MANAGING DIRECTOR (VOLUNTEER W/ STIPEND)
ORGANIZATION: STAGE LEFT THEATER ASSOCIATION
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Position Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR (VOLUNTEER W/ STIPEND)
Hours: Variable; 20-25 hours per week
Volunteer Stipend: Approx. $10K annually
BACKGROUND
Stage Left was founded on the belief that live theater should be a force for political, intellectual, and social stimulation, and should be relevant to the daily lives of the audience and the players. We seek to broaden the involvement of the general population by engaging issues of topical value and stimulating the analysis and discussion of the structure and goals of society.
Our mission is: To tell stories, build community, and pursue equity through the production of new and existing theatrical works.
Stage Left was founded in 2011 to provide an alternative theater experience in Spokane and became a non-profit LLC by early 2013. We are a small, community theatre with an annual budget of $175K, that produces 4-5 mainstage productions and sponsors artistic festivals and special events. The Theatre resides in a retail-turned-theater space in downtown Spokane, which has one stage with a 60-seat audience.
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
To be fully transparent, because we value being able to pay every person at least a small stipend for their participation, we acknowledge that this impacts the ability to keep any regular employees, including leadership at this time. As such, operations depend heavily on fundraising, and all positions are fully volunteer or contract based.
We are currently seeking a Managing Director to help oversee the day-to-day operations of the theatre and an Artistic Director to help oversee the artistic vision and production value of the theatre.
Our goal is to fill these part-time, volunteer positions so they can hit the ground running, knowing that we aspire to get to a place of growth that will allow our organization to support regular, paid employees in the future. The work will be plentiful and challenging, but also, we hope, incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
Are you ready to join us and take on the challenge? We want to meet you!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Managing Director works in partnership with the Artistic Director and Technical Director as the Theater’s executive team. The Managing, Artistic, and Technical Directors collaborate to lead artists, staff, volunteers, and the community in realizing the Theatre’s mission.
The Managing Director reports to the Board and is responsible for building an effective team internally. The Managing Director is responsible for generating, facilitating, and supervising day-to-day administrative duties and overseeing financial and facilities management, development, strategic planning, and community relations.
*** In the absence of primary volunteer positions, (i.e. Production Manager, Marketing Director, Development Director, etc.) the Managing Director assumes or redistributes responsibilities until these positions can be accommodated by the company. ***
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
Combine demonstrated business acumen with strong management skills.
Have the vision to design and execute Stage Left’s resource development in the short, intermediate, and long-term to help achieve sustainable growth into the future.
Be a charismatic communicator with the ability to establish long-lasting, productive relationships with the Board, volunteers, and community of patrons and funders.
Have demonstrated ability to generate earned income and philanthropic support and a passion for organizational development.
MAJOR AREAS OF CONTRIBUTION:
Coordination of long-range strategic and annual planning
Coordination of administrative volunteers and management of administrative operations
Assistance in developing the annual budget
Leadership for fundraising activities and donor development
Overseeing operations and maintenance of the theater’s physical facility
Development and administration of festival coordination and educational programming
Representation and advocation of the theater with patrons, government agencies, insurance companies, community and local business partners, groups, and organizations
For more specific duties broken out by section (strategic planning, administration, financial management, development, marketing, facility management, board relations, and advocacy), go to: bit.ly/StageLeftMD
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to the performing arts
Strategic planning experience
Experience building revenue and philanthropic support, including grant writing
Understanding of Finance and Managerial Accounting
Significant experience interacting with Boards, volunteers, and funders
Arts management training
5 - 7 years with a non-profit arts organization or theater company
3+ years’ executive experience in a non-profit organization of similar size or larger, preferably in the arts
College degree in business, non-profit administration, or related field, or equivalent work/volunteer experience
HOW TO APPLY
The search committee intends to make its decision by the end of February / early March with the intent that the new Managing Director will begin in early March.
Candidates interested in becoming the volunteer Managing Director at Stage Left should apply by Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Please send an email to board.stageleft2011@gmail.com, and include:
"Stage Left Managing Director application" as the subject line
attached resume or CV (Word or PDF version please)
a detailed cover letter, with the answer to the question:
Recognizing the organization is undergoing a major leadership transition, what would be your 5-year strategic plan and leadership approach?
More opportunities with STAGE LEFT THEATER ASSOCIATION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About STAGE LEFT THEATER ASSOCIATION
Location:
108 W 3RD AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99201, US
Mission Statement
To tell stories, build community, and pursue equity through the production of new and existing theatrical works.
Description
Stage Left Theater is founded on the belief that live theater provides a mechanism for interpersonal interaction not provided by television and movies, should be a force for political, intellectual and social stimulation, and should be relevant to the daily lives of the audience and the players. We seek to broaden the involvement of the general population by engaging issues of topical value and stimulating the analysis and discussion of the structure and goals of society.
Stage Left Theater Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the state of Washington. It was founded in December, 2011 with the goal of providing an alternative theater experience in Spokane. Our current venue, formerly a retail space, was purchased in January, 2012, by Stage Left Properties LLC, and was renovated to serve as a theater. This work was completed in early 2013, whereupon it was leased to Stage Left Theater Association. We produce 5-6 Main Stage Productions, artistic festivals, and special events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
108 W 3rd AveSpokane, WA 99201
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2025
SKILLS
- Executive Admin
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Administrative Support
- Arts Administration
- Management
- Donor Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- variable; anticipate 20-25 hours per week