Kansas City Ballet Seeks Executive Director with $200K Salary

Kansas City Ballet (KCB), founded in 1957 by Tatiana Dokoudovska, is hiring an Executive Director to co-lead the company alongside Artistic Director Devon Carney. The role involves developing institutional resilience, driving team momentum, and championing entrepreneurial strategies. The salary starts at $200,000 with competitive benefits. Management Consultants for the Arts is leading the search, with Jonathan West and Shruti Adhar managing the project. The search committee, comprising eight KCB board members, is chaired by Barbara Storm, immediate past president. A decision is expected by Fall 2026. KCB has been artistically led by Todd Bolender, William Whitener, and since 2013, Devon Carney.