Auditions/Employment
The Washington Ballet is a diverse family of individuals committed to creating the most dynamic dance organization in the nation. We welcome artists, administrators, interns and volunteers to aid in this effort. All available positions are listed below.
Auditions
TWB auditions are intended for classically trained dancers with performance experience with a professional company or school. All dancers must bring a completed registration form, résumé, dance photo and a $20 registration fee to the audition. Audtion dates for the 2012.2013 season are listed below.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Washington, DC
The Washington Ballet
3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
England Studio
Registration: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Audition: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Sunday, February 19, 2012
New York, NY
The Ailey Studios
405 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
Registration: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Audition: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Washington, DC
The Washington Ballet
3515 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
England Studio
Registration: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Audition: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Employment
The Washington Ballet values diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Openings:
Stewardship Coordinator
Development Department. Salary: Negotiable
The Stewardship Coordinator at The Washington Ballet is the primary manager or our two major constituent volunteer groups- The Women's Committee and the Jete Society. He/she also assists the Special Events Manager and gives administrative support ot the Development Department as a whole. Key tasks include:
-Tracking memberships and renewals for both societies
-Collaborating with volunteers on the design and implementation of fundraising/event ideas to promote TWB
-Assist in the creation of even materials, digital and hard copy
-Manage benefit fulfillment for event guests and donors
-Maintain Development department calendar and web-content
A successful candidate will be extremely personable and professional at all times and work well independently or as part of a team. Must possess excellent communication, writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Please send resume, cover letter, and references to resumes@washingtonballet.org. No calls please.
Patron Services and Website Coordinator
The Patron Services and Website Coordinator works closely with the Patron Services Manager with the subscription and single ticket needs of TWB patron as well as works closely with the Public Relations and Publicity Manager to maintain TWB's electronic media platforms. Specific duties are listed below:
Patron Services Coordinator:
-Asist the Patron Services Manager with telephon and online ticket service transactions
-Secondary Box Office Liason with venues including the Kennedy Center, Harman Center, and Warner Theatre. Communicate with ticket service representatives at venues to ensure accuracy and fulfillment as needed.
-Assist with patron database management including: importing and exporting new data, assuring consistent entry style
-Assist as point of contact for Patrons, including: Helping subscribers with exchanges and orders, Processing new and renewing subscriber information, Fielding general questions and troubleshooting (e.g. lost tickets and directions)
-Assist as first point of contact for any patrons calling TWB Patron Services
-Assist in fielding all patron queries accurately and with the highest level of patron service.
Content Administrator
-Regularly check and update the TWB website to assure the information is accurate and up-to-date as possible.
-Coordinate with the PR/Publications Manager regarding institutional, seasonal, graphinc, and calendar information posted to the website.
-Coordinate with department heads and other relevant parties to assure the information in their areas of oversight is accurate and presented in a user-friendly format.
-Coordinate with the PR/Publications Manager regarding information posted to TWB Twitter and Facebook sites.
-Assit Patron Services Manager with setting up all online ticket offers.
-Track website Google analytics and produce weekly reports.
-Edit html and css to address content or formatting problems when possible.
-Edit and/or generate images for use on the website
-Manage the presentation of the online store and online products including special online ticket offers.
-Liason with website providers and vendors.
-Provide IT troubleshooting as needed.
Miscellaneous:
-An active member of marketing team participating in departmental brainstorms, serving as representive of TWB at performances, special events, and appearances as assigned.
-Continually proof departmental materials and the work of peers to ensure 100% accuracy on all printed materials, internal and external.
-Other duties as assigned.
To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at jlabrecque@washingtonballet.org
Public Relations and Publications Manager
The Public Relations and Publications Manager assists the Marketing and Communications department in realizing its annual goals by increasing the media and public’s awareness of the company and its missions by developing and executing comprehensive public relations and social media plans and by producing and managing TWB’s publications.
Public Relations: Develops and executes comprehensive public relations and social media plans for The Washington Ballet, The Washington School of Ballet and TWB’s Community Engagement
Tasks include, but are not limited to, writing and editing media alerts and releases, pitching, maintain media database; Primary liaison for all media coverage, including photographers, videographers, print, online, radio and television media; Tracks coverage and produces monthly media evaluation reports to gauge public relations and press coverage effectiveness; Coordinates and produces targeted public relations promotional events with support from the Marketing and Special Events team; Maintains positive relationships with media to encourage coverage; Point of contact for TWB photographer and videographer.; Develops and executes photo and video contracts.; Produces rehearsal features, highlight reels and inside video blogs; Manages the collection, identification, storage and dissemination of all photographic and video content.
Publications: Produces editorial copy and assists in the production of TWB, TWSB and Community Engagement publications (brochures, fliers, postcards, etc.); Collects and compiles materials for performance programs for TWB, TWSB and Studio Company performances; Liaison with outside venues’ program companies and produces TWB programs; Designs and writes copy for select promotional materials (program inserts, fliers, postcards, etc.); Develops and executes comprehensive email publications campaigns; Produces and repurposes content to be used by various TWB electronic media outlets; Maintains and updates email database; Develops and coordinates promotional partner offers; Manages online social media presence and campaigns (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube); Manages institutional web content; Works closely with website coordinator in updating and maintaining TWB’s website.
Miscellaneous: Acting as a member of TWB Marketing and Communications team, duties include: Providing support to other staff; Attending and working events (performances, open rehearsals, etc); Assisting with the production and editing of all departmental materials; Manage expenses, code invoices and be consistently mindful of budget status of expenses as well as actual vs. goal status; Participate in the hiring of interns on on-going basis; Other duties as assigned.
To apply: The successful candidate will have 3+ years’ experience in public relations, publicity and/or communications in the Washington, DC area. Excellent verbal and writing skills are a must. Expertise in executing social media campaigns, website content management and Adobe software products highly beneficial. Knowledge of the performing arts, especially ballet, is helpful. Please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to TWB's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at jlabrecque@washingtonballet.org
Arts Education and Community Engagement Intern
The Washington Ballet is offering a Spring 2011 internship that supports the Ballet's education efforts in the following areas: curriculum development, research, database management, school management, teaching assistance, and special projects.
Preferred Skills: Highly competitive applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong interest in education and the performing arts, community development and must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience in one or more of the aforementioned areas is a plus. The Washington Ballet is willing to work with the intern schedule to accommodate interests and availability.
Compensation: Great experience working for the nation’s tenth largest ballet company. Hands on experience working with children, parents, community members and building partners. Possible graduate credit if University allows. Free adult dance classes. Travel stipend available upon request.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to Katrina Toews, Director of The Washington Ballet @ THEARC at ktoews@washingtonballet.org.
Development Intern
The Washington Ballet is offering Spring 2012 internships that support the Ballet's Development office in the following areas: direct mail operations, patron cultivation, fundraising assistance, database management, special events coordination and general office support.
Preferred Skills: Highly competitive applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an interest in the performing arts management. Applicants must have experience with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Publisher preferred. Individuals should feel comfortable taking initiative.
Compensation: Professional experience working for the nation’s tenth largest ballet company and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. Possible graduate credit if University allows. Free Adult Dance classes.
Please inquire about availability by contacting Zack Lynch at zlynch@washingtonballet.org or 202.362.3606 x113.