Lead organizational infrastructure, financial sustainability, and operations for Obsidian Theatre Company in Toronto’s hybrid working environment. Partner with artistic leadership to advance Black theatre.

The Managing Director is one of two senior executives, working closely with the Artistic Director and reporting to the Board of Directors. This leader oversees finance, administration, revenue development, people and culture, operations, governance, and external relations. The mandate includes translating priorities into plans, budgets, and success measures while stewarding resources responsibly. The role also supports continued growth, visibility, and impact for Canada’s leading culturally specific theatre company dedicated to the Black voice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish organizational priorities with the Artistic Director and Board
- Oversee finance, administration, operations, and organizational infrastructure
- Develop budgets, plans, and measures of success
- Lead fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and revenue opportunities
- Represent Obsidian with stakeholders across theatre and culture

Requirements:

- Strategic leadership experience translating vision into concrete results
- Solid financial literacy, commercial acumen, and resource stewardship
- Experience growing and diversifying organizational revenue
- Commitment to advancing Black artists and cultural expression
- People leadership and influential relationship-building skills

Bring strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and relationship-building expertise to Obsidian’s continued growth and influence in Canadian theatre.

📌 Managing Director Obsidian Theatre Company (Toronto)
🏢 Obsidian Theatre
📍 Toronto