General Manager - Cain Park

SUMMARY

Incumbent is responsible for bringing structured management to our performing arts Amphitheatre at Cain Park. The successful candidate will work closely with the creative team and artistic director to ensure performances are operated on time and with efficiency. It will be necessary that the GM is capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure. Oversee the maintenance and operations of Cain Park’s performance venues under the direction of the Director of Parks & Recreation.

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.

• Design, coordinate and implement performing arts programming inclusive of various mediums (i.e., dance, music, drama etc.)
• Booking performers through contract negotiations within budgetary guidelines
• Coordinating with staff for theatre operations including costuming, lighting and designing
• Support curators in cultivating installations of art gallery offerings
• Communicate effectively with actors and other performing artists
• Creating and managing the budget
• Works with the Assistant General Manager to manage exhibiting artists while organizing booths for an annual arts festival
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
• Establishes and monitors an inventory of equipment for performing arts.
• Maintain positive working relationships with relevant groups including the Actors’ Equity Association, national talent agents, and local artists/performers/technicians
• Perform multiple HR functions including hiring, coaching and staff evaluation
• Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; scheduling staff; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe work environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Plans, develops, markets, and evaluates all Cain Park performance venue, art gallery activities and special events
• Establishes rules and procedures for efficient and effective operation of program; monitors program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to provision of recreation and related services; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various program reports on activities
• Supervises the development and/or distribution of marketing and publicity brochures, press releases, website, social media, fliers, mailings, and/or other related public relations materials; and manage ticket sales
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of reports and documents related to assigned programs and their associated activities, including financial reports that reflect program revenue, expenses, and participant counts
• Provides professional-level customer service by serving as liaison with the public, community cooperatives, internal employees, and/or other interested parties; attends a variety of meetings and serves on committees; investigates and resolves issues and/or problems; develops partnerships
• Prepares and administers program annual budget by forecasting revenues and expenditures, presenting proposals and payments for approval, and monitoring expenditures for recommended adjustments; purchases equipment and supplies
• Researches, writes, and monitors grant opportunities, compliance, and requirements
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned by the Director of Parks & Recreation.

Assistant General Manager, Administrative Assistant, Box Office Manager, Communications Specialist, Operations Manager, Theatre and Events Production Managers, Arts Festival Director, Art Gallery Curator, Artistic Director and other front of house, seasonal event staff.

• Theatrical Equipment
• Arts Administration
• Ticketing Systems
• Theatre Auditions
• Public Administration
• Public Relations Principles
• Municipal budgeting, accounting, finance and cost analysis
• Project development, administration, scheduling, monitoring and control…