Program Director

Portland Area Theatre Alliance; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Area Theatre Alliance seeks a Program Director (Part-Time) to lead and manage the organizations programs, operations, communications, and administration from a primarily remote base in Maine.

The role involves coordinating auditions, workshops, fundraising, grant management, and outreach, while collaborating with the Board, volunteers, and partners to advance the mission with a flexible schedule and occasional in-person events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in arts/nonprofit administration.
• Three to five years of nonprofit/arts program management experience.
• Strong organization, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, deadlines, and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, and nonprofit systems.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing program planning and implementation, including auditions, educational workshops, and community engagement.
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Nonprofit administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in arts nonprofit

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Mailchimp

Nonprofit admin systems

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

We encourage applicants of all levels to apply, even if not all qualifications are met. Research has shown that underrepresented groups often apply only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We care more about potential than a checklist.

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.