Executive Director

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About Us

Venu Works of Ashland, LLC., an employee-owned private management company, operates and manages the historic 1,400 seat Paramount Arts Center, located in the heart of Ashland, KY.

Executive Leadership Qualities

• a servant LEADER that sets the pace and values leading a group of professionals and encourages growth, learning and development
• a COMMUNITY leader that builds relationships and engages with the contract administrator(s), City leaders, and community stakeholders in a positive and uplifting manner
• a COMMUNICATOR with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and with strong organizational ability
• a BUSINESS leader that can perform effectively under pressure

Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Paramount Arts Center, providing leadership and direction to all departments and staff. This position serves as the primary liaison between Venu Works, our client, and the City of Ashland, KY. This position also oversees the various in-house community theater productions in addition to booking and promotion of larger ticketed events of various genres.

• Provide cohesive and positive leadership and direction to all departments and Venu Works staff.
• Aggressively promote the use of the center with agents, promoters and the community.
• Serve as fiscal oversight officer for all managed business units including budget development, overview of financial and accounting systems, financial projections and controls, and personnel management.
• Ensure proper communication between staff, Venu Works and Client, Promoters and City officials of Ashland through ongoing verbal and written reports.
• Provide oversight and administration for each of the operating units, ensuring a safe, clean and properly maintained operation. Including financial management, sales & marketing, operations, programming, and community relations.
• Provide oversight and compliance with all elements of the management contract and operating agreement.
• Complete performance review for direct reports and make salary recommendations.
• Initiate and oversee programming for facility, including contracting for entertainment events, fine arts events, and family attractions.
• Research, develop, and maintain relationships with artist agents, artist management as well as local, regional and national promoters.
• Execute sponsorship sales and grant opportunities. Provide guidance and direction for maximizing community programming through sponsor ships, grants, and donations.
• Ensure efficient and effective operation, including capital maintenance and improvement projects.
• Represent the facility in a positive manner to the community, entertainment industries, colleges and universities, and other agencies.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct all activities and staff engaged in maintaining and operating the center.
• Conduct continuous performance, leadership and staff meetings on a consistent basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct reports include FT department managers. Indirectly supervises all personnel.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with a minimum of instruction and supervision is essential.

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in applicable discipline.
• At least five years (5) in the management of a similar facility or upward career progression in similar entertainment venues.
• Advanced knowledge of current management and leadership principles.
• Advanced knowledge of the management of fine arts, entertainment and other events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of public assembly facility management operations, including fiscal control, policy development, marketing, and event management.

• Certified Venue Executive (CVE) or other similar professional designation is preferred.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to speak in public, both in person and…