Executive Director

The Board of Trustees seeks an inspiring and motivated Executive Director to lead this historic theater into its next chapter of growth and sustainability.

About the Role

The Executive Director of the Seacoast Repertory Theatre (The Rep) serves as the organization’s chief executive, leading all aspects of its operations. This role provides strategic leadership across staff and volunteer management, artistic and program development, fundraising and financial stewardship, marketing and community engagement, and board governance. As the public face of The Rep, the Executive Director champions its mission and values, fostering vibrant programming, financial sustainability, and strong community and patron relationships.

Job Description

• Oversee all organizational operations, including mainstage, auxiliary, youth and educational programming, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals
• Manage human resources matters to support a productive, professional workforce in an environment respectful of personal well-being and diversity.
• Hire and manage all staff and contractors, including supporting the selection and oversight of volunteers.
• Ensure that all personnel practices conform to best practices and legal requirements.
• Promote clear and consistent interdepartmental communication.
• Oversee staff training and professional development.
• Support the Artistic Director in development and execution of annual mainstage and auxiliary programming.
• Ensure a positive patron experience at all performances.
• Develop long-range financial plans and annual operating and capital budgets, in consultation with the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees. Ensure The Rep is operating with approved budgets and under sound financial controls.
• Lead and expand fundraising initiatives, including donations, memberships, sponsorships, and grant writing, in collaboration with the Development Committee.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with major donors, sponsors, and granting organizations.
• Facilitate preparation of materials for the annual audit in collaboration with the Audit Committee
• Ensure compliance with all permits, inspections, certifications, contracts, and insurance requirements, and regularly review coverage.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for The Rep.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners in the performing arts sector and serve as a visible community leader, representing The Rep at events and programs to patrons, funders, government agencies, business partners, and the press.
• Oversee the theater’s promotion, branding, and marketing initiatives, including the creation of an annual integrated marketing plan for the organization.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Trustees, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent communication, including participation in committees and preparation of monthly status reports.
• Meet with the Board regularly to provide updates and keep members fully informed.
• Collaborate with the Board and actively participate as a member of all committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dedicated to creating a community based on equality, diversity, and inclusion for all employees and members of the Rep community
• Demonstrated team leader and clear communicator
• Experience creating and executing development and fundraising efforts for a non-profit organization
• Experience in management/administration
• Experience successfully managing multiple budgets and projects
• Passion for the Rep’s mission and for the performing arts industry
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of academic and professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized with the ability to balance multiple collaborative and individual tasks
• Experience conducting development and fundraising efforts for an organization with a 1-million-dollar annual budget
• Administrative or management experience in theatre or performing arts
• Demonstrated experience with digital tools, including QuickBooks and online fundraising platforms
• Training in project management and experience successfully managing projects with cross-disciplinary team members
• Skilled problem solver with good decision-making skills

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Board of Trustees.  Salary range $60,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience. 

The Seacoast Rep is an equal-opportunity employer.