Speaker/ Historian In-Training

Career Opportunity:
Speaker/Historian In-Training

• STATUS: Regular, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

• COMPENSATION: $20.00-$35.00 Hourly

• REPORTS TO: Director of Education/Community Engagement

• DATE: Upon Hire

POSITION 

The Speaker/Historian presents historical and behind-the-scenes knowledge about dance to OBT audiences inspiring them to learn, watch and wonder about dance. The Speaker/Historian is an ambassador of Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Education/Community Engagement Team.  Engagements occur throughout the season through In Studio Rehearsals,  lectures, and pre-performance talks. The position reports to the Director of Education/Community Engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is Interested in dance, dance history, and research; comfortable speaking presentationally; able to relate to a wide variety of people; is self-motivated; comfortable creating presentations; able to improvise and think on their feet; willing to train and observe for the 24-25 season, support with The Nutcracker this December and implement both day and evening work for 25-26 season and beyond; and able to navigate work ebbs and flows, understanding that summers are off.

Candidates must be able to pass a thorough background check.  While not required, successful candidates will have specific experience within education, ballet, or the performing arts.  A full job description can be obtained on the OBT website at https://www.obt.org/about-obt/employment/.

TO APPLY 

Submit a cover letter and resume to Robyn Ulibarri at Robyn.Ulibarri@obt.org 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT OREGON BALLET THEATRE

This is an exciting time to work at Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) – the nation’s 20^th largest classical ballet company. We are emerging from the pandemic as artistically vibrant, financially healthy, organizationally strong, and well-positioned for our future. We are debt free and operating in the black financially. Our Board is actively engaged in oversight and stewardship. Our 250 employees are resilient, committed and energized. We have exciting plans for growth. Our professional company of 27 dancers performs a season of five shows featuring both classical and contemporary work. OBT2, our junior company, boasts dancers of exceptional talent. Our nationally renowned School trains 300 students from across the county. Our community education program reaches thousands of students in classrooms across Oregon. In short, we are changing lives through dance.