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Careers – Ballet Austin

Ballet Austin is celebrating more than 60 years as a nonprofit organization. It is home to one of the largest professional contemporary ballet companies and classical ballet academies in the United States. Led by Executive Director Cookie Ruiz and Artistic Director Stephen Mills, Ballet Austin operates as a 501(c)(3), consisting of a professional ballet company, apprentice company, trainee program, ballet academy, and community dance and fitness center that offers a variety of dance and conditioning classes to the general public.

Ballet Austin is committed to enhancing the diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff. Hiring and other employment-related decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications, past experience, overall performance, and other employment-related criteria. It is the policy of Ballet Austin to provide equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

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BALLET AUSTIN

Ticketing & Customer Experience Associate

The primary focus of this role is supporting the Box Office as a Ticketing Associate, with back-up support for the Customer Experience Team as needed. The ideal candidate should be comfortable serving as a go-to person for information and assistance across teams.

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Customer Experience Team Member

The Customer Experience Team serves as the first point of contact for Ballet Austin customers, students, and visitors, providing exceptional customer service, program information, transaction support, and administrative assistance across the organization.

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BALLET AUSTIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

Senior Manager, Community Impact

The Senior Manager of Ballet Austin’s Community Impact Program is responsible for managing and coordinating community-centered programs that enhance the health, well-being and quality of life of the people and communities we serve.

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BALLET AUSTIN ACADEMY

Nutcracker Backstage Chaperone

The primary responsibility of Nutcracker chaperones will be to supervise and assist Backstage Managers with student performers (children ages 9-18) at The Long Center.

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BUTLER CENTER FOR DANCE & FITNESS

Active Aging Fitness & Movement Instructor

If you love working with older adults (ages 50+), leading workouts and wellness/fitness-oriented classes designed for the mature adult population, and inspiring healthy aging and well-being of older adults, please apply.

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Dance or Fitness Instructor

Part of a highly motivated team of instructors who teach dance and/or fitness classes for adults at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance and Fitness. Instructors teach with energy and are committed to inspiring movement and developing community through their classes.

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COMPANY DANCER AUDITIONS

For more information regarding auditions with Ballet Austin, please see our Company Auditions page.

Government Funding Sponsors / Additional Funding

This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and  Entertainment. Ballet Austin is supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

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