New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$58k–$60k/yr
Organization Overview The School of American Ballet (SAB) at Lincoln Center, founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, is the preeminent ballet school in the country. Our mission is to train professional dancers…
Skills: Calendar Management, Project Management, Board Governance, Executive Support, Budget Coordination
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Provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Director and Director of People and Culture. Serves as the primary liaison for the Board of Directors, managing governance activities, facilities operations, and organizational initiatives.
Requires three to five years of administrative or operations experience, preferably supporting senior leadership or nonprofit boards. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and strong organizational skills.
Organization Overview
The School of American Ballet (SAB) at Lincoln Center, founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, is the preeminent ballet school in the country. Our mission is to train professional dancers for careers in classical ballet. We provide the resources for a diverse pool of students to train at the highest level – with 15-25 a year going on to dance for New York City Ballet, our official but independent ballet company, and other major ballet companies worldwide. SAB has a far-reaching impact on the art form and enriches the lives of each student who comes through its doors, over 800 annually, ages 6 to 18. SAB has approximately 90 part- and full-time employees and an operating budget of $17 million. In the 2025-2026 school year, administrative employees are expected to work in person 4 days per week and may telecommute one day per work week.
Position Summary
The Executive and Board Coordinator provides high-level administrative, operational, and project coordination support to the Executive Director and Director of People and Culture while serving as the primary administrative liaison to SAB's Board of Directors. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of the Executive Office by coordinating Board governance activities, executive communications, organizational initiatives, facilities operations, and cross-functional projects that support the School's mission.
Success in this role requires exceptional organizational and project management skills, sound judgment, professionalism, discretion in handling confidential information, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting jointly to the Executive Director and the Director of People and Culture.
Essential Responsibilities
Executive Administration
Board Liaison
People & Culture Coordination
Operations & Facilities Coordination
Cross-Functional Leadership
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified as organizational needs evolve.
Education & Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate demonstrates:
Work Schedule and Physical Requirements
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support Board meetings, performances, donor events, and other School activities. The position requires prolonged computer use, movement throughout office and studio spaces, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds when preparing meetings or events.
SAB offers a superior benefit package, including full health benefits, four weeks of vacation (plus two holiday weeks in December), and generous retirement savings benefits.
The School of American Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
The annual salary range for this position is $58,000-$60,000.
Founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, SAB is official school of New York City Ballet.
The School of American Ballet, the official training academy of the New York City Ballet, was established in 1934 by legendary choreographer George Balanchine and philanthropist Lincoln Kirstein as the first and most essential step in their quest to create an American classical ballet company. SAB, located at New York City's Lincoln Center, is today the premier ballet academy in the United States, training more students who go on to become professional dancers than any other school. SAB's former students fill the ranks of the New York City Ballet and other leading U.S. and international ballet companies. SAB is the official academy of New York City Ballet.
Offices: 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York 10023, US
View all jobs at School of American BalletFounded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, SAB is official school of New York City Ballet.
The School of American Ballet, the official training academy of the New York City Ballet, was established in 1934 by legendary choreographer George Balanchine and philanthropist Lincoln Kirstein as the first and most essential step in their quest to create an American classical ballet company. SAB, located at New York City's Lincoln Center, is today the premier ballet academy in the United States, training more students who go on to become professional dancers than any other school. SAB's former students fill the ranks of the New York City Ballet and other leading U.S. and international ballet companies. SAB is the official academy of New York City Ballet.
Offices: 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York 10023, US
View all jobs at School of American Ballet