Come work with us at Houston Ballet! Picture yourself at an amazing organization committed to inspiring a lasting love and appreciation for dance through artistic excellence, exhilarating performances, innovative choreography, and superb educational programs. At Houston Ballet, you’ll be surrounded by creative teams who challenge you, support you, inspire you, and celebrate artistic achievement.
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For full consideration, please combine your resume and cover letter into one document.
*Please note: This position requires work time outside normal business hours.
Summary:
The Resident Dorm Supervisor oversees student life and ensures student health, wellness and safety in the Center for Dance Dormitory. This is a full-time, live-in position. The Resident Dorm Supervisor is provided with salary plus benefits plus housing in downtown Houston.
The housing is the Residential Dorm Supervisor apartment (~600 sq. ft.) located at Houston Ballet’s Center for Dance with the following amenities:
- Fully Paid and Furnished Apartment (Queen Bed, Desk, Couch, Ottoman, Kitchen Table & Chairs, Nightstand);
- Includes a Kitchen with dishes and cookware, Dishwasher, and a Stacked Washer/Dryer
- Access to HULU TV and Direct TV
- All utilities paid
- Free basic cleaning and trash removal
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Student Management
- Oversee a check-in/check-out procedure for students and families as they arrive or depart with dorm students.
- Transport students for essential needs (food and other supplies, doctors appointments, airport, etc.) when necessary.
- Provide an orientation for new, returning and visiting students.
- Supervise a minimum of three meals per week while teaching and assisting students in planning meals, cooking, and shopping.
- Mentor students ages 14-17, educating them in how to live independently including, but not limited to grocery shopping, cooking healthy meals, maintaining a positive community environment with their peers. Work with Student Life Manager to provide outside resources when appropriate.
- Keep strong relationships ongoing by conducting one group meeting per week and individual student meetings every two weeks.
- Perform nightly room checks.
- Communicate regularly with students’ parents/guardians.
- Design and implement a residential life evaluation each semester.
- Oversee the part-time dorm chaperone and ensure dorm coverage when necessary.
- Work with summer chaperones during summer intensive program.
Facilities Management
- Oversee all equipment, furniture, support services, cleaning. Keep the Associate Director, Facilities and Student Life Manager apprised of any repairs and needed maintenance on an ongoing basis.
- Organize and inventory kitchen supplies and appliances once per semester and alert Associate Director, Facilities and Student Life Manager when new items need to be purchased.
- Conduct weekly inspections of bedrooms and common areas and supervise student chores and duties.
- Coordinate with Associate Director, Facilities and directly with the cleaning crew on cleaning needs.
- Manage opening and closing of dorm each school year with Associate Director, Facilities, including coordinating cleaning staff for deep cleans when the dorm is closed.
- Coordinate with the Associate Director, Facilities on dorm codes and badges for residential and visiting students to ensure building security.
- Maintain Dorm Supervisor apartment and Part-Time Dorm Chaperone room.
- Attend bi-weekly meetings with Student Life Manager and Associate Director, Facilities on dorm maintenance and needs.
Administrative Management
- Provide weekly updates to Academy Administrative Staff on all new, returning and short-term residents (visiting) students in the dorm.
- Maintain and update CFD dorm handbook with Student Life Manager
- Attend weekly Academy Administrative Team meeting to stay abreast of all Academy activities in support of residential students.
- Update Dorm Supervisor SOPs including emergency procedures once per semester.
- Maintain emergency supplies.
Qualifications:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with and a strong understanding of adolescent children and help them become independent.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Age 25 or older with a driver’s license with an impeccable driving record. This position involves transport students in a 15-passenger van between dorms and Houston Ballet, and to and from the following—
- Weekend Activities
- Local Houston Airports (Bush and Hobby)
- Medical Appointments & supplemental outings
- Ability to provide supervision in a responsible, caring and respectful manner and serve as a role model.
- Experience shopping for, preparing and cooking large, healthy meals.
- Experience working with adolescent children.
- CPR-certified by dorm move-in.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or certification in counseling, humanities, or performing arts.
- At least 2 years of experience working with adolescents in a school setting (performing arts preferred).
- Prefer 1+ years of supervisory experience.
- Having Resident Assistance responsibilities in a residence home or dorm.
- Experience in facilities management a plus.
Other Requirements
- CPR and First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certification (paid for by Houston Ballet).
- Valid driver’s license, access to a car (preferred) and ability to certify compliance with HB’s Vehicle Driver Policy, including minimum personal insurance requirements.
- Must be available to sleep in residence
- Busy times are in the morning before students begin class (from 6 am – 9 am) Edit 7 am – 9 am) and then from 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm).
- Resident Dorm Supervisor will need to be in residence most evenings, however there are 2 days off per week at which time the Part Time Resident Dorm Supervisor will be working. Days off can be flexible but should be consistent.
- Sorry, pets are not permitted in the Houston Ballet Center for Dance buildings.
Computer Skills
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.
BENEFITS:
Houston Ballet presents an enticing benefits package for eligible full-time employees.
- Healthcare Benefits: Benefit from our comprehensive coverage encompassing medical, dental, and vision care, ensuring holistic support for your health needs. Explore a range of plans tailored to accommodate various budgets, including options with low-cost or zero monthly premiums. Additionally, our offerings extend to include provisions for paid life and AD&D insurance, alongside versatile spending accounts to further enhance your healthcare experience.
- Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with confidence through our robust 403(b) plan, reinforced by a generous annual contribution of 5% from Houston Ballet. This initiative empowers you to build a secure financial foundation, enabling you to save effectively and flourish in the years ahead.
- Paid Time Off: Foster a harmonious work-life equilibrium with our generous paid time off policy, granting you 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually. Further reinforcing our commitment to supporting personal milestones, we offer paid parental leave to facilitate the important moments in your life journey.
- Professional Development: Cultivate your professional aspirations with access to tailored online training and resources dedicated to arts management. This initiative empowers you to proactively advance your career trajectory according to your individual goals and aspirations.
- Discounts and Perks: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Houston performing arts scene with our array of discounted and complimentary tickets to captivating ballet performances and other esteemed venues within the Houston theater district. Additionally, take advantage of our exclusive partnerships with local businesses and eateries, enriching your experiences both within and beyond the workplace.
- Wellness Programs: Prioritize your holistic well-being with access to our on-site gym facilities and counseling services through our employee assistance plan. Our comprehensive support framework is designed to address both your physical and mental wellness needs, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Flexible Scheduling: Recognizing the evolving landscape of work preferences, certain positions within our organization offer flexible work hours and remote work options, providing you with the autonomy to structure your workday in alignment with your individual needs and priorities.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Statement:
Houston Ballet is dedicated to creating meaningful change by cultivating a space that honors what is unique in all of us. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) are instrumental in the fulfillment of our mission and values. We recognize our responsibility to be an inclusive and open organization for students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Join us, together we are Houston Ballet.
Core Values:
Houston Ballets shared values are essential to our success as a world-class ballet company and academy. These values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape our culture.
- EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about results. Our programs are recognized and awarded for excellence. We are committed to delivering quality programs at the highest standard. Work in all departments matches the caliber of the programming on stage.
- ENGAGED: We are proud to be a part of a company that produces art and trains artists. We attend performances and are tremendous advocates for the education and community engagement programs we offer. We are all in and well-versed in the mission of Houston Ballet.
- DRIVEN: We are driven to take goals and run with them. We are excited to deliver results beyond expectations. We are accountable for our actions and work. We reinvent Standard Operations Procedures, leaving our jobs better than we found them. Much of our work product becomes the standard for individuals who will fill our roles in the years to come.
- COLLABORATIVE: We unite around Houston Ballets mission and support each other in reaching goals. We share information widely and generously and treat our team members, customers, and patrons with respect and sensitivity. We embrace inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We recognize our responsibility to be an open, welcoming, and anti-racist organization where students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds collaboratively learn, work and serve. We nurture the growth and understanding of how each of us fits into the larger picture and we celebrate organizational achievements.
- PATRON-CENTERED: Our patrons (subscribers/supporters/donors/stakeholders) are at the center of all we do and are at the top of our minds in our decisions and actions. Our patrons are delighted by the excellent customer service they receive at every interaction at Houston Ballet.
