Executive Director

Organization:

Youtheatre Movement Society

Deadline:

Aug. 15, 2024

Organization Description:

As a Theatre Outreach Ensemble, Youtheatre Movement is passionate about storytelling. Through our creative projects and partnering with public and private sponsors, we work closely with builders and supporters of the community. By being relevant with today’s topical issues we can relate to the marginalized people of our society, and inform others in order to create empathy through the use of Story. We excel at Live Productions and Apprenticeship Training and believe “Identity is seen through Story”.

Website:

http://www.youtheatresociety.com

Job Description:

As the Executive Director, you will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing initiatives related to education, community engagement, and impactful artistic productions. Your compassion, innovative approach, and dedication will drive our mission forward.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy an action plan to support the Artistic and Long Term Goals of YTM.
• Create business plans for achieving goals and objectives set in collaboration with the board of directors.
• Meet aggressive annual fundraising goals, in partnership with board of directors, by securing financial support from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government funding sources.
• Work with staff and board on annual fundraising benefit and additional events, and oversee all external communications, including website, marketing collateral, newsletters, and social media.
• Serve as the face of the organization and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand, and develop strategic partnerships to further increase community awareness and expand programs.
• Build and lead an effective team that’s dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s mission through highly successful programs, community engagement, and fundraising.
• Manage staff members and clients whose experiences, cultures, and languages reflect the community served by the organization.

Qualifications:

• Experience in senior management, preferably with nonprofit organizations.
• Strong experience in public relations, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles for nonprofit organizations
• Proven success working with a board of directors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to business planning.
• Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of an organization.

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to story@ytms.ca

Remuneration:

Base Salary will be determined by depth of experience. Salary range: $50,000 to $65,000 per year.

Contact Name: Lee Jay Bamberry
Contact Email: leejay@ytms.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 636-1854