Business and Operations Manager
/Job Title:
Business and Operations Manager
Organization:
Gallery 7 Theatre
Deadline:
Until Filled
Organization Description:
Gallery 7 Theatre is passionate about creating entertaining and thought-provoking theatre that explores the spiritual, relational, and social aspects of the human experience with a vision towards hope, reconciliation, and redemption. Based in Abbotsford, BC, the theatre has produced over 110 productions in over 34 years of continuous operation. Each year, the theatre produces up to five mainstage productions plus a second stage series including guest performances and a comedy events. In addition, the theatre hosts educational programming for youth and adults through-out the year. The theatre attracts over 12,000 theatre fans from across the Fraser Valley each season. An incorporated Society and a registered Charity, the Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is run by a small staff consisting of a full-time Managing Artistic Director (MAD), a full-time Business and Operations Manager, a full-time Production Manager, a contract Marketing Associate, a contract Bookkeeper, a contract Box Office Agent and a contract Front of House Manager. A semi-professional, community-based theatre, the Society’s productions involve both contract artists and volunteer artists, technicians, front of house staff and others. Individuals from all backgrounds are invited to participate in and attend our productions. The Society is supported by a large group of donors as well as local and regional sponsors.
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Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced, organized, and goal-oriented individual with a passion for the arts and live theatre to join the G7 team as the theatre’s Business and Operations Manager. Reporting directly to and working in partnership with the Managing Artistic Director, the Business & Operations Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Manage all business and operational activities.
- Expand existing revenue opportunities while cultivating and implementing new revenue streams.
- Develop, implement, and enforce business & operational policies of the theatre.
- Promote the Society and its activities to the public, government leaders, donors, sponsors, and fellow arts organizations.
- Develop the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Managing Artistic Director and the Board Treasurer, ensuring all operational revenues and expenditures meet budget targets.
- Oversee and conduct the development & implementation of donor recruitment and retention strategies in accordance with annual revenue goals.
- Oversee and conduct the development & implementation of sponsor recruitment and retention strategies in accordance with annual revenue goals.
- Prepare and submit grant applications to appropriate funders.
- Oversee and manage day-to-day box office operations and personnel.
- Oversee and manage Front of House (FOH) operations and personnel.
- Manage recruitment, hiring, training and management of volunteer and paid business & operational staff.
- Manage human resources functions with respect to all volunteer and paid staff.
- Oversee & manage volunteer recruitment, stewardship, appreciation, and engagement activities.
- Prepare financial and operational reports for the Board as required.
- Attend Board meetings and support the Board and its committees as needed and appropriate.
- Participate in the long-term strategic planning of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Complete list of responsibilities is found at the job posting on our website at www.gallery7theatre.com/employment-opportunities
Qualifications:
- Relishes working in a mission, vision and values-driven non-profit organization and is committed to championing the mission, vision, and values of the organization in all work activities.
- An interest in and a passion for the arts in general and live theatre in particular.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a small to medium-sized nonprofit, registered charity. Experience in live theatre management, administration & development an asset. Candidates with similar experience in other industries will be considered.
- A degree or similar academic credentialling in arts management & development.
- Experience and interest in sponsor recruitment, engagement, and stewardship.
- Experience and interest in donor recruitment, engagement, and stewardship.
- Demonstrable success in securing grant support.
- Ability to cultivate and implement new business strategies in an arts context that result in revenue growth.
- A Class V driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required. Regular work hours are M – F, 9 – 5pm, but some weekends and evenings will be required through-out the theatre season.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Strong commitment to excellence, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, team-oriented, and often fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to develop effective, positive, and life-affirming relationships with staff, contract artists, volunteers, patrons, donors, and sponsors.
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships with other community and professional arts organizations, arts and business associations and members of the public.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher, and the ability to learn new computer software programs.
- Excellent telephone and online skills.
- Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, box office systems and procedures.
- Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- Ability to adapt to change as necessary
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and professional resume to artisticdirector@gallery7theatre.com. This employment opportunity is open to all individuals who meet the above requirements. Please understand that only those requested for an interview will be contacted.
Remuneration:
$52,000/year starting wage averaging salary based on 40 hours/week. plus benefits package
