Child Supervisor

The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections—between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.

Annually, Boston Ballet presents its production of The Nutcracker at the Citizens Opera House (located at 539 Washington Street in the Downtown Crossing area) between Thanksgiving and New Years’ Eve, with approximately 250 students from Boston Ballet School. Boston Ballet is seeking individuals to work on a temporary, hourly basis as a Child Supervisor for this season’s production. Throughout October and November, Child Supervisors will be needed at the Boston Ballet studio (located at 19 Clarendon Street in the South End) to help check students in for costume fittings, costume distributions, and assist with rehearsals at the Boston Ballet studios.

From November 22 through December 31 Supervisors will be needed at the Citizens Opera House to oversee child performers during rehearsals and performances. This hourly position is considered temporary and seasonal and requires daytime and evening hours throughout the performance run. Weekday matinees are scheduled for December 4th through December 31st. There are no rehearsals or performances scheduled on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Supervisors will not need to attend all rehearsals and performances, but availability and flexibility during this time are important.

Responsibilities

Monitoring children during rehearsals, costume fittings, and performances; escorting children backstage; being familiar with the production to get children to wardrobe and onstage at appropriate times; ensuring safe and efficient entrances and exits from the stage area; checking students in for costume fittings, costume distributions, and assisting with rehearsals at Boston Ballet studios

Requirements

Experience working with children; background check as a condition of employment; availability and flexibility during the performance run

Nice to have

Previous supervisory experience; Working knowledge of music, dance, and performing arts productions; Stage Management experience