General manager
/Organization:
Touchstone Theatre Society
Deadline:
Jul. 31, 2024
Organization Description:
The Organization:
Touchstone Theatre has been a leading force in Canadian play production and development for 47 years, and has helped launch and develop some of the country’s most important playwrights and theatre artists. Each season, we have produced one to two full productions, one co-production and one co-presentation while providing year-round development of new works in consideration for programming.
The Workplace
As a co-leader with (incoming) Artistic Director Lois Anderson, the General Manager will join a collaborative working environment in our well-appointed, modern facilities at The Post at 750 Hamilton Street. We share space with the PuSh Festival, Music on Main, and DOXA along with many other artists and groups that rent rehearsal studios at the Post. We also recognize the benefits of flexible working arrangements for many people, and support making those work in our operations.
Website:
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:
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
Qualifications:
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
How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of application and a resume (In one file), to: searchcommittee@touchstonetheatre.com
Touchstone Theatre strongly values diversity and strives to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Indigenous, Black, and/or a person of Colour, d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing, living with a disability, and LGBTQ2S+ and members of other marginalized or under-represented groups.
Touchstone Theatre thanks all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Remuneration:
Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000
Contact Name: Lois Anderson
Contact Email: loloand@yahoo.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 709-9973
