[e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - TORONTO]

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JOB - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - TORONTO
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The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival, a non-profit/charitable
organization that produces two annual festivals featuring over 150
independent theatre companies, is currently seeking an Executive
Director.

As Executive Director, you will provide dynamic leadership for all the
company's activities and follow the mandate of the organization
including the guiding principles of the Canadian Association of Fringe
Festivals.   Working with the Producer, the Executive Director is
responsible for the fiscal management, revenue generation, human
resources management, leadership and over-all health of the
organization.  

The Fringe is entering its 20th anniversary season and has just
completed a record setting year with a ticketed attendance of 57,128 and
returned $399,320 in box office revenue to the artists.  The Festival
currently has three full time staff, 70-80 contracted staff, 325
volunteers and an operating budget of $650,000. 

We are looking for someone who is creative, responsible, self-motivated,
organized and outgoing.  The ability to multi-task efficiently and work
within a team structure is also an important part of the position and
festival environment.  
The key duties for this position will require a broad knowledge of
arts/festival management, grant writing, fundraising, bookkeeping,
marketing and human resources. The Fringe is currently in the early
planning stages of launching a capital campaign and although experience
in this field is not required it will be considered an asset.

Skill Requirements:
- 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role.
- Superior administrative and management skills including team building
and problem solving skills.
- Proven fundraising and grant writing experience and understanding of
the current arts funding climate.
- Knowledge of the Fringe Festival movement and philosophy of the
Fringe.
- Financial planning and budgeting experience.
- Negotiation, facilitation and community development skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure
environment.
- Strong computer skills.

This is a full time permanent position within the organization.  The
successful applicant will have a six month probation period and
performance review during which time there will be opportunity for a
transition period and on-the-job training/experience with the current
Interim Executive Director/Festival Producer. 
Please include a salary expectation within the cover letter.

Submission Deadline:  November 30, 2007
Start Date: Between January 1 and 31, 2008

No telephone calls please. Questions (not applications) may be forwarded
to searchcommittee at fringetoronto.com
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for
an interview will be contacted. 
The Fringe is an equal opportunity employer. 

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter and two references
to the attention of:
The Search Committee
Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival
208-344 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, ON	M5S 3A7
Fax: 416-966-5072
No e-mail submissions please.
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