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Summary
A senior operations and business leader role managing finances, audience operations, and daily staff support for a nonprofit theatre.
About this role
The Media Theatre, a non-profit 501c3, is seeking candidates for the full time position of General Manager to serve as a senior operations and business leader. This is a high-impact role that works closely with the Executive Artistic Director to keep the business side of a working nonprofit theatre running smoothly, so our artistic team can focus on what happens on stage.
What You'll Do..
Financial Management
Partner with the Executive Artistic Director and Board committees to manage the annual budget, track cash flow, and report on financial performance
Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks, oversee payroll for all staff, and manage vendor and account relationships (banking, utilities, insurance, and other core services)
Track invoices, bills, and deposits, and ensure the organization's finances stay compliant with all applicable regulations and internal policies
Front of House & Audience Operations
Work with the Box Office team in place in supervising front-of-house staff, including box office, concessions, house management, and volunteer ushers
Own the ticketing and patron database systems, and shape ticketing policy, subscription offerings, and audience development strategy
Leadership & Day-to-Day Operations
Attend regular staff meetings and serve as a go-to resource for staff questions and support regarding reports
Oversee reimbursements and departmental expense tracking in collaboration with the Technical Director
Be a visible, on-site presence and a reliable point of contact for the team, generally 5 days per week up to 40 hours at daytime hours, and some nights and weekends may occur to oversee specific events as assigned.
Step into front-of-house roles as needed to cover gaps, and help ensure the building is properly secured at the end of the day
What We're Looking For
Experience in nonprofit or arts administration, financial management, or front-of-house/operations leadership a plus
Experience working with Quickbooks and Financial Reporting required
Comfort working across multiple functions — finance and customer-facing operations
Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to adapt
A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for supporting live theatre
Compensation & Details
Salary: $50,000 - $52,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time, weekday mornings & afternoons, with some evening/weekend availability around productions and events
Location: 104 East State Street, Media, PA
How To Apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Christian Ryan, Executive Artistic Director at [email removed]. The deadline to submit is Oct 30. Anticipated start date is prior to the close of 2026.
Skills named in this posting
QuickBooks
Financial Reporting
Payroll management
Ticketing systems
Budget management
About Theatre Philadelphia
The Media Theatre is a non-profit 501c3 organization focused on theatre operations.