Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough is seeking a new general manager who is ready to “hit the ground running,” with the deadline to apply July 14.
Located at 290 George Street North, Showplace has been the region’s premier mid-sized venue for the performing arts since 1996. Showplace is an independent, incorporated not-for-profit organization and registered charity governed by a board of directors.
With a 632-seat mainstage theatre including a large stage, orchestra pit, and green room as well as a lower-level multi-purpose room with a seating capacity of 100, Showplace offers arts-related and community facility rentals for musical performances, dramatic productions, recitals, and meetings. A licensed foyer is on the main level with another licensed bar in the multi-purpose room. Showplace also provides a box office service with tickets available both on site and online.
Showplace has an annual operating budget of around $870,000 a year, including a service grant from the City of Peterborough, with facility rentals as its primary source of revenue.
The general manager, who leads Showplace’s team of two full-time and seven part-time staff and supports the organization’s 150 volunteers, is responsible for the operational leadership and overall management of the facility, directly supervising the front-of-house manager, the box office manager, the technical director, and the bookkeeper.
Reporting to the board of directors through the chairperson, the general manager’s responsibilities include programming and facility rentals, financial management, facility management, human resources, marketing and promotion, planning, and board relations.
Showplace is looking for candidates with a minimum of three years’ experience in a performing arts facility either as a general manager, an assistant general manager, or a facility manager, and with a minimum of three years of arts management experience in the not-for-profit sector. Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in arts administration or business administration or the equivalent. A valid driver’s license and Smart Serve training are assets.
The ideal candidate is an experienced performance venue leader looking to build a legacy who is ready to “hit the ground running.” A team-oriented leader with strong organizational, analytical, planning, and grant-writing skills, the ideal candidate will be a great communicator who is personable and approachable, as well as a nimble problem-solver and creative thinker who is decisive and accountable and operates with integrity.
Candidates should be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Showplace has recently undertaken major renovations including brand new seats in the mainstage theatre, a new marquee, and new HVAC units. The organization has also just launched a year long consultant-led strategic planning process that will include an environmental scan, operational review, business continuity plan, and audience development review.
This full-time permanent position has an annual salary of $60,000 to $70,000, with salary and benefits package negotiable. To apply, email a single PDF containing both your cover letter and resume to jobs@showplace.org no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, July 14th. The PDF file should be named with your surname and first name (i.e., SurnameFirstname.pdf).
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and they will receive a detailed job description. Candidates are asked to refrain from follow-up inquiries regarding application status. All applications are considered confidential. Showplace in an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation to participate in the application process, let Showplace know in your email when submitting your application.
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