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<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=4>General Manager - GroundWorks Dancetheater (GW)</FONT></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><FONT size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'">REPORTS TO</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'">:<SPAN> </SPAN>Executive/Artistic Director</SPAN></FONT>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><BR>POSITION SUMMARY</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'">:</SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>The General Manager (GM) is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day administrative operations of GW.<SPAN> </SPAN>The GM must have arts community and non-profit management expertise with experience in fund development, budgeting and financial management, public relations and marketing, and Board and volunteer relations.</FONT></SPAN>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><BR>RESPONSIBILITIES</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"> include but are not limited to:<BR><BR></SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'">FUND DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT</SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"> </SPAN></FONT>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Maintain and strengthen current sources of funding, which include annual campaign, grants, donations, sponsorships and special events, and generate new sources of revenue in partnership with the Board and its Fund Development Committee</FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Manage GW’s finances and budget; apprise the Board of variances from the operating budget, and research and make recommendations regarding<SPAN> </SPAN>GW operating needs and budget in partnership with the office manager (bookkeeper), accountant, and Board’s Treasurer and Finance Committee<U></U></FONT></SPAN>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN><FONT size=3><BR>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'">PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING AND OUTREACH</SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"> <U></U></SPAN></FONT>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Develop and oversee year-round public relations and marketing plan, assuring that the organization and its mission and programs are consistently presented in strong, positive manner to relevant stakeholders working in partnership with the marketing contractor and the Board’s Marketing Committee<U></U></FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Ensure that GW has a voice in arts and overall community as appropriate<BR><BR></FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'">ADMINISTRATION</SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"></SPAN></FONT>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Meet day to day administrative needs of the organization and support operations of the Board of Directors and its committees as requested by Executive/Artistic Director</FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Supervise and evaluate any administrative staff and/or contractors</FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Develop and manage volunteer program(s) and recruit volunteers by promoting a culture of teamwork and empowerment </FONT><U><BR><BR></U></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>PROGRAMS AND SERVICES</FONT></SPAN></U>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Support the Executive/Artistic Director in areas including but not limited to: venue scheduling and liaison; and contracts and other HR issues<U></U></FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Be responsible for building collaborative partnerships with other community organization<U>s</U></FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'"><SPAN><FONT size=3>o</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Evaluate programs and services and strengthen and refine as appropriate</FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</FONT></SPAN></B>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>BA/BS degree</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Track record of successful involvement within a non-profit setting</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Experience working with and motivating Board and volunteers</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Demonstrated commitment to the arts and culture sector of the community</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Proven fundraiser with ability to write and report on grants; experience in direct fundraising</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Experience in budget preparation and monitoring; solid understanding of financial statements </FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Strong oral and written skills related to public relations, including media work, marketing, and community relations</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Excellent organizational skills</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Ability to work independently</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Solid computer skills </FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</FONT></SPAN></B>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>MA/MFA/MS </FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Experience with small- to medium-sized non-profits</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Experience with foundation, corporate, government, individual, and special events fundraising</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"><FONT size=3>Experience supervising staff and contractors</FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: auto 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'"> <BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'">Applicants should submit cover letter and resume <B>immediately</B> to:<SPAN> </SPAN><BR>GroundWorks Search Committee<BR>c/o Janus Small Associates <BR>3220 Green Road<BR>Cleveland, Ohio 44122 <BR>or jsmall@janussmallassociates.com<BR>No phone calls please</SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV></td></tr></table>