- Combine the highest level of professional knowledge of arts management
- Be a strategic thinker with demonstrated leadership skills
- Possess leadership experience with the ability to balance day-to-day responsibilities while executing on high level strategic objectives
- Be able to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including the Board of Directors, funders, government, donors, the private sector, the arts community, and the general public
- Have compelling communication skills and a history of successful grant writing
- Be knowledgeable about theatre both nationally and internationally, and driven to do what can be done to make it thrive.
- Be committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of the theatre's operations from casting to outreach programs.
- Have a genuine passion for theatre and the performing arts, coupled with a deep appreciation for its cultural and societal significance.
- Manage and oversee overall administration and operation of PTE
- Manage and oversee overall financial management of the company including the preparation of budgets, financial reporting, and stewardship
- Develop recommendations and action plans to ensure the long-term health and viability of the organization
- Work closely with the Board of Directors on the overall governance of the organization
- Direct the theatre's administrative functions and non-production programs
- Lead and staff accounting, box office, front of house, production, facilities, marketing, communications, and development departments
- Negotiate employment contracts with artists and staff members
- Write, and prepare applications and reports to government and foundation funders
- Be an active participant in the arts community
- Be a positive, public-facing figure for the organization with ability to speak comfortably to media/pres
Managing Director - Winnipeg, MB, Canada - Workinculture
Description
THE COMPANY AT PRESENT
Prairie Theatre Exchange is in a time of transition. The season is the first year of a significant restructuring of our business and staffing model to recognize the fiscal realities in our organization and sector. On a path towards stability and regrowth, we have opportunities to re-engage with our community of patrons, donors, artists, and stakeholders. PTE's home in the Portage Place Mall is an integral part of exciting conversations with True North and their plans to develop and reimagine the space, with PTE as a critical anchor cultural tenant. The incoming Managing Director will play an important role in envisioning the future of PTE as it continues to serve audiences and artists on Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the success of PTE's financial, administrative, and operational health while steering the company through this transitional phase.
The successful candidate will:
