EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

As the Communications Manager for the Nutcracker Market, you'll be responsible for handling multiple projects within Houston Ballet's largest single-event fundraiser that promote sales and the event experience. This position requires an extremely organized, multi-tasking, self-motivated individual. 

This role is responsible for the full operational planning, logistics strategy, vendor and merchant management, and on-site execution of both Markets. The ideal candidate is organized, highly detailed, solutions-focused, technologically savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position operates within Houston Ballet’s Development Department and plays a key role in supporting major fundraising events.  Work on evenings and weekends is required.

The Summer Co-Lead Chaperones / Co-Lead Dorm Resident Advisors will lead a team of 8 to 10 chaperones in 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. Co-Lead Chaperones will begin part-time, preseason, virtual administration work totaling no more than 6 hours a week beginning the week of May 18^th with the in-person seasonal position beginning on June 15^th. All chaperones will move into the dormitory 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. Co-Lead Chaperones need to be available for part-time virtual work beginning on May 18^th, and in-person work in Houston from Monday, June 15^{th –} Saturday, July 25^th, 2026.

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 15^{th –} Saturday, July 25, 2026.

The Assistant Manager - Retail Operations plays a key role in supporting the store manager in daily operations, staff supervision, and achieving sales goals. This role requires a motivated leader with strong communications and organizational skills who thrives in Houston Ballet's focused, fast-paced retail environment. This is an In-person position located in Downtown Houston, Texas. Candidates for this role must be able to physically move, lift, or adjust merchandise and store fixtures up to 25 lbs frequently, and to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance. Evening and weekend hours are required. 

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.

Academy Class Monitors will help ensure the safety and security of Houston Ballet Academy students at the Center for Dance, located in downtown Houston.

As a Company Pianist with Houston Ballet, you’ll be an essential part of the creative process—providing live accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, and staged performances in collaboration with world-class dancers, conductors, choreographers, and musicians.  This role offers the unique opportunity to work in an environment where your playing isn’t just heard—it’s felt in every movement on stage.  This is a full-time, in-person position located in Houston, Texas. 

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.

Houston Ballet Orchestra's 61 professional musicians provide great music to enhance the experience of a live ballet performance.

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