New West Theatre Hiring General Manager

New West Theatre (located in Lethbridge, Alberta) invites applications for the full time position of General Manager. As the premier performing arts organization in Southern Alberta, New West Theatre plays a critical role in the cultural landscape of the region. New West Theatre is currently celebrating its 25th season of providing broad-based, diverse programming for Lethbridge and the surrounding region. The company’s diverse slate of artistic programming includes all-original Music-Comedy Revues, contemporary Canadian plays, and a Theatre for Young Audiences production which tours regionally. Additionally, New West Theatre offers educational programming including Summer Theatre Camps, a Theatre School, and In-School Residencies. New West Theatre has an operating budget that surpasses $700,000. 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager works in partnership with the Artistic Director to deliver the mandate. 

Core Responsibilities 
Fund Development: cultivates relationships with individual and corporate supporters; leads fundraising events and initiatives; applies for municipal, provincial, and federal grants. Promotional: develops and implements promotional campaigns for theatre productions and arts-related activities; manages outreach and community engagement activities 
Financial Management: in collaboration with the Artistic Director develops budgets for productions and general operations; monitors short-term and long-term financial strategies, ensuring the organization’s ongoing fiscal stability. 
Administration: manages the day-to-day operations of the organization; supervising employees, contracted artists, and volunteers. 
Advocacy: fosters positive relationships with the local community and arts organizations as well as government agencies.
Note: New West Theatre contracts accounting services to process accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and oversee other day-to-day financial tasks. 

Qualifications 
Applicants must possess: 
A relevant post-secondary education in management, theatre or arts administration. 
A minimum of 2 years experience in the administration of a not-for-profit organization, preferably a theatre company. 
Experience with budgeting, fundraising, and marketing. 
Superior verbal and written communication skills. 
Proficiency with Word, Excel and Mac operating systems, as well as familiarity with social media programs (Facebook, Twitter) 

The following skills would be an asset: 
Familiarity with the Canadian theatre community, and experience with the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. 
Knowledge of the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission. 
An understanding of touring theatre productions, and technical theatre 
Experience working in a board environment 

New West Theatre is committed to creating an equitable environment, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. 

Please email (in Word or PDF format) a cover letter, CV, and list of references to our Board of Directors at search@newwesttheatre.com by Closing Date: August 22/14. Anticipated start date is October 1/14.

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/New-West-Theatre-Hiring-General-Manager