Employment Opportunities

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Job Title: Part-Time Development Director
Location: Wilmington, DE
Hours: Flexible, Part-Time

About Us:
First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) brings the joy of ballet to our community through performances, education, and outreach. We are passionate about inspiring audiences and nurturing the next generation of dancers.

The Role:
FSBT is seeking a dynamic Part-Time Development Director to help grow our impact in the community. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by leading fundraising efforts, cultivating donors, and supporting grants and special initiatives. You’ll work closely with our Executive Director and Board to shape FSBT’s financial future.

What You’ll Do:

·       Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners

·       Assist with grant research, proposals, and reporting

·       Support annual giving campaigns and fundraising events

·       Help track and manage donor information and fundraising metrics

Who You Are:

·       Experienced in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or grant writing

·       Skilled at building relationships and telling compelling stories

·       Organized, proactive, and able to work independently

·       Passionate about the arts, especially dance or performing arts

Why Join Us:

·       Make a real impact in a growing arts organization

·       Flexible hours to fit your schedule

·       Be part of a passionate, creative team

To Apply:
Send your resume and brief cover letter to kkambalov@firststateballet.org

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST - Whitehall Location

As a Front Desk Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing excellent customer service and administrative support in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities: Greeting and welcoming visitors with a warm and friendly demeanor, answering and directing phone calls professionally, managing lobby, maintaining a clean and organized reception area and completing opening and closing checklist, helping place uniform orders using sizing kit.

Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and multitasking abilities, proficient in Microsoft Office suite, previous experience in a customer service or administrative role preferred, previous experience with Jackrabbit software and SquareSpace preferred.

Benefits: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, positive and supportive work environment, access to Adult Classes at Whitehall.

Hourly Pay starts at $15 per hour

Desired hours:

Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm-8:30pm + Saturdays 8:30am-1:30pm

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Aynsley Inglis at ainglis@firststateballet.org.