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SECOND COMPANY DIRECTOR
Sacramento Ballet Second Company (SBSC)
Sacramento, California | Full-Time, Exempt | Reports to: Artistic Director
About the Opportunity
The Sacramento Ballet Second Company (SBSC) Director is the main point of contact for the SBSC program, our pre-professional training company, and serves as the vital bridge between Sacramento Ballet and the School of Sacramento Ballet. This role shapes the training, repertoire, and performance opportunities of the dancers who may become Sacramento Ballet’s next generation of professional artists. The ideal candidate is a former professional dancer with deep classical and neo-classical repertoire experience, equally at home coaching in the studio and handling the practical work of running a program, from building rehearsal schedules and managing a budget, to identifying new performance opportunities, to mentoring dancers as they embark on their professional careers.
The Role
The SBSC Director reports to Sacramento Ballet’s Artistic Director and shares responsibility with the School Director as primary teacher and mentor to all SBSC dancers, including second company and trainees, coordinating closely with the School Director on school-related content and decisions. The role represents SBSC as its leader, planning and executing rehearsals, accompanying the company to all events and performances, choreographing for the second company (including the development of a family series performance annually) and serving as the public face of the program to dancers, families, and the community. The start date for this position is December, 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Artistic Leadership & Repertoire
● Plan season repertoire for SBSC in collaboration with the Artistic Director and School Director
● Rehearse, set, and stage ballets or sections of ballets on SBSC dancers for both SBSC performances
and selected company works, including the annual Nutcracker production
● Rehearse and choreograph pieces for SBSC and School performances as needed, in keeping with
the artistic vision of the main company
● Teach partnering technique as part of the SBSC training curriculum
Teaching & Dancer Development
● Regularly teach SBSC classes and occasionally teach company classes as needed
● Teach occasional classes in the School of Sacramento Ballet as needed
● Facilitate regular evaluations with SBSC dancers to discuss progress and areas for improvement
● Assist SBSC dancers with professional development, such as audition photographs, videos, and resumes
● Support the learning, development, and progress of the dancers
● Teach in, and support, the summer intensive programs at the school
Program Administration & Budget
● Schedule SBSC rehearsals and coordinate with Sacramento Ballet’s Artistic team for company rehearsals
● Assist School staff in coordinating SBSC programming and performance bookings
● Manage the SBSC program budget and support budget planning in coordination with the Executive Director
● Maintain proficiency with standard computer and office software, including Google Suite, to support scheduling, communications, and presentations
● Develop and deliver reports to executive leadership and the Board of Directors as requested Recruitment & Admissions
● In collaboration with the Artistic Director, recruit and select students to join SBSC
● Participate in the audition process for the School
Performance & Community Representation
● Represent SBSC as its leader and accompany SBSC at all events and performances
● Present pre-performance speeches and oversee educational opportunities at performance venues
● Oversee and emcee outreach assemblies and community engagement performances
● Attend and critique dancer performances
● Identify and pursue new venues and performance opportunities for SBSC
● Act as an ambassador for Sacramento Ballet and SBSC
● Participate in media interviews, activities, and special events as needed
Qualifications
Required
● Previous experience as a professional dancer with a major classical ballet company
● Previous coaching experience across a wide range of versatile repertoire
● Previous experience teaching professional, classically trained dancers
● Experience teaching partnering technique
● Extensive knowledge of pointe work
● Extensive knowledge of classical and neo-classical ballet repertoire
● Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
● Ability to work collaboratively and function as part of a team
● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
● Open-mindedness and the ability to learn
● Dedication and commitment to the advancement of dancers and the art of classical ballet
Preferred
● Experience managing or contributing to a program budget
● Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Google Suite, for scheduling,
communications, and presentations
● Experience identifying and securing new performance venues or partnerships
● Experience recruiting or identifying prospective students for a training or trainee program
The Ideal Candidate
You are a former professional dancer who has traded the stage for the studio without losing your love of performance. You teach with rigor and warmth in equal measure, and you take real pride in watching a dancer’s artistry and technique mature under your guidance. You are comfortable representing Sacramento Ballet and SBSC publicly, whether that is a lecture-demonstration, a rehearsal studio, or a pre-show speech, and you bring the same care to the practical side of running a program: budgets, schedules, and finding new opportunities to grow SBSC.
Compensation
● Salary: $70,304 annually
● Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and retirement; paid time off and holidays
● In-person position based at Sacramento Ballet’s facilities in Sacramento, California; regular on-site
presence is required, with typical hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
● Evening and weekend availability required for performances and other Sacramento Ballet
activities, with hours that flex accordingly during those periods
● Some local and regional travel may be required
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position primarily operates in the dance studio, rehearsal, theater, and performance environments, with regular use of a computer and standard office equipment for scheduling and communication, and
may involve moving between studio, theater, and event spaces throughout the workday.
In performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
● Stand, walk, and move throughout the studio for extended periods while teaching, coaching, and rehearsing dancers
● Physically demonstrate ballet technique, movement combinations, and partnering work
● Move throughout studio, rehearsal, theater, and event spaces
● Operate a computer and other standard office equipment for scheduling, communication, and administrative tasks
● Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication
● Lift, carry, move, or otherwise handle materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Other Duties
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of Sacramento Ballet.
About Sacramento Ballet
For over 70 years, Sacramento Ballet has been a cultural cornerstone of the region, presenting world-class performances, providing high-quality dance education, and offering meaningful community engagement programs. We are committed to artistic excellence, innovation, and ensuring that dance is accessible to all.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to executiveassistant@sacballet.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sacramento Ballet is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Sacramento Ballet is committed to racial equity and fair representation of multiple diverse populations in employment, outreach, scholarships, and all programs. We provide equity and inclusion including equitable pay, fair AGMA Union treatment, and access, opportunity, ideas, perspectives, values, and advancement for all. We strive to identify and eliminate barriers as well as innate, learned, and conveyed biases that prevent full participation of our communities.
At Sacramento Ballet we know that all diversity strengthens us all. Our diversity commitment to our community aligns with that of the California Arts Council, Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy (ACCE), and the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission’s Race and Cultural Equity Statements. We are
ever mindful, considered, and inclusive in our outreach to attain fair representation including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ability, geography, citizenship status, religion, language, physical appearance, and those affiliating with multiple identities.
Sacramento Ballet has always been a way for communities of the Sacramento region to come together and engage with the arts and each other. Our art allows us to provide and share solace amid uncertainty, to share mutual fears and concerns, to give voice to the voiceless, and to advocate and be allies for diversity, equity, and inclusion that strengthens us all.
PATRON SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Advancement Team
Sacramento, CA | Part-Time | Reports to: Patron Service Manager
About Sacramento Ballet
Founded in 1954, the mission of Sacramento Ballet is to enhance the human condition through dance, and ensure it is accessible to all. We fulfill our mission by presenting world-class performances, offering engaging outreach and community engagement programs, and providing high-quality training and education through the School of Sacramento Ballet.
About the Opportunity
Sacramento Ballet seeks a dynamic and service-driven Patron Services Associate to create a welcoming experience for Sacramento Ballet patrons, from purchasing tickets to attending performances. This role supports Sacramento Ballet’s mission by connecting audiences with our performances, events, and school productions through friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable service.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and takes pride in providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable with computers, and able to stay calm and friendly in a busy environment. Previous box office or performing arts experience is a plus, but not required.
The Role
The Patron Services Associate reports to the Patron Services Manager and works closely with the Patron Services team and other Sacramento Ballet staff. The Associate primarily works in Sacramento Ballet’s office, supporting day-to-day box office operations and assisting patrons by phone, email, and in person. The role serves as many patrons’ first contact with Sacramento Ballet. The role also includes occasional shifts at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, the SOFIA Home of B Street Theatre, and other performance venues throughout the season. Flexible availability is important, and availability for performance dates is required.
Key Responsibilities
Patron Services
- Provide friendly and professional service to patrons
- Process ticket requests by phone, email, and in person
- Assist with ticket purchases, exchanges, and subscription needs
- Answer questions about performances, seating, policies, promotions, and accessibility
- Resolve patron concerns with patience and good judgment
Box Office Operations
- Process ticket orders, payments, and exchanges accurately
- Process subscriptions and maintain accurate patron information
- Prepare ticket mailings and will-call tickets
- Use Spektrix to manage ticket orders and patron information
- Follow Sacramento Ballet’s ticketing policies and procedures
Performance Support
- Staff Patron Services during performances and events
- Provide will-call and other patron services at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, the SOFIA Home of B Street Theatre, and other performance venues
- Assist patrons with ticketing questions and issues on performance days
- Work with Sacramento Ballet and venue staff to address patron needs
Administrative & Event Support
- Use Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
- Assist with patron communications and other administrative tasks
- Support promotions, group orders, and other Patron Services projects
- Maintain and update patron information to ensure accuracy in the database
- Help set up and put away chairs and other materials for events at Sacramento Ballet’s Studios
- Assist with other duties as needed
Qualifications
Required
- Strong customer service skills and a genuine interest in helping people
- Friendly, clear, and professional communication skills
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software
- Comfortable using Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Able to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
- Comfortable working as part of a small team
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
- Availability for Sacramento Ballet performance dates
- Ability to safely lift and move a reasonable amount of weight for event setup and breakdown
Preferred
- Previous box office or ticketing experience
- Experience with Spektrix or another ticketing system
- Customer service experience in the arts, entertainment, hospitality, or nonprofit sector
- Experience handling payments and financial transactions
- Interest in dance and the performing arts
The Ideal Candidate
You are friendly, dependable, and genuinely enjoy helping people. You take pride in providing excellent customer service and understand that every interaction matters. You are comfortable with technology, willing to learn, and able to stay organized when things get busy. You are flexible, a team player, and happy to pitch in wherever you are needed.
Compensation
- Salary range: $20/hour
- Part-time, between 20-25 hours per week
Schedule
- 20-25 hours per week
- Occasional evening and weekend work required during peak seasons and production periods
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position primarily operates in professional office, studio, theater, performance, and event environments, with regular use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment, and may involve moving between office, studio, theater, and event spaces throughout the workday.
In performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain in a stationary position, including sitting or standing, for periods of time
- Move throughout office, studio, theater, and event spaces
- Operate a computer and other standard office equipment for extended periods
- Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication
- Lift, carry, move, or otherwise handle materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Other Duties
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of Sacramento Ballet.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Felicity Cowlin, Patron Services Manager, at fcowlin@sacballet.org. Please submit materials as PDF attachments with the subject line Patron Services Associate Application – [Your Name].
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sacramento Ballet is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Sacramento Ballet is committed to racial equity and fair representation of multiple diverse populations in employment, outreach, scholarships, and all programs. We provide equity and inclusion including equitable pay, fair AGMA Union treatment, and access, opportunity, ideas, perspectives, values, and advancement for all. We strive to identify and eliminate barriers as well as innate, learned, and conveyed biases that prevent full participation of our communities.
At Sacramento Ballet we know that all diversity strengthens us all. Our diversity commitment to our community aligns with that of the California Arts Council, Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy (ACCE), and the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission’s Race and Cultural Equity Statements. We are ever mindful, considered, and inclusive in our outreach to attain fair representation including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ability, geography, citizenship status, religion, language, physical appearance, and those affiliating with multiple identities.
Sacramento Ballet has always been a way for communities of the Sacramento region to come together and engage with the arts and each other. Our art allows us to provide and share solace amid uncertainty, to share mutual fears and concerns, to give voice to the voiceless, and to advocate and be allies for diversity, equity, and inclusion that strengthens us all.