Managing Director

  • Full Time
  • Evanston
  • June 30, 2025

Website Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

Managing Director

Theo Ubique seeks a Managing Director who demonstrates strong executive leadership skills and has a passion for the arts, understanding their impact on the community’s lives.

 

The Managing Director is responsible for rendering the Artistic Director’s vision into practicable initiatives that are financially sound and supported, and which galvanize the board, staff and extended community behind it. The Managing Director is responsible for the overall business, administrative, and operational management of the company. This includes leadership of fundraising, budgeting, HR, institutional marketing, and board relations.

 

REPORTING:

The Managing Director reports to the Board of Directors and oversees the Director of Production, Marketing and Public Communications Consultant, Box Office Manager, House Manager,  Bar Manager, Custodial Staff, and Bookkeeper.

 

RATE AND SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time, salaried position. Compensation starts at $32,000 annually, negotiable, with a monthly pay period.

The ideal candidate will:

• Combine demonstrated business acumen with strong management skills.

• Have the vision to design and execute Theo Ubique Theatre’s resource development in the short, intermediate, and long-term to help Theo Ubique achieve sustainable growth into the future.

• Be a charismatic communicator with the ability to establish long-lasting, productive relationships with the Board, staff, and community of patrons and funders.

• Have demonstrated ability to generate earned income and philanthropic support, and have a passion for organizational development.

 

We are committed to actively developing a culture that is accessible and safe for patrons and artists to gather, play, create, and share. We strive to build a workforce that is at least as diverse as our community and to reflect Chicago & Evanston’s full spectrum of talent in the work that we create and invite to perform. Theo Ubique does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities based on an individual’s race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local regulations.

 

Instructions to Apply:

Applications should include a detailed cover letter, CV, and two references, emailed to execboard@theo-u.org by Monday, June 30, 2025. The search committee intends to make its decision by July 3, 2025, with the intent that the new Managing Director will begin employment no later than July 7, 2025.

To apply for this job email your details to execboard@theo-u.org

Pay Rate/Range*: $32,000 annually
Organization Address: 721 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Organization Contact Name: Board of Directors
Organization Email Contact: execboard@theo-u.org