Remote Part-Time Theater MD: Growth & Operations Leader

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Trademark Theater in Minnesota is seeking a part-time Managing Director to oversee finances, operations, and administration and to help execute the organization’s strategic plan. The role reports to the Artistic Director and collaborates with the Board, Development, and Marketing teams.

The Managing Director will supervise budgeting, financial reporting, fundraising activities, and IT, while working 20–30 hours per week with potential for growth as the organization expands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in theater management or arts administration.
• Arts Management or Business degree is welcome but not required with relevant work experience.
• Professional theater experience of any kind is a plus.
• Experience interacting with boards, donors, and volunteers.
• Experience with Bloomerang or other CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Artistic Director to support artistic vision for the company and programming.
• Update, maintain, and execute Trademark’s Strategic Plan with emphasis on finance, fundraising, organizational structure, and operations.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Board to strengthen communications and marketing strategies.
• Develop and maintain long-term fundraising strategies to sustain artmaking and administration.
• Represent Trademark in the community to donors, funding institutions, and other arts organizations.
• Provide support for meetings, fundraisers, events, and openings.
• Oversee budgets and financial reporting systems, ensuring staff have information to manage budgets.
• Manage financial operations including bookkeeping, payroll, and contractor payments.
• Ensure compliance with IRS, MN revenue, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee contracting with productions, workshops, and external agents.

Skills

Theater management

Arts administration

CRM software

Donor relations

Board interaction

Education

Arts management degree

Business degree

Job description

Trademark Theater in Minnesota is seeking a part-time Managing Director to oversee finances, operations, and administration and to help execute the organization’s strategic plan. The role reports to the Artistic Director and collaborates with the Board, Development, and Marketing teams.

The Managing Director will supervise budgeting, financial reporting, fundraising activities, and IT, while working 20–30 hours per week with potential for growth as the organization expands.