Director of Operations and Special Projects
Company: Serc Physical Therapy
Location: Blue Springs
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Spoleto Festival USA has strategically partnered with Catch
Talent to engage on its Nationwide Search for Director of
Operations and Special Projects. Spoleto Festival USA was founded
in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti, who
sought to create an American counterpart to the annual Festival of
Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy, that he had founded in 1958. Now in
its 46th year, Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized
as Americas premier performing arts festival. For 17 days and
nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charlestons historic
theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances in opera;
theater; dance; and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music.
Spoletos mission is to present programs of the highest artistic
caliber while maintaining a dedication to young artists, a
commitment to all forms of the performing arts, a passion for
contemporary innovation, and an enthusiasm for providing unique
performance opportunities for established artists. Beyond its role
as a launching pad for young talent, Spoleto also serves as a
catalyst for cultural change and has aided in Charlestons
flourishing as a top arts and culture destination. With General
Director Mena Mark Hanna at its helm, the 2022 season takes place
May 27 to June 12 in various locations on the downtown peninsula.
The festival engages over 350 seasonal employees as members of its
orchestra, chorus, production, box office, and administration teams
as well as various performing artists and companies. Spoleto
Festival USA is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Job
Description The Director of Operations and Special Projects is a
department head and acts as an advisor and strategic partner to the
General Director. This position is entrusted with leading
integration, implementation, and coordination of strategy and
operations across all staff functions, while considering the needs
of the Spoleto Festival USA. Additionally, as Director of
Operations, the position is responsible for building and
maintaining operations for the organization through backend
operations, IT, and human resources. The position focuses on the
organizations top strategic priorities while simultaneously driving
short-term operational efficiencies and results. Key Functions
Serve as a critical thought partner to the General Director and
department heads, while providing sound counsel and professional
discretion. Prepare and facilitate critical path meetings and steer
processes for company-wide initiatives, including strategic
planning, operational efficiencies, and scalability. These include
face-to-face meetings and calls with internal and external
stakeholders. Oversee overall management and objectives of HR and
IT departments acting as a trusted advisor and resource for
support. This role directly manages and supports the HR Manager and
IT Manager. Manage an effective human resources capability for the
Festival, ensuring onboarding and offboarding processes, staff
training and leadership development opportunities. Safeguard an
encouraging, open, upbeat and equitable work culture. Facilitate
special projects initiated by the General Director, with a
company-wide purview. Experience & Requirements At least 5-7 years
of operational leadership experience, ideally in non-profit and/or
cultural arts administration. Prior experience in comprehensive
project management desired, with an emphasis on a demonstrated
ability to create, implement, and iterate scalable processes that
serve cross functional teams. Excellent written and oral
communication skills and the ability to ensure effective internal
and external communications. Exceptional and proven skills in
organizational development, time management, attention to detail,
and resilient follow-up skills to drive results. Business savvy: to
include an understanding of the nonprofit landscape, arts
organizations, partners, technology, and requirements for sustained
operating results. Humility, maturity, and situational sensitivity.
A high level of comfort effecting and living through cultural and
organizational change. Thorough knowledge of the performing arts is
desirable but not required. Compensation Competitive salary;
health, dental, vision, and LTD insurance; parking provided; paid
leave and holidays; 401(k) matching program. EEOC Spoleto Festival
USA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity in
hiring. Equity is central to our culture, mission, and who we are
as an arts organization. Spoleto Festival USA does not discriminate
in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability,
genetic information, age, membership, parental status, military
status, or any other non-merit factor. To Apply Please submit a
resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to
spoleto@catchtalent.comby Jobble
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