Artistic Producer Job Description

Artistic Producer – Theatre Kingston, Kingston ON

The Board of Directors of Theatre Kingston requires a dynamic, innovative and
versatile individual to fill the position of Artistic Producer.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Producer has the opportunity to
help grow and set the direction for the future of an established local professional
theatre company. The Artistic Producer will play a critical role as the company’s
representative in the Kingston community.

Theatre Kingston has been developing and producing theatre in Kingston for over
20 years. Our mandate includes the production of stimulating and intellectually
provocative theatrical work at a high level of professional competence, work that
reflects, draws upon, and enriches the Kingston community in all its diversity.

With an annual operating budget of approximately $140,000, we currently produce
three shows annually in the Baby Grand Theatre, Kingston. We also have a Young
Company which tours in the summer, a children’s drama club during the school year,
and a weeklong children’s summer day camp that runs throughout the month of July.

The Artistic Producer is Theatre Kingston’s sole senior management position and is
responsible for the artistic leadership and day-to-day operations of the organization.
Experience and skill is required in directing, grant writing, public relations, new
play development, human resource management, budget development, fundraising,
marketing, and audience development.

The ideal candidate will have the following general qualifications and skills:

• Experience in the professional Canadian theatre scene
• A passionate commitment to regional theatre and an understanding of the
  business of theatre production
• Demonstrated competencies in dealing with both the artistic and business
  aspects of a professional theatre company
• Experience in direction, event or production coordination an asset
• Proven financial management and experience working within a balanced
  budget and maintaining a financially healthy professional theatre
• The ability to work closely with a volunteer board

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This is a part time position that will begin September 1, 2011.

Interested individuals should forward a resume and cover letter by July 22, 2011 to:
Barbara Linds, Chair, Board of Directors
b.linds@mac.com