Carousel Players Is Looking for a New General Manager
Canada's award-winning theatre for young audiences, Carousel Players in St. Catharines, Ontario is pleased to invite applications for the full-time position of General Manager. Since 1972, Carousel Players has maintained a tradition of participatory theatre and artistic excellence with a reputation of bringing the best of theatre for young audiences to schools, theatres and festivals across Canada.
Sharing management responsibilities with Artistic Director Jessica Carmichael, the General Manager has specific responsibility for the administration of Carousel Players which includes financial planning and control, contract negotiations, facility management, marketing, development, government and donor relations, staff and board administration.
The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to the values and objectives of theatre for young people and understand the business of theatre development, production and touring, as well as the unique realities of the educational system and the company's relationship to educators. You will possess demonstrated leadership and visioning skills. Post-secondary education in arts management, specific management experience in the operation of a small not-for-profit organizations and experience associated with theatre management will be highly desirable.
Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Niagara region and able to start full-time work in July 2017. A detailed job description is available upon request. Visit www.carouselplayers.com for more information about the company.