General Manager - Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center

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 (at least 4 of the following)

• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Individual Donors
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Event Management
• 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.