Chief Operating Officer (EWP)

East West Players; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Players in Los Angeles is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to scale the organization and guide growth after recent funding and recognition as an American Cultural Treasure by the Ford Foundation. The COO will oversee the financial operations of EWP, establish policies, and manage resources to advance the theater's mission.

The role requires collaboration with staff, the board, and the Producing Artistic Director, and will oversee operations related to finance, operations and sales

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, operations and sales strategy.
• Develop and implement policies and processes to support growth and organizational culture.
• Collaborate with staff, board, and Producing Artistic Director to prioritize administrative and organizational initiatives.
• Provide reporting and oversight across departments to ensure alignment with the theater's mission.

Job description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new position, tasked with scaling and building towards organizational growth at an exciting moment for EWP, following recent key funding, including being recognized as an American Cultural Treasure by the Ford Foundation. The COO will oversee the financial operations of EWP, establishing and implementing policies and processes that promote EWP’s company culture and vision. This role will be responsible for evaluating and managing resources for the theater, executing administrative and organizational priorities, collaborating both up and down the organization with staff, board, and the Producing Artistic Director. The COO reports to the Producing Artistic Director, and will oversee operations related to the departments of finance, operations and sales strategy.