Employment
Louisville Ballet is currently seeking:
Patron Services Assistant |  Draper/CutterÂ
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Working closely with, and reporting to, the Patron Services Manager, the Patron Services Assistant will assist with the daily functions of the Patron Services department. This is a part-time position averaging 12-15 hours per week which includes occasional evening and weekend work during the Ballet’s season.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Subscriptions -Â Assist with annual subscription campaign including mailings, renewal events, etc and processes new subscription orders.
Single Tickets -Â Process ticket vouchers, complimentary ticket requests, tickets for family ofLouisvilleBalletSchool, Subscriber ticket exchanges, and Subscriber add-on tickets in the Tessitura ticketing system.
Telemarketing -Â Assists Patron Services Manager with fulfillment of daily telemarketing orders and offers additional patron services, when required.
Productions -Â Oversee patron relations at performances and special events, including those in-house and at The Kentucky Center, in absence of Patron Services Manager. This includes show management and subscription/marketing tables.
Miscellaneous -Â Provide information to patrons on upcoming performances, subscriptions and ticketing or directs calls as necessary. Process donation request letters and voucher fulfillment.
Qualifications: Candidate should possess excellent people skills, both on the telephone and in person. Front line experience is essential to this position. Familiarity with Tessitura, or similar ticketing system, is preferred. Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel as needed. Flexibility, a sense of humor and an aptitude for teamwork are necessary. A background and/or interest in the performing arts is helpful.
Salary:Â Commensurate with experience
Starting Date:Â June 2013
Interested individuals should send a resume with cover letter to:
Louisville Ballet
Attn: Melanie Horn
315 East Main Street
Louisville,KYÂ 40202
mhorn@louisvilleballet.org
No phone calls please.
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DRAPER/CUTTER for the 2013-2014 Season
This draping position offers a unique opportunity for an individual to work on a wide range of productions. The position is full time with a competitive salaried contract. Reporting to the Costume Master, this position is responsible for the patterning, fitting, and construction of costumes. The highest of quality and technical standards are expected. Specifically, the Costumer:
Patterns - Develops patterns for new costumes including leotards, tutus and other typical dance costumes.
Cuts -Â Working with designer, or Costume Master, cuts new costumes.
Fits -Â Conducts fittings for the dancers. New and existing costumes.
Supervisor of stitchers - Assists the Costume Master in supervision of First Hand and Stitchers as  assigned through the completion of the project.
Qualifications: Candidates should be highly skilled and experienced in costumes with knowledge of costume history. Prior dance costuming experience is preferable, but not exclusive. Candidate should be comfortable working in a busy environment and have excellent people skills coupled with the ability to work with a variety of personalities. A sense of humor and high energy are necessary
Salary:Â Commensurate with experience
Starting Date: Â August 2013
Interested individuals should send a resume with cover letter to:
Dan Fedie
LouisvilleBallet
315 East Main Street
Louisville,KYÂ 40202
dfedie@louisvilleballet.org
No phone calls please.
The Louisville Ballet is an equal opportunity employer.