Career & Volunteer Opportunities

Executive Director 

Ballet Kelowna, situated in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, is one of Canada’s ten professional ballet companies and seeks an experienced Executive Director. As the senior administrative staff member of Ballet Kelowna, the Executive Director works in partnership with the President, Board and Artistic Director to fulfill the Mission Statement of the Society.

Qualifications:
·     Experience in managing small and growing organizations, preferably in the ‘Social Business’ (aka Not-for-Profit) sector;
·     Management experience working with volunteer boards and committees;
·     Post-secondary education in arts and/or business management, or equivalent;
·     Experience in strategic planning, financial management and project management;
·     Knowledge and a proven track record in fundraising including individual donor cultivation, grant writing and procuring sponsorships and in-kind contributions;
·     Knowledge of and experience in audience development and marketing;
·     An appreciation for ballet and its value as an art in Canada;
·     Strong written and oral communication skills; and
·     Computer competency with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and related programs.

A full Job Description is available upon request from HR@BalletKelowna.ca. Applications, including resume and covering letter, must be received by 4:30 pm (PST) Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at:
Ballet Kelowna, Human Resources
101-2303 Leckie Road
Kelowna, BC  V1X 6Y5
OR
by email to: HR@BalletKelowna.ca

 

VOLUNTEER!

Be part of the Ballet Kelowna story ... our volunteers are key to our success and we welcome you to join our family. Becoming a Volunteer is a great way for you to give back to your community and develop skills in public relations, office and administration, and make new friends.  The contribution of our volunteers is truly vital and deeply appreciated.   Whether in Kelowna or on tour throughout BC and beyond, we invite you to be our 'Partners in Dance".  Email volunteer (at) balletkelowna.ca for more information.

Here are some of the opportunities for volunteers this year. 

Administration:	Production:	Performances & Events:
Data Entry & Management Copywriter/Editor Mailings Phoning Archiving Marketing & Online	Poster & Flyer Distribution Videographer Costume Maintenance Technical/Stage Assistant Other:	Greeter at Performances/Events Selling Merchandise Decorator at Special Events Helper at Special Events Other: