Job (Calgary): Managing Director – Quest Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Theatre in Calgary seeks a new Managing Director to lead the company into an inspired future. The ideal candidate is visionary, engaging and capable of encouraging and managing innovation, with strong organizational skills and an ability to communicate effectively.

The MD will work collaboratively with employees, volunteers, educators, artists, funders and government, building strategic plans, managing operations and leading fundraising efforts within a not-for-profit arts environment.

Qualifications

• Visionary leadership in theatre.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in not-for-profit arts funding.
• 5+ years theatre leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the theatre into an inspired future and manage operations.
• Cultivate stakeholder relations including staff, volunteers, funders.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with board of directors on governance and strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Governance

Job description

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial
Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Calgary): Managing Director – Quest Theatre

Job (Calgary): Managing Director – Quest Theatre

Quest Theatre is seeking a new Managing Director to lead the company into an inspired future. The ideal candidate is visionary, engaging and capable of encouraging and managing innovation, with strong organizational skills and an ability to communicate effectively. He/ she will be able to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders including employees, volunteers, educators, artists, funders, government and the national theatrical community as a whole.

In addition to being a passionate advocate for theatre for young audiences, the ideal candidate will have proven experience in theatre (5+ years will be seen as an asset). He/she will have experience leading within a not-for-profit arts organization, and clearly understands how to manage within a culture of fiscal responsibility. The ideal candidate can work collaboratively in a partnership-based senior management team to build and implement strategic plans, manage operations and raise funds.

Quest Theatre’s structure is that of a governing board of directors and a dual headed organization consisting of the Managing Director (MD) and the Artistic Director (AD). The company provides work for over 250 artists annually. The current operating budget is $845,000.

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