Executive Director

The Executive Director provides leadership and oversight for the Great Falls Theatre Company’s (GFTC) administrative, financial, fundraising, production, educational, and community engagement activities. Working closely with the Board of Directors, volunteers, production teams, and community partners, the Executive Director ensures the organization’s programs and operations are effectively planned, coordinated, and carried out.

Great Falls Theatre Company (GFTC) is a nonprofit community theatre founded in 2021 to bring high-quality, accessible live theatre to the Great Falls community. GFTC serves community members of all ages and abilities through theatrical productions, education, mentorship, and opportunities to participate both onstage and backstage. Our work is guided by three core pillars:
Excellence, Sustainability, and Mentorship, with a focus on creating meaningful theatre experiences and building a strong, welcoming theatre community. Our guiding mission is centered around creating quality arts opportunities for all.

Great Falls Theatre Company is an equal opportunity organization. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply.

• Maintain the organization’s master calendar, including board meetings, production timelines, organizational deadlines, events, and other key tasks and activities.
• Manage receipt and reimbursement processes, including maintaining required forms, reviewing submissions, and ensuring expenses follow established organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate required tax filings and other routine organizational compliance requirements, working with the Board and/or appropriate financial professionals as needed.
• Monitor and respond to customer inquiries through the organization’s general email inbox, ensuring questions and concerns are addressed promptly or directed to the appropriate person.
• Oversee box office administration, including management of season ticket sales, individual ticket sales, season sponsor benefits, customer information, and related communications.
• Oversee the promotion and marketing of theatre productions and organizational initiatives in partnership with the marketing team, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain the organization’s website, ensuring information is accurate and regularly updated in partnership with the webmaster.
• Assist with the development of the annual operating budget and provide regular budget updates and financial information to the Board of Directors.

• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, maintain and manage ongoing fundraising campaigns, and develop and implement new campaigns to support the organization’s financial sustainability and growth.
• Research, identify, and apply for new and existing grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s programs, mission, and funding priorities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with and expansion of corporate sponsors and individual donors through regular communication, engagement, stewardship, and recognition.
• Develop and maintain an accurate and organized donor database/CRM, including donor contact information, giving history, sponsor ships, communications, and other relevant relationship information.
• Track fundraising activities, campaigns, sponsor ships, grants, and donor engagement to support organizational goals and reporting.

• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors or the Play Selection Committee to oversee and support the play selection process for each season, including timelines, research,…