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The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

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Jobs (Edmonton): Interim Managing Director – Catalyst Theatre

Jobs (Edmonton): Interim Managing Director – Catalyst Theatre

INTERIM MANAGING DIRECTOR, CATALYST THEATRE

This is a 10-month full time employment contract.
Term: 1 November 2023 – 31 August 2024
Salary: $45,000 – $50,000/year (based on experience & prorated to 10 months)
Holidays: 4 weeks (prorated to 10 months)
Benefits include a health coverage plan and a parking allowance.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Working in close consultation with the Artistic Director, the Interim Managing Director will be responsible for ensuring the continuity and implementation of all aspects of the company’s infrastructure, operations and activities align with the artistic vision, contribute to the strategic plan, and serve the company’s creation and touring mandate.

The successful candidate will be:





- an arts professional with at least five years’ experience in a leadership role,
- a self-assured leader with high performance standards and excellent time management and organizational skills,
- a strong team player with a collaborative approach to setting goals and meeting them,
- a creative problem solver with a positive and optimistic outlook and an ability to embrace change,
- a passionate advocate for original Canadian creation.

They will also ideally possess the following:

- a working knowledge of the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA), a familiarity with the Professional Association of Canadian Theatre (PACT),
- experience with operating grant applications and reports at the federal, provincial, and municipal level, including familiarity with CADAC,
- experience with contracting CAEA and ADC members, and
- producing experience, particularly with touring productions.

Working with the Artistic Director in a responsive and collaborative model, the Interim Managing Director will:

- create, implement, and monitor the annual budget – including production and touring budgets,
- maintain and monitor internal accounting processes, including timely payment of invoices and other expenses,
- review monthly financial reconciliations and reports,




- attend all board meetings and provide update reports,
- oversee the annual financial audit,
- identify and prepare all government and foundation grants,
- complete reports for all regulatory and funding bodies as required,
- oversee the planning and implementation of fundraising strategies,
- cultivate local, national and international development, commissioning, producing and presenting partnerships,
- ensure all contracts are negotiated and executed in compliance with collective agreements and board policies,
- hire and supervise administrative staff & contractors,
- ensure operational plans are followed and/or updated as required, and
- oversee the implementation of marketing and communications strategies, social media, and project-specific marketing and publicity campaigns.

Additional HR support includes: 1 Bookkeeper (Permanent Contractor), 1 Associate Producer (0.6 Permanent Staff Position), 1 Production Manager (Seasonal Contractor), and 1 Systems Coordinator (Contractor).

Please note: We encourage applications from individuals who may not have experience in all of the above listed areas but who may have parallel experience and/or training that they believe would enable them to succeed in the position.

Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer committed to diverse, inclusive hiring practices by which qualified applicants may apply for any available position without regard to race, religious beliefs, gender identity, physical or mental abilities, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law

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