State Street Ballet is searching for an important new member of our growing team.
Our ideal candidate has the following traits:
- A team player who enjoys collaborating and is committed to equitable and inclusive practices
- Resourceful, able to come up with well-thought out and creative solutions
- A people person who creates a positive atmosphere and enjoys creating an engaging workplace cultures and environment for staff at all levels and from varied backgrounds
- Trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information; discrete, professional, and excellent judgment
- Responsible with integrity, self-discipline, self-motivation, and welcomes new challenges
- Has a deep love for the performing arts and understands how dance enriches lives
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Maintain the organization’s annual calendar of performances and events
- Assist Directors with administrative tasks, including but not limited to; data entry and upkeep, financial tracking, grant writing, event and performance planning and implementation, tour and travel planning, program planning and implementation
- Manage daily operations, oversee company procedures, and ensure that the office and studios are running smoothly
- Prepare, review, and maintain employee files and documents
- Assist with payroll
- Work with Directors, making sure that employees feel welcomed, informed about their benefits, and prepared to excel in their roles
- Maintain employee personnel and administrative records, including but not limited to: employment, salary, benefits, and feedback
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; effective in creating, implementing, and improving systems
- Highly skilled at project and time management, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize for efficacy
- Excellent communicator; exceptional oral and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in office software and administrative programs: QuickBooks, Donor Perfect, Google Workspace, etc.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and data management
- Bilingual English & Spanish preferred
Scheduling:
- Part time with the potential to become full time, approximately 20-25 hours per week to start
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends if needed (for performance and events)
- Ability for some remote hours with approval from the Directors
Pay and Benefits
- Starting Pay Range: $19.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Part-time at 20-25 hours per week with the potential to become full time
- 2 weeks per year of paid vacation
- 10 days per year of sick time off
To apply please email your resume and contact information for three references.
About State Street Ballet:
State Street Ballet is an internationally acclaimed dance company based in Santa Barbara, California. Established in 1994, the company is a pioneering collaborative that employs dancers from around the world, consistently striving for new and innovative artistic opportunities that serve a broad audience. Each season is dedicated to bringing the highest standards of artistry and originality to tried and true classical favorites, plus new works that reflect the contemporary nature and talent of the ensemble’s 20 dancers, under the leadership of Artistic Director Megan Philipp and Executive Director Cecily MacDougall.
State Street Ballet values artistic collaborations and arts outreach opportunities, and is committed to enriching every community we perform in, large or small. Inspiring future generations and reaching a broader, more diverse audience is consistently a priority. State Street Ballet tours both nationally and internationally, boasting a 90% rebooking rate, rave reviews, and standing ovations from coast to coast. Successful collaborations with the Santa Barbara Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, Music Academy of the West, and the Santa Barbara Choral Society have become very popular and much-anticipated Santa Barbara traditions.