Senior Director, Operations, HR & Contracts

Louisville Ballet; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Center Theatre Group is seeking a Senior Director - Management and Administration in Los Angeles to lead the Executive Office, overseeing three teams and unifying contracting, operations, and human resources. The role reports to the Managing Director/CEO and shapes strategic direction, budgeting, and governance across CTG.

The position collaborates with the Artistic Director on season planning, safety, and organizational culture, and represents CTG in industry relations and community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theatre management, arts administration, or a related discipline preferred; advanced degree a plus.
• 8+ years of senior arts management experience, including direct experience negotiating union contracts (e.g., AEA, SDC, USA, IATSE); LORT or Broadway Tour contract experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing Human Resources and/or Operations & Facilities functions, ideally within a nonprofit or unionized environment.
• Strong track record supervising multi-department teams and managing organizational change.
• Excellent negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential HR, legal, and contractual matters.
• Familiarity with theatrical/production budgeting processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Management, Operations & Facilities, and HR Departments, coordinating work across all three functions.
• Participate in executive-level meetings with other members of the senior leadership team.
• Serve as a company representative for industry organizations, including but not limited to the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).
• Represent Center Theatre Group as part of the civic and theater scene; attend CTG openings, and special events.
• Support the Managing Director/CEO and Artistic Director on organizational strategy, budgeting, and special projects.
• Coordination of interdepartmental administrative functions such as employee onboarding.
• Foster department culture that is fair, collaborative, supportive, and safe, in keeping with CTG's Code of Conduct, Core Values, and commitment to access, belonging, and culture.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Union relations

Budgeting

Team leadership

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre management

Job description

Center Theatre Group is seeking a Senior Director - Management and Administration in Los Angeles to lead the Executive Office, overseeing three teams and unifying contracting, operations, and human resources. The role reports to the Managing Director/CEO and shapes strategic direction, budgeting, and governance across CTG.

The position collaborates with the Artistic Director on season planning, safety, and organizational culture, and represents CTG in industry relations and community events.