeting with Angela
• New Tessitura interface coming; date coming?
• Manage various departmental and organizational Tessitura needs, including but not limited to: List generation; Constituent account maintenance; Membership organization set-up, maintenance; Facilitate and lead Development team trainings on useful topics; Development liaison with Patron Services for set-up, maintenance of development-related TNEW pages
• Serve as Development liaison for Ballet West at Tessitura Advisory Group (TAG)
• Assist other Development team members in plans “rollover,” duplicating needed existing plans into the next fiscal year
• Utilize Tessitura Network website and documentation for training and learning opportunities
• Responsible for assisting in donor and prospect research and reporting

Gift Entry and Receipting – Maintain accurate historical records of all gifts received and ensure timely donor acknowledgment.

• Daily entry of donations into database; properly code donations for reconciliation and tracking purposes
• Produce tax receipts in a timely manner for all donations
• Generate annual year-end summary for open pledges

Donor Lists – Ensure proper recognition of all donors, both externally and within organization. Serve as liaison with Marketing Department, and others as needed, for extracting donor recognition information from the database.

• Maintain updated donors lists for the website, playbills, and other publications

Financial Tracking, Forecasting & Reconciliation – Maintain accurate financial records in harmony with Finance Department, as well as accurate forecasts both for internal needs and as benchmarks for organizational planning. Serve as liaison as needed for extracting financial information from the database.

• Revenue tracking in database; ensure reconciliation with the finance department
• Record in database pledge payments and gifts received
• Maintain an internal record of any gifts received that are to be temporarily restricted by time, purpose, or a combination thereof, including by marking as “restricted” for a defined time period
• Work with Development team members to maintain accurate forecasts to use alongside reconciled for Board of Directors financial report; the total cash forecast for the year in the board report should match the total cash forecast in the month-by-month cash flow document

Season Subscription Renewals – Work with Marketing and Patron Services Departments to pull Development-specific data sets related to season subscription renewals, including the renewal mailing for existing subscribers, the acquisition mailing for new subscribers, and both the website and TNEW site.

Event Support – Provide support at Development-led events throughout season.

Qualifications

• Tessitura (or other CRM database) software proficiency, required
• Financial non-profit literacy, required
• Analytical comprehension and attention to detail
• Project management and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with a highly motivated team of fundraisers
• Excellent writing and proofreading abilities, recommended
• Knowledge of ballet and the arts very helpful
• Wants to have fun and push the boundaries of how the arts serves our local and global communities

Working Conditions & Expectations

Attend at least one of each Ballet West’s production.

Active participant in creating a dynamic culture – Trust, Respect, Listen, Follow through, On-time, Strong Communication, Clear Expectations

Support the department’s culture of – Accountability, Ownership, Efficiency

The ability to works some evenings and weekends when Ballet West performs or has events.

Physical requirements: Nothing extreme; long periods of sitting at a desk.

Direct reports: None

Reports to: Annual Giving Manager

Salary Range: $42,000 – $45,000

Ballet West embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Ballet West is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant and Board Liaison provides critical administrative support for the Executive Director and works closely with the Executive Director and the Chair of the Board of Directors to manage the operations of the Board. The position requires a high level of organizational and communication skills, patience, flexibility, and ability to work calmly under pressure.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, including but not limited to answering phones, filing and managing paperwork, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and other confidential materials, arranging travel and hotel accommodations, and managing expense reports
• Manage inventory of office supplies and manage cleaning schedules for the organization’s various facilities
• Manage correspondence and communications on behalf of the Executive Director including conducting research and information gathering, and drafting correspondence and documents
• Serve as liaison for the governing Board and Board committees with high-level administrative tasks, including meeting agendas, materials and logistics, scheduling and reporting, maintaining board binders, correspondence and activities, maintaining board documents and files including minutes of meetings.
• Representing the office of the Executive Director on the phone, in writing and in person at Ballet West events.
• Serve as liaison between management and the organization’s volunteers (Ballet West Guild)
• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including use of Microsoft office products to create professional correspondence, presentations and reports
• Exceptional organizational skills including an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and be accountable to project deliverables
• Ability to work well under deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Possess a passionate commitment to Ballet West’s mission, strategic direction and vision
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

Working conditions

This job offers flexible work hours in a professional office environment with the potential for a hybrid schedule of remote work and on-site hours. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical requirements

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing and lifting is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

About Ballet West

Founded in 1963 Ballet West is one of America’s leading and largest ballet companies, led by Artistic Director Adam Sklute. The Company boasts a rich and varied repertoire, elegant and versatile artists and an American style and legacy that is as dynamic, expansive and unexpected as the Rocky Mountain region it represents. Ballet West has toured the world several times, presenting the very best in American classical ballet. Nearly 100,000 students and adults are served through outreach programs each year, reaching 100% of all Utah school districts every four years. The Company continues to build future ballet artists and audiences by providing classical ballet training through the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy and its four campuses in downtown Salt Lake City, Pleasant Grove (Utah County), Park City, and Trolley Corners. With more than 1,000 students, it is the largest ballet and dance school in  the Intermountain Region. Nearly $400,000 in scholarships are distributed annually to Academy Students.

Ballet West embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Ballet West is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Job purpose:  This role is a key public-facing team member in driving patron loyalty and patron lifetime value for Ballet West.

Reports to:  Senior Manager, Patron Services

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in bridging together all points of Ballet West engagement, including ticket buyers, members, donors, as well as Academy students, parents, and alumni
• Execute a program to solicit, cultivate, engage, and upsell donations/ season tickets via primarily outbound (with occasional inbound) phone calls
• Sell and process ticket packages, single tickets, ticket exchanges, memberships, and donations over the phone, in person, and online via Tessitura Ticketing System; includes processing payments and preparing ticket delivery by mail
• Execute outbound strategies and campaigns to retain memberships, subscribers, single ticket buyers, and group ticket buyer leaders
• Meet pre-determined goals for ticket sales, memberships, and donations
• Follow-up with clients
• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of Members, with regular communications as defined by the development department
• Execute a program to identify, solicit, and cultivate group and corporate sale prospects; service group sales
• Help maintain complete and accurate customer records
• Assist in preparing direct mail projects
• Work events and performances as needed
• Navigate difficult conversations and be a champion “problem solver” for patron issues
• Assist in the Net Promoter System/Patron Listening Program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years in closely related communications field

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Tessitura Ticketing System experience
• Customer Service experience
• Sales experience
• Knowledge of ballet and the arts
• Ability to overcome rejection
• Ability to self-manage and triage projects
• Phone and computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism with grace under pressure
• Ability to service high volume of inbound/outbound calls with high energy
• Commitment to setting and achieving goals
• Strong with numbers, data, and analysis
• Sense of humor
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Genuine love for others
• Cheerful attitude
• Precise attention to detail

Working conditions:    

Weekend and evening work is required

Physical requirements:         

Light carry of boxes up to 20 lbs

About Ballet West

BALLET WEST is a nonprofit founded in 1963 and is one of America’s leading and largest ballet companies, led by Artistic Director Adam Sklute. The Company boasts a rich and varied repertoire, elegant and versatile artists and an American style and legacy that is as dynamic, expansive and unexpected as the Rocky Mountain region it represents. Ballet West has toured the world several times, presenting the very best in American classical ballet. More than 64,000 students are served through outreach programs each year, reaching 100% of all Utah school districts. The Company continues to build future ballet artists and audiences by providing classical ballet training through the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy and its four campuses in downtown Salt Lake City, Lehi, Park City, and Trolley Corners. With more than 1,000 students, it is the largest ballet and dance school in Utah. Nearly $400,000 in scholarships are distributed annually to Academy Students.

Ballet West embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign[1]born residents, and veterans to apply. Ballet West is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Reports to: Business Operations Manager​

Staff reporting to this position: Volunteers

Major functions: To effectively represent Ballet West in carrying out the mission of the Academy, providing a ​ prestigious level of customer service while overseeing all administrative functions of the assigned campus.

General Responsibilities

Abide by Ballet West policies as explained in the Employee Handbook giving special attention to the Code of Conduct, be on time to work each day as scheduled, and embody the Ballet West values.

Required Performance

• Greet visitors to the campus, respond to clientele with warmth, efficiency, patience, and energy.
• Assist local staff and Campus Principal in the coordination of student performances if needed.
• Help to monitor account balances and financial transactions (e.g., tuition, fees, petty cash, boutique shop, etc.).
• Maintain student attendance, records, and enrollment data for the campus, providing accurate reporting.
• Oversee student and parent volunteers when necessary, by providing tasks to ensure productivity.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of means by phone, email and/or in-person providing tours, open houses, and assisting in promotional events to encourage enrollment and student retention.
• Maintain and teach the correct use of the Ballet West Academy student management system. Run all reports applicable to students, personnel, and placement (e.g., awards, critical information, etc.).
• In coordination with the Campus Principal and Academy Senior Operations Manager, maintain weekly campus studio schedules with up-to-date staffing, and approved outside rentals.
• Administer first aid and medication to students who are under the direction of health professional to meet immediate health care needs.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and materials (e.g., general supplies, equipment, boutique, facility management, etc. ), while ensuring facility standards according to policy and local laws.
• Complete any other assignments given by supervisor/s.
• Willing to work at our different campus locations, including the Ballet Centre, Trolley Corners, Park City, and Lehi depending on coverage needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• 1 year experience in an administrative or customer service role
• Proficient in the Windows environment, especially Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work well under deadlines, independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing commitment to the mission.
• Maintain emotional control and stability in all activities of this position for the safety and well-being of students, clientele, and fellow team members.
• The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Move freely in an office, studio, parking lot, and performance hall environment; run (move quickly) from an outside post to any part of the assigned area.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; reach with hands and arms; use hands effectively in order to handle and feel objects and tools that are pertinent to the position; and possess all five senses.
• Possess visual abilities including color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus; see well at least 500 feet.
• Be able to lift a student weighing up to 40 pounds under the arms at least 12 inches off the ground.

Preferred Skills

Possess musical, dance, and/or education training; assist in classes and complement staff as necessary.

Attitudes and Aptitudes

• Is honest and embraces Ballet West Academy’s mission and values
• Has energy, confidence, and enthusiasm
• Is friendly and will work patiently with children and other people
• Works as a team member with supervisors and peers
• Possesses a strong work ethic and desire to support Ballet West curriculum and methods

General Responsibilities

The Resident Advisor (RA)  provides administrative support for the Frederic Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy’s (Academy) Student Life Manager and Business Operations Manager.  The position includes a variety of administrative responsibilities associated with Academy operations while focusing on the student experience at Academy Housing facility including maintaining safety and security of students at all times.

Required Performance

• Serve as point of contact for housing questions for resident students for both working operations and emergencies.
• Coordinate and remain in constant contact with the Student Life Management team and Director of Business Operations to communicate building maintenance needs and student concerns.
• Coordinate building maintenance needs with property management company, vendors, and Ballet West Academy staff in coordination with the Director of Business Operations.
• Enforce Housing policies including daily curfew.
• Administer first aid and medication to students who are under the direction of health professional to meet immediate health care needs. Help support medical needs and appointments in coordination with Ballet West’s wellness team and student’s personal health professionals.
• Assist students with move in/out, manage room keys, and administer periodic room checks.
• Track paperwork (maintenance requests, room changes, satisfaction surveys, etc).
• Conduct periodic group meetings and individual student meetings or office hours as needed.
• Provide mediation for student conflicts.
• Coordinate student community events for resident students including recreational programming.
• Provide tours for prospective students in coordination with the Student Life Management team.
• Communicate with student’s parents/guardians as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Administrative team in supporting campus operations at all locations, including covering emails, phones, performance support, and front desk responsibilities at different locations as needed.
• Complete any other assignments given by supervisor/s.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma; college degree preferred
• 1-2 years experience in an administrative role with sales, retention, or customer service responsibilities
• Proficient in the Windows environment, especially Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements

• Available to sleep onsite in building in private, provided apartment
• Ability to make sound decisions independently and as part of an administrative team in all situations.
• Ability to work well under deadlines, independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing commitment to the mission.
• Maintain emotional control and stability in all activities of this position for the safety and well-being of students, clientele, and fellow team members.
• The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
  • Move freely in an office, studio, parking lot, and performance hall environment; run (move quickly) from an outside post to any part of the assigned area.
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; reach with hands and arms; use hands effectively in order to handle and feel objects and tools that are pertinent to the position; and possess all five senses.
  • Possess visual abilities including color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus; see well at least 500 feet.
  • Be able to lift a student weighing up to 40 pounds under the arms at least 12 inches off the ground.

Preferred Skills

• Possess musical, dance, and/or education training; assist in classes and complement staff as needed.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van. Excellent driving record.

Attitudes and Aptitudes

• Is honest and embraces Ballet West Academy’s mission and values
• Has energy, confidence, and enthusiasm
• Is friendly and will work patiently with children and other people
• Works as a team member with supervisors and peers
• Possesses a strong work ethic and desire to support Ballet West curriculum and methods

Reports to: Student Life Manager, Business Operations Manager, Ballet West Academy

Staff reporting to this position: N/A, Volunteers​

Major functions: To effectively represent Ballet West in carrying out the mission of the Frederic Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy (Academy), providing a​ prestigious level of customer service to students and families, while overseeing administrative needs of the Summer Intensive program and Professional Training Division of Ballet West Academy.

General Responsibilities

The Student Life Coordinator (SLC) provides administrative support for the Frederic Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy’s (Academy) Student Life Manager and Business Operations Manager.  The position includes a variety of responsibilities associated with the Academy’s Summer Intensive Program and the Professional Training Division, while also assisting the Director of Business Operations and Academy staff with financial recordkeeping, enrollment tracking, performance support and other responsibilities as needed.

Required Performance

• Greet visitors to the campus, respond to clientele with warmth, efficiency, patience, and energy.
• Manage recruitments efforts working with Student Life Manager to connect with families outside of the Salt Lake community about opportunities at Ballet West.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of means by phone, email and/or in-person providing tours, open houses, and assisting in promotional events to encourage enrollment and student retention.
• Maintain and teach the correct use of the Ballet West Academy student management system, iClassPro.
• Serve as a member of the Administrative team in supporting campus operations at all locations, including covering emails, phones, performance support, and front desk responsibilities at different locations as needed.
• Administer first aid and medication to students who are under the direction of health professional to meet immediate health care needs.
• Serve as point of contact for Resident Administrators/Interns during the school year and the Summer Intensive for both working operations and emergencies.
• Manage housing contracts and guidelines for Academy housing.
• Track data about student prospects and maintain records.
• Complete any other assingments given by supervisor/s.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma; college degree preferred
• 1-2 years experience in an administrative role with sales, retention, or customer service responsibilities
• Proficient in the Windows environment, especially Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work well under deadlines, independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing commitment to the mission.
• Maintain emotional control and stability in all activities of this position for the safety and well-being of students, clientele, and fellow team members.
• The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
  • Move freely in an office, studio, parking lot, and performance hall environment; run (move quickly) from an outside post to any part of the assigned area.
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; reach with hands and arms; use hands effectively in order to handle and feel objects and tools that are pertinent to the position; and possess all five senses.
  • Possess visual abilities including color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus; see well at least 500 feet.
  • Be able to lift a student weighing up to 40 pounds under the arms at least 12 inches off the ground.

Preferred Skills

Possess musical, dance, and/or education training; assist in classes and complement staff as needed.

Attitudes and Aptitudes

• Is honest and embraces Ballet West Academy’s mission and values
• Has energy, confidence, and enthusiasm
• Is friendly and will work patiently with children and other people
• Works as a team member with supervisors and peers
• Possesses a strong work ethic and desire to support Ballet West curriculum and methods

Reports to: Primary: Frederick Quinney Lawson Academy Director Secondary: Campus Principals

Staff reporting to this position: None

Major functions: To instruct students in the Academy, assist Director and faculty in syllabus and curriculum development, performance preparation and participation, summer instruction, and administrative work associated with instructions.

General Responsibilities:

Abide by Ballet West policies as explained in the Employee Handbook giving special attention to the Code of Conduct, be on time to work each day as scheduled, and embody the Ballet West values.

Required Performance:

• Teach classes, both on a regular basis and as a substitute
• Respond to Staff requests regarding availability
• Oversee performances of students in collaboration with faculty and leadership
• Choreograph and/or stage repertoire for any and all assigned classes
• Teach warm up classes as needed
• Encourage the emotional well-being, as well as the technical and artistic development of students and their skills, assessing their achievements and weaknesses, and sharing this information with the Student Ballet Mistress and Director of Ballet West Academy
• Ensure the students understand the need for and demonstrate the highest standards of behavior including responding positively and effectively to any problem, query, or complaint
• Teach ballet technique according to Ballet West Principles of Technique in year-round and summer programs as needed
• Prepare classroom curriculum in accordance with syllabus directives
• Teach dance courses conditioning, and the like as needed
• Rehearse academy performance material as needed
• Attend and assist with back stage duties as needed including Spring Performance, Ballet West Gala or other performance as requested
• Conference with parents when necessary
• Maintain roll books and progression sheets
• Prepare evaluations for students’ files, meetings with parents, evaluations and incident reports for inclusion into student files
• Consult with students when needed in conjunction with evaluations
• Serve as a team member in developing performance programing, summer workshop/intensive programing, and policies and procedures as needed
• Attend faculty and staff meetings and in-services when required
• Attend parent/student orientations as requested
• Attend professional development workshops as requested
• Serve as a team member on projects as assigned by Director

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 5 years of codified dance instruction (performance experience can be considered in calculating experience)
• Basic computer skills
• Proficient in administrative especially Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements

• Knowledge of various syllabi, teaching techniques
• Abilities- choreography, repetiteur
• Other characteristics – patience, intuition, creativity
• Flexible availability during rehearsal and production periods
• Ability to problem solve and deal with student emergencies including, but not limited to, injury and illness
• A passion for working with students of all ages
• Positive attitude and inspiring presence
• Sound interpersonal and team building skills
• Ability to work closely with the artistic, production, and management staff
  • Move freely in an office, studio, parking lot, and performance hall environment; run (move quickly) from an outside post to any part of the assigned area.
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; reach with hands and arms; use hands effectively in order to handle and feel objects and tools that are pertinent to the position; and possess all five senses.
  • Possess visual abilities including color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus; see well at least 500 feet.
  • Be able to lift a student weighing up to 40 pounds under the arms at least 12 inches off the ground.

Preferred Skills
Additional language skills

Attitudes and Aptitudes

• Is honest and embraces Ballet West Academy’s mission and values
• Has energy, confidence, and enthusiasm
• Is friendly and will work patiently with children and other people
• Works as a team member with supervisors and peers
• Possesses a strong work ethic and desire to support Ballet West curriculum and methods

Reports to: Primary: Frederick Quinney Lawson Academy Director Secondary: Campus Principals

Staff reporting to this position: None

Major functions: To instruct students in the Academy, assist Director and faculty in syllabus and curriculum development, performance preparation and participation, summer instruction, and administrative work associated with instructions.

General Responsibilities:

Abide by Ballet West policies as explained in the Employee Handbook giving special attention to the Code of Conduct, be on time to work each day as scheduled, and embody the Ballet West values.

Required Performance:

• Teach classes, both on a regular basis and as a substitute
• Respond to Staff requests regarding availability
• Oversee performances of students in collaboration with faculty and leadership
• Choreograph and/or stage repertoire for any and all assigned classes
• Teach warm up classes as needed
• Encourage the emotional well-being, as well as the technical and artistic development of students and their skills, assessing their achievements and weaknesses, and sharing this information with the Student Ballet Mistress and Director of Ballet West Academy
• Ensure the students understand the need for and demonstrate the highest standards of behavior including responding positively and effectively to any problem, query, or complaint
• Teach ballet technique according to Ballet West Principles of Technique in year-round and summer programs as needed
• Prepare classroom curriculum in accordance with syllabus directives
• Teach dance courses conditioning, and the like as needed
• Rehearse academy performance material as needed
• Attend and assist with back stage duties as needed including Spring Performance, Ballet West Gala or other performance as requested
• Conference with parents when necessary
• Maintain roll books and progression sheets
• Prepare evaluations for students’ files, meetings with parents, evaluations and incident reports for inclusion into student files
• Consult with students when needed in conjunction with evaluations
• Serve as a team member in developing performance programing, summer workshop/intensive programing, and policies and procedures as needed
• Attend faculty and staff meetings and in-services when required
• Attend parent/student orientations as requested
• Attend professional development workshops as requested
• Serve as a team member on projects as assigned by Director

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 5 years of codified dance instruction (performance experience can be considered in calculating experience)
• Basic computer skills
• Proficient in administrative especially Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements

• Knowledge of various syllabi, teaching techniques
• Abilities- choreography, repetiteur
• Other characteristics – patience, intuition, creativity
• Flexible availability during rehearsal and production periods
• Ability to problem solve and deal with student emergencies including, but not limited to, injury and illness
• A passion for working with students of all ages
• Positive attitude and inspiring presence
• Sound interpersonal and team building skills
• Ability to work closely with the artistic, production, and management staff
  • Move freely in an office, studio, parking lot, and performance hall environment; run (move quickly) from an outside post to any part of the assigned area.
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; reach with hands and arms; use hands effectively in order to handle and feel objects and tools that are pertinent to the position; and possess all five senses.
  • Possess visual abilities including color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus; see well at least 500 feet.
  • Be able to lift a student weighing up to 40 pounds under the arms at least 12 inches off the ground.

Preferred Skills
Additional language skills

Attitudes and Aptitudes

• Is honest and embraces Ballet West Academy’s mission and values
• Has energy, confidence, and enthusiasm
• Is friendly and will work patiently with children and other people
• Works as a team member with supervisors and peers
• Possesses a strong work ethic and desire to support Ballet West curriculum and methods

Principal Supervisor: Music Director

Reports to: Academy Director and Music Director

Staff reporting to this position: None

Major functions: Provides piano accompanist services for Ballet West Main and Second Company and Ballet West Academy, including playing for class and rehearsal with no more than Five (5) hours of class per day.

I.                   General Responsibilities

Abide by Ballet West policies as explained in the Employee Handbook giving special attention to the Code of Conduct, be on time to work day as scheduled, and embody the Ballet West values.

II.                Required Performance

Primary Duties:

• Accompanies classes and rehearsals for the Ballet West Academy
• Accompanies classes and rehearsals for the Ballet West Main and Second Company

Additional Duties:

• Accompanies Academy summer programs, as required
• Travel to various Academy locations
• Assist in Curriculum content in reference to music
• Attend faculty and staff meetings and in-services when required
• Attend professional development workshops as requested
• Serve as a team member on projects as assigned by Music Director and Academy Director
• Supports Academy performances with recorded music preparation and live accompaniment

III.             Qualifications

A. Education and Experience

• 10 years experience in piano technique and performance
• Basic computer skills
• English required, additional languages an asset

B.    Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements

• Highly accomplished technical and musical ability
• Strong sight-reading skills
• Experience as a class/rehearsal pianist on the professional or community level or in an academic or training environment
• Working knowledge of ballet vocabulary & repertoire and a strong familiarity with the rehearsal process in the studio
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Administrative and coordination skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to write, type, talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit on piano benches for long periods of time.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to finger, feel, handle and reach .
• Specific vision abilities is required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Specific auditory requirements include the ability to hear and distinguish musical tones and sounds with extreme precision.