North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre
www.NRACT.org
Position Profile: Managing Director
Raleigh, NC
Who We Are
North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre (NRACT) strives to offer the community entertaining, innovative, and artistically valuable theatre experiences in an intimate space. Additionally, NRACT is committed to nurturing a lifelong passion for theatre by offering quality theatre education classes.
Our Core Values
- Education: We provide high quality education in a variety of theatre disciplines available to students regardless of socioeconomic background.
- Inclusiveness: Committed to the inclusion of all persons, regardless of ethnicity, gender, cultural affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identification, economic class, disability, or religious affiliation.
- Community: We are a locally comprised organization who endeavors to enrich the community at large.
- Opportunities: We provide opportunities in the theatre arts for participants of all levels from novice to highly experienced.
- Positive Atmosphere: We provide a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment.
- Artistic Excellence: We value high quality theatre productions within an intimate setting.
- Fiscal Responsibility: We value financial sustainability within a balanced budget comprised of diversified revenue streams.
NRACT has evolved from a community theatre founded in 2002 to an organization presenting fully staged performances to the public on a regular basis and providing training in the theatrical arts. With a view toward our future, we are investigating new spaces to accommodate our expected expansion in theatrical education programming.
About the Position
The Managing Director role is a new position, developed to expand the leadership team and address the increasing scope of our programs and performances.
In shared executive leadership with the Artistic Director and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will update, maintain, and execute plans on fundraising, finance, organizational structure, and operations---in support of the organization’s Mission and Vision.
What You’ll Do
- Fundraising
- Manage all development and fundraising programs, including campaigns, and ensure best practices are being used
- Provide leadership to staff and Board of Directors to create and carry out fundraising plans and meet financial development goals
- Direct and lead institutional fundraising with foundations, corporations, and government agencies
- Oversee fundraising communication with and stewardship of donors and patrons
- Oversee the patron database, including recording and analyzing data
- Finance Management
- Manage the creation of the annual operating and capital budgets and the financial reporting systems, ensuring that directors and managers can manage individual budgets
- Manage the overall financial operations of the organization with the support of the Box Office/Administrative Coordinator
- Manage all external financial reporting of the organization and internal financial reporting to the Board of Directors and appropriate Board committees
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to guide the organization’s financial decisions
- Work with outside auditors to assure that all financial systems and internal controls are adequate to appropriately serve the organization and guard against fraud and waste
- External Relations
- Serve as a key representative in the community, including cultivation of donors, funding institutions and government agencies
- Liaise with external agencies that have the power to govern or influence financial or administrative demands within our industry
- Provide additional support for and attend meetings, fundraisers, events, celebrations, opening nights, etc.
- People Management
- Oversee recruiting, training, coaching, and retention of staff, and manage, coach, and supervise all non-Production employees except those who report to the Producing Artistic Director
- Ensure that the employment policies and reporting are consistent with all rules and regulations governing working in North Carolina
- Ensure that the employment policies and employee handbook are current and complete and support the organization’s staffing goals and needs
- Foster an office culture of teamwork, generous collaboration, clear communication, effective delegation, and mutual support
- Board Relations
- Partner with the Producing Artistic Director to support the development and effective operations of the Board of Directors
- Partner with the Board Chair to identify need for committees and prioritize work of the Board
- Provide monthly written reports to Board
- Grow the Board through active Board cultivation and recruitment
- Serve as staff liaison for Finance and Development Committees of the Board
- Contract Management
- Oversee all contracting with external agents, including insurance agreements, leases, rights/royalty agreements, vendors, etc.
- Technology Management
- Ensure that the organization has the information, communications, and technology systems that it needs to be effective and efficient
What You’ll Bring
- Organization administration and nonprofit management experience, including staff supervision and Board of Directors relations
- Effective communication, public relations, community engagement, and fundraising skills
- Proficiency in budgeting and financial operations, management and reporting
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Demonstrated passion for theater and performing arts
We know that great candidates come from all walks of life and bring diverse experiences to the table. If you're excited about this role but aren't sure whether your background aligns perfectly with every qualification, we still want to hear from you. Passion, curiosity, and a willingness to grow can be just as valuable as a perfect resume. You might be just the right person for the job—or for another opportunity on our team.
How to Apply
NRACT has contracted with Capability Company Consulting to support the search process. Please send (1) a cover letter linking your skills and experience to this position and (2) your resume to:
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Applications received by December 8, 2025, will receive priority consideration.
The target hiring salary for this position is $50,000. This is a full-time, permanent employment position. The Managing Director is expected to work onsite, including some evenings and weekends; some activities may be performed remotely. Benefits include paid holidays aligned with the Wake County Public School System, 20 days of paid time off annually, and a monthly stipend of $400 to offset personal healthcare expenses.
For questions, contact Sherry Heuser at Sherry@CapabilityCompany.com.