Management & Administrative Opportunities
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Audience Services and Systems Manager
Theatre Calgary, Calgary, AB Deadline: September 15, 2015 Theatre Calgary is a national stage that stimulates, provokes, and delights with ambitious programming created to ignite local, national, and international engagement.
The Role The exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic Audience Services and Systems Manager will play a vital role in maintaining and developing a successful Audience Services team, in addition to supporting the overall Marketing and Audience Development strategy for the company, and the marketing and sales initiatives of the Theatre.
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Marketing & Audience Development Manager
Factory Theatre, Toronto, ON
Deadline: September 18, 2015
Founded in 1970 by Ken Gass and Frank Trotz, Factory Theatre was the first company in the history of this country to produce only Canadian plays. Its huge initial success led to the founding of the Alternate Theatre Movement which radically changed the face of Canadian theatre in favour of the Canadian voice. For more than 40 years, Factory has been known as the "Home of the Canadian Playwright" and has produced more than 300 new Canadian plays in mainstage productions and 600 more in workshop and other formats.
The classic line "bums in seats" is your mantra - you know how vital a growing audience is to any theatre - and you are excited by conceptualizing and implementing innovative approaches to achieve your goals. You know when time is of the essence and can whip together an e-communication using our hosted email application to reach potential patrons in a few hours. You love databases and numbers and track daily sales with enthusiasm and an understanding of market forces. If this sounds like you, please consider becoming a vital member of the team at one of Canada's premier theatrical institutions. Factory Theatre seeks an energetic, experienced and committed professional to join our collaborative team on a full-time basis.
Director of Development Soundstreams, Toronto, ON Deadline: September 18, 2015
Soundstreams is a Toronto-based music presenter that commissions, develops, and showcases the work of contemporary Canadian composers and their international counterparts. These innovative collaborations are performed by the finest artists from Canada and around the world, and are presented in an annual concert series, in national and international tours, and through a variety of education and outreach activities. To mark our 30th anniversary season in 2012/13, Soundstreams launched SoundMakers, an innovative website and iPad app that invites music lovers to explore and create with Soundstreams' commissioned works The Director of Development will provide leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination of Soundstreams' fundraising efforts in alignment with the organization's mission. The Director of Development will develop and implement robust fundraising campaigns that increase support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. S/He will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major donors for annual and multi-year gifts and strategic initiatives.
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Director, Performing Arts Program Metcalf Foundation, Toronto, ON Deadline: September 18, 2015, 5pm The mission of the Metcalf Foundation is to enhance the effectiveness of people and organizations working together to help Canadians imagine and build a just, healthy, and creative society. Our grantmaking work is focused in three specific programs areas: leveraging opportunities for new approaches and shared learning in the performing arts; building a low-carbon, resource efficient, and resilient Canada; and improving economic livelihoods for low-income people in Toronto. Reporting to the Foundation's President and CEO, the Director, Performing Arts Program will have a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including: daily management of the Performing Arts Program; strategic oversight of the Foundation's Renewal Program and Innovation Fellowships; critical thinking about issues, goals, priorities, and granting practice; and acting as a collaborative catalyst to explore new ideas and new initiatives with leading thinkers and organizations engaged in sectoral issues in the performing arts, seeking opportunities for greater impact, i.e. research, outreach, and liaison on behalf of the Foundation.
Director of Development Blyth Theatre, Blyth, ON Deadline: September 18, 2015 Blyth Festival (also known as Blyth Centre for the Arts) was founded in 1975 and functions as an arts centre for Huron County in Southwestern Ontario. The theatre presents a four to six play summer season of exclusively Canadian theatre, with an emphasis on new work. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, the General Manager and the Artistic Director, you will: -Increase revenue through creative and innovative sponsorship and fundraising strategies -Lead staff, board members and volunteers to put together exciting campaigns and special events that promote our theatre while generating revenue -Create innovative marketing & sponsorship opportunities for our partners. -Develop and monitor annual plans & budgets for development -Create and implement campaigns for membership development, sponsorship, and sales -Envision dynamic special events that will raise funds and engage our audience. Read more
Business Manager/General Manager Theatre Network, Edmonton, AB Deadline: September 25, 2015 Theatre Network has a 40-year history of serving Edmonton theatre goers and offers a three-show mainstage season with a focus on contemporary world theatre. TN also programs original commissioned works, Nextfest, and the Roxy Performance Series. Theatre Network is the owner and operator of the Roxy theatre which was destroyed by fire in January of 2015. Currently the company is working towards rebuilding the Roxy but has taken up temporary residence in the newly named Roxy on Gateway. The Business Manager/General Manager works with and reports to Theatre Network's Artistic Director. Primary responsibilities include administration; event planning; fundraising and fund development; facility management and operations. The successful applicant will have management experience, excellent written and communications skills, a demonstrated track record of success, and will be comfortable working in a dynamic, relaxed and team-based atmosphere. This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary will be based on experience. Position includes three weeks of paid vacation and extended health benefits. Read more
General Manager Necessary Angel, Toronto, ON Deadline: September 25, 2015 Founded by Richard Rose in 1978 and led by Daniel Brooks from 2003-2012, Necessary Angel has been an influential, original presence on the national and international theatre scene. Having produced more than 55 productions, including 27 world premieres and 10 North American premieres, Necessary Angel is considered one of English Canada's most important creation and touring organizations. The company's plays have been nominated for, and won, numerous Governor General's Awards for Drama, Chalmers Awards for Outstanding New Play, and countless Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Necessary Angel Theatre Company seeks a General Manager to lead the Company under the artistic direction of Jennifer Tarver. In partnership with the Artistic Director, the General Manager works to achieve the mission of Necessary Angel Theatre Company. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the General Manager understands and accepts the values of the Company. S/he is responsible for the financial integrity and the sustainability of the Company while ensuring best practices of good governance are adhered to. S/he will work in collaboration with the Artistic Director to foster a culture of openness and collaboration essential to the Company's mission and to further enhance its longstanding reputation for artistic excellence. Read more
Producer Nightswimming, Toronto, ON Deadline: October 2, 2015 Nightswimming is a dramaturgical theatre company with a national mandate focused on research, creation and performance through commissioning and developing new Canadian plays, musical works and dance. Through the creation of these new works, Nightswimming is devoted to advancing the field of dramaturgy and play development in Canada. Since 1995, Nightswimming has commissioned and developed 30 projects, with 23 productions in more than 60 performance runs across Canada. Nightswimming is seeking an experienced Producer to collaborate with Artistic Director Brian Quirt on the leadership of the company as it moves into its third decade of commissioning and developing new works. The Producer works closely with the Artistic Director, both of whom report to the Board of Directors. The Producer is responsible, with the Artistic Director, for sustaining Nightswimming's creative and administrative vision. The company's priorities are collaboration, diversity and a commitment to long-term relationships with artists creating new works. The Producer collaborates on all elements of play development. Read more
Artistic Director Luminato, Toronto, ON Deadline: October 30, 2015 Luminato is an annual 10-day, multi-arts festival that takes place each June in Toronto. It is one of the largest multi-arts festivals in North America, and has a significant impact on cultural and tourism sectors throughout the region. Since its inception in 2007, Luminato has become one of the most exciting additions to the global festival landscape, engaging hundreds of thousands of festival-goers and arts lovers. In 2015 the Festival welcomed 1,891 artists from 32 countries, featuring an array of performances across all artistic disciplines, free public celebrations, and innovative collaborations. Luminato's highly-curated program presents the best of dance, theatre, classical and contemporary music, film, food, fashion, literature, and the visual arts- including large scale installations- presented in both traditional and unexpected urban venues, encouraging exploration and appreciation by experienced and new audiences. Reporting to the CEO, the Artistic Director is responsible for the overall artistic direction, personality and development of the festival; spearheading new work and commissions and overseeing their development; pro-actively developing partnerships with local, national and international arts organizations and artists; catalysing active participation in and knowledge of the local arts community; developing fresh thinking for the festival's education, community, outreach and volunteer programs; oversight of curators in music, visual arts, literature and public programs; management and oversight of the Festival program and commissioning budget, and conducting staff performance reviews for the festival. Through this mandate, the new AD will help lead the Luminato festival forward into its second decade, working in close partnership with the CEO to grow its artistic vision, its scope and scale, its distinctive global reputation, and its local audience impact. The newly appointed CEO also brings experience in global cultural programming and in many different kinds of artistic leadership and management. Read more
Education Coordinator (maternity leave) Arts Club, Vancouver, BC Intended Start Date: Early October, position will be filled as soon as possible The Arts Club Theatre Company, founded in 1964, is Canada's largest not-for-profit urban theatre company. Led by Artistic Managing Director Bill Millerd and Executive Director Peter Cathie White, it offers professional theatre at three venues-the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage, and Goldcorp Stage-as well as on tour throughout the province. The Arts Club Theatre Company is committed to engaging future audiences.
We are looking to hire an Education Coordinator (a one year - maternity leave) to support our current initiatives and look for opportunities to grow our education/community engagement activities. You will be responsible for organizing, coordinating and executing education and enrichment programs. You will provide meaningful opportunities for youth to participate in the arts, strengthen our relationships with youth organizations and school groups and help maintain strong financial resources to support our ongoing and new education programs. Read more
General Administrator Teesri Duniya, Montreal, QC Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found Teesri Duniya Theatre is dedicated to producing, developing and presenting socially relevant theatre based on the cultural experiences of diverse communities. Multicultural diversity, intercultural relations, relevance, and compelling stories are defining features of our work. We are engaged in production, Play and playwright development, Publication of theatre quarterly: alt.theatre: cultural diversity and the stage and Artists and Community projects focused on visible minorities and community building Job General Administrator Working with the Artistic Directors the General Administrator will carry-out and assist the day-today operation; and help the company. Candidate will learn theatre administration, a greater understanding of theatre production and marketable administrative experience. This position is for a duration of six months. Read more
Director of Development Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary, AB Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found Alberta Theatre Projects Vision: A world where minds and hearts are opened through the life-changing experience of theatre. Alberta Theatre Projects Mission: We create community by producing relevant, high quality contemporary theatre; by playing a national leadership role in the development and creation of new Canadian plays; and by bringing audience and artists together in an exchange around the work.
Alberta Theatre Projects is seeking a fundraising professional with a passion for the performing arts to develop and lead fundraising and sponsorship strategies on a full-time basis. The primary responsibility for the position is to develop strategies and lead our Development team in order to achieve organizational fundraising goals. The Director of Development will report to the Executive Director. The position also works closely with the Executive Director, Artistic Director, the Board Development Committee and Development staff to achieve ATP's development goals.
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