Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring an Associate General Manager (AGM) which is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. To apply for the position, send an email to Marguerite Hannah, general manager, at careers@cptonline.org by end of day Friday, November 15^th. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Associate General Manager. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a two-page cover letter giving examples of work that illustrates the experience required in the job description and an explanation of why you are interested in this position. No phone calls or emails please.

Associate General Manager Job Description

CPT’s Associate General Manager (AGM) role is focused on supporting the day-to-day work of the General Manager and reports directly to the role. The AGM role requires flexibility, initiative, and curiosity about how things work. This role has day-to-day responsibility for payroll and Human Resource logistics including hiring and on-boarding process of new employees. The AGM is also responsible for assisting with office management & equipment. Equally important, the role provides day-to-day support to the GM at their direction and includes project-based assignments.

As an operational role, this position will interact and provide support to all staff members and should have a strong “customer service” attitude and communication skills. Candidates should be excited about solving problems with limited direction, self-teaching new skills, conducting research and communicating the results, and recommending courses of action. Constant re-prioritizing is a key skill.

CPT is primarily interested in candidates with 2 to 4 years of theatre administration experience but will consider applications from candidates with professional stage management, front of house, or production experience who are interested in making a career change. CPT will also consider exceptional early career candidates who may be well-positioned to make a leap forward.

Salary range is $43k to $50k based on work experience. Benefits include:

• 50% contribution to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan.
• 29 days of Paid Time Off (including 9 holidays).
• 100% contribution to Short-term and Long-term disability and Life insurance.
• Free tickets to Pandemonium, CPT’s annual fundraiser.
• Free tickets and reimbursements for tickets to other local theatres.
• An inspiring view of Lake Erie from our rooftop deck!

Associate General Manager Responsibilities

Areas of Responsibility

• Payroll Management
• Hiring & On-Boarding Processes and other Human Resource Management
• Oversee office operations
• Assist in facilities management
• Act as liaison with outside I.T. vendor
• Assist the General Manager on routine tasks and special projects

Payroll and Human Resources

• Manage and execute weekly & twice monthly payroll disbursement through Paychex
• Prepare and process letters of employment and all employment paperwork for new hires
• Assist in the management and assessment of employee benefits
• Assist in management of on-boarding scheduling and hiring

Other Duties

• Assist in the management of staff meeting and staff events
• Act as the GM’s representative as required
• A commitment to centering anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices in their work
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Skills

• Strong writing and communication skills, especially around email correspondence and follow-up
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Microsoft Windows “Power-User”
• Comfort with a range of standard office equipment
• Paper and electronic filing skills
• Formal training in theatre arts management, theatre production, communications field, or a writing discipline is not required, but preferred.

Experience (Your cover letter should speak to experience in these areas.)

• Demonstrated project management or project management-like experience: For example, coordinating schedules and deadlines between people, assigning tasks, maintaining task lists, following up with people on assignment progress and holding them accountable, assessing project completion.
• Experience moving between different types of projects and tasks in the course of a day.
• Notable and demonstratable experience in at least two of the following three areas:
  • Facilities management or home maintenance and repair
  • Information Technology (that is, computer and network use and management)
  • Office operations oversite
• Experience assessing and negotiating with outside vendors
• Theatre administration experience will be given special consideration

Qualities and Personality

• Curiosity about how thinks work and ability to self-teach
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working on multiple projects and tasks
• Able to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced environment
• Able to re-prioritize tasks as they arise
• Genuine interest in the arts and knowledge of live theatre
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and always willing to see projects to completion

Remote Work Policy

Staff are required to work in-office at least 32 hours per week. On average there would be an additional 5-10 hours of work per week, with the option to work from home when the needs of the position allow.

About the CPT Staff

CPT employs a full-time staff of 25 people and nearly 100 temporary positions. Staff cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. We value hard work, and strive to center courage, humanity, integrity, representation, respect, and joy while challenging each other to do and be our collective best. CPT has undertaken work to accelerate and formalize its growth to becoming a fully anti-racist organization, engaging all staff, board, and artists in that work.

For applicants considering relocation to Cleveland: our city is an excellent community to live in with top-notch arts and culture, a vibrant theatre scene, beautiful public parks, a great lake, and affordable housing.

About Cleveland Public Theatre

CPT is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance, the theatre’s mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between 6-12 adventurous professional productions and a robust series of new play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process. Historically, many plays produced at CPT are by BIPOC artists and women. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues and empower participants to work for positive change in our community. CPT is home to community ensembles Teatro Público de Cleveland and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi; and CPT presents Station Hope, an annual large-scale community arts festival. CPT’s annual budget is around $2.5 million a year.