WANTED: General Manager of Aultsville Theatre

Aultsville Theatre is a non-profit volunteer driven arts organization with a unique mandate: to develop and support the performing arts across Stormont, Dundas, & Glengarry (SD&G) by providing resources, networking, and advocacy for both the professional and community sectors.

Aultsville Theatre Board is seeking an energetic and innovative General Manager with a strong commitment to the health and vitality of our theatre community. Aultsville Theatre's General Manager is a hands-on manager, providing leadership and direction to staff, and has the vision necessary to lead the organization into the next phase of its growth.

The ideal candidate is skilled at relationship and community building, revenue development, and is aware of the artistic and political climate facing theatres. The candidate will be highly motivated, detail oriented, have the proven ability to manage schedules, and have a professional approach to challenging event management. This candidate must have superb interpersonal skills and be client-centric.

Reporting to the Aultsville Theatre Board, the candidate is strong on financial management, has outstanding written and oral communication skills, and is creative in delivering a range of programs that serve theatre and its artists across our communities of SD&G. This candidate encourages partnerships with other arts service organizations in advocating for and on behalf of Theatre, in addressing cultural and political issues, whenever and wherever possible.

General Accountability:

-Reporting to the volunteer Board of Directors the General Manager is responsible for the administration, supervision, programming, maintenance, and daily operation of Aultsville Theatre.

-Responsible for coordination of and delivery of various programs/events.

-Responsible for the promotion of the Theatre and its activities including but not limited to; corporate/commercial sponsorship, advertising, partnerships, etc.

Primary responsibilities:

-Working closely with the volunteer Board to lead Aultsville Theatre's operations.

-Managing Aultsville Theatre's finances including grant applications, regular reporting to funders and sponsors, and developing and managing the organization’s annual budget.

 

-Overseeing fundraising activities.

-Advocating on behalf of the organization.

-Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of strategic directions for the Theatre in partnership with the board and staff.

-Planning and managing the day-to-day operations.

-Supervising, developing, and leading the organization’s personnel, including annual performance reviews.

-Identifying opportunities and working partnerships that further goals and objectives of the organization’s strategic objectives.

-Flexibility to travel and attend occasional Board and Committee meetings on evenings and weekends as required.

-Liaise with Theatre partners.

-Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

-A minimum of 5 years of professional arts administration / management experience in either professional or community theatre.

-Post-secondary degree or diploma in applicable field (e.g.: Arts/Business Management, Fundraising), or equivalent work experience in the field.

-Knowledge of and passion for the performing arts community.

-Recognized leadership in the arts community that invites and stimulates partnerships with funders, sponsors, and colleagues.

-Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience in annual planning, grant-writing, and revenue generation from a variety of sources including both earned and contributed revenue.

-Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting practices in the charitable sector.

-Strong organizational skills that include managing multiple assignments and workload distribution in order to meet deadlines.

-Superior command of English in both written and oral communication. French will be considered an asset.

 

Note: The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. Aultsville Theatre reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.

Remuneration:

Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Applications must be received electronically no later than Monday October 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM to: president@aultsvilletheatre.com

All applications are confidential and must include letter of interest with salary expectations and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Aultsville Theatre is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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