The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Shelby County Community Theatre, overseeing the completion of select administrative tasks and strategic goal fulfillment as determined by the SCCT Board of Directors. This individual is ultimately responsible for fulfilling SCCT's mission to create opportunities for involvement in the arts and provide the space needed to do so.

• General and Administrative: Prepares Executive Director report for monthly Board of Directors meeting, oversees all business management of the theatre, and coordinates all activities, including logistics planning and advertising of Main Stage and Upstairs at 801 productions.
• Promotion/Marketing/Advertising: Oversees the promotion and marketing of the theatre, including annual direct mail appeals, press releases, and all necessary marketing materials and campaigns.
• Facilities: Directs maintenance personnel and independent contractors performing work on the premises.
• Supervision: Provides direct supervision for one hourly administrative employee, including annual performance evaluation.
• Financial: Works with Board Treasurer to develop annual operating and capital budgets, and ensures that SCCT is operating in accordance with approved budgets.
• Fundraising: Plans, organizes, directs, and expands fundraising opportunities, including securing season sponsorships for all SCCT productions.
• Community Presence: Represents SCCT to the regional, state, and local theatre community, government agencies, businesses, press, and constituencies through active involvement in events and programs.
• Show Production: Serves as point of contact for directors, explains Director contracts, theatre policy and procedure, and assists in securing production crew.

• Highly competent in marketing strategies, concepts, and tools.
• Knowledge of grant writing.
• Familiarity with theatre operations.
• Ability to gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including board and staff, donors, foundation, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated success in securing major and annual gifts from foundations and corporations and major gifts from individuals.
• Demonstrated success in meeting annual fund goals, exploration of grant opportunities, obtaining sponsorships, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in managing people and budgets.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in social media platforms, and ticketing software.
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment with limited resources.
• Strong entrepreneurial self-starter attitude.