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Job Description
The General Manager reports to the Board of Directors and works closely and collaboratively with the Artistic Director and support staff. The General Manager plays a key role in the administrative and managerial direction of the company.
Responsibilities include:
- Together with the Artistic Director, creating the annual operating budget
- Liaising with the bookkeeper and auditors at year end
- Managing the operating and production budgets, and cash flow of the organization
- Together with Artistic Director, applying for Municipal, Provincial and Federal grants
- Fundraising, including creating and executing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals, corporations, foundations
- Supervising show-related departments including Box Office, Production and Volunteer Coordination
- Hiring all part-time, full-time and seasonal employees in consultation with the Artistic Director
- Supervising support staff
- Negotiating and contracting with self-employed personnel (and employees)
- Negotiating and contracting partnership agreements with other organizations
- Together with the Artistic Director, ensuring compliance with applicable collective agreements
- Oversees Touchstone’s training program for corporate/legal organization
- Participating in the collaborative management of the facilities
- Contributing to strategic planning and visioning in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Artistic Director
- Recommending and leading key initiatives in accordance with the strategic plan
- Reporting to the Board on operational matters
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a GM who is independent, resourceful, and passionate about supporting and producing theatre, with the following skills and experience:
- University degree in arts administration or comparable experience
- Management experience in office systems, budgeting, finance, CADAC, and marketing
- Familiarity with the Vancouver and Canadian performing arts community and the Canadian Theatre Agreement
- Strong organization and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Enthusiasm for a collaborative work environment and partnership-building
- Interest and enthusiasm for initiating and supporting diversity initiatives
- Minimum of 5 years experience at ideally two Canadian theatre organizations