Managing Director

Job Description

The Managing Director is the chief administrative officer for the Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC). The position oversees fundraising, marketing, finance, management, and education activity, and along with the Executive Artistic Director/Founder, works closely with the Board of Trustees in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and fulfilling the mission of the organization. The Managing Director is the chief human resources officer for all company staff and is specifically responsible for the oversight, recruitment, and evaluation of the administrative staff.

This is a new position and a key goal is to successfully lead and increase BATC’s total revenue including ticket sales, contributions, rental, and education income.

The Managing Director is an exempt, salaried position with a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and participation in the company's 403(b) retirement plan. The position works onsite Monday-Friday at BATC’s offices and at public meetings, fundraising visits, and cultivation events. Some evenings and weekends will be required.Compensation:

$70,000Responsibilities:

Develop a comprehensive strategy in conjunction with the Board of Trustees and the Executive Artistic Director/Founder to grow and sustain donors and audiences for BATC

Oversee donor cultivation and stewardship of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies to deepen existing donor relations and expand the donor base with the objective to significantly increasing contributed income

Working with the Marketing Coordinator to develop a marketing plan to increase audiences for all BATC activities including the theater and jazz series and the education programs

Working with the senior staff to develop an annual operating budget and oversee a process to monitor the budget and financial operations throughout the season

Report to the Board of Trustees and Executive Artistic Director/Founder monthly on BATC’s financial situation as well as updates on marketing, fundraising, and administrative activity

An active participant with the Board of Trustees to recruit, cultivate, and evaluate board members

Supervise the Education Director in all of BATC’s education programming including the summer camps and partnership with the Dallas Independent School District

Manage outside rentals of theater auditorium, rehearsal, and office spaceQualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in nonprofit managemen

Demonstrated fundraising experience with individual, corporate, foundation, and government entities

Understanding/experience in marketing techniques including digital marketing, social media press, and public relations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in budgeting and financial management

Experience in artist contract negotiations

Passion for and/or experience in the live performing arts

A leader who is willing to work under pressure, solve conflicts, problem solve, and be a good listener

Possess a good sense of humorAbout Company

Bishop Arts Theatre is an award-winning, nonprofit, multiracial, professional theatre located in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1993 and moved to Dallas in 2000, the company presents an annual series of theater productions, jazz concerts, a speaker series, and year-round arts education programs to an audience of 35,000 each year. Last season, the company premiered an acclaimed adaption of Nikole Hannah-Jones’ The 1619 Project. This season’s lineup includes a new adaption of Othello by resident playwright Franky D. Gonzalez, an adaptation of Heather McGhee’s The Sum of Us, and Cheryl West’s Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hammer in a co-production with the Dallas Theater Center.

Bishop Arts Theatre owns and operates a renovated facility and has an annual operating budget of $1.5 million. It has been recognized nationally by Theater Communications Group and locally by the City of Dallas for innovative programming, practices, and fiscal management.