Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the mission of The Rep as an effective, high quality performance venue by providing organizational leadership on the vision, policies, strategic focus, and scope of the Rep’s diverse programs
• Provide overall direction and supervision for the Rep’s 15+ member staff and develop a yearly work plan with staff including staff goals, work objectives, and timeline for the programs and services to be carried out by The Rep
• Effectively manage human resources matters to support a productive, professional workforce in an environment respectful of personal well-being and cultural diversity
• Manage the finances by overseeing the development of the annual budget and fundraising plan, while ensuring the organization remains within the Board-approved plans and budget
• Ensure program quality and consistency with organizational goals through ongoing evaluation of all programs to determine effectiveness and participant and patron satisfaction
• Serve as the lead spokesperson for The Rep; maintain and develop positive relationships with strategic partners pertinent to the performing arts sector
• Meet with the Board at least monthly and keep it fully informed
• Collaborate with the Board and participate as a member of each Committee

Minimum Qualifications

• Dedicated to creating a community based on equality, diversity, and inclusion for all employees and members of the Rep community
• Demonstrated team leader and clear communicator with strong business experience
• Proven track record of creating and executing development and fundraising efforts for a non-profit organization
• Background in nonprofit leadership and administration
• Professional experience successfully managing multiple budgets and projects
• Passion for the Rep’s mission and for the performing arts industry 
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of academic and professional experience 

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting development and fundraising efforts for an organization with a 1 million dollar annual budget
• Highly organized with the ability to balance multiple collaborative and individual tasks 
• Administrative or management experience in theatre or performing arts
• Demonstrated experience with digital tools, including Quickbooks and online fundraising platforms 
• Training in project management and experience successfully managing projects with cross-disciplinary team members 
• Skilled problem solver with good decision making skills

 The Seacoast Rep is an equal-opportunity employer.