AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE MANAGING / OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - POSITION
DESCRIPTION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Description:

This is a part-time (estimated 25hrs per week,) on-site
(no-telecommuting,) exempt / salaried position with benefits. Occasional
evening / weekend hours required to ensure smooth operations of Opening
Nights, benefit performances and special events. Position will start
immediately after hire.

The Managing Director (MD), under the supervision of the Board of
Directors (the Board), is responsible for the overall general management
of The Long Beach Community Players, Inc. (the Company). The MD, with
the assistance of Board of Directors and assigned committees, shall
oversee all business operations, ensure quality a customer / patron
experience and manage assigned staff, in order to ensure the artistic
and financial viability of the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial: P & L accountability. Determine, manage and present
accurate and realistic operating budgets for Board approval, ensure
that adequate financial and management controls are in place, and
execute the budget. Prepare complete monthly reports for the Board,
with explanations and recommended solutions for actual deviations.

2. Operations Management: Implement and execute policies & processes
regarding the facilities, box office, administrative, and human
resources operations of the Company. Provide regular and complete
reports to the Board regarding such, including the identification of
areas of concern with recommended solutions.

3. Human Resources: Actively recruit, train and manage staff and
volunteers to build a cohesive team to accomplish the mission of the
Company and quality operations.

4. Customer Service: In concert with the Artistic Director, Board of
Directors, and Marketing / PR consultant, define and assure that all
customers / patrons receive quality customer service and staff /
volunteer interaction.

Candidate Requirements:

* Minimum BA / BS University Degree; preferably with a concentration in
Business Management, Organizational Management / Development, or other
similar discipline
* Strong skills in budgeting, interpreting and presenting monthly and
quarterly budget estimates, creating long term budgets and goals, and
financial management
* Familiarity with employment / payroll, state and federal tax
liabilities to ensure correct bookkeeping / accounting procedures are in
place; knowledge of Quickbooks preferred
* Experience with preparation (in concert with external accountants) of
quarterly and annual business tax liabilities / filings; and also
business & facilities operations compliance issues / insurance policies
* Demonstrated experience in and capacity to lead, manage, motivate,
inspire, train and collaborate with staff, Board and volunteers
* Knowledge of / experience with supervising facility telephony /
communications and IT systems requirements and management
* Self-sufficient with general office administration and computer
skills; including but not limited to proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Strong preference for Candidates with the following additional
experience:

* Previous Arts management / leadership experience dealing with Board
relations, civic engagement and volunteer recruitment / management.
(Prior experience in a theatre or similar performing arts organization
is highly desirable.)
* Hands-on or supervisory experience in Theatre Box Office / ticketing
operations and management
* A working knowledge of artistic production including intellectual
property rights and contracts
* Familiarity and civic ties within the immediate Long Beach community
/ area

Application Process:

Applications must be received by April 28th, 2010.

Please submit a cover letter specifying how your experience relates to
the Managing Director role with Long Beach Playhouse. COVER LETTER MUST
INCLUDE YOUR SALARY EXPECTATIONS - those not including this information
will be disregarded. Please include your cover letter within the body of
your email and attach your current CV / Resume as a PDF.

Email to: careers1 {at} lbplayhouse {dot} org

***No phone calls, please***
***No recruiters, please***

Due to the expected response rate, we will not be able to respond to all
applicants. We will contact applicants of interest by May 3rd, 2010.
Final applicants will be asked to provide three verifiable professional
references and submit to a criminal background check (due to fiduciary
responsibilities / duties.)

To learn more about Long Beach Playhouse, please visit us online –
http://lbplayhouse.org

Thank you for your interest in Long Beach Playhouse!

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