CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Peoria Ballet is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The hours are 24-30 hours per week, and include evenings and Saturday mornings. The hours could be increased to a full-time level for a candidate possessing skills and experience beyond the minimum requirements. The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support tasks related to the successful operation of the organization, including the ballet school. Since the position involves working with students and parents; a personable, friendly, and supportive attitude is essential.
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet customers, answer customer questions, and resolve customer issues
- Create weekly newsletter
- Create customer invoices, receive payments, and enter deposits
- Create forms and spreadsheets
- Track donors and create donation acknowledgement letters
- Manage ticket sales for performances
- Assist as needed at performances
- Maintain student files
- Manage office supplies
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Familiarity with QuickBooks is a bonus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent customer service skills
For more detailed job description or questions, contact Wendy Thomasson, Executive Director, at wthomasson@peoriaballet.com or call 309-690-7990. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Mrs. Thomasson at wthomasson@peoriaballet.com.
DANCE INSTRUCTORS
OVERVIEW:
Peoria Ballet is seeking part-time and substitute dance instructors for all levels of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, and Contemporary Dance. The schedule is flexible according to the candidate’s availability.
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instruct students according to the syllabus established by the artistic director
- Provide challenging instruction including corrections that are appropriate to the abilities and level of students
- Create and maintain a positive classroom environment which includes:
- Safety and supervision during the entire class period
- Correct technique to prevent injury
- Maintain discipline and demand respect from students
- Maintain high but reasonable expectations
- Demonstrate respect for students through a fair and equal distribution of attention to all the students during each class, and by use of encouraging language that provides positive reinforcement, constructive criticism, and acknowledgment of achievements.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Prior teaching experience.
- Enjoy teaching at multiple levels of ability and interest.
- Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
For more detailed job description or questions, contact Wendy Thomasson, Executive Director, at wthomasson@peoriaballet.com or call 309-690-7990. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Mrs. Thomasson at wthomasson@peoriaballet.com.