Job Listing - General Manager

General Manager

Pay Type:  Salary

Job Status: Full Time

Salary Range:  $37,000.00 - $40,000.00

About Inis Nua:

Inis Nua Theatre Company, founded in 2004, is an award-winning company within the vibrant Philadelphia theatre scene. The mission of Inis Nua, which translates to “new island” in Irish Gaelic or the Irish language, is to produce contemporary, provocative plays from Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales which reflect those cultures’ new identities in today’s world. We are the only theatre company in the greater Philadelphia region with this unique mission. The plays we present are built on intimate, clear storytelling, hence our tagline, “tell the story.”

Overview:

Inis Nua is hiring a General Manager. This full-time position will report to the Artistic Director. The organization is currently working from its Center City office on a hybrid schedule and seeks an individual with the ability to advance projects on their own initiative, has strong organizational skills, and an interest in helping the company advance its mission with new artistic leadership while celebrating its 20th season next year.

The General Manager role is a central one for the company and is the point of contact for many of its activities. Inis Nua operates with 2.5 staff members (full-time Artistic Director and General Manager, part-time Development Associate) and contracted personnel for key functions including PR, bookkeeping, and graphic design.

Duties and responsibilities:

The GM will be responsible for managing season marketing activities and ticket sales, acting as the business manager, and assisting with development activities, with estimated percentage of time devoted to each as below:

Marketing and box office 55%

Business manager – 35%

Development – 10%

Marketing and box office

Create and implement marketing plans

Oversee and operate as a liaison with PR contractor

Oversee and coordinate print materials for shows, season brochure, and other marketing materials, working in partnership with graphic designers and Artistic Director

Oversee online box office activities and subscriber management

Maintain company website and social media presences

Business manager

Issue contracts and payment for all contracted personnel and vendors

In coordination with the Artistic Director, create season and production budgets and financial reports

Responsible for payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable

Maintain agenda and lead weekly staff meetings

Development

In collaboration with other staff, set fundraising targets and timelines

Prepare financial reports for grant applications and reporting

Assist with fundraising events and donor cultivation

Responsible for annual DataArts submission

Qualifications and requirements:

  • 3+ years professional marketing or administrative experience or equivalent 
  • Strong working knowledge of social media platforms
  • Strong writing, copy editing, and communication skills 
  • Experience with working with financial systems and processes, or strong aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Comfort in communicating with wide variety of stakeholders, including directors, designers, patrons, and vendors
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Act as an administrative collaborator and thought partner with Artistic Director

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $37,000 - $40,000 commensurate with experience. Full-time employees are eligible for a full benefits package, including health insurance reimbursement and paid time off.

Inis Nua is committed to a diverse, accessible workplace and people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Ellen Chenoweth at Chenoweth@inisnuatheatre.org by February 20, 2023.