Careers at Richmond Ballet
Richmond Ballet, the State Ballet of Virginia, is currently searching for talented individuals to join a dynamic and diverse team of arts professionals at one of the country’s most admired and accomplished regional ballet companies. Thank you for your interest in a career at Richmond Ballet, our current openings are listed below.
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
Production Technician
Under the direction of the Technical Director, the Production Technician is responsible for a broad range of technical duties and support functions related to the production of performances. The Production Technician assists with the construction and materials of theatrical scenery. This position is responsible for assisting in the transportation of set pieces to the theatre venues and assembling scenery for the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assists in the load in and load out of all productions and events;
• Provides support and assistance in scenic carpentry with the construction of sets and props;
• Assists production team to accomplish appropriate production expectations and timelines are met;
• Maintains equipment inventory and notifies management when there is a need for repair;
• Identifies technical challenges and develops proactive solutions;
• Assists in the set up and breakdown of studio theater riser system, including rigging;
• Maintains a safe working environment at all times including the safe operation of tools;
• Works flexible hours based on performances including evenings and weekends;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the job.
Education/ Experience:
• High School Diploma; or GED required
• Prior dance/ theater production experience, preferably in a non-profit organization;
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Employment Details:
Salary and Job Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
The Richmond Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, artistic programming, community outreach and workplace culture.
Part-Time Custodian
Richmond Ballet, the State Ballet of Virginia, is currently hiring a part time Custodian to provide cleaning services and perform total care of studio floors. The Custodian will assist in other areas of building maintenance as needed. This position will need to be available for early mornings for cleaning before dance classes begin.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assists the facility staff with cleaning and sanitizing all areas of the building;
• Removes trash and ensures cleanliness of all kitchen and common areas;
• Assists when office moves are required and makes sure space is tidy;
• Vacuums all carpeted areas;
• Keeps studio floors clean and safe for dancers;
• Clean, sanitizes and replenishes restroom supplies;
• Keeps parking area and landscaping free of debris;
• Responsible for daily dusting and cleaning of windows;
• Signs off on department cleaning and safety reports;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the job.
Education/ Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of previous custodian/janitorial experience
• Building maintenance experience, a plus
Employment Details:
Salary and Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
The Richmond Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, artistic programming, community outreach and workplace culture.
SRB Programs Administrator
The SRB Programs Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support for the SRB Adult Division, RB Studio Company & Trainee programs, all SRB Summer programs, the Education Department’s social media accounts, and other SRB Satellite programs.
Job Responsibilities:
• Main contact and administrator for the Adult Division, overseeing all schedules and enrollment, and handling all aspects of Mind Body;
• Coordinates all Summer Programs such as the Summer Intensive, day camps, and satellite camps;
• Creates Education Social Media calendar, content, and posts on social media with approval from the School Director;
• Serves as the main contact for the RB Trainee & Studio Company Program and handles all administrative support such as agreements, daily schedules, work-study schedules/ materials, and ushering assignments;
• Handles all SRB marketing elements such as schedules for ads, materials, website updates, and budget;
• Handles all Ballet Birthday Parties agreements, coordination with staff and Trainees, and any other details;
• Coordinates and schedules all Pre-School programs with Pre-Schools and staff, handles contracts, and helps identify new pre-schools each year;
• Acts as the main contact and administrator for Master Classes;
• Knowledgeable in Studio Director & Mindbody;
• Serves as Community Studios Liaison;
• Helps backstage at The Nutcracker and SRB End of the Year Performances
• Participates in weekly SRB staff meetings, RB staff meetings, and monthly Education Dept. meetings;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the job.
Education/ Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of previous customer service and administrative experience
• Prior dance/theatre experience preferred
Employment Details:
Salary and Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
The Richmond Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, artistic programming, community outreach and workplace culture.
Minds In Motion & Community Programs Administrator
The Minds In Motion (MIM) & Community Programs Administrator is responsible for the administrative needs of the Minds In Motion program and some community programs, while serving as the main contact to MIM partner schools, administration, classroom teachers, and students.
Job Responsibilities:
• Serves as Main contact and administrator for schools in the Minds In Motion full-year program, Residency Schools, and to the general public for questions and inquiries;
• Serves as Main Communicator with MIM classroom teacher, principals, and in-school coordinator;
• Facilitates connection between Teaching Artists and MIM Classroom Teachers and communicates scheduling conflicts due to school events, absences, and/or inclement weather;
• Creates MIM Database of 750+ students, Rosters, Nametags and all other classroom materials such as surveys, t-shirt sizes, ticket order, and permission forms;
• Updates Outlook calendar daily for scheduling, meetings, events, etc;
• Creates daily reports for Teaching Artists and Musicians in Airtable;
• Facilitates all Culminating Performance preparations, materials, and communications;
• Handles General Administrative Tasks for Minds In Motion such as website updates, board reports, grant information, and attends weekly meetings;
• Coordinates all Administrative Tasks for MIM Summer Camps;
• Manages all aspects of Youth Performances planning and coordination with schools attending, Dominion Energy Center, and RB Production;
• Helps implement community programs such as book signings, events, etc;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the job.
Education/ Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of previous customer service and administrative experience
• Prior dance/theatre experience preferred
Employment Details:
Salary and Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
The Richmond Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, artistic programming, community outreach and workplace culture.
Artistic Operations Manager
The Artistic Operations Manager oversees and implements the daily administrative activities relating to the artistic staff, professional dancers and visiting artists. This position provides executive level support for the Artistic Director and is the point of contact for calendar management, rehearsal scheduling, and correspondence while also managing multiple projects simultaneously with little to no supervision.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assists the Artistic staff with executive administrative support;
• Prints and distributes daily schedules;
• Arranges hotel reservations, transportation, catering needs for visiting artists;
• Communicates requests and changes between Artistic staff, dancers and production staff
• Assists dancers and Artistic staff at all performances;
• Liaison for HR on dancer payroll and workers compensation when needed;
• Communicates with guest artists including; dancers, choreographers and designers;
• Distributes cast list and communicates updates with any changes to cast and/ or rehearsal calls;
• Attends meetings and takes minutes for leadership team;
• Travels with Artistic and Production teams when needed;
• Maintains department reports and assists with contracts;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the job.
Education/ Experience:
• BA in Business Administration preferred / or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software;
• 2+ years of experience working in an administrative role preferably with executive leadership in a performing arts setting.
Employment Details:
Salary and Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
The Richmond Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, artistic programming, community outreach and workplace culture.
Annual Giving Coordinator
The Annual Giving Coordinator works closely with the Development Director in developing and implementing engagement strategies to enhance and grow revenue from donors. This position will play a critical role in the donor stewardship strategy for Richmond Ballet. The position is focused on the annual giving process and the overall donor experience, including solicitation mailings, benefit delivery, strategy for events, donor communications, gift acknowledgements, fundraising benchmarking reports (renewals, lapsed donors, first time donors, etc.), and support for board development committees.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Support or lead the strategy for annual giving, including the delivery donor benefits, with the guidance of the Development Director
• Assist with the creation of a comprehensive stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels
• With the support of the Development Director, conceptualize, draft, organize and deploy fundraising campaigns which includes messaging goals, timelines, list segments, revenue tracking and acknowledgement procedures
• Oversee the growth and management of giving by planning and executing the delivery of the appropriate benefits for each giving level
• Work with the Marketing team to create solicitations, invitations and year-round engagement strategies to retain current donors and attract new ones
• Create and execute timely acknowledgement for gifts to the annual fund, gala and special initiatives
• Serve as staff liaison to Individual Development Committee and by scheduling 2-3 meetings a year, working with Development Director and Committee Chair on drafting agendas, creating call lists,
and coordinating with committee members on personalized solicitations and follow ups. This position may also assist with other development committees (gala, corporate giving)
• Actively respond to patrons and donor inquiries, calls and emails while keeping the Development Director apprised of any issues
• Work with the Development Director and Development & Events Coordinator for the creation and execution of various donor stewardship functions
• Carefully track giving trends and follow donor habits to make sound projections and recommendations for future solicitation activities
• Record and maintain attendance for all donor-related events and Individual Committee meetings
• Coordinate Development & Special Events Coordinator on accurate gift recognition in season playbill and other recognition materials
• Serve as backup for updating and maintenance of donor/patron records within the database when applicable
• Maintain call records and email correspondences in the database
• Attend performances and events as Richmond Ballet development representative
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the job classification
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Experience with donor or constituent databases
• A belief in and enthusiasm for Richmond Ballet’s mission
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize tasks
• Imaginative, creative, and responsive attitude toward donor stewardship
• Skill in navigating different personality types among internal and external constituencies
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team; focused and goal oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy
• Proficient using Microsoft Office
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• 1+ years of experience working in development operations and/or donor relations
Salary Range: $42,000 – $45,000
Employment Details:
Salary and Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
The Richmond Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to embracing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, artistic programming, community outreach and workplace culture.