Houston Ballet Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Statement

Houston Ballet is dedicated to creating meaningful change by cultivating a space that honors what is unique in all of us. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) are instrumental in the fulfillment of our mission and values. We recognize our responsibility to be an inclusive and open organization for students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds. Join us, together we are Houston Ballet.

 

 

Join Our Team

Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

Full-Time

The Executive Assistant and Board Liaison provides high-level, confidential administrative support to the office of the Executive Director. Duties are clerical, administrative and project-based and include scheduling travel and meetings, handling information requests, preparing reports/presentations and correspondence and liaising with the Board of Trustees. This position is often privy to confidential information and as such requires diplomacy and discretion.

Development Intern

Part-Time

Houston Ballet offers exciting internship opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students throughout the year on an ongoing basis. The Development Intern position provides general office support to the Development Department, and every effort is made to assist the intern in building strong office and fundraising skills. This internship is paid and has flexible hours.

Nurse

Part-time Seasonal Summer Position

The Summer Intensive Program Nurse is a seasonal position responsible for ensuring the well-being of our 200+ Summer students. This position supports the Academy staff and Summer Chaperones to alleviate the need for frequent trips to urgent care or the doctor’s office. This person must be a board-certified RN. The dates of employment are from June 21 - July 25, 2025.

 

Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm, with an hourly rate of pay of $30/hr.

Entry-Level IT Support Technician

Houston Ballet is hiring a full-time, entry-level IT Support Technician.  The Entry-Level Information Technology (IT) Administrative & Audio Visual (AV) Support Technician will provide basic, trouble-shooting support for audiovisual (AV) systems, video conferencing, live streaming, and general IT desktop support for the Houston Ballet Center for Dance and the Box Office.  This role involves assisting with the maintenance and setup of AV systems, providing desktop troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth operation of IT-related systems across the organization.   Other administrative support responsibilities are included.  The position reports to the Network Administrator and collaborates with other IT staff and departments.

This is an on-site position located in Houston, Texas.  The regular working hour for this full-time position are Tuesday – Saturday, from 12 noon – 7 pm.

System Administrator

Full-Time

We are looking for a System Administrator to oversee our hybrid environment, which includes Windows Active Directory (AD), Azure, and AWS. This role is vital for ensuring the availability of authentication services, virtual machines, and data storage for both onsite and remote users.

 The System Administrator will work closely with the Network Administrator to create technical redundancies that eliminate single points of failure. Additionally, this position will involve participating in various projects and managing our cybersecurity infrastructure. The System Administrator will report directly to the Network Administrator.

Part-time Customer Service Representative

Part-time Customer Service Representative

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for delivering general Marketplace information to callers. 

Our part-time customer service positions pay $15 per hour.

The CSRs use basic office equipment and technology such as telephones, email, and web browsers to perform their duties. The CSRs assume ticket order responsibility and processing of payments during performances and throughout the work week.

Academy Adult Program Instructor

Part-Time

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Academy Instructor to teach a variety of adult ballet classes, including Beginner Ballet, Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, Introduction to Ballet, and/or Introduction to Pointe. The ideal candidate will inspire and guide students in their dance journey while contributing to the growth and success of Houston Ballet’s Academy Adult Program.

Summer Chaperone -- Resident Advisor

The Summer Chaperones / Dorm Resident Advisors are responsible for ensuring student safety and creating an engaging environment for pre-professional dancers residing at the University of St. Thomas dormitory. Houston Ballet houses 130+ students in this dormitory for the duration of the Summer Intensive Program. Chaperones will move in approximately one week prior to the start of the program and participate in a comprehensive orientation and training with Houston Ballet Academy Staff and partner organizations. Chaperones need to be available for in-person work in Houston from Monday, June 16 – Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Building Maintenance & Facilities Assistant

Part-time

Houston Ballet is seeking a proactive and dependable Building Maintenance and Facilities Assistant to join our team. This role will play a key part in maintaining the overall functionality and safety of our facilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in building maintenance and facilities management, with hands-on experience in system operations, equipment repair, and general facility upkeep. If you are skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining building systems, have a strong attention to detail, and enjoy problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Pianist

FULL-TIME

The pianist is responsible for piano accompaniment for Houston Ballet Academy classes and Houston Ballet company class as assigned.

Part-Time Seasonal Sales Associate

Part-Time Seasonal Sales Associate

We are looking for a Seasonal Sales Associate to help in Houston Ballet retail store. In this role, you will greet customers and provide them with product information or suggestions. Your other tasks involve keeping the sales floor clean, organized, and stocked with inventory. Since this is our busy season, we serve a high number of customers throughout the day. Employees must follow company policy and uphold brand standards at all times. Seasonal hourly salary starts at $15.00/ 40 hours per week. 

Academy Class Monitor

PART-TIME

This is a part-time, in-person position located in downtown Houston, Texas. The position pays $15 per hour.

Academy Class Monitors will help ensure the safety and security of Houston Ballet Academy students at the Center for Dance, located in downtown Houston. Academy Class Monitors will handle COVID-19 screening and implement Academy health and safety procedures.  All Houston Ballet employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Hours for the position range from 15-25 per week, depending on availability.

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