Since 1966, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has been dedicated to producing a wide range of esteemed and enjoyable live theater. At the Rep, we value excellence, quality, and life-long education.

If you share a common goal of expanding public awareness of the essential contributions that the arts make to society, our opportunity as a General Manager might be the perfect role for you!

This is an amazing opportunity to learn, be creative, and collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals. We are a strong, vibrant arts community and value the leadership role we have in the theater community.

In years past, The Rep typically produced nine shows each season in two venues – the Mainstage and Studio Theaters at the Loretto-Hilton Center. In response to the pandemic, we have begun offering hybrid, interactive virtual performances as well. We also provide enriching educational programming for nearly 50,000 young people and adults each season, including our touring troupe for young audiences, the Imaginary Theater Company.

For more information about our upcoming season, our passions, and our projects, please visit www.repstl.org

The role (in a nutshell):

Our General Manager reports directly to the Managing Director and will provide essential operational support to our theatre. The three primary functions of this role are to support contracting, budgeting, and operations by managing the negotiation and integrity of our contracts, handling show budgets, and providing oversight for the day-to-day operations of the theatre.

How you’ll spend your days:

Partnering closely with the Managing and Artistic Directors and the Artistic and Production Departments to support and achieve the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ mission, vision, and values.
Overseeing preparation and monitoring of artistic production budgets.
Negotiating license agreements, royalties, commission agreements, and contracts.
Acting as a liaison with outside producers and events.
Serving as the primary liaison to unions, managing and filing union reports, and administering and supervising compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
Utilizing strategic planning skills by participating in season planning.
Project management of various strategic initiatives as assigned.
Supporting operational teams by ensuring the day-to-day operations of the theatre are running smoothly.

Our ideal candidate:

Has a minimum of 3-5 years of as an associate general manager or general manager in a theatre or arts setting
Has experience with contracts, contract negotiations, and all manner of business agreements.
Has experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
Is tech savvy and has a demonstrated ability to seek out new programs and systems for the benefit of the organization’s operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Values diversity as much as we do.
Wants to have real stakes in the success of our theater.
Appreciates the value of arts in the community.

The Perks:

Working with an artistically minded, diverse community of creative professionals who share core values and common goals. Flourishing in an environment where your contributions are valued, and you are able to make a difference in the community. We offer a strong compensation package including:

A competitive salary range between $75,000 and $80,000 a year depending on experience
Health, dental and vision insurance
FSA Plan
2 weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment, 3 weeks per year after the first year
403(b) Retirement Plan

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