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At Colorado Ballet, you will enjoy the confidence and security of working with a dynamic growing arts organization that has been part of the Colorado arts community for over 60 years.  From experienced performing arts professionals to entry-level positions, Colorado Ballet seeks out the most talented and enthusiastic people to join our organization.  

We offer a benefits package for our full-time employees and all staff have the opportunity to attend the productions they help bring to life! Colorado Ballet is an equal opportunity employer.

CURRENT OPENINGS

accounting associate

Job Title: Accounting Associate
Location: Denver, CO – Hybrid
Terms: Full-time, non-exempt
Reports To: Director of Accounting

Company Overview

Colorado Ballet Company is a Denver-based nonprofit organization celebrating more than 65 years of excellence. Colorado Ballet’s mission is to present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base. Under the direction of the Artistic Director, Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet presents more than 50 performances annually to sold-out audiences in the 2,080-seat Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy serves over 1,200 students each year, from toddlers to seniors. Colorado Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement programming engages with students, teachers, families, people with disabilities, and lifelong learners, making more than 70,000 contacts in 300 schools and organizations annually.

Position Overview

Colorado Ballet is seeking a motivated Accounting Associate for our office in the Arts District on Santa Fe. This is an ideal entry-level position in the accounting field. Colorado Ballet’s Accounting Associate is responsible for providing superb front-line customer service for all Colorado Ballet departments. This position requires someone who can handle a high volume of transactions with an elevated standard of detail and accuracy. This individual reports to the Director of Accounting.

 
Key Duties and Functions

· Facilitating accounts payable process
· Managing purchasing card program
· Entering, tracking, and making cash and check deposits
· Withdrawing cash from bank, and accounting for per diems and change funds
· Accounting for credit card deposits
· Assisting with boutique inventory management
· Preparing and submitting journal entries
· Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems


Qualifications

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar education, or equivalent bookkeeping/accounting experience
· Interest in building a career in accounting
· Strong computer skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
· Clear and professional written and oral communication
· Cash handling experience
· Experience with customer databases, a plus

How To Apply

The application deadline is October 11, 2026. Please send your cover letter and resume to: Finance@ColoradoBallet.org.

Submissions must have these required items to be considered. No phone calls, please. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR@ColoradoBallet.org. We value transferable skills and nontraditional career paths. If you meet many but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Colorado Ballet Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To fulfill our mission, Colorado Ballet is dedicated to building and sustaining an organizational culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We are committed to hiring people who reflect and represent the rich diversity of the children, families, and communities with whom we work. Black, Indigenous, people of color, persons with disabilities, persons from underrepresented ethnic groups, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are especially welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.


Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) Information:
Salary Range: $46,000 - $50,000/year
Generous paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive benefits package including LTD, medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Complimentary tickets to Colorado Ballet’s season performances

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEACHING ARTIST

Job Title: Education & Community Engagement Teaching Artist
Location: Denver, CO
Terms: Department Hourly, part-time, non-exempt employee, $40 - $55 per hour
Deadline to Apply: December 7, 2026

About Colorado Ballet 

Colorado Ballet is a Denver-based nonprofit whose mission is to present exceptional classical ballet and innovative dance through performances, training, and education that enrich our community. The Education & Community Engagement (E&CE) Department provides high-quality dance education for infants through olderadults—particularly those with limited access to the arts—promoting creativity, wellness, and inclusion for all.

Position Summary

The E&CE Department seeks passionate Teaching Artists to lead dance classes in our Every Body Dance! afterschool program and community workshops. This part-time position (2–5 hours/week during the schoolyear; 5–10 hours/month in summer) is ideal for experienced teaching artists or working dancers. Most teaching occurs weekdays between 2:30–6:30 p.m., with occasional daytime/weekend hours.

Teaching Artists work offsite at schools and community centers across the Denver metro area, teaching creative movement and ballet to students of diverse ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Who We’re Looking For

Teaching Artists who:

• Are practicing artists with professional dance experience/training
• Love teaching and sharing the joy of dance
• Demonstrate inclusive, engaging classroom management
• Understand child development and can adapt lessons for different learners
• Commit to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching
• Are flexible, collaborative, and reliable
 

Requirements

• Commitment to Colorado Ballet’s mission and E&CE values of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience teaching dance (school or community settings preferred)
• Reliable transportation within the Denver metro area
• Availability for paid training and consistent afterschool teaching (Sept–June)
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; successful background check required
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in additional dance styles (e.g., West African, Bharatanatyam, Hip Hop, Ballroom)
• Spanish or other language proficiency
 

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $40–$55 (lead teaching)
• Paid professional development, complimentary/discount tickets, and access to adult classes
• Increased pay for outer-range locations
 

To Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and sample lesson plan to Cassie Wilson at cassie.wilson@coloradoballet.org.Applications accepted through December 7,2026. No phone calls, please.

 In order to fulfill our mission, Colorado Ballet is dedicated to building and sustaining an organizational culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We are committed to hiring people who reflect and represent the rich diversity of the children, families, and communities with whom we work. Black, Indigenous, people of color, persons with disabilities, persons from underrepresented ethnic groups, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ persons are especially welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.

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