Description
This is a full time position that reports to the Artistic Director and the Board of
Directors, in support of Oakland Ballet's mission. The Operations Manager will have
responsibility for the company’s financial, marketing, and fundraising goals. The
successful candidate will demonstrate skills and experience in finance, marketing,
and relationship management as well as possess excellent written and verbal
communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and time
management skills. Work hours are flexible except during program delivery.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Daily administrative oversight of finance, fundraising, communications,
marketing, and systems. - Maintain all aspects of fundraising including grant applications, budgets,
reports, and timelines. - Manage social media, eblasts, website updates, and other online content to
strengthen the brand. - Develop and implement data driven marketing campaigns to support
programs. - Support the Artistic Director and Board of Directors in the fulfillment of the
organization’s mission. - Manage timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals.
- Lead, coach, develop, and retain OBC’s volunteers and liaise with
administrative consultants. - Track operational progress and evaluate program components to measure
success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent of at least 5 years of management experience;
track record of effectively supporting an outcomes-based organization. - Experience developing operational strategies that have created
organizational growth. - Proficient in budget management and QuickBooks.
- Experience managing Workers’ Compensation, contracts, and payroll.
- Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability
to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. - Ability to achieve strategic objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the mission of OBC.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
- Able to multitask in a fast paced environment.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Work is performed in an office and performing arts facilities environments
- Work is primarily performed sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry 15 lbs.
Inquiries: jobs@oaklandballet.org, no phone calls please
To apply: email resume, cover letter aligning your qualifications and experience to
the job description, and three references to jobs@oaklandballet.org. Place
Operations Manager in the subject line.
The Oakland Ballet Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion throughout the organization.
About Oakland Ballet
Founded in 1965, Oakland Ballet Company is a non-profit, performing arts
organization that reflects the diversity of Oakland and the greater East Bay. The
mission of the Oakland Ballet Company is to provide accessible, relevant, and
exciting dance that inspires and educates all ages of our diverse community.
Oakland Ballet Company is an Isadora Duncan award-winning dance organization
comprised of a diverse professional performing company, a comprehensive arts
education program which enables more than 15,000 students and youth to
experience and appreciate the art of dance each year, plus an academy dedicated to
training the next generation of dancers.
Job Information
- Job ID: 57365806
- Location:
Oakland, California, United States - Position Title: Operations Manager
- Company Name: Oakland Ballet Company
- Job Category: General Arts Administration
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Job Duration: Indefinite
- Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
- Min Experience: 5-7 Years
- Required Travel: 10-25%
Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them.
