General Manager

Compensation

$40,000+

JOB TITLE: General Manager

REPORTS TO: Managing Artistic Director

SCHEDULE: Full-time

PAY: $40,000 plus (contingent on experience)

LOCATION: 2257 N Lincoln Ave (hybrid position)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Position will be filled on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply early.

BACKGROUND:
Be part of a growing, dynamic children’s theater company. Housed in Lincoln Park’s historic Greenhouse Theater  Center, the Young People’s Theatre of Chicago (YPT) launched in 2021 to engage, entertain, and educate children  of all ages and backgrounds through extraordinary theatrical experiences. YPT’s inaugural season saw the world  premieres of Peabody (The Science Musical) and Dory Fantasmagory, along with the sold-out run of Don’t Let the  Pigeon Drive the Bus. YPT’s sophomore season added the joyous Junie B. Jones, The Diary of Anne Frank (the  inaugural YPT for Teens production) and the hip-hop soul of Last Stop on Market Street. Notably, 5000 Chicagoland school children attended YPT school matinee performances in just our first two seasons.

YPT currently produces three shows a season and will soon introduce theatre classes and camps. The 501(c)3  organization has a committed board of directors, thrilling classics and original works in the pipeline, and, most  critically, local teachers whose ongoing commitment to YPT demonstrates the community’s need for our work.

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago seeks a general manager to oversee the administrative activities of a young professional children’s theatre. Reporting to the managing artistic director, the general manager will  oversee administrative activities: accounting, payroll, and contracts. The general manager will also work closely with  the managing artistic director and/or board members and committees to develop budgets, strengthen development,  grow audience engagement, and raise the profile of the new organization.

The general manager should bring creative energy, a spirit of teamwork, and be committed to sharing the story of  YPT to a broad and growing constituency.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Accounting / financial reporting
• Payroll
• Contracts
• Database management

SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Website maintenance and updates
• Budget development / tracking
• Fundraising campaign execution (with development committee)
• Promotions and audience development, including Social media, newsletters, community promotions, press  relations, etc.

While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all  responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may  require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.

Those interested in applying should have a bachelor’s degree, along with excellent written and verbal communication  skills and organizational abilities. A background or experience in Arts Management is a plus. The new general  manager must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Graphic Software, Direct Mail software, etc. This is a full-time position.  Some evening and weekend work required.

The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago is committed to fostering an inclusive environment both onstage and off. We  are actively seeking talented applicants from all ethnicities, races, and backgrounds. YPT is an equal opportunity  employer and encourages all to apply.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to admin@yptchi.org