Goshen Theater Executive Director

Goshen Theater Inc.

Executive Director (ED)

Job Opening: Immediately

Position open until filled

To Apply: Send Cover Letter, resume, and references to boardchair@goshentheater.org

Goshen Theater is a refurbished historic theater in downtown Goshen, IN. Goshen is a very "artsy" town with all types of artists' guilds and several excellent venues for entertainment, including our theater. The theater is looking for an Executive Director who has knowledge in development, advancement and marketing. This person will be the "face" of the theater in our region. Our Executive Director needs to be an avid fundraiser with experience to share. This is a full-time position. There is additional theater staff that the ED oversees: a program manager, an education/box office manager, and a technical director.

Responsibilities

●     Provide administrative direction, delegation and oversight of theater functions, policies, procedures, staff management, daily operations and customer service expectations.

●     Oversee and implement a strategic Marketing Plan for the theater, including website updates, social media, printed media, and event promotion.

●     Develop and implement fundraising strategies

●     Implement and maintain fiscal controls and maintain the annual budgets

●     Provide fiscal leadership in planning annual and capital budgets

●     Be a part of the broader local community, building meaningful relationships that promote theater participation and support.

●     Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy, including grants, donations, program underwriting, and donor stewardship/recognition opportunities.

●     Liaison to the Goshen Theater Board of Directors – including presenting a written and verbal ED Report at each meeting.

●     Will attend and participate in Goshen Theater events as needed. Inclusive of weekends and evenings.

Required Skills:

·      Strong leadership ability & people management skills

·      Highly organized with attention to detail

·      Grant writing experience and success

·      Proven fundraising strategies

·      Strong work ethic

·      Excellent communication skills; listening, comprehension, feedback, and troubleshooting

·      Critical thinking

·      Conflict resolution

·      Problem solving

·      Solid computer skills; Microsoft, Google

·      Engaging public speaker

Desired:

·      Knowledge of DonorPerfect  and ticketing Software and usage

·      Background in arts administration

·      2 or 4 year degree in related area – business, development, management, finance, marketing

Benefits:

·      Medical Insurance stipend

·      Yearly accumulated paid time off

·      Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

To Apply: Send Cover Letter, resume, and references to boardchair@goshentheater.org