Executive Director

About Ballet Idaho

Ballet Idaho is the Mountain West’s premier professional ballet company, celebrating 53 years of artistic
excellence, community connection, and transformative storytelling through dance. As the region’s only
professional company presenting a mixed repertoire, including beloved story ballets and contemporary
works by acclaimed choreographers such as Cerrudo, Saunders, and Peck, Ballet Idaho plays a vital
role in the cultural life of the Mountain West and continues to expand its artistic presence across the
region.

Through performances, a thriving Academy, and community engagement programs, Ballet Idaho
nurtures emerging artists and expands access to the arts. The organization operates with a projected
$3.8M annual budget supported by ticket sales, tuition, special events, and contributed revenue. The
team includes 20 administrative and production staff and 25 professional dancers, including AGMA-
represented apprentices.

Ballet Idaho is entering an important new chapter, creating an exciting moment for a leader to bring
clarity, steadiness, and momentum to help shape a strong and sustainable future.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) is Ballet Idaho’s chief executive and strategic leader. In partnership with
the Artistic Director and Board of Directors, the ED oversees financial health, operations, organizational
culture, and community presence.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned nonprofit or mission-driven leader with a passion for the arts, strong
financial management skills, clear communication, and a collaborative leadership style suited to guiding
an organization through transition and into its next phase.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide strategic and steady leadership that advances the organization’s mission and long-term
  goals.
• Partner with the Artistic Director to support artistic planning within a sustainable organizational
  framework.
• Lead with transparency and follow-through to support staff, dancers, and board members.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture centered on communication and accountability.

Finance & Administration

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure effective internal systems, HR processes, and organizational infrastructure.
• Improve administrative workflows and data management to support smooth, predictable
  operations.

Fundraising & Development

• Direct major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and donor cultivation efforts.
• Strengthen relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation supporters.
• Partner with development staff and Board members to meet revenue goals.

Community & External Relations

• Serve as a key ambassador for Ballet Idaho alongside the Artistic Director.
• Build partnerships with community leaders, schools, arts organizations, and community groups.
• Enhance Ballet Idaho’s presence locally, regionally, and nationally.

Board Relations

• Collaborate with the Board to ensure effective governance and shared understanding of
  organizational priorities.
• Support Board member engagement and recruitment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of senior leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit, arts, or similarly complex
  organizational environment.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and financial management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading organizations through change.
• Commitment to Ballet Idaho’s mission and the performing arts.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and paid-time-off benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and community involvement.