Executive Director, Theatre Operations

StageAgent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester, MA, seeks a Managing Director to oversee strategic planning, administration, marketing, development, and production support. The role partners with the artistic director to guide a vibrant season and long‑term growth.

Ideal candidate will have a college degree or equivalent, strong leadership and financial acumen, and experience in fundraising. This is a full‑time on-site position offering opportunities across governance, finance, and artistic operations.

Qualifications

• A college degree or equivalent experience.
• Organizational development and management skills.
• Leadership and relationship management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of finance and managerial accounting.
• Arts management training preferred.
• Experience with fundraising and development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate long range and annual strategic planning with the artistic director, staff, and Board of Directors.
• Supervise daily administrative operations in executing the season.
• Manage all staff including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Maintain organizational documents: bylaws, policies, contracts, financial records.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and production budgets with the treasurer.
• Produce monthly board reports and facilitate board meetings.
• Liaise with Actors' Equity Association and production teams.
• Develop marketing, development, and fundraising strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state/local codes and manage facility needs.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Financial acumen

Fundraising experience

Operations management

Strategic planning

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Arts management training

Job description

Gloucester Stage Company in Gloucester, MA, seeks a Managing Director to oversee strategic planning, administration, marketing, development, and production support. The role partners with the artistic director to guide a vibrant season and long‑term growth.

Ideal candidate will have a college degree or equivalent, strong leadership and financial acumen, and experience in fundraising. This is a full‑time on-site position offering opportunities across governance, finance, and artistic operations.