Employment Opportunities

Pacific Northwest Ballet is currently accepting applications for the following positions. For further information or to apply for one of these positions, interested candidates should send a cover letter and a current resume via e-mail to apply@pnb.org or to Pacific Northwest Ballet, 301 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109 Attn: Human Resources.

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PNB values diverse perspectives, and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Principal Cello

Seattle - Phelps Center

Only highly qualified candidates will be invited to audition. Auditions will be held in Seattle at McCaw Hall. Preliminary Auditions will start at 9:30 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026. Preliminary auditions may continue Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The excerpts will be identical for all candidates. The Final Auditions will start Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after the Preliminary Auditions. As part of the Final Audition, candidates may be required to return to Seattle later, to perform with the Orchestra led by the Music Director.
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Creative Movement Substitute Teacher

$50.00 – $59.00/hour

Creative Movement Instructors are responsible for teaching tot’s, creative movement and pre-ballet dance classes for children between the ages of 4-7. Classes are taught within a structured setting with live music and sensitivity towards classical ballet. PNB is seeking teachers to work on a substitute basis.
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Piano Accompanist – PNB School

$31.00/hour – 34.50/hour

Perform skilled work involving specialized musicianship in support of ballet classes. Classes would include ballet technique, pointe classes, and pas de deux for all ages.
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Pilates Instructor

$36.25 – $40.00/hour

A Pilates Instructor leads clients and students through safe and effective Pilates exercises, demonstrating proper form and providing feedback to help them meet fitness goals including strength and flexibility. Responsibilities include creating personalized or group-based workout plans using mat Pilates and apparatus, assessing client needs, monitoring progress, and maintaining a positive and safe studio.
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Production Director

$125K – $135K/year

Seattle - Phelps Center

The Director of Production is responsible for the planning, management, and execution of all stage and rehearsal work associated with mounting and running of PNB productions. This includes management of Production staff and stagehands, PNB’s shop, and the creation and maintenance of all production resources. This is a full time, benefitted position.
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Benefits

PNB provides a benefits package for both full-time and part-time non-union employees

Benefits for part-time employees vary depending on hours worked per week.

Health Care Coverage
Comprehensive medical, plus prescription; voluntary dental and voluntary vision coverage.

Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D each provide a $50,000 benefit.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP provides assistance with a wide range of personal issues and concerns on a confidential basis.

Time Off
Regular Full and Regular Part Time employees are eligible for 12 national paid holidays, vacation time starting at 15 days off which increases with length of service, and sick time accrual.

Retirement Investments
PNB offers a 401(k) plan which allows employees to contribute a percentage of their pay on a pre-tax basis. The plan offers a 4% discretionary match.

Additional Voluntary Benefits
PNB offers voluntary benefits including term life, accident, cancer and disability insurances.

Discounted Performance Tickets
PNB generally provides complimentary tickets to employees for each performance (with the exception of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®). Depending on the performance additional tickets can be purchased at a 20-50% discount.

Discounted Open Ballet and Pilates Classes
Open ballet classes available at no cost to full time staff (and dancers). Reformer Pilates and Pilates mat class are available at a discount.

  • Single: 25% off
  • 5 pack: 30% off
  • 10 pack: 35% off

 

Children’s Division Ballet Classes
Employee’s immediate family members may take Children’s Division ballet classes based on the audition process per PNB Ballet School policy and class availability.

Seattle Gym Membership
Discounted membership to The Seattle Gym is available for $29/month with no annual membership fee (only available to full time staff and dancers).