Texas Ballet Theater employment opportunities are available for experienced arts professionals. Please read below for details on the following:
Director of Development
Advanced Instructor of Ballet and Director of Ensembles
Public Relations Manager
Texas Ballet Theater is accepting applications for the position of Director of Development.
Individuals may declare interest in or inquire about the position by contacting John Toohey, Managing Director, Texas Ballet Theater, at 214-369-5200, ext. 122 or by clicking here. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
The Director of Development of Texas Ballet Theater is charged with planning, initiating and managing the generation of all aspects of contributed revenue including, but not limited to, the funding of artistic initiatives, annual operational funding, special projects, planned giving, and capital and endowment campaigns. She/he is responsible for supporting and facilitating the success of Texas Ballet Theater’s volunteer leadership in planning and executing fund-raising activities and benefit events to achieve Texas Ballet Theater’s goals, which include, but are not limited to:
Short-Term Annual Goals:
Raise enough money annually through contributions and benefit events to more than offset the difference between the Ballet’s expenses and earned revenue;
Facilitate the achievement of 100% participation by all members of the Board of Directors as donors, subscribers and attendees.
Medium-Term Goals:
Help fund the establishment of a cash-reserve fund roughly equal to one tenth of the Ballet’s annual budget (for the 2006-07 season, this amount would be $600,000);
Obtain sponsorships and underwriting for special such as new productions, touring and other initiatives;
Undertake a capital campaign to fund the design, construction, operation and endowment of new campuses in Dallas and in Fort Worth to enable Texas Ballet Theater and its schools to grow in size, stature and artistic excellence.
Long-Term Goals:
Grow a permanent endowment fund to roughly three times the Ballet’s annual budget;
Implement a planned-giving program.
The Director of Development is a member of Texas Ballet Theater’s senior management team and reports directly to the Managing Director.
The Director of Development is responsible for developing and maintaining active and productive relationships with the individuals, businesses, foundations and government entities that provide financial support for Texas Ballet Theater in the form of gifts and grants.
Areas of responsibility include:
Working directly with Ballet board members, and members of the Ballet’s artistic and administrative staff
Developing and managing the professional administrative staff necessary to successfully support all development efforts, including the timely submission of proposals which exceed minimum expectation of granting entities
Developing and overseeing the management of gift processing, record keeping, files, pledge reminders and acknowledgements
Reporting on and evaluating the progress of all development programs and activities
Working with existing donors to keep them informed and involved
Identifying potential new individual donors and working with corporations and foundations to raise awareness and funds
Qualifications:
The Director of Development must be a zealous and dedicated believer in the joy-giving transformational power and the value to society of art, especially the performing arts and particularly ballet.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years professional fundraising experience in Dallas, planning and executing successful development programs and benefit events, preferably in the performing arts arena. Experience in developing and maintaining productive working relationships with board members, donors and co-workers is essential.
The Director of Development must demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and must be able to work as a leader as well as part of a team.
Current Direct Reports
Development Manager, also serving as Grant Writer
Benefit-Event Manager
Executive Assistant, Dallas Office
Development Assistant, Fort Worth Office
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary
Employer-paid health insurance (employee pays policy deductible)
Employer-paid long and short-term disability insurance
H-125 pre-tax flexible-benefit plan
Employer-matching 403(b) retirement investment plan with immediate eligibility
Vacation
Texas Ballet Theater School, Dallas Campus is accepting applications for the position of Advanced Instructor of Ballet and Director of Ensembles.
The Advanced Instructor of Ballet and Director of Ensembles will be expected to play a vital role in the development of the students of Texas Ballet Theater School.
The Instructor’s schedule will include teaching two to three classes each day, Monday through Saturday, to upper level students ages 11-18. The Instructor will direct the campus’ youth ensembles. Duties will include scheduling and rehearsing the students in preparation for competitions and performances throughout the school year. The Instructor will be charged with seeking performance opportunities for the ensemble groups and finding choreographers. Rehearsals require five to six hours each week. Duties also include teaching at the Fort Worth Campus and facilitating the exchange of advanced students between campuses once a month.
Applicants must have a strong professional ballet background with performing experience and possess good teaching, management and social skills.
This is a salaried position with benefits including health insurance and a pension plan.
Supervisors will be the Dallas Campus Principal, Lyndette Galen, and Ben Stevenson, O.B.E., Texas Ballet Theater Artistic Director.
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POSITION: Public Relations Manager
STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Public Relations Manager is responsible for awareness of Texas Ballet Theater in the Fort Worth and Dallas region, as well as nationally. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Public Relations Manager will be a key voice of Texas Ballet Theater and carry the brand and artistic mission of the organization to the community at large.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Write all press releases for all Texas Ballet Theater events
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Photo Credit
Artist: Julie Gumbinner. Photo: Ellen Appel.