Executive Theatre Director Job at WDM Theatre, Orlando, FL

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  • WDM Theatre
  • Orlando, FL

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE THEATRE DIRECTOR

The William Daniel Mills Theatre Company is focused on ensuring theatre is accessible, inclusive and a safe space for all professionals and students. We are designed to promote skill, career, and character development of young adults and theatre professionals through our renowned Apprentice Program, our Agency Services and World-Class Productions.

The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership, strategic planning and management of The William Daniel Mills Theatre Company. This individual is responsible for the art, culture, fund-raising, sustainability and engagement within our community in meeting the objectives of our organization’s mission and strategic plan. The Executive Director must be fun, entrepreneurial, financially astute, innovative, an excellent communicator, and able to manage a diverse group of constituents and professional creative individuals. The Executive Director must embrace change, conflict, creativity, diversity, flexibility, and innovation in their pursuit to inspire staff, students, patrons, donors and our regional community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all business management activities of the theatre including financial and business operations, planning , and execution of strategy in coordination with the Board of Directors • Oversees the promotion and marketing campaigns of the theatre, its mission, and its programming. • Must have knowledge of innovative marketing tools and works with marketing team to create and implement the annual marketing plan including social media, traffic monitoring, ticket sales, email correspondence, newsletters, and other campaigns to build ticket sales, membership, donor and diverse audiences. • Works with Board of Directors to plan, organize, direct and expand fundraising programs including grants, sponsors, and major gifts program that involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective corporate, community, foundation, and individual donors. • Represent WDM Theatre Company to the national, state, and local theatre community, government agencies, funders, businesses, press and constituencies through active involvement in events and programs. • Maintains a visible leadership role in the community, presence in the larger theatre community and work closely with Board of Directors to fulfill and advance WDM Theater Company's mission. • Works with Board of Directors in strategic and long-range planning and organizational development. • Ensures that local and regional media have appropriate and timely information about theatre performances and activities, print and online social media.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven leadership, coaching and relationship management experience.

• Strong business and financial acumen, with an understanding of budgets, financial statements, and strategic planning; use of data-driven program evaluation and monitoring.

• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills, with experience building relationships with donors, sponsors, community leaders, and board members.

• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor development.

• A proven track record of artistic programming, production, and community engagement that aligns with the mission of The WDM Theatre Company.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, such as arts management, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and follow through on organization tasks; high level of energy and creativity.

• A passion for the performing arts and an unwavering commitment to creating accessible, inclusive, and diverse programming and community engagement initiatives.

• Experience working with a board of directors and a deep understanding of governance, fiduciary responsibility, and legal compliance as well as the ability to cultivate board member relationships.

• Strong marketing, public relations and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.

• Strong written, technology and verbal communication skills to work effectively in collaboration with a diverse patron audience and community.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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