Persephone Theatre is looking for an individual who, in partnership with the Artistic Director, can provide strategic leadership and manage the administrative aspects of Persephone Theatre’s operations and artistic programs, in a manner that propels the theatre toward being a vital presence in the community. To be this presence, Persephone uses its resources generously as a creative hub, and as a respectful, inclusive space that provides artists with opportunities for mentorship, training, and professional development.
Persephone Theatre is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of our community in the stories we tell and the ways in which we undertake the creative work. Persephone is striving to prioritize a workplace culture that is centred in equity, inclusion, and authentic representation. Persephone Theatre’s employment goal is to hire competent, highly engaged individuals to constitute a staff that reflects the diversity of our community. Persephone’s work in these areas is ongoing and is part of the continued growth and development in this theatre.

Duties
Provide team-based, collaborative leadership
Work with AD to develop fiscally responsible programming
Prepare annual budgets, provide regular financial updates to the board
Optimize effectiveness of operations
Report to & advise BOD on strategic issues & directions
Engage public interest to ensure growth and support
Lead donor stewardship activities
Collaborate with variety of people to help theatre thrive & grow
Oversee annual audit, maintain healthy cash flow & ensure financial accountability
Oversee human resource functions & managing direct reports

Qualifications
Theatre management experience in non-profit environment
Education in a relevant field and/or experience in financial management and human resources an assets

Skills
collaborative
foster teamwork
generous with knowledge, time & resources
equitable & inclusive of those who have not traditionally been involved in the theatre
courageous with a willingness to learn and evolve
open-minded
ability to make & hold space for all to grow
agent of change
develop/articulate a clear vision considering perspectives of artists, audiences and Saskatoon community
effective at building strong & meaningful connections with artists, audiences, staff, volunteers, community members, funders & donors
strong understanding of effective donor stewardship/solicitation of individual and major gifts
able to deliver on the strategic priorities
collaborative leader with strong desire to transform theatre into its best self
financial manager, experience in budgeting, reporting & overseeing annual audit
demonstrate financial skills in budgeting, financial management & reporting
experience reporting to/supporting a BOD

Full posting: https://persephonetheatre.org/about-us/careers/executive-director-2026/

Compensation
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually.
• Benefits: Group health, dental, and life insurance; parking; and a cell phone allowance.
TO APPLY
If this opportunity interests you, please apply to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 11. Interviews are expected to begin in May.
Applicants selected to move forward through the recruitment process will be contacted.
For more information, please visit our website at https://persephonetheatre.org or contact us at [email protected].