Managing Director

Available Light Theatre; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Available Light Theatre (AVLT) seeks a Managing Director to oversee operations, financial management, and strategic execution in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Board. This contract position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

The Managing Director plays a critical role in supporting the art of AVLT by ensuring the successful and efficient day-to-day operations of an ensemble-led company that seeks to create joyful, profound theatre.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit arts administration and budgeting.
• Ability to work with artistic leadership and board.
• Fundraising and grant management experience.
• Knowledge of payroll, contracts, and financial compliance.
• Strong donor relations and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring efficiency and mission alignment.
• Partner with Artistic Director to support strategic planning and organizational vision.
• Collaborate with Board to provide governance support and informed decision-making.
• Supervise staff, contractors, volunteers, and company members to maintain a positive work environment.
• Support production needs with Production Manager, Artistic Director, Box Office Manager, and Director.
• Develop and monitor annual budget in collaboration with the Board; familiarity with QuickBooks preferred.
• Oversee grant development, submissions, and reporting; secure necessary insurance.

Skills

Leadership & Operations

Financial Management

Community Engagement

Strategic Planning

Arts Administration

Board Collaboration

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Available Light Theatre (AVLT) seeks a Managing Director to oversee operations, financial management, and strategic execution in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors. This contract position reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Managing Director plays a critical role in supporting the art of AVLT by ensuring the successful and efficient day-to-day operations of an ensemble-led company that seeks to create joyful, profound theatre. The rate of pay for this contract position is $32,000 annual salary, with an expected workload of an average of 20 hours per week. The expected start date for this position is May, 2027.

About Available Light Theatre

Celebrating its 20th season, Available Light Theatre is a professional 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-Equity ensemble theatre company in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Mixing original and contemporary works, AVLT usually produces a season of 3-4 shows, typically running from September to June. Available Light is proud to offer a Pay What You Want ticket program, broadening the depth and reach of its ability to bring joyful and profound theatre to its local community and beyond.

Collaborative Leadership

Ability to work closely and communicate proactively with artistic, administrative, and board leadership.

Strategic Execution

Experience in building and executing a roadmap for the strategic vision of the company.

Financial Management

Expertise in budgeting, fundraising, and nonprofit fiscal stewardship.

Arts Administration

Understanding of theatre operations, production logistics, and contract negotiation.

Community Engagement

Ability to communicate AVLT's mission and build relationships with donors, audiences, and artists.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee AVLT's day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with the company's mission.
• Partner with the Artistic Director to support strategic planning and organizational vision.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to provide governance support and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Supervise and collaborate with staff, contractors, volunteers, and company members to uphold the positive and responsive working environment of AVLT.
• Work with Production Manager, Artistic Director, Box Office Manager, and Director to support execution of production needs.
• Develop and monitor AVLT's annual budget in collaboration with the Board. Familiarity with Quickbooks is preferred.
• Oversee payroll, contracts, and financial transactions as prepared by an accountant or payroll service to ensure compliance with tax laws.

3. Manage the timely development and submission of grant applications, including submission of grant reports as necessary.

4. Secure necessary insurance.

Community Engagement & Communications

• Represent AVLT alongside the Artistic Director, strengthening connections with stakeholders, donors, and the community.
• Manage administrative tasks needed to secure show sponsors to support productions.
• Support donor relations and fundraising efforts to ensure AVLT's continued success.
• Ensure the execution of the marketing and communication strategy.

At AVLT, we care about who you are and what you bring. AVLT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.