Managing Director

The Asian American Arts Alliance, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and retirement benefits

PTO

Job summary

The Theater Mu in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Managing Director to lead administrative operations and ensure financial sustainability. Working with the artistic director and board, you will oversee fundraising, grants, and marketing, while shaping the organization’s strategic direction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field, at least five years in nonprofit leadership, and strong donor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or operational management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit/performing arts with budgeting.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and growing key donor relationships.
• Experience with nonprofit governance and compliance under Minnesota law.
• Strong knowledge of financial software including Bill.com, Gusto, PatronManager/Salesforce, QuickBooks, or similar; Google Workspace proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative operations and financial sustainability, in partnership with the artistic director and board.
• Oversee fundraising/grants and marketing activities.
• Provide organizational leadership and supervise staff as determined with the artistic director.
• Collaborate with the board on governance, planning, and community engagement.
• Represent Theater Mu publicly and support arts education and community programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Fundraising / donor relations

Strategic planning

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance/operational management

Tools

Bill.com

Gusto

PatronManager/Salesforce

QuickBooks

Google Workspace

Job description

755 Prior Ave. N, Suite 107
St. Paul, MN 55104

Deadline

Posted

Sep 29, 2026

Working in partnership with the artistic director and board of directors, the managing director will be responsible for administrative operations and financial sustainability, oversee fundraising/grants and marketing, and provide organizational leadership. Theater Mu is the largest Asian American theater company in the Midwest. Supervisory duties will be determined in partnership with the artistic director. Currently the staff consists of a team of four, including the artistic director.

Status: Full-time, admin-exempt position

Schedule: Flexible, primarily daytime, with some evenings and weekends required

Compensation: $82,000 to $102,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits: Includes health, dental, and retirement benefits, as well as PTO.

Deadline to apply: Nov 6, 2026

Anticipated start date: early 2026

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

In the 34 years since Theater Mu was founded by Dong-il Lee, Rick Shiomi, Martha B. Johnson, and Diane Espaldon, Mu has grown to be one of the largest Asian American theater companies in the United States and the largest in the Midwest. Known for artistic excellence and innovative community engagement, Mu provides an unparalleled resource for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)* artists, advances AAPI stories, and gives AAPI communities a platform to see and be seen. Mu has become a leader in the local and national development of Asian American theater. Mu has helped to develop and support the work of local and national playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and musical artists by premiering and commissioning new works, fostering a new generation of AAPI artists, and bringing AAPI voices to Twin Cities audiences. Through educational, community, and corporate outreach programs, Mu provides access to the culture and arts of the AAPI diaspora for underserved communities throughout the upper Midwest.

Learn more about the organization and position responsibilities at theatermu.org/jobs/managing-director

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or operational management (or closely related field), or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a nonprofit or performing arts organization, with experience in managing budgets and nonprofit finance.

Demonstrated success in donor cultivation as well as sustaining and growing key donor relationships with individuals, organizations, and foundations.

Experience with nonprofit governance and compliance under Minnesota law.

Strong knowledge of financial management software such as: Bill.com, Gusto, PatronManager/Salesforce, Quickbooks, or similar platforms.

Experience as a superuser/administrator within Google Workspace or similar platform.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

7–10+ years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or performing arts organization.

Proven track record in establishing and managing nonprofit budget and financial management plans and infrastructure.

Advanced experience in nonprofit finance, including accounting, grant management, and complex budgeting.

Experience working in a unionized environment or administering collective bargaining agreements is preferred.

Master’s in business administration or master’s in arts administration degree preferred.

KEY SKILLS

Organizational Management: Ability to think through complex information and implement it within a growing, dynamic organization.

Shared Leadership: Able to be self-directed while also collaborating with an artistic director, volunteer board, and community of artists.

Adaptable and Strategic: Comfortable with change and able to adjust organizational needs and leadership to respond to the current arts environment.

Public Presence: Excellent communication and comfortable leading as a public face and champion for Theater Mu.