General Director

Theatreworks welcomes applications for the newly created role of General Director. Theatreworks is a 50-year-old award-winning Equity regional theater housed within the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS. It produces 5-6 mainstage productions each year in the flexible 250-seat Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre. It also produces numerous talkbacks, community events, and events that engage the UCCS student body (particularly the UCCS Theatre and Dance Program). Theatreworks is generally an SPT-4 Equity contract. This senior leadership role emerges from the restructuring of our prior Producing Artistic Director role into two distinct positions—General Director and Artistic Director—to advance Theatreworks’ operational strength and artistic vision.

As General Director, you will function much like an executive director to strategically lead and guide Theatreworks’ overall operations, marketing initiatives, fundraising strategies, community engagement, and provide administrative and executive oversight. You will be the chief spokesperson and external representative for Theatreworks. Working closely with the Artistic Director, you will support the artistic and community program efforts and ensure Theatreworks continues its 50-year tradition of innovation and community outreach while securing financial sustainability and fostering organizational growth.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Organizational Leadership: (35%)
o Oversee daily operations including administration, finance, marketing, and donor relations, to ensure Theatreworks’ relevance and sustainability.
o Collaborate cross-functionally with Ent Center departments (marketing, box office, finance and business operations, and front-of-house)
o Direct marketing and communications for Theatreworks, and work alongside the Ent Center Marketing department to implement marketing initiatives.
o Oversee day-to-day fundraising efforts, partnering with the Ent Center Executive Director and University Development on big-picture strategy and larger asks.
o Ensure compliance with university policies, legal requirements and industry standards (particularly compliance with Actors’ Equity Association).

Financial Leadership (15%)
o Develop and manage Theatreworks’ annual revenue and expense budgets in collaboration with the Ent Center’s Senior Director of Operations.
o Work alongside Ent Center business administration colleagues to oversee contracts, agreements, HR, and other University processes.

Strategic and Programmatic Leadership (20%)
o In partnership with the Artistic Director, Theatreworks Advisory Board, and Ent Center leadership, develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligning with Theatreworks’ artistic aspirations and organizational sustainability.
o Collaborate with the Artistic Director to curate Theatreworks’ season programming, providing a final slate of productions for approval by Executive Director of the Ent Center that ensures alignment with financial objectives and audience growth strategies.

Community Engagement and Advocacy (15%)
o Represent Theatreworks within the community, fostering partnerships and enhancing visibility through active participation in in local and regional cultural
events.
o Promote Theatreworks’ mission and productions to diverse community groups and stakeholders. Develop programmatic collaborations and partnerships as appropriate.

Team Leadership (15%)
o Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment, prioritizing
staff and artist wellbeing aligned with Theatreworks’ values.
o Mentor and develop staff capabilities, driving operational excellence and professional growth.
o Serve as an engaged member of the Ent Center Senior Leadership Team and collaborate with other Ent Center Directors to create mutually beneficial partnerships.

Qualifications
• At least 5 years senior leadership experience in theater management, nonprofit arts administration, or similar roles is required.
• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in related field, or an additional 4-years’ equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supervising staff, contractors, and artists is preferred.
• Excellent candidates will have demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budget oversight, and strategic fiscal management.
• Strong track record in marketing, fundraising, donor cultivation, and community relations is preferred.

To apply, please email a résumé and cover letter outlining your interest in this specific position (PDF format) format to theatreworks@artsprogress.com by July11, 2025. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.