Tears of Joy Theatre announces the open position of Managing Director for this historic Portland, Oregon based theatre company.

After 40 years of presenting, producing and touring renowned puppet theatre, Tears of Joy is searching for the ideal candidate as Managing Director to help guide the company into the future.

About Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre
Tears of Joy brings amazing puppet theatre to audiences throughout the United States. Founded in 1971, the theatre is recognized nationally for its commitment to excellence and innovation. The theatre has received a young Audiences Sunburst Award for its “exemplary commitment to arts and education.” Four of the theatre’s productions have received American puppetry’s highest honor, the Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from UNIMA-USA.

Key Responsibilities
Working under the leadership of and in tandem with the Artistic Director and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be responsible for the maintenance and expansion of fundraising and public relations, grant writing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company. He or she should possess a demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit theatre and arts education, and should work to achieve Tears of Joy’s mission and maintain the company’s core values. The position requires someone who is a capable fundraiser, a strategic and creative thinker and planner, a problem solver, and is able to respond to varied situations quickly, calmly and effectively. The Managing Director must be diplomatic, analytical, optimistic, of the highest integrity, and possessed of sound judgment as well as a sense of humor. The Managing Director is responsible for the overall administrative (non-artistic) management of the company, with a leadership role in staff and board relations, fundraising, budgeting, strategic planning, development, and marketing. The Managing Director works closely with the Board of Directors and the Artistic Director to plan and execute the operations of the theatre company.

Preferred Experience
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications and skills:
• A minimum of 5 years past employment in non-profit/arts administration with demonstrated ability and leadership skills in the following areas:
Budgeting and financial management
Marketing, fundraising and development in the nonprofit sector
Board and staff development and relations
• An understanding of the current funding and political trends affecting the arts and arts education
• Successful grant writing experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to serve as a prominent spokesperson
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with current web and media trends
• Capable of handling a complex workload; able to focus on the overall and long term needs of the organization while maintaining daily obligations

Specific Duties
Development:
• Planning and executing annual fundraising activities, including annual appeals and major gift cultivation, expanding and reaching beyond the existing grant structure
• Employing creative strategies to grow and maintain earned and unearned revenue streams
• Maintaining a grant calendar; researching and writing grants and reports and/or coordinating these activities with other staff and outside sources
• Maintaining and expanding subscriber and donor relations, including overseeing database management
Budget and Financial Management:
• Working with the Artistic Director on production and touring development as it relates to the budgeting process
• Developing financial projections and monitoring the budget to ensure adherence
• Working with Board Treasurer to create and present monthly financial statements and other required financial information to the Board of Directors
• Working with the company’s auditor and CPA
Marketing and Communications:
• Coordinating, enhancing and overseeing a Marketing & Public Relations plan and material creation
• Serving as public spokesperson for the organization
Planning and Management Support:
• Creating and overseeing the implementation of audience development strategies
• Working with the Artistic Director in developing new programs, "products," and partnerships that further the company's mission and vision
• Overseeing the planning of miscellaneous projects, retreats, fundraisers, opening night celebrations and other duties necessary for the success of the organization
• Supervision, hiring and evaluation of non-artistic staff
• Assessing the company’s structure and determining training and reorganization requirements

Benefits and Compensation
Tears of Joy Theatre is a mid-sized non-profit arts organization in Portland, Oregon. Starting salary is competitive in relation to experience, and medical and dental benefits are available.

To Apply
Initial search window will be open through January 15, 2012. For consideration, please submit a resume (max 2 pages) and 1-page cover letter to: search@tojt.org Please place "Managing Director Application" in the email subject line. By mail: Managing Director Application, Tears of Joy Theatre, 323 N.E. Wygant St. #201, Portland, Oregon 97211. No phone calls please.