Job Description
Come work with us at Houston Ballet!
Join a leading nonprofit arts organization that’s redefining what ballet can be. We’re committed to inspiring a lasting love of dance through nationally recognized bold performances, new choreography, and education programs. At Houston Ballet, your creativity meets purpose—and your passion takes center stage. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, every role here contributes to something bigger.
✨Your Passion. Our Stage.
Visit: www.houstonballet.org for more information.
* * * For full consideration, please be sure to combine your resume and cover letter into one document to upload when you apply.
*Please note: This position requires some work time outside the normal business hours.
Summary: A cross-functional communications role responsible for executing external marketing and communications for Nutcracker Market, including content creation, media relations, digital channels, and campaign support, as well as marketing support for Houston Ballet publications and materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned;
- Support Nutcracker Market marketing and public relations strategy and execution in partnership with external agencies, including media outreach, press materials, story development, influencer engagement, event marketing, advertising campaigns (print, broadcast, and digital), and sponsorship/underwriting fulfillment
- Develop, produce, and distribute Nutcracker Market marketing communications across channels, including email marketing, social media, website updates, and campaign materials
- Manage Nutcracker Market digital presence, including social media platforms and website content updates
- Create and maintain marketing collateral, including media kits, brochures, fact sheets, key messaging, and publications (e.g., Nutcracker Market News, Houston Ballet News, TuTu Times)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and messaging, and advise on content and design strategies to support campaign goals
- Track, organize, and archive photography, media coverage, and creative assets for marketing and publicity use
- Support planning and execution of events, including on-site media relations and communications coordination
- Support public-facing initiatives, including coordinating speaking engagements and preparing spokesperson materials
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines, including coordination with external vendors such as printers and agency partners
- Provide cross-functional support to Marketing and Communications teams on publications and special projects as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum REQUIRED Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or related field, or equivalent professional experience in nonprofit marketing/communications
- Experience managing or supporting multi-channel communications (email, social media, web, and print)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting marketing or promotional content
- Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Preferred ADDITIONAL Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and design sensibility
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and respond to feedback
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and adapt to shifting priorities
- Experience working in nonprofit, arts, or event-based organizations
- Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and brand consistency
Competencies:
- Organization/Planning – Develops clearly defined, realistic, measurable objectives that are consistent with the company’s objectives. Organizes personal workload and sets priorities; Uses time efficiently. Meets deadlines consistently.
- Job Knowledge/Compensation – Possesses the skills, knowledge and expertise required to perform the essential aspects of the job as well as any other specific educational and/or certification requirements and have the compensation for your expertise.
- Communication – Communicates effectively in writing and verbally; expresses complex ideas in simple terms. Clearly and concisely expresses in individual or group situations. Comprehends and processes information and responds to communication from others. Communicates, empathizes, uses diplomacy, influences, and gains cooperation. Interacts effectively across functions and levels of the company.
- Flexibility/Adaptability – Ensures the integrity of work. Effectively responds to change. Adjusts to and accepts changes in direction and priorities. Sees changes in the business or work environment, understands implications and adjusts priorities as needed on short notice.
Work Environment:
- Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
- Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
- Regular (Monday – Friday), as well as on weekends as necessary
Benefits
Houston Ballet presents an enticing benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:
- Healthcare Benefits: Embrace our comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, and vision care. Choose from plans with low-cost or zero monthly premiums, complemented by provisions for paid life and AD&D insurance, and versatile spending accounts.
- Retirement Plan: Secure your future through our 403(b) plan, bolstered by a substantial 5% annual contribution from Houston Ballet, empowering you to save and thrive.
- Paid Time Off: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Paid parental leave is also available to support your personal milestones.
- Professional Development: Fuel your career ambition with access to online training and professional growth resources specific to arts management, empowering you to advance your career on your terms.
- Discounts and Perks: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Houston performing arts scene with discounted and complimentary tickets to captivating ballet performances and other Houston theater district venues. Enjoy exclusive partnerships with local businesses and eateries for unforgettable experiences.
- Wellness Programs: Prioritize your well-being with access to our on-site gym and counseling services through our employee assistance plan, providing comprehensive support for your physical and mental wellness.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants 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. Join us, together we are Houston Ballet.
Core Values
Our shared values are essential to our success as a world-class ballet company and academy. These values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape our culture.
- EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about results. Our programs are recognized and awarded for excellence. We are committed to delivering quality programs at the highest standard. Work in all departments matches the caliber of the programming on stage.
- ENGAGED: We are proud to be a part of a company that produces art and trains artists. We attend performances and are tremendous advocates for the education and community engagement programs we offer. We are all in and well-versed in the mission of Houston Ballet.
- DRIVEN: We are driven to take goals and run with them. We are excited to deliver results beyond expectations. We are accountable for our actions and work. We reinvent Standard Operations Procedures, leaving our jobs better than we found them. Much of our work product becomes the standard for individuals who will fill our roles in the years to come.
- COLLABORATIVE: We unite around Houston Ballets mission and support each other in reaching goals. We share information widely and generously and treat our team members, customers, and patrons with respect and sensitivity. We embrace inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We recognize our responsibility to be an open, welcoming, and anti-racist organization where students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds collaboratively learn, work and serve. We nurture the growth and understanding of how each of us fits into the larger picture and we celebrate organizational achievements.
- PATRON-CENTERED: Our patrons (subscribers/supporters/donors/stakeholders) are at the center of all we do and are at the top of our minds in our decisions and actions. Our patrons are delighted by the excellent customer service they receive at every interaction at Houston Ballet.