Temporary HR & Operations Lead - Theatre

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO); San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 1,205,000 - 1,688,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) is seeking a Temporary HR & Business Manager to provide organizational stability during a period of transition. The role focuses on finance, HR, compliance, and operations, reporting to the Artistic Director, with a defined portfolio to support day-to-day business infrastructure.

This Fixed-Term position runs September 2026 through April 2027, averages about 25–35 hours per week, and offers a hybrid work arrangement in San Francisco and the

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in nonprofit administration, finance, HR, operations, or organizational management.
• 3-5 years in arts or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience budgeting, cash-flow management, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
• 3-5 years coordinating with bookkeepers, accountants, auditors, payroll providers, and Boards.
• Familiar with HR administration, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• 3-5 years administering contracts and managing business relationships.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks, ADP, nonprofit audits, and performing arts orgs is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain budgets and cash-flow projections with oversight from leadership.
• Review QuickBooks, accounts payable/receivable, and vendor invoices.
• Monitor spending against budgets and flag variances.
• Prepare financial reports for board and leadership.
• Administer payroll and employee benefits; manage onboarding/offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with registrations, insurance, and grants.
• Prepare and track contracts; coordinate vendor and partner agreements.
• Support grant budgets and expenditures; assist with grant invoicing.
• Coordinate administrative systems during Director of Operations leave.
• Act as the main point of contact for contracting matters with the Artistic Director.

Skills

Nonprofit administration

Finance management

HR administration

Operations coordination

Project management

Contract administration

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) is seeking a Temporary HR & Business Manager to provide organizational stability during a period of transition. The role focuses on finance, HR, compliance, and operations, reporting to the Artistic Director, with a defined portfolio to support day-to-day business infrastructure.

This Fixed-Term position runs September 2026 through April 2027, averages about 25–35 hours per week, and offers a hybrid work arrangement in San Francisco and the