Managing Director

Americans for the Arts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) seeks a Managing Director to serve as its chief administrative and operational executive and co-lead the organization alongside Artistic Director Johamy Morales. This leader will guide financial sustainability, organizational culture, operations, and revenue growth while preparing for a major five-year fundraising campaign.

Key priorities include long‑term budget planning, strengthening systems, expanding earned and contributed revenue, and building strong board

Qualifications

• Senior‑level leadership experience in an organization of similar size and complexity.
• Proven track record in financial management, fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and board relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Artistic Director and Board to advance SCT's mission, strategy, and organizational priorities.
• Lead long‑term financial planning and sustainability for an $8 million operating budget.
• Grow earned and contributed revenue and cultivate major donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and government funders.
• Build a healthy, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture while strengthening systems and operations.
• Provide leadership for SCT's upcoming major fundraising campaign and facilities improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Board relations

Team leadership

Job description

Managing Director

Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT), one of the nation's leading professional theatres for young audiences, seeks a Managing Director to serve as its chief administrative and operational executive and co‑lead the organization alongside Artistic Director Johamy Morales.

As SCT enters its next chapter, this leader will strengthen financial sustainability, organizational culture, operations, and revenue growth while helping prepare for a major five‑year fundraising campaign.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Artistic Director and Board to advance SCT's mission, strategy, and organizational priorities.
• Lead long‑term financial planning and sustainability for an $8 million operating budget.
• Grow earned and contributed revenue and cultivate major donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and government funders.
• Build a healthy, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture while strengthening systems and operations.
• Provide leadership for SCT's upcoming major fundraising campaign and facilities improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of senior‑level leadership experience in an organization of similar size and complexity.
• Experience in financial management, fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and board relations.
• Proven success leading diverse teams and complex operations.
• Track record of growing earned and contributed revenue, including major gifts, foundation, and corporate support.
• Experience in professional theatre, performing arts, or arts education strongly preferred.

Compensation

The salary range is $180,000–$220,000, with relocation assistance available and a competitive benefits package.

About Seattle Children's Theatre

For 50 years, Seattle Children's Theatre has created professional theatre and educational experiences that spark imagination, inspire learning, and build connection. A national leader in Theatre for Young Audiences, SCT has reached more than six million young people and families and today combines mainstage productions with extensive drama education, school partnerships, and community programming.