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Job description
Founded in 1926, Greenville Theatre is the Upstate’s oldest and largest locally producing nonprofit theatre company. Now celebrating 101 years, Greenville Theatre’s mission is to inspire, educate, entertain, and connect the community through necessary art and storytelling.
The company produces six mainstage “GT Broadway Series” shows and two “GT Off-Broadway” productions each year. In addition to productions, the theatre also hosts specialty events, concerts, and fundraisers throughout the season.
Located on Heritage Green, the cultural campus in downtown Greenville, Greenville Theatre owns its 1967 building, which features a 571-seat proscenium auditorium. The organization is known for celebrating and working with local actors, directors, choreographers, designers, musicians, and artists throughout the Upstate, producing Broadway-caliber shows, and creating an environment that welcomes the entire community.
Greenville Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender expressions, ages, and abilities to apply for any position with the organization.
Position Overview
Greenville Theatre is seeking a kind, charismatic, visionary, and community-driven individual to guide the theatre into its next 100 years of artistic excellence.
The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative leader and strategic financial supervisor of the organization. This individual is responsible for upholding the environment, culture, standards, and expectations within the workplace.
The Executive Director will oversee:
Annual budget development and financial sustainability
Donor relations and fundraising strategy
Community impact and engagement
General operations
Marketing and branding
Staff management and HR supervision
This role also serves as the primary liaison between staff and the Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate must have a strong love, appreciation, and understanding of musical theatre and straight plays. They must believe in the power of live theatrical storytelling and its impact on a community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership to best serve the community and organization
Uphold the mission, vision, handbook, and core values of the company
Develop and manage the annual operating budget
Ensure financial health and revenue strategies
Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff
Oversee financial reporting, audits, and cash flow
Oversee grant writing efforts
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners
Identify and develop new revenue opportunities
Collaborate with other nonprofit arts leaders to best serve the broader community
Deliver curtain speeches alongside the Artistic Director
Provide HR supervision
Oversee branding, marketing, and community engagement
Champion kindness, inclusion, and equity throughout the organization
Reporting
Reports to
Board of Directors
Direct Reports
Artistic Director
General Manager
Development Director
Marketing Director
Box Office Manager
Key Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, management, business, or a related field
Experience
Passion for and belief in the power of live theatre
Five or more years of experience in nonprofit or arts management
Strong knowledge of musical theatre and straight plays
Public speaking experience
Knowledge of nonprofit financial systems and grant writing
Personal Attributes
Kind
Charismatic
Team-centered
Community-driven
Fiscally responsible
This is a competitive salaried position with benefits, including:
Health insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Working Conditions
Must reside in or relocate to the Upstate of South Carolina (moving stipend included)
Evening and weekend hours required during productions, networking events, and community engagement opportunities
Three references with names and contact information
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Worksite address
greenville, SC, 29610, US
Who can apply
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