Overview
Now in its eleventh year, the mission of the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis is to enrich the culturallife of St. Louis by producing an annual theater festival and other artisticand educational events that celebrate the art and influence of Tennessee Williams.
Job Title:
Managing Director
Reports to:
Executive Artistic Director
Location:
St. Louis, MO office; hybrid schedule
Position Type:
Full-time; hybrid
Compensation:
$45,000-$55,000 annual salary range.
Essential Function:
Works closely with the Executive Artistic Director to oversee all operational aspects of the festival throughout the year.
Main Responsibilities
Financial management
Plans and manages the annual budget (in conjunction with board treasurer).
Oversees financial accounting, including payment of bills and depositing of revenues.
Manages contracts and documentation regarding venues, licensing of rights, renting and purchase of equipment and insurance, as well as regarding all personnel, including actors, creative and technical staff, and panelists.
Assures that box office is properly staffed and managed.
Manages all arrangements with ticket services agency (currently MetroTix).
Communications
Maintains Constant Contact database and (in close collaboration with the Executive Artistic Director) sends regular messages to it.
Oversees operational aspects of publicity and printing, serving as liaison with the various vendors.
Ensures that the website is always up to date and richly informative.
Maintains style sheet.
Fundraising
Tracks grants, does grant-writing and grant follow-up paperwork, seeks new grant opportunities.
Tracks institutional donations, seeks new institutional opportunities.
Tracks donors and prospects (using appropriate software).
Writes prompt thank you notes and provides tax letters to donors.
Works with board and Executive Artistic Director to plan and execute donor strategies.
Plans special events.
Oversees program ad sales.
Tracks in-kind gifts.
Organizes and manages the Young Professionals Board
Programs
Coordinates play reading initiative.
Coordinates new playwright initiative.
Recruits and coordinates volunteers.
Coordinates housing and transportation for out of towners during festival.
Governance
Coordinates quarterly board meetings; supports Executive Artistic Director and Board President in tracking and recruiting board prospects, engaging board members in various committees, ensuring board members understand and sign annual roles/responsibilities document, and maintaining 100% level of board financial contributions.
Maintains records of board meetings and current versions of by-laws, board roles and responsibilities, articles of incorporation, and other key documents.
Main Values
Committed to professionalism in the workplace.
Committed to excellence in the artistic outcomes.
Communicates directly, honestly, and respectfully.
Main Competencies
Possesses strong writing, computing, and financial skills.
Follows tasks through to completion.
Responds in a timely manner to inquiries.
Superb collaborator.
Pays close attention to detail.
Skillful at handling difficult people and complex situations.
Periodic Planning Conference Schedule:
Once yearly.
To Apply Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to info@twstl.org
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Job Title:
Managing Director
Reports to:
Executive Artistic Director
Location:
St. Louis, MO office; hybrid schedule
Position Type:
Full-time; hybrid
Compensation:
$45,000-$55,000 annual salary range.
Essential Function:
Works closely with the Executive Artistic Director to oversee all operational aspects of the festival throughout the year.
Main Responsibilities
Financial management
Plans and manages the annual budget (in conjunction with board treasurer).
Oversees financial accounting, including payment of bills and depositing of revenues.
Manages contracts and documentation regarding venues, licensing of rights, renting and purchase of equipment and insurance, as well as regarding all personnel, including actors, creative and technical staff, and panelists.
Assures that box office is properly staffed and managed.
Manages all arrangements with ticket services agency (currently MetroTix).
Communications
Maintains Constant Contact database and (in close collaboration with the Executive Artistic Director) sends regular messages to it.
Oversees operational aspects of publicity and printing, serving as liaison with the various vendors.
Ensures that the website is always up to date and richly informative.
Maintains style sheet.
Fundraising
Tracks grants, does grant-writing and grant follow-up paperwork, seeks new grant opportunities.
Tracks institutional donations, seeks new institutional opportunities.
Tracks donors and prospects (using appropriate software).
Writes prompt thank you notes and provides tax letters to donors.
Works with board and Executive Artistic Director to plan and execute donor strategies.
Plans special events.
Oversees program ad sales.
Tracks in-kind gifts.
Organizes and manages the Young Professionals Board
Programs
Coordinates play reading initiative.
Coordinates new playwright initiative.
Recruits and coordinates volunteers.
Coordinates housing and transportation for out of towners during festival.
Governance
Coordinates quarterly board meetings; supports Executive Artistic Director and Board President in tracking and recruiting board prospects, engaging board members in various committees, ensuring board members understand and sign annual roles/responsibilities document, and maintaining 100% level of board financial contributions.
Maintains records of board meetings and current versions of by-laws, board roles and responsibilities, articles of incorporation, and other key documents.
Main Values
Committed to professionalism in the workplace.
Committed to excellence in the artistic outcomes.
Communicates directly, honestly, and respectfully.
Main Competencies
Possesses strong writing, computing, and financial skills.
Follows tasks through to completion.
Responds in a timely manner to inquiries.
Superb collaborator.
Pays close attention to detail.
Skillful at handling difficult people and complex situations.
Periodic Planning Conference Schedule:
Once yearly.
To Apply Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to info@twstl.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr