EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Coordinator provides administrative support to the Institutional Giving team and is responsible for timely gift acknowledgment and coordinating benefits fulfillment for donors. A successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication and organization skills, as well as an interest in the arts.  This is a full-time, in-person position located in Houston, Texas.

The Academy Programs Manager is responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to the Academy department. This individual will help develop new and implement current programming in all levels of the school. The Academy Programs Manager works alongside the Artistic Staff on all recruiting efforts, including summer programming. This individual must be innovative, strategic, detailed, have strong communication skills and thrive in a dynamic team setting.

Working closely with the Artistic Directors, General Manager, Artistic Staff, and Visiting Artists, the Artistic Planning Manager provides high-level administrative and logistical support for all Artistic Department and Company dancer activities. The Artistic Planning Manager is responsible for Company related scheduling, casting documents, and class/rehearsal/studio matters. In addition to adaptability and attention to detail, this position requires someone who is adept at building and adjusting complex schedules, well-organized, self-starting, and decisive.

The Summer Intensive Program Nurse is a seasonal position responsible for ensuring the well-being of our 200+ Summer students. This position supports the Academy staff and Summer Chaperones to alleviate the need for frequent trips to urgent care or the doctor’s office. This person must be a board-certified RN. The dates of employment are from June 21 - July 25, 2025.

Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm, with an hourly rate of pay of $30/hr.

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for delivering general Marketplace information to callers. 

Our part-time customer service positions pay $15 per hour.

The CSRs use basic office equipment and technology such as telephones, email, and web browsers to perform their duties. The CSRs assume ticket order responsibility and processing of payments during performances and throughout the work week.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Academy Instructor to teach a variety of adult ballet classes, including Beginner Ballet, Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, Introduction to Ballet, and/or Introduction to Pointe. The ideal candidate will inspire and guide students in their dance journey while contributing to the growth and success of Houston Ballet’s Academy Adult Program.

The Summer Chaperones / Dorm Resident Advisors are responsible for ensuring student safety and creating an engaging environment for pre-professional dancers residing at the University of St. Thomas dormitory. Houston Ballet houses 130+ students in this dormitory for the duration of the Summer Intensive Program. Chaperones will move in approximately one week prior to the start of the program and participate in a comprehensive orientation and training with Houston Ballet Academy Staff and partner organizations. Chaperones need to be available for in-person work in Houston from Monday, June 16 – Saturday, July 26, 2025.

The pianist is responsible for piano accompaniment for Houston Ballet Academy classes and Houston Ballet company class as assigned.

We are looking for a Seasonal Sales Associate to help in Houston Ballet retail store. In this role, you will greet customers and provide them with product information or suggestions. Your other tasks involve keeping the sales floor clean, organized, and stocked with inventory. Since this is our busy season, we serve a high number of customers throughout the day. Employees must follow company policy and uphold brand standards at all times. Seasonal hourly salary starts at $15.00/ 40 hours per week. 

This is a part-time, in-person position located in downtown Houston, Texas. The position pays $15 per hour.

Academy Class Monitors will help ensure the safety and security of Houston Ballet Academy students at the Center for Dance, located in downtown Houston. Academy Class Monitors will handle COVID-19 screening and implement Academy health and safety procedures.  All Houston Ballet employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Hours for the position range from 15-25 per week, depending on availability.

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