Senior Executive, Operations, HR & Contracting

The Asian American Arts Alliance, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick days and holidays

Job summary

Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Director - Management and Administration to lead and integrate the Management, Operations & Facilities, and HR functions. This role reports to the Managing Director/CEO and partners with artistic leadership on strategy and budgeting.

The position combines general management with executive-level collaboration, contract negotiations, and industry liaison duties, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a nonprofit theatre

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 (AEA, SDC, USA, IATSE).
• 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.

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.
• Represent Center Theatre Group as part of the civic and theater scene; attend CTG openings and special events.
• Support budgeting, organizational strategy, and special projects alongside senior leadership.
• Oversee facilities, safety, and HR-related initiatives while ensuring alignment with CTG’s Code of Conduct and values.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Communication skills

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theatre management, arts administration, or related discipline

Job description

Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Director - Management and Administration to lead and integrate the Management, Operations & Facilities, and HR functions. This role reports to the Managing Director/CEO and partners with artistic leadership on strategy and budgeting.

The position combines general management with executive-level collaboration, contract negotiations, and industry liaison duties, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a nonprofit theatre