BALTIMORE, MD

SINGLE CARROT THEATRE SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Single Carrot Theatre (SCT), Baltimore’s premier alternative theatre company, creates socially relevant theatre as a form of civic engagement in Baltimore by producing vibrant, experiential performances in traditional and non-traditional theatre venues; building cross-sector partnerships; and facilitating empowering education programs. This includes three productions annually, one night events, a robust education program, and a variety of fundraising and community engagement events. Having adopted its new mission in December 2018 and let go of its performance space to become a site specific, more community-minded theatre company, Single Carrot Theatre is in a unique position in Baltimore to hone its path towards organizational growth through bold artistic and organizational choices focused on the city and its residents. The Executive Director will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy to realize the new mission of Single Carrot Theatre in partnership with the Artistic Director. 

The Executive Director will manage all aspects of the organization’s business and administrative operations, including marketing / communications, finance, development, and partnerships. SCT has a small staff (4 artistic & program staff (1 full-time, 3 part-time) and 2 full-time administrative staff). An ensemble of artists also work to support the company’s mission. 

We are looking for a dynamic leader who has both organizational vision and the skills to strategically execute that vision.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work with Board and Artistic Director to create, execute, and assess strategies and action plans to support organizational growth, stability, and mission fulfillment

Build and lead SCT’s institutional development and fundraising strategies

With execution support from a FT-Development/Marketing Manager and program staff 

With assistance from the board, pursue existing and new sources of income by:

Developing and coordinating fundraising events

Further developing and coordinating the annual giving program, including sponsorships and private donations

Developing and managing a portfolio of grants.

Work with Community Partnership Committee, ensemble, staff and board to build and execute plan for embodying and actualizing equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of SCT

Develop and oversee effective multi-channel marketing and media relations campaigns, and work with programming to realize successful audience and community engagement 

With execution support from a FT-Development/Marketing Manager and program staff 

Bottom line responsibility for setting and meeting marketing, grant, and development deadlines

Oversee day-to-day operations of the organization, including:

Managing and directing the duties of supporting staff and independent contractors

Budgeting and financial planning, tracking, and reporting

Working with PT-contracted accountant to assure that books are accurate and updated, managing financial audit, communicating with Board Treasurer on relevant financial matters

Engagement with program partners and board committees

Effectively assess and execute programmatic promotion throughout the year

Steer and support board development and governance

In partnership with Board President

 Key Qualifications:

A passion for community-engaged, risk-taking theatre 

5 years of non-profit or arts management experience

A demonstrated track record of success with institutional development and donor engagement

Experience in grant writing

Demonstrated success in fundraising and a fluency in marketing and social media

Experience promoting and marketing events and mission-driven messaging

Familiarity with non-profit financial statements and budget management

Desired Experience/Skills:

Experience working in a start-up or grassroots environment

Masters degree in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or other similar area of study or commensurate experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse community stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is a must and familiarity with QuickBooks and PatronManager or other CRM platform is preferred.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: $46,000 – $53,000
Flexible work schedule
Generous Health Insurance package

To Apply: 

Send cover letter and resume to jobs@singlecarrot.com. Subject Line: Executive Director

Apply here: https://singlecarrot.com/work