Caroline Calouche & Co. / Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center | General Manager Job Description

General Purpose

The General Manager will support the Executive Director in multiple areas running our nonprofit.

Example of Duties

• Manage timely administration of contracts with artists and independent contractors

• Issue invoices and track revenue for performances.

• Establish a safe and inspiring work environment for employees, contractors, and artists.

• Establishing good relationships with staff and board members, donors to further our mission.

• Develop and implement a reasonable marketing and public relations plan for Clara’s Trip and Rouge that includes regular communication with the community, press, funders, and stakeholders.

• Coordinating Community Engagement programs (educational residencies, in-school shows, workshops, community events).

• The plan may include, but not be limited to, direct mail and electronic communications, targeted marketing campaigns, advertising, surveys, media communications, and promotions.

• Manage the budget for each performance. Collaborate with the Executive and Artistic Director on budget and marketing strategies to meet goals.

• Communicate timely.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for our mission and programming

• Experience in dance and/or circus arts

• Leaders are readers. This is a leadership position and we are looking for people who want to improve their skills on a regular basis.

• Experience in non-profit sales (contributed and earned revenue) in the performing arts.

• Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.

• Superior customer service skills – Friendly, cheerful, hardworking, enthusiastic, and energetic

• Excellent planning, task management, and organizational skills

• Transparent and high integrity leadership. Previous nonprofit leadership experience preferred

• Strong non-profit financial literacy and budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities amidst uncertainty

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences and communication styles

• Basic computer proficiency. This job will require frequent use of the following:

  • Google Suite

  • Notion

  • Asana

  • Mailchimp

  • Social Media: Facebook and IG

  • WIX

Skills and Experience in at least 4 of the following areas:

1. Marketing

2. Sales

3. Public Relations

4. Grant Writing

5. Individual Donors

6. Corporate Sponsorships

7. Event Management

8. Budgeting

Pay

• Annual: $30,000 – $40,000

• Pay is competitive and will be comparable with experience.

Time Commitment

• Full Time

• Occasional weekends with performances and events

• Must have the ability to work on-site or remotely.

Location

• Administrative work can be remote.

• Weekly virtual or in-person staff meetings

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Executive Director.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service and/or marital status, order of protection status, handicap, disability, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

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