Executive Director

Position Summary

The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of The Gamm Theatre as a regional leader in professional theater. They will serve as The Gamm’s senior administrative and strategic leader, overseeing daily operations, stewarding finances, supervising staff, co‑leading with the Artistic Director, and partnering closely with the Board of Directors to strengthen the theatre’s foundation and advance its mission.

This person will guide all administrative and operational functions, including operations, staff leadership, financial management, facilities, education, marketing, development, and community partnerships, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and long‑term sustainability.

A dynamic, community‑minded ambassador, the Executive Director will bring strong communication skills, collaborative leadership, and sound financial judgment to the theatre’s internal and external work. This leader will strengthen donor and foundation relationships, support fundraising strategy, and build partnerships that expand The Gamm’s visibility and civic impact. In close collaboration with the Artistic Director, the Executive Director will help advance an artistic vision that is entertaining, aesthetically powerful, civically engaged, and provocative, while ensuring decisions are grounded in financial realities, organizational priorities, and audience needs.

They will champion The Gamm’s role as a cultural asset for Rhode Island and the region, deepen engagement with stakeholders, and cultivate the relationships and resources essential to the theatre’s long‑term success.

• Build greater donor engagement and community support for a shared vision for the future of The Gamm, in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director, and its patrons.
• Generate and implement inspiring and effective plans, goals, and strategies that advance the organization’s purpose and mission, whilst navigating its real‑world challenges.
• Guide planning processes that strategically support organizational focus, sustainability, artistic vitality, and community impact.
• Embrace other strategic leadership and planning responsibilities as needed.

• Ensure that The Gamm’s financial resources are managed wisely, responsibly, and in alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee professional and accurate budgeting and accounting systems.
• Warrant that appropriate financial controls and risk‑management strategies are in place to protect the organization’s assets.
• Supervise and implement financial planning that positions The Gamm to achieve its goals, advance its strategic plan, and build a financial reserve.
• Partner with staff and Board leadership to support long‑term financial sustainability.
• Embrace other financial management and sustainability responsibilities as needed.

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, Development Committee, and appropriate staff to develop, implement, and track fundraising systems and strategies.
• Advance fundraising efforts that enable The Gamm to meet its contributed revenue goals and support operations, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Secure major gifts and cultivate new prospective donors across individual, corporate, foundation, government, and community sectors.
• Strengthen development practices that support donor engagement, institutional sustainability, and mission advancement.
• Build a shared strategy to align fundraising strategies with the organization’s financial needs and long‑term goals.
• Embrace other fundraising and development responsibilities as needed.

• Provide overall leadership for the day‑to‑day operations of The Gamm, ensuring that staff, systems, and resources are supported and aligned with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with staff to develop, maintain, and use effective systems that support the successful operation of each department.
• Guide and develop Marketing, Education, Operations, and Development personnel in ways that strengthen collaboration, accountability, and…