Edmonton's Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA) is seeking applicants to fill the role of Executive Director.

Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA) is a community recognised for theatre evolution. Fringe Theatre Adventures is dedicated to the creation of theatre that challenges and celebrates the cultural fabric of our communities, and provides a home for developing new and emerging artists, audiences and forums.

From its grassroots beginnings as Chinook Touring theatre in 1980, Fringe Theatre Adventures is a community recognized for theatre evolution. FTA produces North America's largest Fringe Theatre festival, the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, and showcases theatre year round in our south side performance arts facility, the TransAlta Arts Barns.

The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors for the effective business and program leadership of Fringe Theatre Adventures and for implementation of policies and plans approved by the Board with specific focus on delivering on the vision regarding revenue generation, public image and programming excellence. Keys to success will be successful, ongoing stewardship of FTA while maximizing the revenue generating capabilities of the festival, the facility and overall fundraising initiatives.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Clearly identifiable, and hopefully formal, credentials in non-profit arts and cultural management and business matters such as marketing, fund development, planning and finance.
• A demonstrated interest in further his/her education through their career.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years experience in increasingly responsible management positions to include demonstrated ability in large scale event management, fund raising, marketing, public relations and strategic leadership.
• Theatre experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of running a business with clear passion for, and comfort with, the focus on fund development.

A complete overview of the position and its responsibilities can be found on our website, at www.fringetheatre.ca.