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Managing Director - Open Arts Alliance (TYA/Educational Theatre Company) at Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

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Managing Director - Open Arts Alliance (TYA/Educational Theatre Company)

Open Arts Alliance (OAA) is a mission-driven educational theater company in Greenwich, Connecticut which empowers youth through inclusive, high-quality theatrical experiences. We're seeking a visionary Managing Director to join our full-time team and guide the organization's next chapter of financial growth and community impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, collaborative team at a pivotal moment-working closely with the Artistic Director, Director of Programs and Board of Directors to shape OAA's long-term sustainability, expand access to the arts, and deepen our roots in the community through sustainable efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

The Managing Director will lead and drive finances, budgets, and regulatory compliance. Experience in financial modeling is preferred.

Identify, prioritize and lead fundraising efforts, donor cultivation, and grant writing initiatives.

Identify new streams of revenue to increase sustainability and make programs more accessible in alignment with the non-profit's mission.

Manage growth of current streams of revenue as well as newly identified sources of earned and unearned income.

Collaborate with Artistic Director, Director of Programs and Artistic Associate to hire faculty and employees as needed- supervising contracts and onboarding.

Support high-performing staff of full and part time employees.

Serve as a public-facing ambassador at non-profit leadership and community events with stakeholders.

Work with Artistic Director and board of directors to cultivate volunteer and board interest from community members.

Develop sponsorship and community partnership programs in collaboration with the vision of the staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years in executive leadership roles in nonprofit arts.

Experience in Quickbooks preferred.

Strong budgeting and financial oversight experience.

Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and grant writing.

Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Deep commitment to inclusion and access in the arts.

Familiarity with lower Fairfield County's cultural landscape is a plus.

Business background and relevant college education preferred.

If you're passionate about arts education and nonprofit leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your vision for this role to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Typical senior pay: $131k for Producers and Directors nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$131k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $199k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 119% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

Pay is responsive to skills and negotiation. Position yourself as a specialist.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Strong
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Specialists with niche skills
Weaker for: Generalists

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Wide pay variance: Compensation depends heavily on employer and specialization.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024