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Are you interested in working for a vital and thriving arts organization?
American Ballet Theatre often has exciting job openings for experienced
arts professionals, as well as entry level positions for enthusiastic
first-time employees. Please look below for the exciting employment
opportunities available at ABT. Remember, this page is updated as
openings become available,
so keep checking back.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
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Director of Membership |
| Department: |
Development |
| Last Revision Date: |
May 2012 |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
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| General Description: |
| Directs all aspects of ABT Dancers’ Circle
($75-$999) and Golden Circle ($1,000-$9,999) membership programs.
Develops and manages each program with a primary focus on raising
annual operating support from individual donors. Maintains effective
relations with the donor community including the Junior Council
Strategic Planning Committee and the Golden Circle Council,
a donor advisory committee enlisted to promote Dancers’
Circle and Golden Circle membership. |
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| Specific Responsibilities: |
- Conceives and executes annual strategy of Dancers’
Circle, Golden Circle, and Junior Council cultivation, benefit
fulfillment, and events.
- Produces and oversees all Golden Circle and Dancers’
Circle appeals and acknowledgement letters.
- Sets strategy for the Junior Council Strategic Planning
Committee and executes annual appeal and events calendar
for the Junior Council.
- Directs Golden Circle Council outreach and prospecting
activities, attends all Council meetings, and forms meeting
agendas and objectives.
- Conceives and executes annual Golden Circle Luncheon
and rehearsal, identifies event leadership and honorees,
and secures underwriting sponsorship.
- Oversees annual acknowledgement letters for all Dancers’
Circle and Golden Circle appeals.
- Assists in identifying and cultivating prospects for
ABTPartners and Chairman’s Council.
- Assists in identifying and cultivating prospects for
special gifts and initiatives.
- Seeks out prospective annual donors from a variety of
constituencies .
- Produces and revises annual expense budgets and income
goals.
- Periodically reviews and revises membership benefit structures.
- Oversees all telefundraising campaigns, including lead
distribution scheduling and incentive tracking.
- Serves as primary contact with contracted telefundraising
vendor.
- Represents ABT at performances in NY and in tour cities.
- Manages all activities and staff of the members’
lounge at The Metropolitan Opera House, BAM, NY City Center,
and tour cities when appropriate.
- Participates in other department-wide activities such
as fundraising and cultivation events.
- Manages staff and areas of responsibility of membership
department which includes: Coordinator of Member Events,
Membership Associate, Patron Ticketing Associate, and department
interns.
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| Position Qualifications: |
| Minimum Bachelor’s degree and seven to ten
years of progressive development experience is required (preferably
in a performing arts or other cultural setting). Must have a
thorough knowledge of general fundraising principles, and strong
interpersonal and organizational skills. Must have excellent
written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability
to effectively manage administrative staff. Must be creative,
energetic and attentive to detail. Must be willing to travel,
and work evening and weekend hours. Proficiency in Microsoft
Word, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge required. |
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| Primary Reporting Responsibility:
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| Co-Director of Development/Development Operations
Officer |
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| Applications and Inquiries:
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To apply, please send a cover letter, resume,
and salary requirements to jobs@abt.org.
No phone calls, please..
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TELEFUNDING REPRESENTATIVE
| Classification: |
Telefunding Representative |
| Department: |
Development/Membership |
| Last Revision Date: |
February 13, 2012 |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
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| General Description: |
| We looking for part-time representatives to work
with our telefundraising vendor for American Ballet Theatre’s
spring fundraising campaign. We're looking for reliable, articulate
representatives to generate support for ABT's membership programs.
Applicants must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours/week.
Evening and weekend shifts available. Flexible scheduling, friendly
work environment and the opportunity to help support America’s
National Ballet Company®. Hourly base pay plus commission.
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| Position Qualifications: |
| Telephone skills and light computer skills are
necessary. Sales or fundraising experience, knowledge of classical
ballet, and/or appreciation for the arts is a plus. |
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| Applications and Inquiries: |
| Please leave a message at 212-477-3030, ext.1190 or send a
resume to sivester@dcmtm.com.
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NEW YORK SUMMER
INTENSIVE COUNSELOR
Classification:
Department:
Last Revision:
FLSA Status: |
Counselor, Summer Intensive
Education and Training
January 20, 2012
Exempt |
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General Description:
The Summer Intensive Counselor will assist with all artistic
and administrative aspects of American Ballet Theatre’s
New York City Summer Intensive Program from June 25 –
July 27, 2012. This position works closely with the Summer Intensive
Directors, faculty, students and ABT administrative staff. |
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| Specific Responsibilities: |
- Work closely with a group of 30-35 students attending
the New York Summer Intensive to monitor behavior, attendance
and general well being of the students.
- Assist Summer Intensive staff with planning and daily
activities of New York City Summer Intensive such as schedules,
faculty changes, rehearsals, studio showings, data entry,
daily attendance, health of students, etc.
- Communicate with parents, students, and faculty regarding
Summer Intensive schedules, student attendance and final
performance information.
- Act as an on-site chaperone to report any physical or
psychological issues or problems that arise with the student
body.
- Monitors dancers’ conduct and behavior and reports
any problems or concerns to the Summer Intensive Coordinator.
- Chaperone students on the subway to the ABT Summer Intensive
final performance and work closely with Production staff
to ensure a smooth dress rehearsal and performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Position Qualifications:
Seeking college dance and arts administration students. Excellent
communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work productively
with artists. Experience interacting with students and parents.
Ability to manage multiple activities in a pressured environment.
Must be at least a sophomore in college. Computer literacy is
a must, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge
of dance and performing arts is a requirement. Due to a high
percentage of international students, proficiency in multiple
languages, specifically Japanese, is a plus. |
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| Primary Reporting Responsibility: Summer
Intensive Coordinator |
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| Applications are due by March 15, 2012. Please
send application
and resume to Elizabeth Aymong at eaymong@abt.org or to American
Ballet Theatre, 890 Broadway, 3rd Floor, 10003, Attn: Elizabeth
Aymong. |
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