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Artistic Director - Theatre Projects Manitoba

Position Description :

We are seeking a Managing Director who is a strong co-leader and can bring stable yet visionary leadership to the administrative portfolio of the company. This is not an artistic position but it is a CREATIVE position. Our Managing Director will be someone who understands that creative risk is where the magic happens and will ensure that these leaps of faith are supported by responsible management.

TPM functions in a co-leadership model where each Director has their own area of focus and expertise, but both are working closely on most aspects of the company’s operations. That said, because we are a small company, both the Artistic and Managing Directors are required to do a lot of hands-on work to execute their vision.

This position is based in the Theatre Projects Manitoba office and can accommodate a mix of in person and remote work. It requires interaction with other staff, external venues / partner organizations, and the public.

This is a full time, position under a 3 year contract with option to renew.Hours of work / Schedule : 35 hours per week; flexible and variable – some evening and weekend work is required.

Salary range : $52,000-$56,000 commensurate to experience

Opportunity to participate in TPM’s benefits program

Start Date : August 2025 exact date to be mutually agreed

The following qualifications / experience are ESSENTIAL in this position :

• A love of the performing arts.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Enthusiasm for empowering staff to achieve priorities; ability to lead a team and inspire leadership in others.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Creative problem solving and resourcefulness both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Strong financial management skills and some experience in creating, managing, presenting, and interpreting budgets.
• A track record of positive fundraising, sponsor and donor stewardship, and acumen in researching and writing grants.
• Ability to forge partnerships and cultivate support from the private sector.
• Experience in Canada’s professional performing arts ecosystem (familiarity with the Manitoba theatre scene an asset).
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office suite.
• The following qualifications / experience would be an asset in this position :
• 3+ years experience in development and fundraising in the non-profit sector (especially the performing arts)
• 3+ years experience independently producing or working in an administrative or producing position in a professional theatrical organization. Similar and related experience will be considered.
• Experience in governance including strategic planning and working with and / or serving on Boards
• Post-secondary education in Arts Management, Fundraising, Theatre Production, or Business Administration. Education in other specializations or equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Any experience in communications and marketing in the cultural sector (or in your work as an indie producer)
• Familiarity with the various labour agreements in Canadian theatre.
• Fluency with Quickbooks and database management.
• Experience in mentoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Managing Director reports to the Board of Directors and works in close collaboration with the Artistic Director to ensure the successful alignment of artistic, production, and organizational needs and priorities.

Vision & Company Leadership

Administration

Communications and Marketing

Production :

How to Apply

We acknowledge that stepping into collaborative leadership is a significant move for both parties and we welcome any questions you may have throughout the process.

Feel free to reach out to the Artistic Director if you’d like to have an in-depth conversation before you apply about the company structure and work culture, our current strategic priorities, and visions for the future.

If you don’t feel you meet all essential requirements listed in this posting but have a strong track record as an artistic collaborator and leader and are passionate about this position, we encourage you to submit an application. The hiring committee will consider whether any skills identified for the position not yet gained can be learned or developed efficiently.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials :

We strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals from all communities regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation or abilities. We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and TPM is committed to reflecting this community in which we live, work and play.

TPM welcomes applications from people with disabilities.Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

All offers of employment with TPM are contingent on provision of a clear criminal and vulnerable sector check.

Please email applications with attachments as a single PDF file to : board@theatreprojectsmanitoba.ca

Applications will be accepted until July 7th. Please note that résumés will be assessed as they are submitted and as a result, interviews may occur prior to the submission deadline.

All applications will be treated as confidential.

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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Business Development and Sales

Industries

Performing Arts

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