Managing Director

Company Overview

The Improv Centre is Vancouver’s leading and best-known improvisational theatre companies. Our 186-seat theatre is located on Granville Island, a bustling centre for tourists and locals alike. TIC was originally established as a British Columbia registered Society under the name The Vancouver TheatreSports League in 1985. It was founded to promote, develop, maintain, and present improvisational theatre productions and presentations to local and visiting audiences in Vancouver.

Job Description

The Improv Centre (TIC) is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic visionary to join our team as Managing Director (MD). Our team is ready to welcome an MD who can implement their strategic vision so we may continue to evolve our organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer in all matters that support and sustain The Improv Centre’s artistic and operational goals.

Responsibilities:

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the organization's mission, goals, and objectives created in partnership with the Board of Directors.
- Lead a team of senior leaders to manage critical business functions.
- Retain highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing career coaching, as well as providing ample opportunities for growth and personal development.
- Plan, organize, and direct TIC’s operations and programs including maintenance of the physical facility.
- Create a culture of transparency and communication.
- Lead and coordinate grant application processes.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Coordinate and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reviews, and forecast updates with operational and senior management.
- Analyze pro forma financial statements to predict and adjust cash flows accordingly.
- Ensure there are effective systems to track progress and to measure successes.
- Ensure commitment to and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversee consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting and metrics.

COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Board including, but not limited to orchestrating meeting logistics, agenda development with the Board Chair, as well as recruitment and orientation of new Board members with the Governance & HR committees.
- Serve as the public face of The Improv Centre, in tandem with the Artistic Director.
- Manage and foster strategic relationships with key donors, sponsors, stakeholders, individuals, government agencies, and elected officials.
- Other duties as assigned and/or as required with the evolution of the organization.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in a senior executive role for a minimum of five years managing a busy, fast-paced organization (preferably in the arts).
- Experience and commitment in cultivating an anti-racist, gender progressive, culturally aware, anti-discrimination, inclusive organizational culture and environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategic plans.
- An understanding of financial strategies and finance-related performance metrics.
- Strong aptitude for verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship development.
- Experience with fundraising and development.
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in management and governance.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Experience in working with an engaged Board of Directors.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Flexibility and sense of humour.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to problem solve under pressure.
- Experience in venue / facilities management considered a strong asset.
- A passion for the arts and the non-profit sector.