Open Positions

The Opportunity – RTP is a seeking passionate, mission-driven, organized, experienced leader to serve as Executive Director (ED).. The ED will be responsible for a multi-year growth strategy with annual goals and priorities, all fundraising campaigns, overseeing and activating the Advisory Council and other volunteers, facilitating event planning, and making connections and partnerships nationally. The ED will guide the Board of Directors in defining organizational goals. The ED will contribute expertise, energy, and lived experience to bring RTP to theater-makers nationally. 

 

This is intended as a full-time, paid role. The ideal candidate will have multiple years of theater involvement, management experience, connections in US theater hubs, fundraising and grant experience.  In addition this person will be a self-starter with a positive attitude, solid communication skills and passionate about supporting the mission statement of wellness in theatre spaces and for theatermakers. 
 

This person may be a theater maker or appreciator, a mental health professional, a communications and outreach specialist, a nonprofit operator or fundraiser or a community builder.  But above all, the ideal candidate will want to lead an organization that will reshape the culture of American theater. Please read on for more information about the organization and this critical role. 

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Who we are – a culture-shifting organization working through three impact areas: big picture advocacy for systemic change, outreach to and with local and national partners to promote key issues and actions, and grant-making in support of theater-maker mental health. 

Culture Shifting 

Building presence and shared understanding of the work

 

Focus areas:

 

• Messaging (copy, designed materials, social media)

• Storytelling

• Defining and clarifying RTP's work for broad audiences

• Research & development of new concepts and framing

 

Well-suited to candidate with a background in: communications, marketing, brand strategy, content creation, journalism, or storytelling.

 

Outreach 

Building partnerships and expanding reach

 

Focus areas:

 

• Leading and participating in partner meetings

• Promoting RTP's mission within the theater community and beyond

• Planning and supporting activities and events

• Cultivating connections with theaters, artists, and allied organizations

• Fundraising

 

Well-suited to candidate with a background in: development/fundraising, partnerships, community organizing, event planning, or theater administration.

 

Grant-making and Internal Processes

Proposal Review 

Payouts and award decisions

 

Focus areas:

 

• Shaping the application process for support/awards

• Developing a rubric for evaluating awards

• Reviewing applications

 

Well-suited to candidate with a background in: grantmaking, program evaluation, theater production/management, or mental health services.

Infrastructure 

Process and systems

 

Focus areas:

 

• Building internal systems and protocols

• Budget tracking

• Developing internal processes and workflows

 

Well-suited to candidate with a background in: operations, project management, nonprofit administration, or finance.

 

 

What You'll Do – Run the show! 

• Promote and advocate for theatre wellness and culture shifts on a national level

• Fundraise and write grant proposals for foundational support and administrative overhead

• Lead fundraising for grantmaking efforts

• Collaborate with constituents, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, staff and volunteers to shape and advance RTP's strategic goals

• Lead or attend internal and external meetings

• Bring lived experience, professional expertise, and creative problem-solving to RTP's mission

• Champion RTP's mission within your own personal and professional networks

 

Who We're Looking For

• A genuine connection to RTP's mission of supporting wellbeing in theater

• Relevant experience and interest

• Enthusiasm to grow the organization

• Collaborative, respectful communication style

• Comfort working within a small nonprofit environment

 

No specific theater or clinical credential is required – we welcome artists, administrators, mental health professionals, and community members alike.

 

How to Apply

 

To apply, complete our online application form, which includes the following required information:

 

• Basic contact information

• Resume or Summary of Experience (written) 

• Statement of interest (any format)

 

 

 

Resilient Theatre Project is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the theater community we serve. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels to apply.