Theatre Operations Manager

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Cleveland Public Theatre Full time

Cleveland Public Theatre is seeking a highly skilled General Manager to lead our theatre operations. This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the theatre, including supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in theatre administration, with at least six years of experience in a similar role. They will be able to demonstrate a collaborative spirit, a thirst for learning, and a love of performing arts. The General Manager will work closely with the Executive Artistic Director to implement the theatre's mission and programs, and will be responsible for representing the theatre at external events and meetings.

The General Manager will have a strong partnership with the Director of Finance and will be involved in the budgeting process. They will also be responsible for supervising the Front of House, Facilities, Financial Management, Human Resources, and Audience Engagement/Marketing departments. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize numerous responsibilities, provide composed leadership and guidance under stressful situations, and be an articulate and passionate representative of the theatre and its mission.

Cleveland Public Theatre is a dynamic and innovative theatre company that is committed to raising consciousness and nurturing compassion through groundbreaking performances and life-changing education programs. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated General Manager to join our team and help us achieve our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise leadership for all or some of the following departments: Facilities, Front of House, Financial Management, Human Resources, and Audience Engagement/Marketing
  • Execute all or some of the following: contracting, administering and executing contracts with artists and performers, negotiating and administering contracts with vendors and partners, ensuring the implementation of the relevant terms of such agreements, negotiating and managing rental contracts and supervising rentals and other special uses of the facility
  • Human Resources: oversee hiring process and execute onboarding staff, educate staff on policies, procedures, and best practices, respond to employee questions, develop and oversee employee performance evaluation process, arrange for professional development and safety training, oversee compensation and benefits packages for all staff
  • Information Technology: manage and evaluate outside IT vendor, manage and evaluate continuing improvement of existing services & equipment, supervise distribution and manage maintenance of laptops and other hardware, liaison between staff and outside IT vendor, coordinate troubleshooting of issues
  • Work Environment and Office Operations: assign appropriate departments or staff to office management tasks, other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • College degree or equivalent required
  • At least six years prior theatre management experience
  • Well-rounded level of experience with budgeting, marketing, best practice HR policies, and financial management
  • Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
  • Demonstrated project management or project management-like experience

About Cleveland Public Theatre:

Cleveland Public Theatre is a dynamic and innovative theatre company that is committed to raising consciousness and nurturing compassion through groundbreaking performances and life-changing education programs. We are a leader in the field of theatre and are recognized for our innovative and unique views on programming. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated General Manager to join our team and help us achieve our mission.

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