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Now Hiring: Executive Director
Please send resume and any questions to office@thehollandtheatre.net
The Board of Directors for the Holland Theatre in Bellefontaine, Ohio, seeks candidates to fill the role of Executive Director. The Holland Theatre is a nonprofit 602-seat historic atmospheric theater in the heart of downtown Bellefontaine, a thriving town of 15,000. The theater draws audience members from our primarily rural county as well as nearby cities including Columbus and Dayton. Completing a multimillion-dollar restoration in 2019, the Holland books about twenty-five world-class performing arts events per year and partners with community theater groups and other organizations to provide opportunities for local arts engagement. Other staff members include a part-time office manager/marketing assistant and a sound/light technician. Staff are supported by an active board of directors and a robust volunteer base.
Position Summary
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership in the areas of programming, fundraising, marketing, and community/donor relations. Candidates should exhibit a deep appreciation of the arts and be prepared to implement knowledge of current and emerging venue management and marketing technology, trends, and tools. Attendance at weekend events is required. Hours on non-show days are flexible and can include a combination of at-home and in-office time. Salary range $60,000-$70,000.
Experience and Qualifications
Applicants should have a minimum five years of related experience. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, creative problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for the challenges and rewards of a small town/rural setting.
Applicants should have experience collaborating with staff and volunteers as well as managing budgets and working with various stakeholders. Applicants should have a passion for community involvement and education and the ability to share the theater’s story and expand its outreach.
Applicants should have experience booking events and working with artists’ management, along with the ability to create a marketing plan. The ideal candidate will have experience with writing grants, cultivating sponsor relationships and collaborating to develop long-term funding solutions. Website management and graphic design experience would be beneficial.