DEFINITION

Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and coordinates the operations and activities of the Performing Arts Center. Responsible for supervision and oversight of business operations of the Performing Arts Center including preparation of annual budget; management of the box office and automated ticket sales system; management of subscription, group and individual ticket sales; management of front-of-house services and sales; management of accounts receivable and payable; negotiation and execution of facility rentals and performance of other duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Managing Director of the Performing Arts Center has the overall operational responsibility for the Performing Arts Center including marketing, production, programming and facilities management. In addition to the operational and budget responsibilities, the incumbent is actively involved in fundraising, public relations and artistic supervision. Incumbents work a varied schedule based on the scheduling of Center activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Administrative direction is provided by the Assistant City Manager. Supervisory responsibility includes the direct supervision of the full time, part time, contracted and volunteer staff at the Performing Arts Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Locates, attracts, schedules and oversees the production of performances at the center; supervises marketing activities and preparation of publicity regarding the Center's activities; negotiates production contracts and contracts for other users of the Center and insures contract compliance; develops, recommends and implements long-range planning activities for the Center; supervises the maintenance of facilities; prepares budget recommendations and controls expenditures; manages the Center's fundraising and development efforts; provides supervision for the artistic direction of the Center; develops and maintains positive relations with community groups; coordinates Center activities with other City departments; prepares reports and studies; manages and supervises support staff; oversees the financial activities and reporting; maintains master events calendar; supervises marketing and group sales activities; manages subscription sales activities; serves as administrator for the networked ticketing computer system and serves as the theater company manager.

OTHER DUTIES

Serves as liaison with the Sonoma County Film Commission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education

Sufficient experience and education to successfully perform the duties of the Managing Director of the Performing Arts Center. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess at least six years' experience working in a performing arts center or a related facility in a supervisory or management capacity, which included accounting, sales, marketing, information systems and management experience.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Knowledge of principles and practices of administration of a performing arts center; laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the operation of a performing arts center; techniques of contract negotiation and administration; principles of supervision and training; technical aspects of production direction, design and facilities set-up; principles of marketing and publicity; expenditure control techniques; techniques for long-range facilities and program planning; techniques for making effective public presentations; principles of public and non-profit agency budgeting; techniques and methods for effective fundraising; safety principles for large facilities; labor contract language and its application to work schedules and activities. Ability to oversee the daily activities of a performing arts center; artistically evaluate and select productions appropriate for the center; supervise staff involved in facilities maintenance and stage productions who are working varying hours and schedules; develop and implement marketing and fund raising strategies; negotiate and administer a variety of contracts; prepare clear, concise and grammatically correct correspondence and reports; make effective oral presentations and develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of community and non-profit organizations.

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing correspondence and reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near, far and color vision in evaluating production stages, reading written materials and using a computer, and hearing is required when evaluating performances or communicating with others. The need to lift, drag and push materials weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.

License/Certificate

Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment.