Opportunities with Paramount Bristol

If you are friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and are looking to impact the experience and help create lifelong memories for thousands of guests, Paramount Bristol might just be the place for you!  Below are the current openings we have available.

 

Paramount Chief Executive Officer Summary

 

Job Classification: Full-Time

Manages: All employees

Reports To: Board of Directors

Scheduling: Varies based on event schedule.  Work schedule will include regular business hours, weekends, nights & holidays.

The Executive Director will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Paramount Theater, focusing on contributed revenue growth, financial oversight, and general administration. They will provide leadership and vision to fulfill the organization’s mission and ensure that Paramount Bristol achieves its artistic excellence, financial stability, and community engagement goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, the Executive Director will provide oversight for all aspects of the organization, facilitating the work of the board, staff, and volunteers, while building a culture of communication, trust, and transparency. As an advocate for the organization, they will engage the local and wider communities served by the theater. The Executive Director will be a gifted collaborator who can bring the board, staff, and community together around a shared vision. They will lead with a sense of fun and commitment, be authentic and outgoing, enjoy working with the staff, board and the community to build relationships supporting Paramount Bristol, and will practice and expect excellent and transparent communication at all levels.

This is not a 9-5 job. An important part of this work will occur prior to performances so the ability to adjust your days/hours to attend all events is paramount. This role may evolve with business needs and priorities.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

Artistic Leadership

– Collaborate on the development and implementation of the organization’s artistic objectives.

 

Revenue Generation and Marketing

– Act as the chief fundraiser for the organization, ensuring that Paramount Bristol meets or exceeds its goals for contributed income.

– Lead fundraising efforts and activities with the support of the board and staff including membership meetings, corporate sponsorships, special events, campaigns, and planned giving programs.

– Guide fundraising and advocacy efforts with individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government agencies, collaborating with the board, grant writer(s), and staff in identifying and cultivating donors.

– Advise the executive committee in all aspects of grant applications and management, including, acknowledgments, reporting, and relevant recordkeeping.

– Oversee the development and implementation of marketing plans for up to 100 events annually, working in collaboration with the Director of Marketing.

– Build and maintain good relationships with local media contacts.

– Address ongoing capital fundraising.

– Address implementation and maintenance of an endowment.

 

Board Governance

– Advise the board on matters to promote the efficient operation of the theatre.

– Utilizing staff, oversee the preparation of and present reports for all meetings as necessary, including monthly reports for the executive committee and board of directors’ meetings.

– Support the executive committee in identifying and recruiting qualified candidates for board membership and assist with new member orientation as well as education in Paramount Bristol By-Laws and Policies.

– Facilitate regular meetings with board leadership, including the board president, and prepare the agenda for those meetings.

 

External Relations and Advocacy

– Serve as the public face of the organization.

– Ensure effective communication with constituencies: volunteer groups, other arts organizations, public agencies, government agencies, and the public to achieve the objectives of the organization.

– Inspire local, state, and federal entities to support Paramount Bristol in its mission through positive advocacy.

– Monitor legislative activity that affects Paramount and recommend appropriate action to the Board of Directors.

– Serve as the main representative for downtown organizations, actively pursuing opportunities to benefit from other consortiums.

– Collaborate with staff and other stakeholders on all bookings, performances and events and approve all offers and contracts.

– Attend all Paramount-presented concerts and events, addressing the audience briefly pre-concert to solicit membership, announce shows, funds for designated programs, etc.

 

Organizational Management and Excellence

– Oversee the preparation and submit for board approval the annual operating budget in conjunction with the finance committee and staff.

– Monitor expenditures and accounts receivable and payable, in accordance with the approved budget.

– Manage the preparation of monthly financial statements, including updated projections based on actual income and expense activity and cash flow projections.

– Oversee financial reports, ensuring accurate books of accounts and bank records are maintained and that the annual audit is completed with the outside auditors.

– Ensure that all required federal, state and local filings are submitted on time.

– Foster and implement current and long-range administrative and personnel planning to ensure that Paramount Bristol is effectively structured and competently staffed.

– Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding employer responsibilities.

– Recruit, select, and supervise all staff, including evaluating staff performance as needed but at least annually in writing.

– Create and enforce employment policies in collaboration with the personnel committee, ensuring files are maintained and reporting any staffing issues to the personnel committee.

– Monitor compensation and benefits programs.

– Ensure proper maintenance of all documents and payroll records according to legal requirements and board policies.

– Support the revision of job descriptions, the employee handbook, and employment policies as needed, presenting them to the board for approval.

– Ensure adequate insurance to protect the organization’s assets and property, reviewing and updating as needed in consultation with the finance executive committee and the board.

– Maintain a positive relationship with patrons and the public, addressing any suggestions or issues as they arise.

– Maintain the bottom line of a long-term sustainability plan to maintain annual raises.

Desired traits

Leadership and Personal Accountability

• The dexterity to inspire and organize people around a shared vision, purpose, and direction, and to acknowledge and take responsibility for personal actions.

Diplomacy and Negotiation Skills

• The emotional intelligence and sensitivity to communicate effectively, build trust and commitment, handle difficult issues, and address sensitive issues with active listening and consensus building.

Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork

• The capacity to effectively communicate, build rapport, and relate well to a wide variety of people, while fostering a culture of collaboration and cooperation.
• Even temperament.

Planning and Organizing

• High level of organization and attention t detail
• Excellent time management
• The ability to collaborate with others in establishing courses of action, ensuring that work is completed successfully.

Initiative

• Goal oriented
• Self-starter with the ability to follow through

 

Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree in an arts/humanities discipline, philanthropy, non-profit management, or related field.

– Demonstrated leadership experience and proven success in past endeavors.

– Financial acumen, including past success in revenue enhancement, is essential.

– A track record of community engagement and experience in leading a strong and dedicated team is essential.

– Past visibility as a primary spokesperson representing an organization to diverse groups of constituents is very helpful.

 

Compensation and Benefits

Paramount Bristol provides a competitive and equitable compensation package, with benefits that include paid time off and holidays; health insurance; and a Simple retirement plan.

If you do not meet all the qualifications but possess transferable or equivalent skills, experience, and/or education, we encourage you to apply and highlight those areas.