Employment

Internships

BalletNova offers hands on experience in a small non-profit performing arts organization.  This program provides indepth knowledge and on-the-job training and career guidance for students and young professionals pursing careers in arts administrations, marketing, public relations, or fundraising.  Interns are expected to commit to a regular schedule of part-time hours.  Benefits include free dance classes, free tickets to BalletNova performances, assistance in fulfilling college credit requirements, career counseling and an evaluation process.  This is an unpaid internship.

Term: 10 weeks or more, these dates are flexible:

Fall - September 1-November 30;  Winter - December 1- February 28 ;  Spring – March 1 - May 15;  Summer - June 1 - August 7

To apply, email cover letter and resume to:  admin@BalletNova.org ; send to BalletNova Center for Dance, ATTN: Sr. Operations Manager, PO Box 5587, Arlington, VA  22205; or fax to: 703.778.3016.

Internships available in:

• Marketing / Public Rleations
• Development / Fundraising

Interns must demonstrate an exceptional ability to set goals, problem solve, and think creatively.  They are expected to regularly cooperate and contributes to system improvements and to develop innovative ideas; posses personal integrity and ethical values; demonstrate an ability to self direct and show initiative; provide excellent communication skills; and display a high degree of honesty, dependability and reliability. 

Marketing/Public Relations Intern

Looking for a dedicated, highly motivated individual who wants to gain experience working in an non-profit arts organization, and learn the ins and outs of marketing and communication strategies and implementation. Be part of a team that is changing the face of dance in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements: enrolled in undergraduate Bachelors degree program or graduate program in arts managements (arts administration, marketing, public relations or business preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of Word and Excel; familiarity with databases a plus
• Course work in marketing, public relations, special events management, and/or communications
• Dance background a plus
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and think critically
• Good communication skills; outgoing personality
• Experience publishing content to Web a plus
• Personal participation and interest in social media
  

Job Responsibilities

• Update and revise media contact list
• Assist in development and implementation of communications plan
• Pitch content and features to print media, news sites, community networking sites, and blogs
• Send out weekly Facebook bulletins
• Update website on a weekly basis
• Participate in re-development of website  (Summer/Fall 2011)
• Participate in new branding effort (Fall 2011/Winter 2012) including focus groups, conducting and analyzing surveys (learning to use SurveyMonkey)
• Begin a Twitter account and post tweets daily; track and report on progress and response
• Draft press releases for performances, classes and other events
• Draft email communication bi-weekly
• Answer phones, assist with administrative tasks as needed
  

Development/Fundraising Intern

Looking for a dedicated, highly motivated individual who wants to gain experience working in a non-profit arts organization, and learn the ins and outs of fundraising and development strategies and implementation. Be part of a team that is changing the face of dance in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements: enrolled in undergraduate Bachelor’s degree program, or graduate program in arts managements (arts administration, business, fundraising or events preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of Word and Excel; familiarity with databases a plus
• Course work in fundraising, grant writing, special events management, and/or corporate development
• Dance background a plus
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and think critically
• Good communication skills
  

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and administering Individual Giving program – tracks gifts, sends donor thank-yous, special programs for upper level donors, fulfill donor level benefits
• Assists with coordination of special fundraising events (such as Nutcracker VIP reception, Spring Fashion Show,  major donor receptions)
• Identifies and contacts local businesses for Corporate Sponsorship program; tracks and reports on progress
• Answer phones, assist with administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with foundation research; learn to use Foundation Center central database
• Draft grant applications for corporations and foundations
• Work on new Linked-In development program
   

Teachers

Please email your resume and letter of interest to Nancie Woods at nwoods@balletnova.org. She will contact you if there are any availabilities for new teachers or substitutes.

Work Study Application

We occasionally have opportunities to work at the front desk or volunteer in other capacities in trade for dance classes. Please email your resume and letter of interest to frontdesk@balletnova.org.