Job Opportunity: Managing Director, Northern Light Theatre

Full-Time Position (35 hours per week)Reports to Northern Light Theatre BoardABOUT NLTNorthern Light Theatre (NLT) is an Edmonton based theatre company with a mandate to challenge both artist and audience alike by producing and developing provocative scripts - language rich texts that are dark, poetic, funny - which reflect a complex world and lead us to question our hierarchy of values. Operating as a not for profit organization and a registered charity, NLT has been producing theatre for almost 50 years and continually strives to provide audiences with opportunities to challenge themselves and their notions of the environment surrounding them.Under the creative artistic vision of Trevor Schmidt, with full support of the administrative team and the board, NLT is dedicated to producing intimate and affecting work that speaks to the modern audience of the urban human condition, the failure to find security and the loss of the dreams held by all for love and happiness.POSITION SUMMARYNLT is currently recruiting for a Managing Director to maintain the organization's business operations including the day to day administration tasks, operational reviews and reporting, project management, and developmental planning.The Managing Director reports to the Northern Light Theatre board and, in tandem with the Artistic Director, carries out NLT's mandate while also advancing the organization's current strategic priorities. Communication between these two senior roles is important and the staff team will work on projects together.JOB DESCRIPTIONAdministrative and Operational ManagementManages daily operations and functions of the organizationMaintains records, databases, memberships and subscriptionsManages Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and Canadian Actors' Equity Association (CAEA) business including contracts, cheques, production registrationsOversees payroll in tandem with a contract bookkeeperCRA/WCB reportingOther tasks as assignedDevelops, in collaboration with the Artistic Director, the annual operating and capital budgets for Board approvalManages daily company finances, including processing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, remittance of payroll deductions, banking and managing cash flowPrepares operations reports for the Board of DirectorsWorks with a contract bookkeeper to maintain the company's financial recordsEnsures compliance with all regulatory reporting, including CRA Registered Charities and AGLC guidelinesWorks with the external accounting firm in preparation of the year-end financial statements.Development/PlanningAssists in the creation and implementation of NLT projectsMaintains donor engagement, in collaboration with Artistic Director and the NLT BoardManages grant writing and reporting, including submission of final reportsCollaborates with Artistic Director on business and audience development strategiesCollaborates with the NLT Fundraising committee and the Artistic Director to create and implement fundraising plansCoordinates and participates regularly in monthly Bingo fundraisingResearches and develops revenue-generating initiatives, in collaboration with the Artistic Director and the NLT BoardCollaborates with the Artistic Director and external marketing representative to develop and implement a marketing planADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCEHave minimum 2 years' experience in a relevant field(s)Understanding and awareness of Edmonton's arts and culture sectorStrong organizational skills with the flexibility to be agile and manage multiple prioritiesComfortable with technology and strong hands on working experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Windows and Mac OS), data base systems and QuickBooksDemonstrated experience and success working with community partners, fund development, and theatre patronsStrong written and verbal communication skillsCollaborative and team building work styleWORK ENVIRONMENTNLT has supported a hybrid operational model since the COVID 19 pandemic, with a flexible work-from-home and office schedule.HOURS35 hours per week.SALARY$40,000 to $45,000 plus benefits packageLOCATIONOffice address is #203, 10816A - 82 Ave. Parking is available. Some remote work will also be possible.START DATESeptember 1, 2024DEADLINE TO SUBMITJuly 19, 2024HOW TO APPLYApplicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume in one PDF document addressed to Diane Davies, NLT Human Resources Committee Chair at nltsecretary@northernlighttheatre.com . Your cover letter and resume should clearly outline previous experience relating to the position.Submissions must be received no later than 11:59pm MST, July 19, 2024.APPLICATION PROCESSInterviews will take place ideally in person or over Zoom if necessary, after the submission deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit 3 references. Candidates may be asked to participate in a second phase of the hiring process, during which they will make a presentation to the NLT Board of Directors.As an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, NLT welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Every applicant will be notified whether or not they have been selected for an interview.

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