[Capdist-auditions] Saratoga Children's Theatre, Job Posting

[Meg Kelly]

*Saratoga Children’s Theatre Position Please Post*

*Deputy Director*

Saratoga Children’s Theatre (SCT) is seeking an energetic, experienced,
willingness to learn, and entrepreneurial to further its mission and manage
its operations of the theater. This position offers an excellent
opportunity to lead this established organization into the future during an
era of new excitement for the arts and culture in this region. Located in
Saratoga Springs, a thriving arts center dedicated to the making and
experiencing of the arts.


*Job Description*

*S*upervises and manages a dedicated staff and interacts with children and
their families, artists, sponsors, donors, members and the public. The
ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for the arts and have
administrative experience managing a non-profit organization. He/she will
demonstrate a proven track record in managing revenue producing programs,
fundraising and grant writing and will have excellent management,
interpersonal and communication skills. The Deputy Director reports to the
Executive Director.



*Priorities and Ongoing Responsibilities*

Candidates will demonstrate imagination, vision, leadership, and a
deep-rooted passion for children, the arts, and for furthering a broad of
directors engagement between SCT and the community.

*Duties include:*

•    Collaborate with agencies, and other arts organizations in our region
to further the mission of SCT.

•    Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement short and
long-term plans and strategies.

•    Actively participate with the Board and its designated committees,
including development and fundraising.

•    Establish, maintain and cultivate relations with donors, foundations
and other stakeholders/volunteers

•    Oversee and manage educational programs

•    Oversee and manage the development of public relations and marketing
campaigns

•    Develop and maintain an aggressive grant program

•    Develop and manage revenue generating programs

•    Spend significant time in the community creating and growing SCT’s
image and promoting activities and events with the center’s broad base of
stakeholders, including community leaders, donors (individual and
corporate), elected officials, artists and colleagues in area
artistic/cultural organizations.

•    Oversee the facilities and operational needs of SCT.

•    Hire and evaluate employees, manage employee benefits, and other human
resources matters concerning SCT staff.

*Job Requirements*

•    Bachelor’s degree required in relevant area or 5 years’ experience in
an arts related organization.

•    Demonstrated track record in soliciting and securing funding.

•    Track record with program development.

•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience as senior level manager, officer or
executive in a non-profit organization

•    Exceptional communication and management skills.

•    Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to manage resources, including
organizational and departmental budgets.



Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2015. Anticipated start date
is September 2015.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. SCT is an
equal opportunity employer.



Please send a letter of interest/introduction, resume, salary expectations,
and a minimum of three references including names, addresses, and telephone
numbers to the below email or mail to SCT 8 Lakewood Dr Saratoga Springs,
NY 12866. No phone calls.


Meg Kelly, Executive Director
Saratoga Children's Theatre
8 Lakewood Drive
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org
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