Flatwater
Shakespeare Company Job Description
Overview
of Flatwater Shakespeare Company:
Flatwater
Shakespeare Company is a private theatre company in Lincoln, NE that
was formed in 2001 and incorporated in 2004. The focus is high
quality productions of Shakespeare and other classical works.
Flatwater duties are managed by a dedicated part time staff, an
active board, and volunteers. Flatwater does not have a
building/facility. The majority of productions have been held at The
Swan Theatre at The Stables at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln. Other
productions have been produced at Haymarket Theatre, Lincoln
Community Playhouse, and Johnny Carson Theatre/Lied Center. For the
past eleven years, Flatwater has had a summer youth production. In
2011, we began Flatwater Free Shakespeare, a summer tour which takes
Shakespeare to local parks and outdoor venues in Lincoln. These
performances are supported through donations and small grants. In
addition to the youth production and Flatwater Free Shakespeare, we
produce either a spring or a fall show (and sometimes both).
Position
Title: Executive Director
Reports
to: Flatwater Board of Directors
Hours:
Quarter-time position, Contract Labor
Supervises/coordinates
with: Board Executive Team and other staff
Salary
range: $6,000-$8,000 annually, depending on experience
General
Summary: This position serves as the leader, the “face” of
Flatwater.
Essential
Job Functions:
1.
Develop and implement a financial plan to ensure stability and growth
of the organization
a.
Secure corporate support for the summer tour
b.
Provide support to the Operations Manager in the development of
proposals
c.
Coordinate the development of the budget for the fiscal year
2.
Play a key role in short and long-term strategic planning with a
focus on continuing the existing
high-quality
productions
3.
Manage and support operations staff
4.
Work with staff and board on community outreach activities
5.
Participate in public relations activities to provide a high level of
visibility for Flatwater
6.
Work with the board to identify the season
7.
Hire and manage guest directors and key production staff, including
budget oversight
8.
Work with the Executive Committee as needed
Education
and Experience:
Experience
and involvement with Shakespearean productions
BA
in a related field preferred
Ability
to work with funders to gather financial support for the organization
Experience
with a nonprofit organization
Understanding
of nonprofit rules and regulations
Working
Conditions:
This
is a quarter time position, with flexible hours. Certain times of the
year will be busier than others, depending
on the production schedule and fundraising needs. Flatwater
Shakespeare does not have a
building;
tasks will need to be done at one’s home or at designated venues.
There will be required meetings,
including with potential funders, board and committee meetings, and
events. Current contract
staff
include: Operations Manager, Production Manager, PR/Events
Coordinator, and Website Manager. Dr.
Stephen Buhler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, coordinates Facebook and the blog (volunteer),
and serves as Dramaturg.
Sincerely,
Michelle Zinke
Chair, FSC Board of Directors
