Dance USA: Our Members: Jobs and Auditions

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Director of Development
Organization: American Dance Festival
Job Location: Durham, NC

The American Dance Festival (ADF) is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to serve as Director of Development. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program, including individual, corporate, foundation and government contributions, major gifts, special events, and direct mail/email appeals for the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success in achieving fund development goals and a minimum of five years of nonprofit fund development experience. Knowledge of arts or cultural organization desired. Please review the complete Director of Development job description at www.americandancefestival.org before applying.

TO APPLY
Please send cover letter, resume, and three references by September 19 to:
Jodee Nimerichter
Co-Director
American Dance Festival
Box 90772
Durham, NC 27708-0772

Email: adf@americandancefestival.org
Fax: 919-684-5459

Please no phone or email inquiries.

Boutique Manager (Part-Time Position)
Organization: Ballet Arizona
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

Ballet Arizona, the Southwest's premier ballet company, is looking for a Boutique Manager to join its team. For over twenty years, Ballet Arizona has enriched the Valley's art scene by creating, performing, and teaching outstanding classical and contemporary ballet. If you love the arts, you've got to experience Ballet Arizona!

The Ballet Arizona Volunteer Corps purchases merchandise, sets up, and staffs a gift shop at Symphony Hall or Orpheum Theatre for each production. The Boutique Manager serves to run the daily operations of the boutique and is responsible for directing other volunteers. Providing excellent customer service and projecting a professional image of the ballet, while pushing sales of Boutique merchandise, are the primary goals of this position.

The Boutique Manager’s schedule operates around the production schedule; there are approximately 50 performances during the 2008/2009 season. On average, the Boutique Manager can expect to work around 6 hours per performance. To see a performance schedule, please click here.

Administrative Assistant/Company Office Manager
Organization: Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Job Location: Annapolis, MD

Ballet Theatre of Maryland seeks an Administrative Assistant/Company Office Manager with the following qualifications:

Education and Training: B.A. or B.F.A. degree or equivalent business experience.

Computer Skills: Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and QuickBooks; ability to input data or oversee website. Must be able to type 60 wpm, no errors.

Administrative Skills: 3 or more years in a busy office preferred. At least one year office/administrative experience required. Must have good people interaction skills. Must be able to multi-task with some distractions and must handle pressure and deadlines well. Must be able to adjust to changing schedules and work loads. Good written and verbal skills a must. Must be highly organized and able to take initiative and work independently. Ability to work with volunteers.

Other: Knowledge of bookkeeping, database or marketing a plus. Knowledge or love of the arts or non-profits desirable.

Salary: Permanent, salaried $25,000/year. Possibility of job growing and expanding into management as Company grows and evolves.

Cover letters and resumes should be emailed to balletmaryland@yahoo.com.

Company Manager
Organization: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company
Job Location: New York City

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company seeks a Company Manager for full-time employment with benefits, beginning immediately.

Responsibilities: coordinate twenty weeks of US and international touring including all travel, lodging, and work permits; liaison with local presenters; act as main point of contact for Company performers.

Calm, creative problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Requires attention to detail, diplomacy, and professional attitude. Must be sensitive to the needs of artists. Touring and foreign language experience is helpful. Apply with resume and salary requirements via email to: careers@billtjones.org, attention Production Manager.

Director of Resource Development
Organization: Bowen McCauley Dance
Job Location: Arlington, VA

The task of the Director of Resource Development is to ensure an adequate flow of resources (monetary, volunteer, and in-kind) to sustain and further develop BMD’s programs and services. The Director of Resource Development reports to the Executive Director. The Director works closely with the Artistic Director to assure that all development activities meet the AD’s approval. The Director staffs the Fundraising Committee of the Board of Directors and supervises the Grants Manager. The Director also interacts regularly with the Bookkeeper to ensure that the database is accurate and up to date.

The Director of Resource Development is responsible for designing and implementing a resource development strategy for BMD, to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. The plan has the following components:

Individual Giving

Direct Mail
- End-of-the-year giving letter
- Summer special fundraising appeal (done in conjunction with Artistic Director)
- Periodic and targeted solicitations
- All thank you notes for donations received
- Maintain – with help from bookkeeper – Exceed database
Major Donor Solicitations
- Crafting strategies to increase and further expand BMD’s major donor program.
- Responsible for all donor event

Corporate Support

Responsible for maintaining and identifying new corporate donors in the community for special event sponsorship and annual operating support.

Grants

Responsible for researching new grant sources.
In conjunction with the Grants Manager, the Director maintains a grant calendar and oversees the creation of all grant applications and grant reports.

Special Events

Responsible for all galas. Works with the Fundraising Committee of the Board to arrange all donations of food and handle all logistics associated with the event
Seeks out and organizes other small fundraising events throughout the year.

Planning

Works with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to determine future fundraising goals and objectives
Assists in the pricing of all performances and the creation of any discount/subscription offers
Assures that the database is up to date

Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years nonprofit fundraising experience including foundation grant writing, individual giving, and special event management. Must be highly motivated and have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge of Word and Excel and fundraising databases is essential.

Salary is competitive. 80 hours per month. DD is an independent contractor. The Development Director works from home and is in touch with other BMD staff via email and phone on a daily basis. The position is available beginning September 1, 2008.

Please send a letter of interest and a resume to
Lucy Bowen McCauley
Artistic Director
2016 N. Woodstock Street
Arlington VA 22207

Director
Organization: Cal Performance, University of California, Berkeley
Job Location: Berkeley, CA

The University of California., Berkeley invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Cal Performances, available in the summer of 2009. Robert Cole has announced that the 2008-2009 season will be his last as director. With a budget of $15.5 million and a full-time staff of 68, Cal Performances produces and presents acclaimed artists and ensembles in more than 125 performances annually at UC Berkeley campus venues and throughout the greater Bay Area. Cal Performances oversees Student Musical Activities at the University and serves the community with a well-developed program of arts education.

The Director provides the overall artistic vision, executive leadership, direction and management for the organization and is responsible for all aspects of the operation. The Director reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of the University and works closely with Cal Performances’ Board of Trustees. Candidates should demonstrate a thoroughly knowledge of the performing arts with at least 10 years’ successful experience in programming, presenting, audience development, facilities management and fundraising. Formal arts education, preferably in music, is required; university experience will be an asset.

For further information and a full position announcement, please contact cfrenchgroup@aol.com

F/T Technical Director/Operations Manager
Organization: Chen Dance Center
Job Location: New York, NY

Recently celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season, Chen Dance Center is standing at a critical point in its history, with exciting plans for growth. The organization is seeking talented individuals to assist its expansion of educational programming and artist services through the School, the Theater, and the resident company, H.T. Chen & Dancers.

Responsibilities:

Works on all CDC activities, including performances, setup for workshops, events, and productions of the Company on site and while on tour.
Oversees the facility operations of the company, school and theater
Monitoring facility improvement renovations
Is responsible for all technical aspects of CDC production, including lighting, sound, and video, and organizes tech booth.
Maintains and makes basic repairs on CDC lighting, sound and video equipment.
Provides technical support for all CDC dance program events, presentations, and CDC non-program use of dance facilities and equipment.
Supervises outside lighting designers to whom CDC provides production services.

Qualifications: Degree in technical theater or relevant professional experience is required.

Salary : Mid 30's plus benefits

To apply: Send cover letter, resume and references to:
Email: info@chendancecenter.org; Fax: (212) 349-0494

www.ChenDanceCenter.org

Full-time, Tenure Track Faculty in Dance
Organization: Columbia College Chicago
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: August 16, 2009

Essential Functions: Teach and mentor undergraduates in dance history and theory, cultural perspectives in dance, and at least one other subject area (dance technique, dancemaking, improvisation, somatic practices, pedagogy, concert production, technology, and/or music for dance). Incumbent will serve on college committees, will advise students, and will engage in creative and/or scholarly activities.

Qualifications: Terminal degree (PhD or MFA). Candidates should demonstrate broad knowledge of dance history and theory. Ideal candidates will be experienced in ethnographic methodologies and demonstrate a sustained interest in race and/or ethnicity as materialized in dance contexts. Prior college level teaching experience is essential.

Application Procedure: Application should include: a letter of interest addressing the candidate’s qualifications as well as statement of teaching philosophy, vita, and three references. Send materials to:

Richard Woodbury, Faculty Search Committee
Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL 60605

Application Deadline: December 1st, 2008

Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution emphasizing arts, media, and communications in a liberal arts setting. The Dance Department emphasizes contemporary dance training in improvisation, composition and modern dance technique. For more information, please visit www.dancecenter.org.

Individual Giving Assistant
Organization: Dance Place
Job Location: Washington, DC

The Individual Giving Assistant has two areas of responsibility: tracking, reporting and communication with all individual donors; and helping with communications to the board of directors. The position requires outstanding organizational skills, excellent writing ability, professional and warm phone communication, an appreciation for detail and proficiency in all Microsoft office programs. A strong candidate has prior fundraising experience in the arts, working knowledge of e-Tapestry database and is energetic, outgoing and social. This position has opportunity for advancement. Dance Place is an arts organization whose constituents range from neighborhood children to national touring artists. As a dance presenter, school for adult and children’s dance and community partner with 20 schools, the Dance Place mission is to transform lives through the performing arts and creative education. Offers salary of mid-high teens plus full benefits.

Press and Marketing Manager
Organization: Dance Place
Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Description: Dance Place is searching for a new Press and Marketing Manager to maintain 10,000 audience members and 3,000 students that annually come to the organization, while cultivating new patrons. The job duties include: work with graphic designers to produce all marketing materials and ads, write press releases, act as main contact with press, represent organization at events, maintain website, write e-newsletters, supervise marketing inters and other duties that arise. Full benefits are included.

Experience Needed: BA, Prior experience in press/marketing, interest in dance, ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

How to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to Emily Schmidt at eschmidt@danceplace.org or fax to 202-269-4103. Position is available now.

Salary: Starting at $25,500 with full benefits

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Director of Administration
Organization: Elisa Monte Dance
Job Location: New York City

Elisa Monte Dance is seeking an administrative professional to run the day-to-day operations of the Company. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, have impeccable grammar, and be well-spoken, confident, and responsive in dealing with presenters, Board members, and friends of the Company. Candidate must be fully proficient in MS Word and Excel. An ability to update the Company website and familiarity with the basic structure and function of QuickBooks is preferred.

The ideal candidate is extremely organized and detail-oriented; learns quickly and assumes ownership; works well under pressure and with minimal supervision; and will possess a BA, preferably in Fine Arts Administration. This is a 32-hour/week position, with business hours being Monday - Thursday, 10am- 6pm. Pay rate is $23/hr.

Responsibilities include: Initiating written communications on behalf of the Company; performing mail merges; checking office email/answering phone and handling inquiries in a timely manner; sorting mail; ordering office supplies; updating the Company website; communicating on behalf of the Company with agents, presenters, publishers, vendors, etc.; preparing and distributing press kits; assisting in all aspects of event planning: marketing/PR; mailing invitations/maintaining rsvp’s, and managing event logistics; maintaining donor database; organizing tour itineraries, securing visas, booking travel arrangements, and preparing tour budgets.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to: info@elisamontedance.org

Director of the Dance Program
Organization: The Harlem School of the Arts, Inc.
Job Location: New York City

The Harlem School of the Arts, Inc. (HSA) is a nonprofit, community-based school of the arts that offers instruction in dance, music, theater and the visual arts to over 3,000 students annually. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children through exposure to and education in the arts. HSA provides onsite services to children ages 4 through 18 from Harlem, Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut, and we serve over 1,200 students in 15 NYC public schools throughout the City through our unique arts-based After-school programs.

HSA seeks an experienced, motivated, energetic individual to develop, implement, manage and expand the full range of our Dance program curriculum. For the full job description including specific responsibilities, please visit the HSA website.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in dance education/administration preferred.
Proven experience in managing a dance education program for children; expertise in multiple aspects of dance administration preferred.
Excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills.
Knowledge and significant understanding of all genres of dance, including ballet, modern, tap, West African, jazz and ethnic as well as choreography.
Strong background in dance; demonstrable experience with the design, implementation and management of dance productions and programs.
Passionate and experienced in the arts; community involvement a plus .

Email resume and cover letter with a subject line of “Dance Director” (please include salary requirements) to: humanresources@harlemschoolofthearts.org. Only qualified candidates will receive a response. No phone calls, please. EOE

Dance Division Internship
Organization: IMG Artists
Job Location: New York, NY

IMG Artists is seeking a highly motivated intern to work closely with the Dance Division of IMG Artists.

IMG Artists represents many of the world's leading dance companies including Pilobolus, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Shen Wei Dance Arts and The Joffrey Ballet. Please visit our website at www.imgartists.com for a complete listing of IMG Artists' clients.

Responsibilities and projects may include:

Update booking software program, Artifax Agent, by inputting dance repertory, venue capacity, and additional data.
Maintain up-to-date publicity materials for dance companies including artist biographies, reviews, videos and press kits.
Coordinate details regarding performance dates, programs, tour schedules and servicing needs.
Assist in issuing, reviewing, and finalizing performance contracts.
Research and analyze ticket sales data.
Assist with various administrative responsibilities as needed.

Desired Qualities

Strong writing and oral communication skills
Necessary computer skills: experience with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with internet research, experience with Adobe Photoshop and Artifax Agent a plus, but not required
Interest in and knowledge of the performing arts
Detail oriented
Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities
20-hour per week commitment is desired; however schedule can be flexible
Must be a current student

IMG offers college credit towards a graduate or undergraduate degree. Dance interns will gain a complete overview of an artist management agency as well as direct experience and contacts within the field of artist management. Interns will have the opportunity to interact with the dance companies, as well as attend performances in and around New York.

If you are interested in this position please forward a cover letter and resume to:

Abby Kahn
IMG Artists
Carnegie Hall Tower
152 West 57 th Street , 5 th Floor
New York , NY 10019
akahn@imgartists.com
Phone: 212-994-3531
Fax: 212-994-3550

Individual Support Manager
Organization: Jacob's Pillow
Job Location: Becket, MA

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and highly capable Individual Support Manager to join a dynamic development department at a leadership arts organization. Responsible for acquiring, renewing and stewarding individual donors, as well as managing donor events and Raiser’s Edge database. Two years development and database experience, and strong communication, organization, and customer service skills are required. Visit www.jacobspillow.org for complete job description. Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to Dave Barrett, Director of Development, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, MA 01223, or to info@jacobspillow.org with job title in subject line.

Ticket Services Manager
Organization: Jacob's Pillow
Job Location: Becket, MA

Jacob's Pillow seeks Box Office manager with strong experience in ticketing, group sales, interpersonal communication, business systems, customer service and databases. An integral member of Marketing team, position oversees Box Office and related operations; utilizing efficiency and good customer service skills in responding to external and internal communications; providing analysis, reports and lists for the organization; and instilling in visitors, interns and staff a keen understanding of dance and Jacob's Pillow. F/T, 6 day/week summers, year-round with benefits.

Email cover letter, resume and references to info@jacobspillow.org, with "Tkt Svc Mgr application" in subject line.

Director of Development
Organization: Jeanne Ruddy Dance
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

Jeanne Ruddy Dance seeks a full-time Director of Development. The Director of Development is responsible for all aspects of development. These responsibilities include: plan to raise contributed revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations, government, and special events; supervision of staff/volunteers; and coordinate fundraising efforts of the annual, capital, and endowment campaigns.

The Director of Development participates in implementing strategies for operational fundraising, including annual and direct mail appeals, planning and execution of special events, corporate, foundation and government grant seeking (including proposals and reports), provide support to fundraising volunteers as appropriate including the design of development initiatives for individual Board members; assist planning and preparation of fundraising budgets and management of electronic and hard copy development files; provide support for gift processing, reporting, and donor stewardship.

A qualified applicant would need to be organized, creative, collaborative and enthusiastic, with a minimum of two years’ development experience in annual fund or major gift fundraising and grant writing. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Full-time salaried position with health benefits.

Please send cover letter stating salary requirements, resume, references, and three writing samples to Nicole Cavaliere, Managing Director, Jeanne Ruddy Dance, 1515 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 or email ncavaliere@ruddydance.org.

Marketing & Audience Development Associate
Organization: The Joyce Theater
Job Location: New York, NY

Status: exempt, full-time with benefits
Primary reporting to: Director of Marketing
Secondary reporting to: Executive Director

Overall purpose: Responsible for supporting the Director of Marketing with activities related to marketing, advertising, promoting and publicizing The Joyce Theater, Joyce SoHo and external efforts.

Through audience development initiatives, member outreach programs and community involvement, the Audience Development Manager is responsible for optimizing attendance at all Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc.’s dance performances including performances at the Joyce Theater, Joyce SoHo, and offsite productions.

Duties :

Establish and implement direct marketing initiatives for dance performances that will meet pre-set attendance targets and sales goals.
Work directly with Joyce-presented dance companies to customize audience development initiatives and create target-specific marketing plans (mailers, events, hand-to-hand, etc).
Build long-term relationships and partnerships with local businesses, grassroots marketing organizations and the dance community.
Investigate and initiate promotional activities that will “create a buzz”.
Work with the Director of Marketing and the Box Office staff to develop and maintain a Member Program with tracking capabilities and member benefits.
Manage the theater’s mailing lists and trade database.
Assist with publicity/marketing/advertising materials when needed, which includes interacting with outside marketing vendors.
Manage the scheduling and printing of select collateral marketing materials for the theaters (inserts, etc).
Help guide intern projects in conjunction with the Director of Marketing.
Work with the Director of Marketing on additional projects and campaigns on a day-to-day basis.

The Joyce Theater Foundation is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resume and cover letter to: Marketing & Audience Development Associate Search, The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Ave, NYC 10011 via email mhollenbeck@joyce.org or fax (212) 727-3658.

Technical Director
Organization: The Joyce Theater
Job Location: New York, NY

The Joyce Theater is seeking a qualified Technical Director for a full time, year-round position. Interested applicants should have excellent hands-on theatrical technical knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on deck operations. Lighting, sound, video and rigging skills are a plus. Strong supervisory, organizational, communication, production advancing and record keeping skills are required. Dance production experience is a must. This is a full-time, salaried position, with full benefits. The Joyce Theater Foundation is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mail or fax cover letter, resume and references to:
Jeff Segal, Director of Production
The Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Ave.
N.Y. , NY 10011.
Fax - (212) 727-3658.

NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS .

Assistant Professor
Organization: Ohio State University Dept. of Dance
Job Location: Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University
Assistant Professor, Full-time, tenure track
Autumn 2009

We are seeking a dance professional who is actively engaged in a combination of physical practice, creative activity, and theoretical inquiry; a person who is currently connected to the forefront of contemporary dance and committed to developing relationships with the professional field nationally, internationally, and local community. We value an artist/teacher with interdisciplinary perspective, excited by the investigation of embodied scholarship. Applicants encouraged who diversify our curriculum and faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity.

Advanced degree preferred, professional experience required
Salary commensurate with experience

Letter of Application, Vita, 3 letters of reference by September 30, 2008 to:
Susan Hadley, Search Committee
The OSU Department of Dance
1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210 http://dance.osu.edu

Development Director
Organization: Oregon Ballet Theatre
Job Location: Portland, OR

Oregon Ballet Theatre is seeking a Director of Development. Reporting to the Executive Director, the DoD is a key member of the senior management team. Working closely with the team and the board of directors, he or she will develop and execute strategic funding plans for the organization. The DOD will focus on cultivating and growing long-term sustainable relationships with OBT supporters and donors by implementing major gifts and planned giving programs, and other programs (such as endowment or capital campaigns) as the need arises. The DOD will oversee all fundraising for annual operations in a coordinated and integrated fashion, including grant writing, special events and programs, corporate sponsorships, memberships, and direct mail campaigns. In addition, to ensure messaging is consistent throughout the organization, the DOD will work closely with OBT’s Director of Marketing. The DOD supervises a staff of five.

We are beginning our search process for this position which will take effect July 1, 2009.

Applicants please respond to:
balletorl@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 288 , Windermere , FL 34786

Director of Operations
Organization: Philadanco
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

In order to support the significant ongoing growth of the organization, PHILADANCO is currently seeking a talented and dynamic Director of Operations to set up and implement best practices for operations, human resources, and financial management. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the Director will serve as a partner to the Executive Artistic Director and Board of Directors in developing organizational strategy and helping PHILADANCO realize financial sustainability, and expand its visibility nationally and internationally. The Director will also supervise an Operations Associate and Financial Team to build, implement and maintain systems to ensure organizational effectiveness in support of the artistic mission. This is a unique opportunity with exceptional growth potential to join an established cultural organization as it celebrates its 40th year of presenting excellence in dance performance and its signature training programs. July 15, 2008 until Position is Filled.
215-387-8200
jmb@philadanco.org
www.philadanco.org

Marketing and Public Relations Assistant
Organization: Richmond Ballet
Job Location: Richmond, VA

Richmond Ballet, the State Ballet of Virginia, is auditioning Marketing and Public Relations Assistant candidates to join our collaborative team of arts professionals.

Our Marketing and Public Relations Assistant will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications in managing the Ballet’s successful marketing and public relations efforts. While there are no absolute requirements for this position, we anticipate that the successful candidate will hold a degree in marketing, public relations or a related field, however those with relevant work experience could be considered in lieu of a degree.

Job duties will range from assisting in the generation of ad materials and press releases, updating the website, coordinating with the media, and more. Most importantly, applicants MUST have excellent writing and editing skills. Graphic design skills for web and/or print are desirable. Dance experience and/or knowledge of the art form are a BIG PLUS.

Prospective team members should send a cover letter, resume, writing examples, salary requirements to Sue McKinney at smckinney@richmondballet.com or by mail to 407 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219 EOE.

Production Coordinator
Organization: Richmond Ballet
Job Location: Richmond, VA

Immediate Opening, Richmond Ballet, in its 25th year. Seeks an experienced Production Coordinator with skills in all aspects of theatre/ ballet production. Responsibilities include: Supervision of all phases of show preparation, load in, running and load out of both home seasons in Richmond and all touring venues; oversee maintenance of all props, scenery & equipment. Orchestrate and act as liaison for inbound and outbound rentals; supervision of crews ranging from IATSE stagehands to high school volunteers. Applicant should have prior tour experience and strong knowledge of rigging. Contract can begin August 4, 2008 . Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. email resume to RBMStewart@aol.com EOE.

Director of Development
Organization: Sacramento Ballet
Job Location: Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento Ballet is seeking an experienced fund raising professional for the position of Director of Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementation and coordination of all aspects of a comprehensive fund development program comprising contributed income from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Applicants must have prior experience in fund development and knowledge of the Arts/Ballet/Dance is preferred.

To Apply : Please see the full job description posted on the Ballet’s website. Please send general application form , cover letter, resume with salary history and references to: Kerri Warner, Sacramento Ballet, 1631 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Ballet Master/Mistress
Organization: Trey McIntyre Project
Location: Boise, ID

Trey McIntyre Project is searching for a Ballet Master/Mistress as we begin our inaugural season as a full time dance company touring to over 25 cities in the US and Europe.

Primary Responsibilities: Assistance in rehearsal with Artistic Director Trey McIntyre in the creation of new work, assist in staging and coaching work from existing repertoire, teaching company class, rehearsal scheduling, management, & dancer hiring, assist Trey McIntyre Project with outreach activities, etc.

The mission of Trey McIntyre Project is to advance the art of contemporary ballet in innovative and ground-breaking ways by nurturing, supporting and producing the work of choreographer Trey McIntyre.

Trey McIntyre’s choreographic lexis is truly distinctive. Using classical ballet as the point of departure, he creates emotionally-charged movement experiences that defy categorization.

President/Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Walton Arts Center
Job Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Walton Arts Center is seeking applicants for the position of President/CEO to lead Arkansas’s largest and busiest center for the performing arts and entertainment.

In its 16th year of operation, Walton Arts Center employs 55 staff members, enlists a volunteer force of 330, and maintains a four building, 82,000 square foot campus, operating on a $7.1 million annual budget.

The President/CEO of Walton Arts Center should have at least ten years senior management experience in performing arts facility management with increasing levels of responsibility and direct stewardship of Boards of Directors. A Bachelor's degree is required and advanced degree in arts management or business management is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in successful capital/endowment campaigns and in the development of a building expansion project.

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and a list of references by Friday, August 29, 2008 to:
Margaret Genovese
Senior Partner
Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates
77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5B 2J7
416/340-2762
gvasearch@gmail.com
www.genovesevanderhoof.com
www.waltonartscenter.org

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