Managing Director, Curran Theatre

San Francisco Giants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Competitive benefits

Giants tickets

Job summary

San Francisco Giants’s 415 Presents will assume executive management of the historic Curran Theatre in April 2027. The Managing Director will serve as the senior administrative and strategic leader, overseeing day-to-day operations, revenue management, and administrative functions.

The role requires vision to re-establish Curran as a premier SF stage, close collaboration with ATG, and strong leadership for operations, programming, and community relations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior management experience in a professional venue or theater setting.
• Bachelor's degree in arts management or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the venue's strategic operations, revenue management, and day-to-day administration.
• Coordinate with owners, partners, and ATG to execute programming and show calendars.
• Oversee budgeting, P&L, facility enhancements, and safety compliance.
• Drive partnerships, sponsorships, and private events to sustain growth.
• Foster community relations and advocate for downtown SF cultural revitalization.

Skills

Venue administration

P&L management

Operational leadership

Business development

Sponsorships

Venue rental sales

Talent booking

Promoter partnerships

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Flex schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts management or related field

Job description

About the Team:

We create extraordinary live experiences that are commercially successful, culturally meaningful, and uniquely San Francisco. We honor the Curran’s legacy while reimagining how a theater generates lasting value for artists, audiences, our community, and our business.

415 Presents: Curran Mission Statement

We create extraordinary live experiences that are commercially successful, culturally meaningful, and uniquely San Francisco. We honor the Curran’s legacy while reimagining how a theater generates lasting value for artists, audiences, our community, and our business.

415 Presents: Curran Core Values

Stewardship: Honor the legacy. Invest in the future.

We preserve the history of the Curran while ensuring it thrives for generations to come.

Curation: Design experiences—not simply events.

Every performance, partnership, and audience touchpoint is intentionally crafted to create something memorable.

Sustainability: Commercial success creates freedom to keep innovating.

We build a financially healthy business that fuels artistic ambition, community investment, and long-term growth.

Impact: Use our stage to strengthen artists, audiences, and community.

We believe live entertainment can revitalize neighborhoods, improve well-being, inspire creativity, and bring people together.

About the Role:

415 Presents will assume executive management of the historic Curran Theatre in April 2027. The Managing Director will serve as the senior administrative and strategic leader for the venue, overseeing day-to-day operations, revenue management, administrative functions, and serving as the primary contact for business operations.

The Managing Director will bring the vision for the theater to life: re-establishing the Curran as the most desired stage in San Francisco, where legacy inspires innovation and live entertainment moves our community forward. The Managing Director will work in close coordination with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG)—who will continue booking Broadway content and supporting key operations. This role will be a dynamic, community minded ambassador who brings strong communication skills, sound financial judgment, creativity and collaborative leadership to operations, programming, and community relations.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Provide overall leadership, vision, and operational direction for the venue in alignment with 415 Presents’ mission, core values, and strategic pillars for Curran Theatre.
• Lead the conception and operational execution of a 2027–2029 roadmap, ensuring key milestones, facility enhancements, and partner activations are met.
• Champion our team mantra: Every performance should leave the artist, the audience, and our city better than we found them.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture across administrative, facility, and event staff.

Business Operations & Administration

• Oversee day-to-day venue operations, administrative workflows, system efficiencies, and staff management.
• Serve as the primary liaison between venue ownership (415 Presents / SF Giants), primary operating partners (ATG), title partners, content promoters, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant municipal, licensing, and safety regulations.
• Oversee capital planning and facility enhancements, including backstage/artist space upgrades and technical systems.
• Familiarity of local labor union requirements for venues is a major plus.

Financial Management

• Lead the annual budget process, programming P&Ls, long-range financial forecasting, and cash flow monitoring in partnership with ownership.
• Drive sustainable commercial growth by maximizing earned revenue through ticket sales, private events, concessions/bar, and commercial venue rentals.
• Evaluate financial performance continuously, implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Programming Oversight & Curation

• Partner with ATG to support their 50-night Broadway content deliverable while actively building the remaining annual show calendar.
• Oversee booking expansion into live music, comedy, local productions, and private events.
• Ensure every programming opportunity advances key objectives: commercial viability, guest experience, cultural identity, creative innovation, community impact, and building the future of the Curran.
• Conceptualize and lead mission-driven events, including benefit shows, community events and local partnership showcases.

Marketing, Title Partnerships & Community Relations

• Collaborate with marketing teams and external partners to co-create assets, drive ticket sales, and execute press strategies.
• Lead stewardship for theater partner relationships, including entitlements, fund allocations, and branding integrity.
• Act as a key ambassador in the San Francisco community to local leaders, tastemakers, corporate partners, and the arts sector.
• Oversee private event sales strategy aimed at corporate, convention, and holiday events.
• Champion cultural revitalization efforts in downtown San Francisco through intentional programming and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressive senior management experience in a professional theatrical venue, performing arts center, or entertainment/hospitality organization.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in arts management, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
• Core Competencies:

• Strong background in venue administration, P&L management, and operational leadership.
• Demonstrated skill in business development, corporate sponsorships, and venue rental sales.
• Familiarity or direct experience with artistic curation, talent booking, or promoter partnerships is a major plus.
• Deep commitment to downtown San Francisco’s cultural and economic revitalization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and event hours as required.

$140,000 - $160,000 a year

At the San Francisco Giants, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $140,000 to $160,000 plus a Bonus Component , and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience and other factors the San Francisco Giants consider relevant to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, the San Francisco Giants believe in providing a competitive total rewards package for its employees. We offer employees a full range of best in class benefits with robust medical, dental and vision coverage, a generous 401(K) matching program, and complimentary Giants tickets. At the Giants we prioritize employee wellbeing by offering dedicated mental health support, a hybrid working environment, transportation benefits, wellness programs, and paid time off including half day Fridays during the season and an extended holiday break. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.

About the Giants

One of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants are dedicated to enriching our community through innovation and excellence on and off the field. This past decade, the organization has won three World Series Championships, made four playoff appearances and thrown four no-hitters.

Off the field, the Giants have become internationally‑renowned as a host to entrepreneurial and premier entertainment events. Celebrating over 60 years in San Francisco, the organization is entrenched in the Bay Area community as the Giants work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and the local community.

We are truly unique; we are an organization committed to your growth, your learning, your development and your entire employee experience. We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths. We have a cultural foundation built on diversity, innovation and teamwork and we want you and your ideas to thrive at the San Francisco Giants.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Giants, we strive to foster an inclusive work environment that encompasses the rich diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, the place we call home. We welcome all people and are committed to creating an inclusive community built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.

Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups strongly encouraged to apply. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge - we want you to apply.

At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.