Seeking Managing Director

Piedmont Players Theatre in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Managing Director Piedmont Players, a community theatre in Salisbury, NC, established in 1963, aims to provide entertaining, educational opportunities for people of all ages. It maintains two physical performance spaces: the Meroney Theater, which offers programming for adults, and the Norvell Theater, which offers programming for children. Please email angel.rey@piedmontplayers.com for more information and to submit your resume. Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual and long-range planning in collaboration with the Board of Governors.

• Assist the Board of Governors with ongoing strategic planning.

• Assist the Board with developing an updated policies-and-procedures manual.

• Develop an annual budget in conjunction with the Facilities Manager.

• Work with the Facilities Manager to provide comprehensive monthly financial reports.

Reports will include forecasting, cash-flow management, capital spending, and review and

approval of expenditures.

• Actively participate in monthly board meetings with activity reports to the Board of

Governors.

• Provide leadership for and actively participate in fundraising activities, donor development,

and pursuit, preparation, and execution of grants.

• Supervise the Box Office Manager and direct administrative operations.

• Encourage volunteer participation and support theatre volunteers and volunteer initiatives.

• Oversee all PPT vendor contracts (not related to facilities) and rights and royalty agreements.

• Administer and support, in conjunction with the Education Committee, all educational

programs of the theatre.

• Act as the representative and advocate of the theatre, as well as a spokesperson for the

organization’s artistic purpose with government agencies, community and local business

groups, and arts organizations.

• Foster positive relations with other cultural organizations by participating in meetings and

joint activities where appropriate.

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate artistic personnel, including directors, designers, and stage

managers within the parameters of existing standard contracts. Negotiations beyond

standard parameters require board approval.

• Hire, with board approval, supervise, and evaluate key technical personnel, including the

Technical Director.

• Maintain a written procedures manual for technical and production staff.

• Report to the Board of Governors on a regular basis to give an update on production

matters.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Managing Director position will have the following experience and

qualifications:

• Experience in a non-profit arts management/leadership position with demonstrated

experience in grant writing, fundraising, marketing, and business-management skills

• Knowledge of theatre and play production

• Strong budgeting and financial management skills

• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing

• Demonstrated financial literacy, including working knowledge of Quickbooks or comparable

software.

• Ability to forge mutually respectful and effective relationships with a diverse group of

personalities

• Capacity to lead, manage, motivate, and inspire the theatre’s team and volunteers

• Experience with major donor cultivation

• Experience with public relations, including the ability to increase revenue through ticket sales

and other revenue-driving activities