CEO & Producing Director
Company: THEATRE PHILADELPHIA
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
The Chief Executive Officer and Producing Director (CEO & PD)
will drive the organization's next level of growth through a
strategic evolution that enhances FringeArts' impact and reach. The
CEO & PD will serve as the ambassador for the organization locally,
nationally, and internationally and will passionately articulate
its vision of elevating Philadelphia as a primary nexus for
cultural conversation, progressive ideas, and innovative
performance art creation. Reporting to the board of directors, the
CEO & PD will have oversight of all administrative operations
including fundraising, marketing, finance, human resources, and
facilities, while giving direction and supervising a close-knit
team of talented arts professionals dedicated to developing
Philadelphia's cultural sector. -They will build a culture of
artistic excellence and financial stability and will fortify
fundraising strategies to build contributed revenue. Leveraging the
organization's brand, the CEO & PD will identify and embrace new
opportunities and deliver results that resonate with creative
vibrancy and institutional resiliency. They will also develop and
engage in authentic relationships with diverse constituencies of
funders, board members, partner organizations, staff, artists, and
global communities.Roles and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision and
Leadership - - Create and support a global ecosystem of independent
and emerging artists who illuminate a unique cultural experience in
Philadelphia. - Embody and provide positive and collaborative
leadership to the staff and Board with the goal of shaping the
future of FringeArts through executable goals and objectives. -
Champion the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access
to ensure an artistic and organizational culture that respects
different perspectives and nurtures an environment of goodwill,
inclusion, and empowerment at all levels. - Inspire and engage
stakeholders as the chief spokesperson and ambassador for the
organization. - Serve as a committed, visionary, and accessible
leader with a true connection to the organization's stakeholders
including artists, staff, board, donors, and community members. -
Oversee financial planning and well-being of the organization and
ensure transparency, integrity, and accuracy in all financial
reporting. - Embrace other strategic vision and leadership
responsibilities, as needed.Artistic Vision and Programming - -
Provideleadership to the Programming Manager & Artistic Producer
and the Independent Artist Program Manager to ensure that audiences
are offered the opportunity to experience the world through the
perspective of pioneering artists. - Activate strategic
partnerships with artists and other organizations to expand
stakeholders, audiences, and to enhance participation in the city.
- Present and promote a mix of programs that align with FringeArts'
mission and reflect a wide range of diverse perspectives. - Plan
and implement artistic and educational programming to achieve a
balance of local and global collaborations, performances, and
events. - Embrace other artistic vision and programming
responsibilities, as needed.Revenue and Resource Enhancement - -
Expand the organization's contributed revenue initiatives, growing
a team of fundraising staff to expand the pipeline of individual,
foundation, and institutional donors tosupport the annual festival
and year-round programming and capital needs of the organization. -
Play an active role in prospecting, cultivating, and stewarding
major donors and foundations to secure gifts aligned with the
long-term sustainability of the organization. - - Identify and
secure the major financial support necessary to expand audience
accessibility, include new and diverse voices, and highlight the
overall footprint of FringeArts. - Drive the marketing strategy to
maximize earned revenue opportunities through ticket sales,
partnerships, sponsorships, and other entrepreneurial earned
revenue approaches. - Embrace other revenue and resource
enhancement responsibilities, as needed.Organizational Leadership
and Operational Excellence - Plan, implement, and monitor the
financial, human resources, technology, and other institutional
systems to strengthen and expand organizational capacity. - Execute
forward-thinking policies that ensure a healthy workplace that
embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion. - Supervise the
operations, development, programming, marketing, and administrative
teams, thoughtfully managing staff workload as the organization
grows and expands. - - Recruit and retain highly qualified
personnel, set performance standards, and evaluate and coach staff
toward optimal performance. - - Encourage self-initiative,
collaboration, and accountability among the staff and provide staff
members with professional growth opportunities. - Cultivate board
members and their connections to secure future vitality and
community relevance. - Embrace other organizational leadership and
operational excellence responsibilities, as needed.Traits and
Characteristics -The CEO & PD will be a visionary, innovative, and
strategic leader, driven by new ideas and focused on results, as
well as understanding the needs of artists and the desires of
audiences. They will be versatile and able to adapt rapidly to
changing priorities while maintaining a positive demeanor. A
creative, people-oriented, and diplomatic leader, the CEO & PD will
inspire excellence and provide support to artists and staff.
Transparency and clear communication will be key aspects of their
leadership style, with the goal of building a shared culture of
openness and collaboration. The CEO & PD will be imaginative,
curious by nature, and have the ability to see and solve problems
from different perspectives. They will value frequent interaction
with internal and external stakeholders and possess excellent time
and priority management skills. The CEO & PD will bring a deep
passion for and knowledge of contemporary performing arts.Other key
competencies include: - - Innovation and Accountability - The
capacity to build diverse and innovative local and international
partnerships, respond proactively to community needs, and embrace
professional standards of responsibility. - Planning, Organizing,
and Prioritizing - The agility to collaboratively establish
strategic goals while assessing risks, organizing activities, and
operationalizing priorities. - Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills-
The dexterity and sensitivity to respect team members and their
viewpoints, share responsibility for successes and failures,
effectively communicate, build rapport, and relate well to people
and diverse perspectives. - - Personal Accountability and
Self-Starting- The aptitude to take responsibility for decisions
that are made and demonstrate eagerness to commence projects with
determination and focus. -QualificationsAt least five years of
senior-level executive leadership experience is required. Proven
success in fundraising, programming, relationship building, and
leadership of complex and dynamic organizations is essential.
Comprehensive contributed and earned revenue building skills, as
well as experience navigating change and inspiring a high-achieving
team of creative professionals and administrators, is needed.
Extensive experience in financial and operational management is
crucial. A profound and demonstrated commitment to equity,
diversity, inclusion, and access is required. Exceptional verbal
and written communication skills are required. Experience in a
performing arts based nonprofit organizational management is
preferred.Compensation and BenefitsFringeArts offers a competitive
and equitable compensation package with an anticipated annual
salary range of $145,000 to $185,000. Employee benefits include
medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, a retirement savings
plan, personal days, and holidays.OrganizationLocated in
Philadelphia, FringeArts has a mission to present world-class,
contemporary performing arts that challenge convention and inspire
new ways of thinking. Its cutting-edge programming exposes
audiences to genre-defying performances and installations by
accomplished and emerging innovators who push the boundaries of
artmaking and redefine the artistic landscape worldwide.Each
September, the organization presents its centerpiece program, the
annual Fringe Festival, a 4-week event that fills the city's
neighborhoods with more than 1,000 curated and independently
produced performances by national, international, and
Philadelphia-based performance artists of all disciplines. Included
is a series of world-class performances curated by FringeArts, as
well as an unfiltered opportunity for any artist to independently
produce their work in the true spirit of the international "Fringe"
movement. Year-round, FringeArts presents compelling performances
from artists who have performed at the festival and/or are
developing works that may be included in future
festivals.FringeArts moved into its first permanent home in 2013,
renovating an historic pumping station into a state-of-the-art
performance center adjacent to the vibrant Delaware River
Waterfront. The facility has an adaptable theater space that can
accommodate up to 300 audience members, a multipurpose studio
space, a restaurant and beer garden, and the FringeArts offices. As
a catalyst for cultural and community development, and a
destination that brings artists and audiences together, FringeArts
is central to the city's vibrant arts community and the enrichment
of the lives of those who reside, work, and visit here.FringeArts
has a 16-member board of directors led by Chair Mark Dichter, and
Nick Stuccio currently serves as President and Producing Director
overseeing is a full-time staff of 12 and a large volunteer core.
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, FringeArts reported
total revenues of $2.5 million with $1.6 million from contributions
and grants and $900,000 from program services.FringeArts has been
and remains committed to the principles of equal employment
opportunity and nondiscrimination. FringeArts does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, military status, disability, or any other legally
protected characteristics, in any of its activities or
operations.
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