Company Information
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Company Name: New York Deaf Theatre
Website: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Executive Director
Job Type: Part-time
Start Date: Flexible
Address:
138 South Oxford Street, Suite 4F 
New York, New York. 11217
United States

Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Planning, organizing, directing, supervising, evaluating,
and reporting all programs of the NYDT; participating in grant writing to
ensure appropriate funding levels; maintaining data/records; ensuring
compliances; participating in outreach activities to enhance theater and
community awareness.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Board Governance: Works with Board to fulfill the organization's mission.
*Responsible for leading NYDT in a manner that supports and guides the
NYDT’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
*Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a
timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to
function properly and make informed decisions.

Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure
the financial health of the organization.
*Responsible for helping fundraise and develop other revenues necessary to
support NYDT’s mission. Responsible for the fiscal integrity of NYDT,
including submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly
financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of
NYDT. Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating
within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and
maintains the organization in a favorable financial position.

Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with Board and staff to ensure that
the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community
outreach.
*Responsible for implementation of NYDT’s programs that carry out the
organization’s mission. Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that
NYDT can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
*Responsible for enhancing NYDT’s image by being active and visible in the
community and working closely with other professionals, civic and private
organizations.
Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources to
ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
*Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
*Responsible for the effective administration of NYDT operations.
*Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made
and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
*Responsible for all compliance programs.

OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their
involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and increase the organization's
overall visibility.
Supervise, collaborate with organization staff.
*Strategic planning and implementation.
*Engage in planning and operation of an annual budget.
*Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize
those relationships to strategically enhance NYDT’s Mission.
*Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
*Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
*Oversee organization Board and committee meetings.
*Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all
functions and the operation. Review and approve standard contracts for
services.
*Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.



Requirements:
The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to NYDT’s mission. All
candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship
management experience.
*A Bachelor’s degree (in non-profit Business Administration or
Theatrical/Artistic Administration is preferred), or/and three or more years
of non-profit administration and management experience in a Deaf theatre
company or theatrical education organization.
*Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to
business planning.
*Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors,
volunteers, and the overall community.
*High-level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey
the organization’s strategic future to the staff, Board, volunteers, and
donors.
*Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis,
decision making, and reporting.
*A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving
financial results.
*Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and
understanding of the funding community.
*Basic knowledge of the grant writing process.
*Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience to engage a
wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
*Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program
development, and task facilitation. Strong commitment to quality programs and
data-driven program evaluation. Excellence in organizational management with
the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high- performance teams, set
and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
*Past success working with a Board of Directors and the ability to cultivate
existing board member relationships.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate
communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project
skills.
*Past success of ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people.
*Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and
organizations of influence, including funders, partner agencies, and
volunteers.
*Knowledge of and respect for Deaf Culture and American Sign Language.
*Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft, Google, and Accounting applications.
*Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
*Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and
self-directed.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: jobs@newyorkdeaftheatre.org
Additional Instructions:
Resume and cover letter to jobs@newyorkdeaftheatre.org.