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Theatricum

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Theatricum, Topanga, California, United States, 90290

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ORGANIZATION: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Our mission is to engage, educate and entertain audiences of all ages by presenting thought-provoking classics, socially relevant plays, and education programs in a beautiful, natural outdoor sanctuary for artists and the arts. A true renaissance theatre, we offer a diversity of programming from Shakespeare to poetry to music to the development of future playwrights – all to help understand the world we live in and to embrace our shared humanity. By passing on a sense of history to young people and adults alike, great works of art inform their present and inspire their future. Located at 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA 90290; 310-455-2322; www.theatricum.com in Los Angeles County.

TITLE: Managing Director JOB TYPE: Full Time SALARY RANGE: $70,000 to $80,000/year TO APPLY: Please email your resume and cover letter to Office@theatricum.com . This position is open until filled.

JOB OVERVIEW: Directly reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is a leadership position working with the Producing Artistic Director, responsible for generating, directing and supervising day-to-day administrative duties and overseeing financial and facilities management, development, strategic planning and community relations. The Managing Director builds and oversees the team that includes the Office Manager, Box Office and Front of House, and works with the Artistic Director to oversee Marketing and Development.

SKILLS REQUIRED: The ideal candidate works well in a busy environment and under deadline pressure. Excellent writing and communication skills, accounting and budgeting skills, nonprofit management experience and working with boards, board development and contracts. Candidates must have work schedule flexibility.

MANAGING DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning

Coordinate and implement long-range and annual strategic planning in conjunction with Artistic Director, staff and Board of Directors.

Administration

Supervise daily administrative operations and collaborate with Artistic Director in executing the season

Manage all insurance needs

In conjunction with Artistic Director, supervise all staff, including coaching, mentoring, conflict management/resolution, performance management and training

In conjunction with Artistic Director, recruit all levels of employees including freelance and temporary employees

Maintain employee records

Manage termination processes to include exit interviews and succession planning

Ensure that WGTB’s employment policies and employee handbook are current and complete and support the organization’s staffing goals and needs.

Call and chair staff meetings

Ensure that employment policies and reporting are consistent with all rules and regulations governing working in the State of California and the County of Los Angeles.

Oversee recruiting, training, coaching, and retention of staff (employee, contractor, volunteer)

Foster an office culture of teamwork, generous collaboration, clear communication, effective delegation, respectful engagement, and mutual support.

Collaborate with the Office Manager, Accountant, bookkeeper, auditors, and board on overall financial management

Prepare and implement financial plan, including an annual operating budget and a long-term capital budget which supports the strategic plan

Review and facilitate production budget in collaboration with Artistic Director and Production Manager

Manage all accounts payable and receivable with Office Manager

Oversee management of payroll and payroll tax requirements such as liability payments, quarterly payment and 1099/W2s

Manage annual audit and 990’s and insure timely completion

Manage any other audits including those for insurance, workers’ comp and grants

Generate financial reports working with accounting team.

Manage all banking and vendor relationships

Maintain the AEA Bond

Marketing

Work with Marketing Coordinator to

Maintain or supervise the maintenance of the website

Provide for the creation and printing of all printed materials

Review Press Releases

Review weekly eblasts

Work with Marketing Coordinator and Box Office Manager on

Development of group sales

Development of yearly ticketing strategy

Maintenance of subscriber database

Education

In conjunction with the Artistic Director and all education managers, oversee education and internship programs

Development

Work with Development Director and Development Team to

Coordinate & contribute to the writing of grants

Review all grant proposals and grant reports for accuracy and content before sending

Complete and send any necessary grant qualification paperwork, SAMS, etc.

Meet with/have phone conversations with grant reviewers as appropriate

Review and sign thank-you letters to donors

Work with board on annual fundraising plans

Provide event support where necessary

Board Relations

In conjunction with Artistic Director, maintain primary relationships with Board of Directors

Provide the board with quarterly reports to assess progress towards goals and objectives of the strategic plan, staff activity, financial updates against budget, and collect appropriate staff reports.

Assist board leadership with recruitment, education and board member development

Provide logistical support to the Board for meetings.

Serve as staff liaison to Finance Committee and other committees as needed.

Advocacy

Build a positive relationship with community volunteers, donors, sponsors, public officials and other arts organizations

In conjunction with the Artistic Director, present the public face of the Theater and, when called upon, speak to private and public organizations and to the press

Facility and IT Management

Oversee and facilitate all leases for theatre and grounds

Oversee compliance with all permitting, licensing and other governmental requirements

Work with facility manager to ensure grounds and space remain safe and in good working order

Ensure that organization has the information, communications, and technology systems that it needs to effectively accomplish the activities and programs planned and scheduled.

Production Support

Work closely with Artistic Director and Production Manager to provide administrative services for the production process.

Manage financial payment of all production staff with Production Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

College degree or equivalent experience

5 – 7 years experience with an arts organization in a leadership position

Strong organizational development and management skills

Past success working with a Board of Directors and Board Development experience

Proven leadership and relationship management experience

Proven track record as a fundraiser

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Understanding of Finance and Managerial Accounting

TERM / SCHEDULE This is a full-time hybrid position, with expectations of at least three days a week on site in Topanga, California.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The total compensation range is $70,000 to $80.000 per year. Currently Theatricum Botanicum pays all employees weekly. After a 90-day review, employee can qualify for $300 per month health insurance stipend, two weeks paid vacation, and 11 selected paid holidays.

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