Job (Edmonton): General Manager – Rapid Fire Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Fire Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta, seeks a General Manager to lead business operations, reporting to the Board of Directors. The role covers finance, HR, fundraising, sponsorship, government relations and marketing, with an emphasis on strategic oversight and operations.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with relocation assistance considered. Compensation ranges from CAD 45,000 to 50,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in theatre or arts administration.
• 5+ years of experience with managing full cycle accounting and budgeting.
• Experience managing marketing and communications.
• Experience preparing grant applications and all required government correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: promote and execute RFT’s vision, mission and strategic plan.
• Administration: develop procedures, HR and tools for day-to-day operations.
• Financial Management: manage finances, budgets and accounts; create revenue targets and fundraising strategies.
• Government Liaison: identify and apply for government funding opportunities.
• Fundraising & Sponsorship: develop and maintain fundraising and sponsorship programs.
• Box Office: maintain systems and HR for a successful box office and front-of-house.
• Contract Negotiations: negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements and contracts.
• Special Events: coordinate administrative support for events including festivals and out-of-town visitors.

Skills

Management experience

Full cycle accounting

Marketing & communications

Grant applications

Job description

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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.
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Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

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Job (Edmonton): General Manager – Rapid Fire Theatre

Job (Edmonton): General Manager – Rapid Fire Theatre

Rapid Fire Theatre seeks an enthusiastic, proven leader in arts administration to join our organization as the next General Manager.

ABOUT RAPID FIRE THEATRE

Rapid Fire Theatre (RFT) is Edmonton’s longest-running improv comedy company; producing a minimum of four weekly shows in Edmonton, as well as corporate and festival touring abroad. We produce a number of annual festivals, including Improvaganza, one of the most sought-after improv festivals in the world, and the Wildfire Teen Improv Festival. Rapid Fire Theatre is a non-profit organization; its mandate is to raise the profile of improvisation as an art form in Edmonton, and beyond.

RFT is currently a tenant in the Citadel Theatre in downtown Edmonton. We are engaged in a project to secure a more permanent home for our programming. This project will be managed by another staff member, who is accountable to the General Manager.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The General Manager (GM) functions with authority from the Board of Directors to be the Chief Executive Officer of Rapid Fire Theatre. The GM is responsible for the business operations of our wonderfully unique business. Responsibilities include day-to-day operations such as Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Patron Services, Fundraising & Sponsorship, Government Liaison, Marketing & Sales, and Contract Negotiations. The GM will either handle these responsibilities directly, or empower team members to do so. The GM has equal authority as the Artistic Director, both of whom are directly accountable to the Board of Directors. The people currently accountable to the GM include the Director of Finance, Front of House Manager, Front of House Volunteers, Marketing Director and Social Media Coordinator.

Work Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (relocation assistance available)
Compensation: $45,000 – $50,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Application Deadline: We will accept applications until we have found a successful candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership
Through positive and empowering leadership, the GM will promote and execute RFT’s vision, mission and strategic plan.

Administration
Develop the administrative procedures, human resources and tools for effective day to day operations.

Financial Management
Manage and monitor all finances, budgets and accounts. Create revenue targets and implement strategies to meet those targets through fundraising, grants, registrations, box office revenue and marketing.

Government Liaison
Identify and apply for government funding opportunities.

Fundraising & Sponsorship
Develop, coordinate and maintain all fundraising and sponsorship strategies and programs.

Box Office
Maintain the systems and human resources for a successful box office and front-of-house

Contract Negotiations
Negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements and contracts on behalf of RFT.

Special Events
Coordinate all administrative support for special events including festivals and out of town visitors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years relevant management experience in theatre or arts administration


• 5+ years of experience with managing full cycle accounting and budgeting


• Experience managing marketing and communications


• Experience preparing grant applications and all required government correspondence

DO YOU HAVE?

• A “Yes, and” leadership style that empowers team members


• Strong, proven ability to manage, mentor and foster growth in stakeholders


• An understanding and appreciation of improv as an art-form


• A sense of humour


• An appreciation for fostering improv values in the workplace including Collaboration & Consensus Building, Listening, Acceptance, Positivity, Risk-taking and Happy Failure


• A passion for fostering an equitable work environment and an empathetic attitude to stakeholders from all walks of life.


• Patience, compassion and objectivity in stressful situations


• Very strong organizational skills, including balancing multiple responsibilities and effectively meeting deadlines


• Excellent technical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Google Suite, Sage, Slack, WordPress and a willingness to learn new approaches and tools


• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team environment


• Very strong customer service orientation


• Adaptability to a changing work environment


• Adaptability to changing work hours throughout the year

Rapid Fire Theatre is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community on our stages, in our classrooms, and in our leadership. We believe in equity and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.