Capital Campaign Assistant

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 Overview

The Capital Campaign Assistant supports efforts to raise $20 million in a 90th Anniversary Capital Campaign. Through this work, the Capital Campaign Assistant will enable SAB to provide the very best training and support, facilities, and scholarship program for our talented students; broaden our impact and expand possibilities for the art form for years to come; and give the School financial stability and promise for the future.

The Capital Campaign Assistant works closely with the Campaign Director and fellow members of the Development and Marketing Department. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, reporting to the Director of Development and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities :

Administrative Support :

• Efficiently and thoroughly manage campaign administrative needs including maintaining files and the donor database, creating and updating tracking systems, preparing progress reports, providing clerical assistance, and collaborating with coworkers.
• Continually refine the table of gifts, prospect pipeline, and master prospect list.
• Maintain a list of recognition opportunities and gift acceptance policies.
• Schedule appointments, coordinate meeting logistics, and prepare meeting materials.
• Process campaign invoices and track and reconcile expenses.
• Work with outside vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Donor Correspondence and Appreciation :

Event Planning and Management :

Gift Processing and Pledge Management :

Prospect Research :

Requirements

Start Date

January 5, 2026 (depending on candidate availability)

Benefits

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 is $47,000-$51,000 commensurate with experience.