Visionary Artistic Director for Community Theatre

TAPP Film; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

New Village Arts in Carlsbad, CA seeks an innovative Artistic Director to balance bold artistic vision with strong financial management and community partnerships. The leader will guide the theatre into its next era, report to the Board, and work with a Managing Director to grow audiences and revenue.

The role emphasizes fundraising, education programs, and community collaborations to expand reach while maintaining artistic excellence across a full season on two stages.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience working in live theatre as high-level artistic staff.
• Able to define a unique creative identity and communicate that vision clearly to artists and audiences.
• Strong leadership and management skills and a proven track record hiring, supervising, and evaluating directors, actors, and production staff.
• Ability to balance creative desires with operational discipline and financial stewardship.
• Outstanding marketing, public relations, audience-development, and community building skills.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated track record of championing an organization publicly with professionalism, credibility, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Set artistic vision and oversee season planning, production scheduling, and new work development.
• Lead casting, hiring, directing, and producing to ensure high artistic standards.
• Balance artistic ambition with available financial resources and fundraising needs.
• Oversee education and community programs, and foster collaborations with local arts partners.
• Attend rehearsals, performances, and meetings to maintain artistic oversight and strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Community building

Strategic planning

Job description

New Village Arts in Carlsbad, CA seeks an innovative Artistic Director to balance bold artistic vision with strong financial management and community partnerships. The leader will guide the theatre into its next era, report to the Board, and work with a Managing Director to grow audiences and revenue.

The role emphasizes fundraising, education programs, and community collaborations to expand reach while maintaining artistic excellence across a full season on two stages.