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Associate Executive Director
Marketing Director
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Full-Time, Exempt, 40hrs/Week
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is hiring a forward-thinking, detail-orientated, results-driven Associate Executive Director to lead all aspects of our Operations team.
To apply: send a resume, cover letter and three references to Jonah Crismore, Executive Director, at director@buskirkchumley.org.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
EXPERTISE
The Associate Executive Director is responsible for planning and implementing of all BCT Management Inc.’s day-to-day operations. The ideal AED will be exceptional at maintaining BCT Management Inc.’s current extemporary levels of service, while also being flexible to proposing improvements for them. The AED will have demonstrated supervisory experience over multiple teams, with a variety of skill types and experiences. The AED will serve as the primary supervisor of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater’s Operations staff, including Business Director, box office, concessions, event, front of house, custodial and maintenance, as well as a team of dedicated volunteers.
As a member of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater’s senior management team, the AED will be involved with all organization-wide strategic planning and evaluations. The AED will work with all other departments and report directly to the Executive Director. The AED will act as the Executive Director in their absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS
- Supervises box office and event operations, as well as contracted event employees and volunteers.
- Provide administrative support for accurate invoicing, inventory management and ordering a variety of supplies.
- Maintains a master schedule of box office and event personnel so appropriate staffing is provided whenever theater is open.
- Hires all members of the Operations staff, ensuring BCT Management Inc. is upholding its commitment to welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Oversees the occupational development of all Operations staff, conducting initial and regular training, relaying updates in a timely manner and keeping all staff informed of change.
- Conducts scheduled performance reviews of all Operations staff.
- Assists with the development and management of the annual operating budget as it relates to theater operations.
- Tracks and approves purchases and expenditures for multiple areas of the Theater.
- Attends and conducts regular meetings with a variety of audiences including staff, City of Bloomington employees, BCT Management Inc.’s board of directors, patrons, donors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure facility repairs, updates and upgrades are relayed to appropriate parties and maintains log of all facility-related needs for a century old theater. Maintains calendar of regular facility-related inspections and make any adjustments necessary.
- Assists in strategy for ensuring the Buskirk-Chumley Theater patron experience is the best performing arts experience in the region.
- Assist Executive Director with on-site event settlements, as well as ensure Business Director has all necessary documentation for billing theater rentals.
- Will need to be able to jump in to fill in a variety of roles, including but not limited to box office, concessions, front of house, hospitality and event direction.
- Occasionally will represent the Theater at public events.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE and LICENSE CERTIFICATIONS
- Education required: Bachelor’s degree in the areas of arts administration or non-profit management, or related field (e.g., arts management, business administration, event management)
- At least three years’ experience at a theater or similar non-profit organization, or a similar patron-facing, supervisory role in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the day-to-day operations for a mission-based organization.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives broad administrative oversight under the direction of the Executive Director. Works within a framework of general policies and procedures. Collaborates with other colleagues to deliver project outcomes in line with mission of organization.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises broad supervisory responsibility over Operations staff including both full and part-time employees.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly sitting and performing various repetitive actions and extensive use of keyboards, mice monitors, and varied digital devices, requires using hands to finger, handling or feeling and repetitive motions.
- Frequently standing, walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, and moving from one work site to another.
- Work has standard vision requirements; frequent speaking, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Frequent to occasional travel, entering and exiting vehicles, driving, moving, and carrying materials to and from various locations.
- Occasional moderate lifting (25 lbs.) and infrequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Assistance with excessive loads is required.
- Shared theater office working conditions; moderate exposure to office/maintenance chemicals (cleaning solutions, glue, paint, etc.).
- Occasional exposure to fluctuations in interior conditions such as noise and temperatures.
- May encounter exposure to outside elements, heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, etc. when traveling on theater business.
- Infrequent climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms.
- May experience conditions with music and noise at loud levels.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS STATEMENT
An individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| Department: | Operations |
| Reports To: | Executive Director |
| Benefit/FLSA Status: | Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt |
| Classification: | Executive Team |
| Hours/Week: | 40 |
| Compensation: | $50,000 – $75,000 annually |
Buskirk-Chumley Theater employees may be assigned to work on weekdays, evenings or weekends. BCT Management, Inc. remains open during local academic breaks and we are unable to accommodate extended absences, including those associated with semester breaks. BCT Management, Inc.’s work schedules adjust in response to changing operational needs.
This job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, assignments, or working conditions associated with this job.
BCT Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its employees, patrons and community. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off
- SIMPLE IRA contribution match after first year anniversary
- Group health plan.
- Access to free tickets to some shows at BCT.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Full-Time, Exempt, 40hrs/Week
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is hiring a creative and collaborative Marketing Director to lead all Buskirk-Chumley communications, develop and implement new paths toward sustainable growth and to help tell the story of our organization to a wider audience.
To apply: send a resume, cover letter and three references to Jonah Crismore, Executive Director, at director@buskirkchumley.org.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
EXPERTISE
The Marketing Director is responsible for planning, development and implementation of all organization’s marketing strategies and communications, both external and internal. The ideal Marketing Director will be adaptable at maintaining BCT Management Inc.’s current patrons, while also seizing opportunities to expand the Theater’s brand and attract new supporters, donors, promoters and patrons to our programming. The Marketing Director will have demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of effectively marketing the organization, and being open to change.
As a member of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater’s senior management team, the Marketing Director will be involved with all organization-wide strategic planning and evaluations. The Marketing Director will work with all other departments and report directly to the Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS
- Leads and develops marketing plans for BCT Management’s season-long programming and individual events including concerts, comedy, speakers, films and other special events.
- Develops and evaluates an annual marketing and communications plan that includes social media, print, radio, television advertising, digital content, and email marketing.
- Serves as organization’s point person with local, regional and national advertising industry in making media buys, including radio and television.
- Oversees the development and design of high-quality print and electronic collateral including but not limited to annual reports, brochures, season programs, newsletters and show posters.
- Responsible for digital content for Buskirk-Chumley Theater’s website, social media and email channels that lead to measurable increases in awareness of BCT brand and ticket revenue.
- Experience working closely and collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement strategies to meet the Theater’s strategic direction and needs.
- Ensures brand identity messaging strategy is infused with all organization’s efforts (namely programming and fund development) and mission of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
- Collaborates with Executive Director to develop annual budgets for marketing, communications and outreach.
- Assists all members of staff in ensuring all communications are culturally competent and reach diverse audiences.
- Guides strategy on press outreach, press releases, media kits, and development of expanded contacts with members of the media.
- Assists development staff with fundraising initiatives and events.
- Occasionally will represent the Theater at public events.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE and LICENSE CERTIFICATION
- Education required: Bachelor’s degree in the areas of communications and marketing related field (e.g., marketing, business administration, management, advertising, journalism, and/or communications)
- At least three years’ experience at a theater or similar non-profit organization, or similar role in a radio/TV station, marketing firm, advertising agency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the successful development and execution of marketing campaigns and communications for a mission-based organization.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Recieves broad administrative oversight under the direction of the Executive Director. Works within a framework of general policies and procedures. Collaborates with other colleagues to deliver project outcomes in line with mission of organization.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly sitting and performing various repetitive actions and extensive use of keyboards, mice monitors, and varied digital devices, requires using hands to finger, handling or feeling and repetitive motions.
- Frequently standing, walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, and moving from one work site to another.
- Work has standard vision requirements; frequent speaking, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Frequent to occasional travel, entering and exiting vehicles, driving, moving, and carrying materials to and from various locations.
- Occasional moderate lifting (25 lbs.) and infrequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Assistance with excessive loads is required.
- Shared theater office working conditions; moderate exposure to office/maintenance chemicals (cleaning solutions, glue, paint, etc.).
- Occasional exposure to fluctuations in interior conditions such as noise and temperatures.
- May encounter exposure to outside elements, heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, etc. when traveling on theater business.
- Infrequent climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms.
- May experience conditions with music and noise at loud levels.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS STATEMENT
An individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| Department: | Marketing |
| Reports To: | Executive Director |
| Benefit/FLSA Status: | Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt |
| Classification: | Director |
| Hours/Week: | 40 |
| Compensation: | $40,000 – $65,000 annually |
Buskirk-Chumley Theater employees may be assigned to work on weekdays, evenings or weekends. BCT Management, Inc. remains open during local academic breaks and we are unable to accommodate extended absences, including those associated with semester breaks. BCT Management, Inc.’s work schedules adjust in response to changing operational needs.
This job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, assignments, or working conditions associated with this job.
BCT Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its employees, patrons and community. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off
- SIMPLE IRA contribution match after first year anniversary
- Group health plan.
- Access to free tickets to some shows at BCT.