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Circus Contraption Seeks Managing Director Apply by Jan 26
Posted January 15, 2007
Note: The job's in Seattle but might be worth the move. Posted as received.
Job Announcement - Managing Director (20 hours/week)
About the Organization
Formed in 1999, Circus Contraption is a Seattle-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization that creates circus arts in new and unusual contexts,
entertaining and educating audiences of all ages with performances of
original works and scripted physical theater plays. Circus
Contraption achieves its mission through:
Live performances for the general public in both resident and
touring locations;
Collaboration with other art forms and performing groups;
Production of audio and video recordings of circus-related
creative work;
and
Performances and educational residencies in schools.
About the Position
The Managing Director is responsible for the administration and
organizational management of the company. Specific responsibilities
will involve:
Liaison to the Board of Directors;
Development and implementation of an annual budget and a
long-term strategy;
Oversight of administrative staff;
Coordination with artistic company membership;
Financial management of the organization, including
bookkeeping and payroll;
Coordination of fundraising, marketing and booking; and
Hiring and oversight of volunteers.
The Managing Director is a part-time, 20 hours per week salaried
position, starting at $15,000 per year. Some evening and weekend work
necessary. This staff member reports directly to the Board of
Directors.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the following skills and experience:
Knowledge of and experience in nonprofit management
Understanding of basic financial management and
accounting principles
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work and communicate well with a wide variety of
stakeholders
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
The following skills and experiences are desired, but not required:
Knowledge of Circus Contraption and/or the Seattle arts community
Specific experience in marketing, fundraising, grantwriting
and/or booking
Competence with financial management, contact management
and/or donor tracking software
Web design knowledge and experience
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in and
qualifications for the position to jobs@circuscontraption.com by 5 pm
on Friday, January 26, 2007. Cover letters should not exceed one page
in length, and both documents should be submitted in .doc or .pdf
format. No phone calls, please. For more information on Circus
Contraption, please visit http://www.CircusContraption.com.
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