06 Oct Operations Manager Opening | The Augusta Players
The Augusta Players current Operations Manager will be retiring at the end of the calendar year. The Augusta Players is in search of a new employee to fill the position beginning sometime in November.
THE ORGANIZATION
The Augusta Players has been Augusta’s premier theatre company since 1945. The organization’s mission is to contribute to the social capital of the community by developing the skills, community spirit, education, and artistic sensibilities of those who participate.
They are an award-winning, non-profit 501(c)(3), cultural organization dedicated to presenting the highest quality educational and theatrical programming. Serving the City of Augusta and its surrounding counties, their goal is to foster creative expression by providing a medium for local actors, musicians, dancers, directors, designers, and technicians to explore their talents and sharpen their skills. Central to our focus is the purpose of creating an artistic environment that attracts and excites diverse members of the community to draw new audience members, participants, and volunteers through the art of quality theatre. Through Mainstage productions, community outreach, and special programming for children and youth, they exist to enrich the cultural lives of their populace and teach theatre performance skills to all volunteers. They are committed to providing a positive outlet for cultural and artistic expression to all those who wish to entertain or be entertained as well as create the cultural infrastructure that allows the community of Augusta to flourish.
COMMUNITY
Augusta, Georgia, is known as the Garden City of the South, home of the globally-recognized Masters Golf Tournament, birthplace of Soul Icon James Brown, and home of the US Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon. Founded in 1736 by General James Oglethorpe, Augusta’s streets have been trod by Native Americans, British and Colonial Soldiers, Presidents of the United States, heroes and villains, entertainers, scholars, sportsmen, and everyday people who have carved, formed, and shaped a small trading outpost into Georgia’s second-largest city.
Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is also the second oldest city in Georgia. Located in the east central section of the state, Augusta is approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta on Interstate 20. Augusta is also centrally located just two and a half hours from the both the beach and the mountains.
In Augusta, history meets high-tech, sport meets with southern hospitality, industry meets with a growing, technically-savvy workforce, and a love of the outdoors and recreation meets with a resurgent urban landscape.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of progressively responsible experience in Office Administration, Human Resources, Finance or Business Management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks is required. Proficient with computers and Microsoft applications. Bachelor’s Degree not required but preferred in Business, Public Administration, related field, or an arts field.
SPECIFIC LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Willingness to gain certifications in QuickBooks and other office programs and processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Administrative support: Organize, execute, and follow-up with administration of The Augusta Players activities to support efficient running of the company:
Perform general office duties, including but not limited to:
Manage office supplies. Answer email and forward pertinent messages to the Executive Director. Compose letters and documents. File documents and materials. Execute / follow up payments. Check USPS mail on a daily basis. Create templates for gift certificates. Oversee orders, budgets, and invoices. Renew subscriptions. Manage insurance. Manage relationships with local vendors.
Ability to adhere to highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion. Ability to execute solid management decisions quickly and efficiently.
Excellent organizational and time management skills. Organizes, prioritizes, and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must work well under pressure of deadlines with great attention to detail.
Ability to successfully interact with a diverse spectrum of individuals calmly, professionally, and supportively in order to develop and maintain cooperative, working relationships with constituents, patrons, and partners.
Ability to successfully work with volunteers and delegate tasks as required.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours including some evenings, weekends as required by event, or business necessity.
Understanding of general accounting and financial reporting principles and practices with increasing level of oversight and responsibility. Process payroll twice monthly and personnel reports as needed, including payroll taxes.
Support the Executive Director in maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Maintain all budget records for the Augusta Players. Examine all account activities for accuracy and completeness. Monitor and track the expenditure of office funds and budget line items.
Maintain open communications with the Executive Director on financial matters.
Generate and update The AP calendar and any schedules on AP and partner websites.
Update telephone and email databases and master patron address directory.
Generate Season ticket packages and single tickets on TicketSage ticketing platform.
Oversee and organize all printed programs for productions in collaboration with Program Coordinator, including tracking and invoicing ads for printed programs in collaboration with Program Coordinator.
Manage ticket sales, box office, and box office staffing for all productions.
Organize/manage Debi Ballas Performing Arts Scholarship award applications and finances.
Administrate Summer Camp and Camp Wonderland to include securing locations, creating brochures, posting registration online, manage payments received, provide documentation to Camp Directors, secure exemption from DECAL if location changes, and advertise programs to area school systems.
Assist and advise Executive Director (meetings, communications, and office work).
Performs other related duties as required.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At The Augusta Players, in order to continue to positively impact our community, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all backgrounds.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Augusta Players is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to, veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive Annual Full Time Salary. 35-hour work week. Vacation leave: Three weeks of vacation per year (2 set by the company calendar, 1 employee choice), sick leave, bereavement leave, emergency leave, court leave, family medical leave, and parental leave. Complimentary tickets to all The Augusta Players and The Augusta Jr Players shows and events.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred) to
Scott Seidl, Executive and Artistic Director
Mail hard copies to:
Operations Manager
1301 Greene Street
Suite 304
Augusta, GA 30901
For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact: [email protected]
or call 706-826-4707.