General Manager

About the position

The Williamstown Theatre Festival is seeking a collaborative General Manager to partner on leading the administrative and producing efforts of a 70+ year old nonprofit organization in a period of exciting growth and transformation. Reporting to the Managing Director, Operations & Advancement, this position is responsible for the contract management process, human resources oversight, and general operations of the company. This role works in deep collaboration with colleagues across the organization to ensure the producing operations of the company are executed in a manner reflective of the Festival’s mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Direct the contracting process in support of the producing process
• Generate new efforts and enhance existing ones to operationalize contracting processes
• Serve as the staff expert on applicable union agreements
• Negotiate and facilitate contracting for productions and play development activity
• Manage and oversee human resources functions
• Supervise seasonal human resources coordinator, if engaged
• Maintain employee handbook and develop other documents as necessary
• Manage general operations of the company
• Assist in managing owned and long-term leased properties
• Manage insurance coverage and claims
• Oversee capital improvements
• Support the Managing Directors in strategic/long-term planning
• Exercise a leadership role internally and externally
• Collaborate with senior-level staff on programming and season planning
• Support various board committees as requested by the MDs
• Report regularly to the MDs, senior staff, and Board on progress towards goals

Requirements

• 5+ years of advanced arts management experience, preferably with a company that has undergone transformation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically, generate new ideas, handle multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and execute goals and objectives
• High aptitude for relationship cultivation and negotiation
• Proficiency in Slack and G Suite software
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Experience interacting with artists in a close capacity
• Ability to manage confidential information and use discretion when handling specific tasks

Benefits

• Housing provided during the engagement period
• Competitive compensation of $1,500-1,750 per week