Executive Director

The Park Theatre; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH seeks an Executive Director to lead a newly built performing arts center with cultural impact. You will set strategic direction, supervise programming, and guide operations to advance artistic and community goals.

You will oversee budgeting, fundraising, marketing, and donor relations while representing the center publicly. A collaborative, visionary leader with nonprofit arts experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a performing arts and/or cinema organization, nonprofit, or related field is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree. A focus in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Business is preferred.
• Strong leadership, financial acumen, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Understanding of the arts landscape and trends, plus technology proficiency (video production, graphic design).
• Knowledge of theatrical equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the board on planning, priorities, and policies.
• Artistic & Programmatic Oversight: Curate diverse, high-quality programming and support education/outreach.
• Fiscal Management: Develop and manage a $650,000 annual budget; monitor financial performance.
• Fundraising and Development: Lead major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and donor cultivation.
• Operations and Administration: Manage facilities, safety compliance, and artist/vendor contracts.
• Marketing and Community Engagement: Direct marketing/PR and serve as public face.
• Staff Management: Hire, train, and manage staff and contractors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Fundraising

Program development

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Donor relations

Team-building

Communications

Video production

Graphic design

Knowledge of film and performing arts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Arts Administration focus preferred

Nonprofit Management coursework

Job description

• Executive Director, The Park Theatre
• Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Position Overview

The Park Theatre, a newly built performing arts center with historic roots, seeks a visionary and dynamic Executive Director. The theatre features a 330-seat main auditorium and a 77-seat multi-functional auditorium. Our non‑profit organization strives to provide diverse, artistic, cultural, and community-focused experiences designed to entertain, educate, and inspire. Opportunity to lead a new performing arts center and make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of New Hampshire & New England.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the board of directors on planning, setting, and implementing strategic priorities, and developing organizational policies that advance the Theatre’s mission.

Artistic & Programmatic Oversight: Curate diverse, high-quality programming including concerts, cinema, comedy, theatre, and interdisciplinary works. Support educational and outreach programs.

Fiscal Management: Develop and manage an annual budget ($650,000) which the Board then reviews and approves. Monitor financial performance to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.

Fundraising and Development: Lead fundraising efforts, including major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving, to meet or exceed revenue goals. Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, regional businesses, and government agencies.

Operations and Administration: Manage day-to-day operations, including facility maintenance, health and safety compliance, and contractual agreements with artists and vendors.

Marketing and Community Engagement: Direct marketing and PR strategies to maximize audience development. Serve as the public face of the center.

Staff Management: Hire, train, and manage staff and contractors, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience: Senior leadership experience in a performing arts and/or cinema organization, nonprofit, or related field is preferred.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree. A focus in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Business is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership, organizational management, and team-building abilities.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising expertise.
  • Outstanding communication and public speaking skills.
  • Deep understanding of film and the performing arts landscape and trends.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, artists, and community members.
  • Technology skills, including video production and graphic design is preferred.
  • Knowledge of theatrical equipment preferred.
• Attributes:
  • Passion for film, music, and the performing arts.
  • Commitment to community engagement.
  • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
  • Creative and visionary thinker.
  • Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary. Health benefits and paid time off.
• Opportunity to lead a new performing arts center and make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of New Hampshire & New England.