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Hiring!

We are seeking a dynamic Director for the

C.L. Hoover Opera House who will lead our team and elevate our impact in the community. The Director oversees all the operations of the C.L. Hoover Opera House and must be comfortable wearing many hats.

 

The C.L. Hoover Opera House is a vibrant part of our community, dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Junction City, a town of approximately 22,000 located in northeast Kansas, close to the Fort Riley Army installation. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an approximate annual budget of half a million dollars. We offer a wide range of performing arts, collaborative programming and diversity in theater, music, and dance performances, workshops aimed at engaging and inspiring audiences of all ages, and a comprehensive youth education program. We are an invaluable venue and resource for civic and community activities.

Job Title: C.L. Hoover Opera House Executive Director
Location: Junction City, Kansas
Full-Time Employment
Salary and benefits: Negotiable based on experience and education; medical insurance available
Review: Work performance after ninety days
Supervisor: C.L. Hoover Opera House Board of Directors

Responsibilities include oversight of all matters concerning:

• Program Management

• Operational Oversight and Development

• Personnel

• Marketing and Community Engagement

:• Financial Management and Fund Raising

• Hospitality

• Performs Other Duties as assigned

 

Qualifications for the ideal candidate:

• Three years of experience and/or bachelor’s degree in performing arts administration or related field

• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational leadership, and public speaking skills

• Business acumen to manage the budget and meet financial and operational targets.

• Needs to be involved in the Junction City/Geary County community events.

• Must be flexible - able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and occasionally holidays in addition to fixed scheduled hours (to be available for vendors, etc.)

• Proficient in office technology

• Must be willing to travel to conferences, for professional development and performance showcases.

• Be willing to become an active member of related professional organizations. (i.e., Kansas Historic Association of Theaters, League of Historic American Theaters, etc.)

• Must be able to lift thirty pounds and do light physical activity (i.e., set up tables and chairs and moving equipment) • Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time • Be able to pass an employment background investigation (including DMV records, criminal charges/convictions, sexual abuse registry, consumer report for employment, academic transcripts, and references)

To apply: Provide a complete application package (a brief cover letter* – see below; a 1–2-page resume; and a list of three references (two professional and one personal).

 

*In your cover letter please address the following: Current contact information; education; current and recent employment history; experience managing a performing arts venue or similar organization; experience in budget management, fundraising and event planning; experience with building relationships with artist, patrons and local organizations; and your strengths related to this position.

Packet must be sent to: clhooversearch@gmail.com

Or to C.L. Hoover Opera House Search, 135 W. 7th St, Junction City, KS. 66441

 

Applications will be accepted until midnight, Friday, November 1, 2024.

The interview process will begin early November. Selected Applicants will be notified.

Anticipated start date January 6, 2025

 

C.L. Hoover Opera House is EOE (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran)

"The Jewel of the Prairie"

-The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Kansas!

https://bestlocalthings.com/ks/music-venues

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Since 1880, when the citizens of Junction City voted to build our Opera House, our mission has been to showcase top talent from across the country while providing a platform for our local performers to shine. Over 100 years later, we remain dedicated to this vision, celebrating both national and local artistry on our stage.

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