Job Title: Videographer and Photographer
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid)
Terms: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

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 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

The Videographer and Photographer is responsible for shooting content to create most of Colorado Ballet's creative assets for use in marketing, brand awareness, audience engagement, and fundraising initiatives. This position will shoot, edit, and create finished videos and photos for social media, website, digital advertising campaigns, television broadcast, e-mails, donor communications, and other channels to promote Colorado Ballet performances, outreach activities, special events, and the Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy's programs, classes, performances, and events. The position also supports the organization's Education and Community Engagement programs and Advancement team through the creation of visual assets that drive participation, awareness, and philanthropic support.

The Videographer and Photographer reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and works collaboratively across departments, including Marketing and Communications, Advancement, Academy, Education and Community Engagement, and Artistic and Production teams. This full-time position supports Colorado Ballet's campaigns to increase visibility for the organization with a focus on patron retention, new audience development, fundraising, ticket sales, Academy enrollment, and community engagement. The position follows a hybrid work schedule while maintaining an on-site presence as required to capture rehearsals, performances, events, meetings, and other organizational activities.

Key Duties and Functions

· In collaboration with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and the Artistic Director, conceptualize, produce, and execute Colorado Ballet's annual season video campaign and individual production campaign videos. Research repertoire, storylines, choreographic intent, and artistic themes; develop creative briefs, scripts, and storyboards; collaborate closely with artistic leadership, dancers, and production personnel; and direct all filming, editing, post-production, and final asset delivery across digital, social, broadcast, advertising, fundraising, and promotional channels.

· Capture and produce video content for rehearsals, performances, Academy programs, education and community engagement initiatives, fundraising activities, and special events; conduct interviews and create promotional, educational, documentary-style, and audience engagement content. Evening and weekend work are required as needed.

· Photograph performances, rehearsals, Academy activities, community engagement programs, donor events, and organizational initiatives; edit and deliver final images for marketing, communications, fundraising, and archival purposes. Evening and weekend work are required as needed.

· Produce photo and video assets for digital advertising campaigns, social media, website content, email marketing, patron acquisition, fundraising, and audience engagement initiatives.

· Prepare and deliver creative assets in formats optimized for print, web, email, social media, digital advertising, and broadcast platforms.

· Ensure all photo and video assets comply with requirements from the American Guild of Musical Artists and follow standard operating procedures to obtain photo and video approval from artists.

· Manage relationships with external production partners and vendors as needed.

· Serve as administrator of Colorado Ballet's digital photo and video library, ensuring proper file organization, metadata management, archival practices, and accessibility across departments.

· Manage Colorado Ballet's YouTube and Vimeo channels and partner with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement a long-term YouTube content strategy.

· Collaborate with Marketing and Communications leadership, including the Associate Director of Brand & Graphic Design and Communications & Marketing Manager, to ensure visual content aligns with brand standards, messaging priorities, campaign objectives, and social media strategy.

· Utilize Asana and other project management tools to manage workflows, prioritize projects, track deadlines, and communicate project status with stakeholders.

 
Qualifications

Minimum

· 4+ years of professional videography experience, with photography experience.

· Very proficient in shooting and editing video in Adobe Premiere Pro. The ideal candidate will have experience shooting and editing video in news, arts, and/or sports to create videos in marketing and/or documentary style.

· Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications and contemporary video production workflows.

· Experience in shooting, storytelling, and editing video content to create finished assets for social media, marketing campaigns, and overall brand awareness purposes.

· Knowledge of current best practices for generating creative content for all digital outlets.

· Experience operating professional camera, audio, lighting, and video production equipment.

· Experience shooting and editing photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

· Proven ability to deliver high-quality work while on tight deadlines.

· Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and tend to many different projects and deadlines simultaneously.

· Proven ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with large teams and in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent attention to detail with a talent for creating tasteful and impactful compositions, emotive story structure, and artistic excellence on screen.

· Excellent computer, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Portfolio submission demonstrating professional videography, photography, editing, and storytelling work is required for consideration.

· Experience working within brand standards and collaborating with marketing, communications, graphic design, and social media teams.

· Experience utilizing project management software, preferably Asana.

· Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support performances, special events, donor activities, community programs, and production needs.

· Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment while maintaining a consistent on-site presence as required for content capture and cross-departmental collaboration.

Preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast, Marketing, Film/Video/Photography, or other related field.

· A passion for non-profit arts, performing arts, and/or cultural organizations.

· Understanding of YouTube content strategy, audience development, analytics, and video optimization best practices.

 

How To Apply

The application deadline is September 20, 2026. Please send your cover letter, a link to your portfolio and resume to: HR@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: $65,000-$70,000
Competitive 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 season performances

Job Title: Patron Service Representative
Location: On-site, Denver, CO
Terms: Part-Time, Regular, Non-exempt
Reports To: Patron Service Lead

Company Overview

Colorado Ballet Company is a Denver-based non-profit organization celebrating 62 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 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 35,000 contacts in 300 schools and organizations annually.

Our Service Philosophy:

At Colorado Ballet, we believe the performance begins long before the curtain rises and continues long after the final bow. Every interaction is an opportunity to create an Encore Experience—a moment where a patron feels welcomed, recognized, valued, and inspired to return. We look for team members who naturally build relationships, anticipate needs, solve problems with empathy, and believe exceptional hospitality is created through thoughtful, personal interactions. While technical skills can be taught, kindness, curiosity, professionalism, and genuine care for others are essential qualities for every member of our Patron Service team.

Position Overview

 Colorado Ballet's Regular Part-Time Patron Service Associate serves as both a Patron Service professional and Manager on Duty during performances, ensuring exceptional patron experiences while providing operational leadership for Patron Service Associates and seasonal staff.

 This role combines outstanding customer service with confident decision-making, leadership, and performance operations. Acting as the primary Patron Service leader during assigned performances, the Manager on Duty is responsible for creating an environment where both patrons and staff feel supported, informed, and cared for.

Guided by Colorado Ballet's Encore Experience philosophy, this position helps ensure that every patron interaction reflects the organization's commitment to world-class hospitality.

Key Duties and Functions

Performance Leadership
· Serve as Manager on Duty during assigned performances, amplifying process’ put in place by Patron Service Lead and Patron Experience Manager.
· Provide leadership and direction to Patron Service Seasonal Associates.
· Make real-time operational decisions to ensure exceptional patron experiences.
· Coordinate with House Management, Front of House, Security, Production, and Colorado Ballet staff.

Patron Experience
· Handle escalated patron concerns with professionalism and sound judgment.
· Resolve seating concerns, accessibility requests, ticketing discrepancies, and patron issues.
· Support VIP and subscriber experiences when assigned.

Office Support
(Monday & Tuesday responsibilities)
· Respond to weekend voicemail and email inquiries.
· Assist with ticket fulfillment and administrative projects.
· Process exchanges and subscriber requests.
· Support patron communications and CRM maintenance.
· Prepare performance materials for upcoming productions.

Team Development
· Mentor Seasonal Patron Service Associates.
· Model Colorado Ballet's hospitality standards.
· Reinforce consistency in service delivery.
· Provide coaching and feedback to new staff members. 

Position Requirements

· While this role will have shifts that take place in office supporting our administrative work September through May, this position will work roughly 80% of our performances as a Manager on Duty (MOD). These duties will be split between this role and the Patron Services lead. You can see our full performance schedule here: https://coloradoballet.org/26-27-Season-Productions

• Don Quixote – October 2-11, 2026; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• The Nutcracker – November 28 – December 27, 2026; Performances Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Holiday weeks include Monday and Tuesday performances. Employees are expected to work December holiday weeks during The Nutcracker; we are closed on Christmas Day but do run performances all days from December 17th through 27th including Christmas Eve. Time off during this span will be allocated equitably.
• Romeo and Juliet – January 29 - February 7, 2027; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• The Wizard of Oz – March 5 – 14, 2027; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• MasterWorks - April 9 – 18, 2027; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
· Minimum 2 years general customer service and administration experience; performing arts ticketing/box office experience is preferable
· History of exceptional customer service in person, over the phone, and via email
· Experience with Tessitura or similar ticketing/CRM system preferred
· Dance background or knowledge is a plus
· Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred 

How To Apply
The application deadline is September 4, 2026. Please send a cover letter and resume to: HR@ColoradoBallet.org 
Submissions must have these required items to be considered. No phone calls, please.

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:
Pay range: $21 per hour

Job Title: Patron Service Representative
Location: On-site, Denver, CO
Terms: Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-exempt, Multiple positions available
Reports To: Patron Service Lead

Company Overview 

Colorado Ballet Company is a Denver-based non-profit organization celebrating 62 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 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 35,000 contacts in 300 schools and organizations annually.

Position Overview

At Colorado Ballet, Patron Service Associates are more than ticket sellers—they are ambassadors of the Colorado Ballet experience.

As one of the first and last people our patrons interact with, Patron Service Associates play an essential role in creating memorable experiences that extend beyond the performance itself. Every greeting, conversation, ticket exchange, and problem solved is an opportunity to make patrons feel welcomed, valued, and excited to return.

Patron Service Associates deliver thoughtful, relationship-focused hospitality while supporting ticket sales, patron inquiries, and front-of-house operations during performances at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

We are looking for individuals who genuinely enjoy helping others, remain calm under pressure, thrive in fast-paced environments, and believe exceptional service is created through empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Key Duties and Functions

Patron Hospitality
· Welcome every patron with warmth, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm.
· Deliver exceptional in-person patron service while creating positive and memorable interactions.
· Resolve routine patron concerns with confidence and empathy, escalating complex situations when appropriate.
· Support Colorado Ballet's Encore Experience philosophy by creating thoughtful moments that leave patrons feeling recognized and appreciated.

Ticketing & Sales
· Sell and exchange tickets using Tessitura while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
· Process ticket purchases, subscriptions, and donations in accordance with Colorado Ballet policies.
· Manage Will Call and assist patrons with digital ticketing.
· Maintain accurate patron information and transaction records.
· Support lobby operations and other front-of-house initiatives as assigned.

What Success Looks Like
· Patrons feel welcomed from arrival through departure.
· Interactions are friendly, personalized, and solution-oriented.
· Problems are resolved with empathy and professionalism.
· Team members contribute positively to a collaborative environment.
· Patrons leave excited to return to Colorado Ballet.

Position Requirements

· This is a seasonal position with shifts available exclusively during performances. You can see our full performance schedule here: https://coloradoballet.org/26-27-Season-Productions Seasonal employees are expected to be available for at least 80% of shifts throughout our season. Most titles have 8 performances occurring Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the exception of The Nutcracker.
• Don Quixote – October 2-11, 2026; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• The Nutcracker – November 28 – December 27, 2026; Performances Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Holiday weeks include Monday and Tuesday performances. Seasonal employees are expected to work December holiday weeks during The Nutcracker, we are closed on Christmas Day but do run performances all days from December 17th through 27th including Christmas Eve. Time off during this span will be allocated equitably.
• Romeo and Juliet – January 29 - February 7, 2027; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• The Wizard of Oz – March 5 – 14, 2027; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• MasterWorks - April 9 – 18, 2027; Performances Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
· Minimum 2 years general customer service and administration experience; performing arts ticketing/box office experience is preferable
· History of exceptional customer service in person, over the phone, and via email
· Experience with Tessitura or similar ticketing/CRM system preferred
· Dance background or knowledge is a plus
· Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred 

How To Apply
The application deadline is September 4, 2026. Please send your resume and cover letter to: HR@ColoradoBallet.org 
Submissions must have these required items to be considered. No phone calls, please. 

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:
Pay range: $20 per hour