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220 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Job Opportunities

Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center - General Manager

General Purpose

The General Manager will support the Executive Director in multiple areas running our nonprofit.

Example of Duties

  • Manage timely administration of contracts with artists and independent contractors
  • Issue invoices and track revenue for performances.
  • Establish a safe and inspiring work environment for employees, contractors, and artists.
  • Establishing good relationships with staff and board members, donors to further our mission.
  • Develop and implement a reasonable marketing and public relations plan for Clara’s Trip and Rouge that includes regular communication with the community, press, funders, and stakeholders.
  • The plan may include, but not be limited to, direct mail and electronic communications, targeted marketing campaigns, advertising, surveys, media communications, and promotions.
  • Manage the budget for each performance. Collaborate with the Executive and Artistic Director on budget and marketing strategies to meet goals.
  • Communicate timely.

Qualifications

  • Enthusiasm for our mission and programming
  • Experience in dance and/or circus arts
  • Leaders are readers. This is a leadership position and we are looking for people who want to improve their skills on a regular basis.
  • Knowledge of the charity sector.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.
  • Superior customer service skills – Friendly, cheerful, hardworking, enthusiastic, and energetic
  • Excellent planning, task management, and organizational skills
  • Transparent and high integrity leadership. Previous nonprofit leadership experience preferred
  • Strong non-profit financial literacy and budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities amidst uncertainty
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences and communication styles
  • Basic computer proficiency. This job will require frequent use of the following:
    • Google Suite
    • Notion
    • Asana
    • Mailchimp
    • Social Media: Facebook and IG
    • WIX

Skills in the majority of the following areas:

  1. Marketing
  2. Sales
  3. Public Relations
  4. Grant Writing
  5. Individual Donations
  6. Corporate Sponsorships
  7. Production Management
  8. Event Management
  9. Budgeting

Pay

  • Annual: $35,000 – $45,000
  • Pay is competitive and will be comparable with experience.

Time Commitment

  • Full Time
  • Occasional weekends with performances and events
  • Must have the ability to work on-site or remotely.

Location

  • Administrative work can be remote.
  • Weekly virtual or in-person staff meetings

Reporting Structure

  • Reports to the Executive Director.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service and/or marital status, order of protection status, handicap, disability, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

How to Apply

Complete this application.