Theatre Manager

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities**

As a Theatre Manager, you will:

- Develop, implement and review the Theatre's overall business plan
- Work with Executive Director to create long-range theatre capital plan
- Plan and book theatre productions considering audience appeal, balance of performance genres, success of previous performances and new opportunities
- Monitor and evaluate the delivery of the theatre program to ensure it is aligned with the business plan and operating within budget
- Acting technical director: ability to read and understand technical riders, advancing of shows including organizing backline
- Knowledge of hospitality riders
- Develop and manage annual department budget
- Ensure staff is in place and supervise set-up of lighting, sound, risers, and other special production requirements for all events, performances and rehearsals
- Maintain inventory of all stage and production equipment
- Negotiate with product vendors for purchase or rental of production and stage equipment
- Maintain proper records of events and necessary maintenance
- Knowledge of the union environment, familiarity with the union contract, ability to schedule casual union staff appropriately
- Coordinate with other staff to ensure maintenance, capital improvements, and restoration projects related to the theatre get completed appropriately
- Manage all theatre rentals including liaising with rental clients, creating and maintaining contracts, and providing necessary, timely information to the bookkeeper for invoicing and receiving payments
- Liaise with clients, ensuring they are properly supported and oriented upon their arrival
- Ensure that payroll information for theatre staff is provided in a timely manner to the accounting department
- Provide accurate, timely revenue/expense reports to the ED & bookkeeper for each performance
- Develop and ensure staff compliance with theatre safety policies and municipal, provincial and federal requirements, occupancy loads, fire regulations and WorkSafeBC policies
- Provide marketing materials from clients/agents to marketing staff in a timely fashion and provide input on marketing activities for upcoming productions
- Work with the Executive Director to develop partnerships with local industry and communities, educational organizations, relevant bodies and the public to encourage engagement in artistic activities
- Represent our organization at industry events. Network with other theatre managers and producers. Stay informed about industry developments and artist availability
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be added at the Executive Director’s discretion

**Working hours**

Due to theatre opening times, working hours are generally varied. You'll be expected to carry out weekend and evening work as part of your usual schedule.

**Preferred Skills and Qualifications**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ability to manage a budget and understand financial statements
- Leadership abilities to manage and motivate staff
- Marketing skills
- Teamwork skills as well as the ability to work alone
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexibility and the ability to juggle competing priorities
- Creative problem-solving skills to deal with issues that may relate to HR, finance, or production
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

**Work Experience**

Previous work experience in an arts setting such as:

- Voluntary or paid work at a theatre
- Membership of a theatre group
- Experience of performing in or managing stage or musical productions, either on the artistic or technical side
- Experience in an arts management role
- Other experience as appropriate

**Compensation and Benefits**
- $70k-75k to start, depending upon experience
- Extended Health Benefits
- Ongoing training such as first aid and respectful workplace and paid attendance at industry events and conferences
- Employee Appreciation Days

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you located on the Saanich Peninsula?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Budgeting: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
- Marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person