Executive Director

Location: St. John's

Executive Director
About Us
Kittiwake Ballet is Newfoundland and Labrador’s professional dance performance company.

Our mandate is to cultivate and foster awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts by providing high-quality dance performances and to advance the art of dance by providing instructional workshops, classes and seminars related to dance.

Rooted in St. John’s and aiming to represent the diverse spirit of our entire province, our programming combines the beloved family-friendly productions that have made our company a pillar of performing arts in our region with contemporary ballet productions that will make our mark on the global dance scene. Our productions are inspired by Newfoundland and Labrador culture’s intersections with universality, allowing them to resonate with audiences throughout our province and across the country.

We develop and nurture exciting, authentic, and sustainable partnerships with artists of all backgrounds and disciplines.

Kittiwake Ballet’s also has a growing trainee dancer program that encourages creativity, individuality, dedication, hard work and self-discovery, in a community of teachers, choreographers, and staff who are passionate about ballet and the performing arts. Our goal is to create an environment where pre-professional dancers thrive and to be a bridge for them to a career in professional dance.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Board of Directors, and working in a shared leadership model with the Artistic Director, the Executive Director provides strategic, operational, and organizational leadership for Kittiwake Ballet.

The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s overall administration, financial sustainability, fundraising, marketing, and operations. Working closely with the Artistic Director, the Executive Director ensures that Kittiwake’s artistic vision is supported through strong organizational management and meaningful community relationships.

This role requires a dynamic leader who can strengthen the organization’s capacity, build partnerships, and help guide Kittiwake Ballet through its continued growth as a professional dance company.

Because Kittiwake Ballet is a performing arts organization, the role will occasionally require evening and weekend work to support performances, events, and community activities, with flexibility provided in scheduling where possible.

This is a full-time permanent position based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership
Collaborate with the Artistic Director to support and advance the artistic vision of Kittiwake Ballet

Work with the Board of Directors on strategic planning and organizational development

Support a collaborative culture between the artistic and administrative functions of the company

Operations and Administration
Provide oversight of day-to-day operations

Supervise administrative staff and contractors

Oversee production logistics, touring coordination, and project management

Ensure effective organizational policies and systems are in place

Prepare and manage organizational budgets

Monitor financial performance and reporting

Work with the Board Treasurer and external financial professionals as required

Fundraising and Revenue Development
Lead fundraising initiatives and sponsorship development

Prepare and oversee grant applications and reporting

Develop new revenue streams and partnerships

Marketing and Audience Development
Oversee marketing, communications, and promotion of Kittiwake’s programming

Support audience development and community engagement initiatives

Represent Kittiwake publicly in media and promotional activities

Community and Sector Engagement
Build relationships with artists, funders, partners, and stakeholders locally, provincially, and nationally

Support education, outreach, and community engagement programs

Represent Kittiwake within the broader arts and cultural community

Desired Competencies
Kittiwake Ballet welcomes applications from individuals with a passion for the performing arts and strong organizational leadership skills. While candidates may come from a variety of professional backgrounds, the following competencies are…