Richmond Gateway Theatre Society (GT) is looking for a General Manager to serve as CEO of the company. This is a senior position that works in partnership with the current Artistic Director (AD).
Profile of the City of Richmond
Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community centrally located on Canada's West Coast, in Metro Vancouver. The City is 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border. It is the location of Metro Vancouver's international airport.
Richmond has been experiencing growth and change with remarkable speed, transforming from a rural, local community to an international city with a balance of urban, suburban family, and rural areas. The development of the City's downtown core and waterfront areas continues as well as the recently completed construction of the Canada Line rapid transit system.
Richmond has a colourful history which is celebrated at museums and several public heritage sites, some of which are of national importance. These include the Historic Steveston Fishing Village.
Please see the City Profile for a more detailed description of our City's location, population and geography, and our many cultural and recreational amenities.
Profile of the Organization
Gateway Theatre, now in its 30th season, is a welcoming and inclusive regional theatre for Richmond and its surrounding communities. Encouraging participation and cultural diversity, Gateway strives for excellence and leadership in the development and production of live professional theatre and programs that connect the community.
GT is a $2.4 million operation with 34 full and part time staff, and approximately 125 artistic contractors. In addition, 150 volunteers regularly support the operations.
GT's current programming includes the following:
· Gateway Signature Series - a six-play series with four plays on the main stage and two in the studio
· Gateway Pacific Theatre Festival - a festival of contemporary Chinese-language theatre
· Gateway Academy for the Performing Arts - a theatre training program for age 6+ with a core of youth programs augmented by adult programs
· Professional development for artists in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
· SceneFirst - an annual program where plays in development are workshopped and publicly read
The City of Richmond (City) is the primary stakeholder and partner as GT is housed in a venue owned and maintained by the City, and managed by the Society. The relationship with the City is strong with a progressive operating agreement that is based on core values that build and support cultural programming for the community. The Society is expected to program professional theatre and provide a venue for the community to use as a rental space. The venue has a 541-seat main stage theatre, a 100-seat studio theatre, administrative offices, three lobbies, and support facilities for artistic personnel including dressing rooms and a small workshop.
GT adopted a 15-year artistic and strategic vision in 2012 to grow the professional artistic programming for the community. A link to the long range vision can be found below. The most recent annual report can be found b. Due to the programming growth, it is expected that GT will require additional facilities. The Board has a Facility Task Force and the first stage facility report is linked below. It is expected that the new General Manager will be a member of the facility task force and be an integral part of the process.
https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/Gateway%202028%20Vision_0.pdf
https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/sites/default/files/2013-14%20Gateway%20Theatre%20Annual%20Report.pdf
https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/sites/default/files/Facility%20Task%20Force%20Report.pdf
More information on the City and GT is available on the internet.
The position
The General Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the GT and this position is the sole report to the Board of Directors. The Artistic Director is the other senior manager with artistic reporting duties to the Board of Directors. Direct reports to the General Manager include:
· Artistic Director
· Finance Officer
· Operations & Client Services Manager
· Communications Manager
· Development Associate
· Administrative Assistant
There is a management team of seven that set operational policy for the company. They are the Artistic Director, Communications Manager, Education Manager, Finance Officer, General Manager, Operations & Client Services Manager, and Production Manager.
The General Manager is accountable for financial management, people management, and has direct operational accountability for development and human resources. GT works with five unions (ADC, AFM/VMA, CAEA, IATSE, & PGC). While not a staff member of the City, there are accountabilities to the municipality that stem from an operating agreement.
The successful candidate will have the following:
· Minimum 5 years experience in a performing arts related field
· A bachelor's degree; ideally in business, human resources, or cultural management
· Experience working with and supporting a volunteer Board of Directors
· Strong human resources skills including training and/or experience in labour relations management, employment law, recruiting and dismissals, performance management, and conflict resolution
· Financial analysis skills
· Fundraising/development and relationship building skills
· Experience communicating in a municipal context
· Experience in facility management and growth projects is an asset
· Chinese language skills are an asset
· Legally entitled to work in Canada
Benefits Package:
· Defined benefit pension plan
· Employee group insurance including extended health package, long term disability, life insurance and AD & D
· Pay for time not worked: minimum 3 weeks vacation, 10 personal days, and 10 office (includes statutory holidays) closures per calendar year
· Parking
· Company cell phone
· Complimentary and discount tickets
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter including salary expectations in confidence as a package in one pdf to gmsearch@gatewaytheatre.com addressed to Chair of GM Search Committee. Gateway Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
