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JOB - GENERAL MANAGER - TORONTO
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Posting for General Manager, Roseneath Theatre

Deadline for Application:  May 16, 2008

Roseneath is Ontario's largest touring theatre and disseminator of
theatre for young audiences and the largest user of the ITA (Independent
Theatre Agreement) with Canadian Actors Equity. 

Our current Managing Director, Tim Jennings, will be leaving the company
in late July, after eight successful years, to become Managing Director
of The Seattle Children's Theatre - the third largest children's theatre
in the world. Tim leaves the company in the black, with an annual budget
for 2008/09 of approximately $1,000,000. 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible
for the financial and administrative life of the theatre ensuring smooth
and efficient day-to-day operations.  She or he will work closely with
Artistic Director, David S. Craig as well as Education Director,
Patterson Fardell,  Production Coordinator, Carrie Costello, contract
staff and the Board of Directors. Other partners include our US
representative (Holden and Arts Associates) and a large number of
community and theatrical relationships.   

Roseneath Theatre is committed to ensuring that members of equity
seeking communities have equitable access to employment. We are
committed to maintaining an environment where all individuals are
treated with dignity and respect and are free from all forms of
discriminatory treatment, behaviour or practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

	Develops and manages staff, negotiates contract agreements and
communicates production schedules
	Prepares annual budget, manages payroll, controls revenues and
expenditures
	Completes grant applications and investigates and secures new
opportunities for funding sources
	 Maintains  relationships throughout the theatre community,
government and non-government agencies, including making presentations
at conferences and festivals
	 Oversees the mounting and operating of all Roseneath
productions, including new shows in development and international tours
	Works with Education Director and US representative to sell,
market and promote current shows to schools and professional theatres
and festivals
	Oversee design and production of marketing materials

QUALIFICATIONS:
	A minimum of seven years experience in arts management, 10 years
preferred.
	Ability to communicate passion for children's theatre in Canada
and Roseneath's artistic vision
	Knowledge of arts councils and foundations, accounting
practices, and union and association agreements
	Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
	Demonstrated ability to identify problems and offer creative
solutions
	Proficient in use of Windows applications and current software
in accounting, presentation, and graphics
	Ability to work both independently and in a team to achieve
Roseneath's artistic vision and production success.

SALARY:  $52,000 - 60,000 (commensurate with experience)

LOCATION: Toronto

HOW TO APPLY:    Send a cover letter and resume to email:
gmsearch at roseneath.ca
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