Managing Director

Open calls; Saint Paul (MN); 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

Theatre Mu, the largest Asian American theater company in the Midwest, is hiring a Managing Director to work with the Artistic Director and Board. The role oversees administration, financial planning, fundraising, grant management, marketing, and leadership as the theater moves into its 2026-2029 strategic cycle.

This full-time, admin-exempt position has a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Compensation ranges from $82,000 to $102,000 annually, with health, dental, retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least five years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or performing-arts organization.
• Proven donor cultivation success.
• Familiarity with financial management software such as Bill.com, Gusto, or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative functions, financial planning, fundraising, grant management, marketing, and organizational leadership.
• Partner with Artistic Director and Board of Directors to guide strategic cycle (2026-2029).

Skills

Senior leadership

Donor cultivation

Nonprofit administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Master’s degree

Tools

Bill.com

Gusto

QuickBooks

Job description

Managing Director

Theatre Mu, the largest Asian American theater company in the Midwest, is hiring a Managing Director to work in partnership with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors. The role oversees all administrative functions, financial planning, fundraising, grant management, marketing, and organizational leadership as the theater enters its 2026-2029 strategic cycle.

The position is full-time, admin-exempt, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends as needed. Compensation ranges from $82,000 to $102,000 annually, dependent on experience, and includes health, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least five years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or performing-arts organization
• Proven donor cultivation success
• Familiarity with financial management software such as Bill.com, Gusto, or QuickBooks

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience
• A master's degree
• Experience with unionized environments