The Executive Director (“ED”) role is a strategic and impactful opportunity to co-lead one of Canada’s most dynamic and respected theatre companies. Theatre Calgary is seeking an inspiring and visionary leader to work in collaboration with Artistic Director, (“AD”), Stafford Arima, to achieve the company’s vision.Working with the Board of Directors in a dual-reporting structure with the AD, the ED will drive a strategy that grows audiences, deepens community engagement with Theatre Calgary, and develops strong partnerships. Confronting current challenges, the ED will consider new and innovative approaches that attract audiences, subscribers, sponsors and donors.The ED shares responsibility for the overall strategic management of the organization and is wholly responsible for providing leadership of the administrative, financial, and general operations of the company, including oversight of the Finance, Marketing and Audience Development, Fund Development, Community Engagement, and Administrative departments.With bold aspirations for the future, together with the AD, the ED will lead Theatre Calgary to new levels of engagement with audiences and increase its impact on the lives of Calgarians.
The Candidate
This moment calls for an experienced, professional arts executive with the drive to ensure Theatre Calgary’s long-term success.We are seeking a leader with high standards who will build a culture of excellence and accountability across the organization, with particular responsibility for the non-artistic dimensions of the company.Our next ED will have:
- Passion for theatre and a solid understanding of the business of running a theatre company. They will appreciate the transformational power of live theatre and celebrate the creative spirit.
- Executive leadership with a track record for building high-functioning teams, along with demonstrated competence in all core areas of performing arts administration (development; finance; marketing; human resources; board governance).
- Relationship-building skills to inspire and bring out the best in a team while expanding Theatre Calgary’s connections in community. These skills will also enable the dual-report structure to work productively in service of the organization’s mission.
If you have a compelling leadership proposition for Theatre Calgary, we look forward to hearing from you.
The Executive Director search is being led by Prospector.
