ARE YOU GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE’S NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR?

The Executive Director will lead one of Michigan’s most vibrant cultural institutions ensuring programmatic and operational integrity, sustainability, and excellence. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the administration and management of all business operations, finance, fundraising, education, marketing, IT, facilities, and community engagement. The Executive Director will create an organizational culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and trust characterized by proactive decision-making, open communication, and strategic fiscal management. They will guide programs and services, facilitate organizational excellence, and ensure that GRCT is a pillar of inclusion, access, artistic expression, and education for the region. This dynamic leader will enthusiastically represent the organization as an ambassador to multiple constituencies, advancing partnerships and deepening the engagement with the diverse communities of Grand Rapids. The Executive Director will value the organization’s past and bring new initiatives that build on the theatre’s success, leading the organization to success in new and bold ways.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

CLICK HERE for complete job description, including roles, responsibilities, traits, and characteristics.

 

HOW TO APPLY

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments,  visit artsconsulting.com/opensearches. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact:
 
Jenna Deja, Vice President
201 West Lake Street, Suite 133
Chicago, IL 60606-1803
Tel (888) 234.4236 Ext. 227

Email: GrandRapidsCivicTheatre@artsconsulting.com

 

ABOUT CIVIC

Established in 1926, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts is one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the nation. We are in the heart of our community in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are one of the pillars of the performing arts and cultural fabric of our community. Learn more about Civic’s rich history HERE. Photo credit below: Bryan Esler for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

 

 

ABOUT GRAND RAPIDS

Grand Rapids, Michigan is the second largest city in Michigan and is the arts and cultural center of the entire West Michigan region. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre joins the Grand Rapids Symphony, Circle Theatre, the Grand Rapids Ballet, Broadway Grand Rapids, and Opera Grand Rapids as the premiere performing arts organizations in the community. A history in logging and furniture manufacturing has given way to bustling modern industries like health care, education, and manufacturing for the automotive and aviation industries, among others. Grand Rapids is home to an exciting culinary scene, with new and different restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and wineries opening regularly. A comparatively low cost of living, exceptional public schools, expansive public lands and parks, and wonderful natural resources have earned Grand Rapids the distinction of having exceptionally high “quality of life” ratings. Learn more about GR HERE. Photo credit below: Sean Pavone/iStockphoto/Getty Images

 

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO FRIENDS OF GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE

As you may remember, we announced a search for a new Artistic Director last summer. As the search progressed, the Board began to realize that my pending retirement would have to be factored into a broader succession plan, so we paused the search. As the Board reviewed this, it became clear that the best next step was to pivot and launch an Executive Director search now.
We have engaged Arts Consulting Group to lead the Executive Director search. By using an expert search firm, Civic will have access to best practices in this space as well as an expert that will help us think through what qualifications/skills will best meet our needs now and into the future. They will also help us tap into a large and diverse pool of leaders locally, nationally, and internationally, both in the arts and in other industries. We have created a diverse Search Committee of key Board and Staff leaders to interview and assess candidates. This process will result in bringing in the top candidates for an opportunity to visit Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, view our operations and classes and meet those key to our organization’s success. As I introduce the new Executive Director to the Theatre and community, I will serve as the Artistic Director until my retirement following our Centennial in 2026.
I appreciate your continued support of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and look forward to this exciting next chapter in the Theatre’s history. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
 
See you at the Theatre soon,
 
Bruce Tinker
Executive Director
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

The cast of School of Rock joins together on stage before their final performance at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre in August 2022. Photo credit: Tony Ochoa, Cast Member

 

 

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