Managing Director

The Managing Director will report to the Producing Artistic Director with the input of the board, and will provide administrative and financial oversight over all aspects of the organization's day-to-day activities. They will serve as an ex-officio member of the board and will collaborate closely with the board and Producing Artistic Director to establish an achievable long-term vision and strategy that builds on GableStage's outstanding reputation and potential for organizational growth. Guided by GableStage's mission, this individual will be responsible for managing all the company's administrative functions, including marketing, development, box office, general and financial management, human resources, community relations, board relations, donor cultivation, fundraising events, front of house, and strategic planning. They will foster GableStage's team-based, highly collaborative, supportive, and generous environment for artists and the many people who make the work of GableStage possible—on stage, behind the scenes, in the offices, in the classroom, online, and throughout the community.

Role and Responsibilities

Fundraising, Marketing, and Audience Development

• Expand audiences by formulating and implementing comprehensive marketing, public relations, and social media campaigns, and increase revenue from single ticket sales, group sales, subscription sales, concessions, rentals, community presentations, education programs, digital programming, and other earned revenue possibilities.
• Guide and administer staff and board fundraising initiatives to create strategies for growing contributed revenue with an emphasis on solicitation, stewardship, and cultivation of existing and new funders.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with business leaders and the funding community, including key donors, foundations, public funders, and corporations.
• Oversee box office staff and utilize the patron database management software to its full capacity.
• Assess and adapt audience development, subscription, and fundraising plans based on the specific, unique nature of GableStage's mission and the Coral Gables and Coconut Grove communities.
• Support the Director of Development in the planning, production, and hosting of fundraising events in close collaboration with the staff.
• Embrace other fundraising, marketing, and audience development responsibilities as needed.

Board and External Relations

Operational Leadership and Strategic Planning

Traits and Characteristics

The Managing Director will be a goal-oriented, ambitious collaborator inspired by GableStage's mission and energized by the idea of partnering with the Producing Artistic Director and working closely with the board, staff, and community to define and realize the company's institutional goals and long-term vision. They will be an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking theatre leader, willing to participate in the details of day-to-day operations, and who empowers and celebrates their colleagues to bring out their best. Exhibiting a resilient spirit and a desire to grow this organization to its full potential, the Managing Director will be a proactive and approachable manager, a hands-on team-builder, capable of uniting the collective talent and resources of GableStage to build upon its legacy and secure a path toward its future.

Other Key Competencies

Compensation and Benefits

GableStage provides a competitive compensation package with a salary range between $105,000 and $120,000 and benefits that include health insurance, flexible paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick days, and access to the Biltmore Hotel amenities. A relocation package will be offered to the placed candidate if they are not local.

Requirements

The Managing Director will report to the Producing Artistic Director with the input of the board, and will provide administrative and financial oversight over all aspects of the organization's day-to-day activities. They will serve as an ex-officio member of the board and will collaborate closely with the board and Producing Artistic Director to establish an achievable long-term vision and strategy that builds on GableStage's outstanding reputation and potential for organizational growth. Guided by GableStage's mission, this individual will be responsible for managing all the company's administrative functions, including marketing, development, box office, general and financial management, human resources, community relations, board relations, donor cultivation, fundraising events, front of house, and strategic planning. They will foster GableStage's team-based, highly collaborative, supportive, and generous environment for artists and the many people who make the work of GableStage possible—on stage, behind the scenes, in the offices, in the classroom, online, and throughout the community.

Application Instructions

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please visit : GableStage Application

GableStage is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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Salary : $105,000 - $120,000