What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director position at Seattle Children's Theatre?
Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), one of the nation’s leading professional theatres for young audiences, seeks a Managing Director to serve as its chief administrative and operational executive and co-lead the organization alongside Artistic Director Johamy Morales.
As SCT enters its next chapter, this leader will strengthen financial sustainability, organizational culture, operations, and revenue growth while helping prepare for a major five-year fundraising campaign.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Artistic Director and Board to advance SCT’s mission, strategy, and organizational priorities.
- Lead long-term financial planning and sustainability for an $8 million operating budget.
- Grow earned and contributed revenue and cultivate major donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and government funders.
- Build a healthy, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture while strengthening systems and operations.
- Provide leadership for SCT’s upcoming major fundraising campaign and facilities improvements.
Qualifications
- Minimum seven years of senior-level leadership experience in an organization of similar size and complexity.
- Experience in financial management, fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and board relations.
- Proven success leading diverse teams and complex operations.
- Track record of growing earned and contributed revenue, including major gifts, foundation, and corporate support.
- Experience in professional theatre, performing arts, or arts education strongly preferred.
Compensation
The salary range is $180,000–$220,000, with relocation assistance available and a competitive benefits package.
About Seattle Children’s Theatre
For 50 years, Seattle Children’s Theatre has created professional theatre and educational experiences that spark imagination, inspire learning, and build connection. A national leader in Theatre for Young Audiences, SCT has reached more than six million young people and families and today combines mainstage productions with extensive drama education, school partnerships, and community programming.
Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Seattle Children's Theatre. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled.
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000