PATA Program Director

Portlandtheatre; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Area Theatre Alliance is seeking a Part-Time Program Director to lead day-to-day programming, operations, and communications. You will work with the Board, contractors, volunteers, and partners to ensure activities align with our mission and stay within budget.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in the theatre sector and nonprofit program management. This remote role requires some in-person events and offers a salary of $36,000 annually and a flexible, hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, Education, Fine Arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three to five years of experience in nonprofit, arts, education, or community program management.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, and common nonprofit administrative systems.
• Experience with grant management, event planning, volunteer coordination, and nonprofit operations is preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• overseeing program planning and implementation, including auditions, educational workshops, and community engagement initiatives
• managing organizational operations such as member services, technology systems, board support, financial administration, and regulatory compliance
• leading fundraising and grant management efforts, coordinating marketing and communications, and supervising communications support to maintain consistent outreach and branding

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Grant management

Event planning

Volunteer coordination

Nonprofit operations

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Mailchimp

Job description

August 18 @ 8:00 am - September 8 @ 5:00 pm

Portland Area Theatre Alliance – Program Director (Part-Time)

Salary: $36,000 annually, salaried exempt
Schedule: average 25-30 hours/week (primarily remote)
Anticipated Hire Date: October 2026

Position Overview

The Program Director provides leadership and day-to-day management of the organization’s programs, operations, communications, and administrative functions. Working closely with the Board of Directors, contractors, volunteers, and community partners, this position ensures that organizational activities align with the mission and are executed efficiently, effectively, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the theatre community, and the industry knowledge needed to thoughtfully craft programming that supports the needs of our members (individual theatre artists and theatre companies).

Key Responsibilities

• overseeing program planning and implementation, including auditions, educational workshops, and community engagement initiatives
• managing organizational operations such as member services, technology systems, board support, financial administration, and regulatory compliance
• leading fundraising and grant management efforts, coordinating marketing and communications, and supervising communications support to maintain consistent outreach and branding

This position requires a highly organized, collaborative professional who can balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and support the organization’s continued growth and sustainability.

This is primarily a remote/work-from-home position with flexible hours, but attendance at some in-person events is mandatory. The Program Director will need to be able to keep sensitive working documents, information, and equipment secure at their location. They may need transportation to transport items from our storage unit to events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, Education, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three to five years of experience in nonprofit, arts, education, or community program management.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, and common nonprofit administrative systems.
• Experience with grant management, event planning, volunteer coordination, and nonprofit operations is preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer: PATA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.

Compensation (for audition/job opportunities) Paid