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Playhouse 395, a non-profit theatre company has an
opening for a part-time General Manager
Salary range: $18,000 to $24,000, DOE (no
medical or dental)
Status: Part-time, flexible hours averaging
20 per week; willing to work nights and weekends
during production time
Location: Bishop, CA
Experience: 5 years administrative work;
B.A. or an additional 2 years of comparable work
experience
To apply: Submit a resume and letter of
interest, along with 3 references to: Playhouse
395, PO Box 146, Bishop, CA 93515
Closing date: Open until filled
Questions: Call 760-920-9100
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the General Manager will
have the overarching responsibility of serving as
the conduit between the various units of operation
(production, direction, house, and so on) and the
general public. This individual will lend support
to volunteer leaders and fill gaps in daily
workload. He or she must have the ability to
function as a generalist with eyes constantly on the
bigger picture. A keen organizer and project
manager, the General Manager serves as a “jack of
all trades.” Duties include the following.
· Establishing
an introductory meeting with the production team to
share Board support and communication protocols, and
overall management philosophy as it pertains to the
production.
· Attending
as many production team meetings as possible, and
lending insight and guidance when asked or when
appropriate.
· Bringing
questions or issues associated with production
policy to the attention of the Board members at
large, and facilitating an understanding of the
issues. Recommends solutions with same.
· Along
with the Artistic Director, orienting all artistic
and non-artistic personnel regarding the
organization’s artistic goals and objectives.
· Serving
as a sounding board for the director and producer
and utilizing the knowledge associated with a more
organizational-wide understanding in order to help
guide decision making through thoughtful and
productive dialogue.
· Initiating
and co-leading a post-show meeting with the
production team to celebrate show successes and
identify areas for additional emphasis and
improvement for future shows.
· Displaying
a willingness to do or facilitate the work that is
not getting done and supporting others, when needed,
with their work.
· Serving
as the primary conduit between the Board and the
School District on all (relevant) operational
activities.
· Negotiating
contract agreements and communicating production
schedules.
· Along
with the Board, preparing the annual budget and
assist with controlling revenues and expenditure.
· Investigating
new opportunities for funding sources.
· Maintaining
relationships throughout the theater community,
government and non-government agencies.
· Supporting
and participating in any fundraising initiatives.
· Providing
bi-monthly, or more frequent, if needed, updates to
the Board throughout the production cycle.
· Attending
one Board meeting, and presenting a report to the
Board reflecting the activities, challenges,
insights, and joys experienced.
· Meeting
with Playhouse volunteer coordinators on a monthly
or bi-monthly basis.
Essential skills:
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Strong writing and verbal
communication skills.
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Strong computer software skills:
MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Strong organizational and project
management skills; ability to fulfill multiple
tasks at any given time.
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Personable; enjoys working with
people from all backgrounds.
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Inherent problem solver;
maintains well under pressure.
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Ability to work both
independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent administrative and IT
skills.
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Willingness to see what needs to
get done and getting it done.
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A “jack of all trades”; someone
with a varied and applicable professional
background.
Preferred skills:
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Technical skills in one or more
of the following areas: carpentry, lighting,
sound, or IT.
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Experience using Adobe software
products: InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
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Experience with database
management.
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Experience coordinating large
events.
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Willingness to see what needs to
get done and getting it done.
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Interest and background in
theatre.
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