The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and fiscal management of the company, working alongside the Artistic Director to maintain the company’s values and long-term plans. The position consists of the following responsibilities:

Operations & Fiscal Management
- Planning and managing the company’s operating budgets and daily financial activities
- Managing company accounting with r&b’s bookkeeper to facilitate monthly financial reconciliation, reports and an annual review engagement
-Leading the company’s task management to ensure grant and project deadlines are met
- Maintaining recurring company responsibilities, including bill payments, WorksafeBC, CRA remittance and annual society reporting
- Scheduling board meetings and annual AGM, reporting to the board of directors quarterly regarding company operations
- Acting as the point person for the company’s Extended Health Benefits program

Producing
- Producing company productions and events
- Writing and managing all contracts, policies and safe space practices
- Working with the Artistic Director and lead artists to build project processes and budgets that will best serve each artist’s needs
- Supporting production teams in accomplishing their artistic vision within budget
- Leading the company’s social media and collaborating on the overall marketing strategy

Fund Development
- Researching public and private sector grant opportunities in tandem with the Artistic Director and leading company grant-writing and reporting
- Working with the Artistic Director to plan and run fundraising activities, as well as maintain donor relationships

Leadership
- Facilitating the organization’s strategic planning with the Artistic Director
- Attending networking and theatre events to build relationships with patrons and event partners
- Supporting the Artistic Director’s programming decisions by providing thoughts and creative input
- Participating in building committee work and community activities as a resident company of Progress Lab 1422
- Mentoring the company’s 2025-26 intern, as well as other emerging artists, alongside the Artistic Director

Who We Are Looking For
- A motivated self-starter who is able to confidently manage short-term tasks while maintaining the larger vision of the organization
- A love of theatre and a strong relationship to the local and national performing arts community
- Experience with project and/or organizational budgeting
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- A hunger to deepen connection with and serve IBPOC artists, both established and emerging
- Strong grant writer and knowledge of available grants (government, foundation, etc.)
- Experience with contract-writing, particularly through CAEA, ADC and UBCP/ACTRA agreements
- Familiarity with Slack, Google Suite and Asana
- Additional spoken/written languages are an asset
- Driver’s license is an asset

Position: Full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week, with some evenings/weekends for productions or networking events
Location: Progress Lab, 1422 William St (with the option to work hybrid from home and in-office)
Vacation: 14 days per year, as well as 2 weeks off during the winter holidays
Benefits: Extended health benefits through Equitable Insurance
Start date: Mid-January 2026 (negotiable)