Salary: USD 70000.00 - 80000.00 annually

Category: Venues/Promoters/Festivals

• **Executive Director, The Park Theatre **
• Jaffrey, New Hampshire
• Posted: June 2026
Position Overview
The Park Theatre, a newly built performing arts center with historic roots, seeks a visionary and dynamic Executive Director. The theatre features a 330-seat main auditorium and a 77-seat multi-functional auditorium. Our non-profit organization strives to provide diverse, artistic, cultural, and community-focused experiences designed to entertain, educate, and inspire. Opportunity to lead a new performing arts center and make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of New Hampshire & New England.
Key Responsibilities
**Strategic Leadership: **Collaborate with the board of directors on planning, setting, and implementing strategic priorities, and developing organizational policies that advance the Theatre’s mission.
**Artistic & Programmatic Oversight: **Curate diverse, high-quality programming including concerts, cinema, comedy, theatre, and interdisciplinary works. Support educational and outreach programs.
**Fiscal Management: **Develop and manage an annual budget ($650,000) which the Board then reviews and approves. Monitor financial performance to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. 
Fundraising and Development: Lead fundraising efforts, including major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving, to meet or exceed revenue goals. Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, regional businesses, and government agencies.
**Operations and Administration: **Manage day-to-day operations, including facility maintenance, health and safety compliance, and contractual agreements with artists and vendors.
**Marketing and Community Engagement: **Direct marketing and PR strategies to maximize audience development. Serve as the public face of the center.
**Staff Management: **Hire, train, and manage staff and contractors, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace.
Qualifications
• Experience: Senior leadership experience in a performing arts and/or cinema organization, nonprofit, or related field is preferred.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree. A focus in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Business is preferred.
• Skills:
• Exceptional leadership, organizational management, and team-building abilities.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising expertise.
• Outstanding communication and public speaking skills.
• Deep understanding of film and the performing arts landscape and trends.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, artists, and community members.
• Technology skills, including video production and graphic design is preferred.
• Knowledge of theatrical equipment preferred.
• Attributes:
• Passion for film, music, and the performing arts.
• Commitment to community engagement.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Creative and visionary thinker.
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary. Health benefits and paid time off.
• Opportunity to lead a new performing arts center and make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of New Hampshire & New England.
• To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@theparktheatre.org