Executive Director

Theatre Puget Sound; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits stipend

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid leave and holidays

Vacation per handbook

Job summary

Theatre Puget Sound seeks an Executive Director who combines visionary leadership with active listening to advance a robust Pacific Northwest theatre community.

The role reports to the Board, guides staff and contractors, and ensures programs deliver on the organization’s mission while prioritizing DEI and community empowerment.

The candidate will build partnerships with members, funders, unions, and government entities, oversee budgeting, and lead a collaborative, transparent culture.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional non-profit experience, including the management of people and budgets.
• Experience with fundraising and communications.
• Demonstrated track record of building relationships and consensus within organizations and communities.
• Ability to delegate and ask for help.
• Anti-racist, intersectional approach and deep community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization, reporting to the Board and representing TPS to partners and the public.
• Manage employees and contractors; ensure compliance with employment law and DEI commitments.
• Oversee budgeting, contracts, and fundraising/communications plans.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with the theatre community, funders, government entities, and other stakeholders.
• Drive mission delivery by evaluating programs and enhancing service to the community.
• Lead staff performance reviews and inclusive hiring processes.

Skills

Non-profit leadership

Fundraising

Community engagement

Budget management

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Arts Management

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) seeks a collaborative and visionary candidate for its Executive Director role. We are prioritizing a regional search to find a leader who knows and deeply understands the local community here in the Pacific Northwest. This role requires a changemaker balanced with active listening, rooted in community voices and empowerment, who will guide all aspects of the organization as it delivers on its mission to foster and advocate for a robust and equitable theatre community.

Candidate Profile

The Board of TPS seeks a visionary candidate to lead the organization into the future. We are looking for an advocate who deeply understands community needs and can create and execute programs to meet them.

Role & Responsibilities

The Executive Director is the leader of the organization, reporting directly to the Board of Directors and representing TPS and the community it serves to its partners and the public.

Mission Delivery

• Ensure the organization successfully delivers on its core mission.
• Periodically evaluate programs and plans to measure their contribution to mission achievement.
• Work collaboratively with programming staff to continuously improve program delivery.
• Manage all employees and contractors working with the organization.
• Ensure full compliance with employment law.
• Encourage a positive workplace culture that prioritizes the organization’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Determine staffing needs and lead the hiring process.
• Lead staff performance evaluations, including advancement and disciplinary processes.

Board Relations

• Report to the Board regularly on the status of the organization through attendance at all Board and necessary Committee meetings.
• Work with the Co-Chairs to develop agendas and facilitate meetings as needed.
• Partner with the Board to develop plans and strategies to achieve the mission, providing regular updates on the status of the strategic plan.
• Work with the Board to develop the annual organizational budget.
• Manage and track the daily expenses of the organization.
• Review and execute contracts and agreements on behalf of TPS.

Revenue Generation

• Manage marketing and development plans, providing oversight for staff, contractors, and volunteers engaged in this work.

Public Leadership

• Establish and nurture relationships with partners, including members, funders, the theatre community, and government entities.
• Ensure the organization is effectively pursuing its DEI goals.
• Advocate for Puget Sound performing arts communities with local, regional, and state government officials and entities.

Basic Functions

• This job requires the regular operation of computer equipment; TPS primarily uses Google Workspace products.
• This is a hybrid position that will require a majority of in-office work.
• Pay Rate: $35.00 – $55.00 per hour (Non-Exempt)
• Stipend for health benefits
• WA State and City of Seattle mandated family, medical, and sick leave
• Some paid holidays and vacation per the employee handbook

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a committed and effective intersectional anti-racist (this can include formal training, work experience, lived experience, or other demonstrated background).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Puget Sound area artistic community.
• At least three years of professional non-profit experience, including the management of people and budgets.
• Experience with fundraising and communications.
• Demonstrated track record of building relationships and consensus within organizations and communities.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to delegate and ask for help.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management or Administration.
• Deep understanding of the lived experience and impacts of intersectional identities.
• Deep understanding of restorative justice principles.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Experience negotiating or working with performing arts unions.
• Familiarity with grant writing and reporting.
• Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors.

Pay Rate: 35.00 – $55.00 per hour (Non-Exempt)