General Manager – Lester Centre of the Arts - Prince Rupert, BC
Reporting to the Prince Rupert Performing Arts Centre Society board of directors, the manager will be responsible for directing all aspects of the theatre’s operation including but not limited to: planning budgets, staffing, rentals, box office operations, scheduling of theatre and equipment use, community relations, staff development, volunteer management, marketing, advertising, building maintenance, security, capital replacement programs and fundraising
Leadership Characteristics
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, employees, the media, government representatives and the public.
• A decisive problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to reach goals, grow an operation and manage change successfully.
• A personality that shows sound judgement, negotiation and mediation skills in an environment with multiple and potentially competing needs.
• A self-motivated individual demonstrating honesty, integrity, and diplomacy.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
• Able to carry out administrative, scheduling and financial functions effectively
• Experience in managing a team with diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Knowledge of technical theatre considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including effective report writing and publicity functions
• Thorough knowledge of computer functions and relevant software applications including the management of website information and ticket sales systems
• Knowledge of project management / Risk Management
• Ability to adapt to an on-demand work environment that requires flexibility and versatility
• Excellent time management skills / ability to meet deadlines
Additional Information
• Application deadline: August 15 2025
• Interviews with qualified candidates will be ongoing
• Salary range $70,000-$85,000
Contact Information
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources committee: manager@lestercentre.ca
Lester Centre of the Arts – 1100 McBride Street, Prince Rupert, BC V8J3H2
www.lestercentre.ca
The Prince Rupert Performing Arts Centre was built as a state of the facility opened in 1987. In 2006 it was renamed Lester Centre of the Arts. It is operated by a non-profit society for the cultural benefit of the people of the Pacific Northwest.
The Lester Centre at the heart of arts in Prince Rupert is used for rehearsals, dance classes, meeting, forums, fundraisers, weddings, memorials, musical theatre productions and school district events to name a few. You might say we are a community gathering centre. The facility boasts a rehearsal room, as well as a spacious lobby with gallery display area and 700 seat auditorium.