GENERAL MANAGER JOB POSTING
Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) is a national new play development centre established to support the development of playwrights and contemporary work for the stage. Our core programming is designed to advance the artistic practice of emerging and established English language professional theatre artists, and to develop, support and disseminate their work. The commissioning and dramaturgy of work in translation is also an important component of our programming. Our focus is the process of development, whether written or devised, at all stages of creation.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate all administrative, financial and operational activities of the organization. This includes:
Financial/Accounting
- Forecast and oversee PWM’s budget
- Maintain records of all general operating and payroll contracts and records in QuickBooks
- Establish, maintain and monitor operating procedures and systems of control for all financial transactions and government compliance matters
Fundraising and Grant writing
- Planning and execution of all grant activities (Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts et des lettres de Québec, and Conseil des arts de Montréal, as well as all foundations and corporate grants)
- Organize and manage fundraising events
- Seek potential corporate sponsors as well as the support of foundations and private donors
General office management
- Hire, train and supervise administrative staff and volunteers
Marketing & Communications
- Develop and produce all promotional, communications materials, including social media
- Network with government bodies and advocate for the arts
Additional Responsibilities
- Undertake long-range planning with the Artistic Director
- Provide business leadership to PWM
Qualifications
BA or BComm degree
- 5 or more years of experience with a professional arts organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, in both English and French
- Experience with fundraising and grant writing
- Accounting background/financial acumen, experience in producing budgets and financial reports
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and desktop publishing (Photoshop an asset)
- Experience with Social Media, designing and maintaining website
Reporting Relationship:
- Position reports to the Artistic and Executive Director and to the Board of Directors
Start Date: April 21, 2014
Salary: $35,000-38,000
Schedule: 32 hours a week
Deadline for applications: March 10, 2014
To apply please send your cover letter and CV and references to: search@playwrights.ca