Executive Director Job Description

The Professional Theatre Awards Council, producer of the Kevin Kline Awards, is seeking an Executive Director to oversee the council's programs, liaise with the theatre and business communities and continue the organization's growth

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director's responsibilities will include development, public relations, marketing and financial management of the council overall and specifically day to day management of

• the annual Kevin Kline Awards show (year-long judging and selection of judges, balloting, selection of production team for awards show)
• the Kevin Kline Ticket Fund and additional educational outreach initiatives
• On-going cross-promotional marketing efforts offered to member theatres
• Fundraisers and other initiatives (Free Night of Theatre) as they arise
• Kevin Kline Awards website

The ideal candidate has stellar development and relationship building skills and is a master of multi-tasking. Should be comfortable with the full gamut of tasks, from strategic planning down to updating the website. While this is an executive position, the PTAC is in a growth stage. Development success and creative use of resources will enable the successful candidate to move and stay solidly toward the executive end of the required skill-set.

Theatre background of some kind preferred but not required. Development and business experienced required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and the internet a must.

This is a full-time position. Salary to be negotiated.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Charlie Robin via email: cerobin@wustl.edu or via postal mail: Edison Theatre, Washington University, Campus Box 1119, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130.