Managing Director

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT) Cape Cod’s award winning, professional non-profit theater company now in its 27th year, seeks an experienced Managing Director to supervise administrative, financial and fund raising operations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will also take primary responsibility for the marketing of all programming in a three venue, year-round operation that includes live theater, children’s theater, Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts, film series, live music and dance. WHAT enjoys a nationwide reputation for making theater that challenges, enlightens and entertains. With the 2007 opening of the Julie Harris Stage, a state-of-the-art 220 seat venue the Boston Globe called "a gem," WHAT is now transitioning into a year-round cultural and performing arts center that serves the entire region.

Primary areas of responsibility include:
Resource development
Communications
Marketing
Budget and finance
Community relations
Staff management (save for those reporting to Artistic Director)

Whilst reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will oversee the Development Officer, and the Managers of Finance and Marketing.

The Managing Director will be expected by the Board to help realize its goal of expanding WHAT’s reputation and role as a performing arts center.

This person would be expected to increase WHAT’s visibility and message, and attract financial support, participation and involvement from people who populate the entire peninsula and beyond.

The Board is looking for someone who believes that a primary way to accomplish this is through the openness to, and seeking of collaborations. Toward this end the Managing Director would be expected to:

• Be able to speak at business groups, local chambers of commerce, Rotary Clubs and other organizations.
• Interface with the Cape Cod Chamber and the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, two of the primary, arts and culture marketing agencies on the Cape.
• Become conversant and communicate regularly with local State Representatives and Senator, as well as Congressman from the 10th District.
• Pursue corporate support and collaborations peninsula wide.
• Continue to foster and enhance local, host-town collaborations with businesses and other arts and cultural organizations.

In pursuit of above, Managing Director will naturally seek advice and collaboration with Artistic Director, who offers the benefit of institutional knowledge, history and has contributed significantly to the growth and stature of the organization.

Those interested in pursuing the Managing Director position are invited to e-mail applications, including cover letter, resume, a statement addressing the desired qualifications and attributes, references and salary history to whatapp@theatermail123.com.

Development Director

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater seeks a Director of Development to develop and implement a strategic plan to revitalize the organization's fundraising activities. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will working with the Artistic Director, senior staff and the Board of Directors to establish and reach fundraising goals.

Candidates must have a track record of successful fundraising outcomes with experience in:
1. Major gift solicitation; including cultivation of current major gift donors, research skills to identify giving potential of prospective donors, and development of criteria for targeting potential donors.
2. Annual fund campaigns; including planning, scheduling and writing annual and/or semi-annual mail solicitations to include follow-up procedures, (phone and/or email reminders) and acknowledgement and recognition activities, and plan and schedule intermittent, specifically targeted solicitations as needed to meet fundraising goals.
3. Management of a donor database; experience in analyzing donor and organizational information to use in developing fundraising goals.
4. Working with board members, committees and volunteers to support fundraising goals.
5. Selection and supervision of foundation, corporate and government grant proposal submissions.

The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills, and ability to work in a collaborative and organized manner with staff and Board.

Those interested in pursuing the Development Director position are invited to e-mail applications, including cover letter, resume, a statement addressing the desired qualifications and attributes, references and salary history to whatapp@theatermail123.com.

Interning at WHAT

We offer both production and management internships. As a production intern, during the day you may be in the shop or in rehearsal as an assistant stage manager. At night you are likely to be involved in the running of whatever show is up at the time. Other activities include hanging and focusing lights, tending costumes and props and don't forget cleaning.

Management interns work mainly in the administrative offices and work with the Artistic, Marketing and Development Directors on a variety of tasks.

We also offer an educational component to our internship: At several points during the course of the summer you will participate in seminars hosted by visiting professionals (directors, designers, actors.) These are quite informal, tailored to the participating interns' wants and needs.

Housing is one of our scarcist resources so we encourage interns who can provide their own local housing to apply. If you are one of the few chosen who need housing you will most likely share a room in one of our two residences. They both have a full kitchen, laundry facilities and shared bathroom. The beach is a short drive or bikeride away!

As for acting, sometimes interns end up onstage but not usually. You're welcome to come audition at our open call in April. If the reason for your internship is mainly to get onstage then this probably isn't for you.

Eligibility: Interns should be at least 18 years old, a current undergraduate or have equivalent experience, able to commit to a 3 month summer program (limited off season internships also available), and reside in or able to relocate to Wellfleet.

Experience: Interns can expect to work within their areas of interest: design, construction, development and/or marketing.

Housing & Compensation: WHAT has facilities to house a few full-time off-Cape interns with the resident company. Note: You may share a room with one other person. WHAT interns get paid a weekly stipend of $150. Academic credit may also be arranged through your college.

Seminars: WHAT offers an additional educational component to our internship program. At several points during the course of the summer, interns participate in seminars hosted by our dramaturg and/or visiting professionals, such as directors, designers and actors.

Duration: Most internships begin in late May and extend through August. A limited number of internships are available during the rest of the year.

Travel Travel expense to and from WHAT is the responsibility of the intern.

Positions: click here for an overview of intern positions

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following together by March 27:

* Completed Application click here
* A Resume
* Cover Letter that discusses your professional goals and how you might benefit from this program
* A Letter of Professional Recommendation

Applicants will be contacted by phone for a preliminary screening. Final candidates will be asked to interview in March. It is strongly urged that out-of-town applicants visit Wellfleet and WHAT when interviewing.