Executive Director, Arts Nonprofit | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Theater Mu; Minnesota; On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Theater Mu seeks its next Managing Director to lead administrative operations, ensure financial sustainability, and guide fundraising, grants and marketing. The role works closely with the artistic director and board, shaping Theater Mu’s 2026–2029 strategy and staff development.

With 5+ years in nonprofit or performing arts leadership, you will steward budgets, governance, and donor relations while championing Theater Mu’s mission and community impact in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or operational management (or closely related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a nonprofit or performing arts organization.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation with individuals, foundations and organizations.
• Experience with nonprofit governance and compliance under Minnesota law.
• Strong knowledge of financial management software: Bill.com, Gusto, PatronManager/Salesforce, QuickBooks or similar.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and related collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative operations and financial sustainability.
• Lead fundraising, grants management and marketing efforts.
• Provide organizational leadership as Theater Mu advances its 2026–2029 strategic cycle.
• Supervise staff in partnership with the artistic director and board.

Skills

Organizational Management

Shared Leadership

Adaptable and Strategic

Public Presence

Donor Cultivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/operational management

Master’s in business administration or arts administration (preferred)

Tools

Bill.com

Gusto

PatronManager/Salesforce

QuickBooks

Google Workspace

Job description

Theater Mu seeks its next Managing Director to lead administrative operations, ensure financial sustainability, and guide fundraising, grants and marketing. The role works closely with the artistic director and board, shaping Theater Mu’s 2026–2029 strategy and staff development.

With 5+ years in nonprofit or performing arts leadership, you will steward budgets, governance, and donor relations while championing Theater Mu’s mission and community impact in the Midwest.