Job Description

Fujiwara Dance Inventions is looking for a General Manager. Experience in the
field of performing arts business management is an important requisite, as is
strong organizational, financial and people skills. Based on the scale of our
operations, this is a part-time contract position.

The General Manager plays a key role in Fujiwara Dance Inventions, running its operations and
working with the Artistic Director to facilitate the realization of the Company's artistic vision.

The responsibilities of the General Manager will include:
- Working with the Artistic Director to ensure the effective realization of the artistic
direction;
- Managing the requirements of creation projects, production, touring and teaching;
- Developing and building opportunities and relationships for the Company in the areas of
tour marketing, promotion and revenue development;
- Financial management;
- Managing and extending the Company's relationships with presenters, funding bodies,
donors and other stakeholders;
- Working with the Company's Board of Directors to manage fundraising initiatives and
ensure that proper governance is realized;
- Assuming oversight for the administration of the company including marketing,
electronic and social media, and fundraising opportunities.

Requirements: PLANNING & OPERATIONS

• Provide operational planning to deliver on the artistic vision of Fujiwara Dance

Inventions and on the achievement of its long- and short-term goals;

• In collaboration with the Artistic Director, develop and manage the organization's

critical path and project timelines in support of the Company's artistic plans and goals;

• Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, with a focus on

financial management, project development and communications;

• Be responsible for the general administration, operations, database management,

online company profile and general communications.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

• Work with the Artistic Director to develop the annual financial planning and budgeting

cycle;

• Be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including

banking and petty cash; box office reconciliations; and artist, venue, and other
stakeholder settlements;

• Manage the annual audit process and preparation of financial statements in

collaboration with the external Auditor and Bookkeeper. Ensure financial compliance in
all areas of tax and charitable returns, insurance policies, and all applicable financial
reporting requirements;

• Manage the Board meeting schedule; attend and minute Board meetings as required;

and maintain Board documents. Perform such other activities as may be requested by
the Board from time to time.

PRODUCING

• Work with Artistic Director to develop productions, events, workshops, presenting

partnerships, tours and other collaborations;

• Manage contracts, schedules and payment with artists, technical crew and other project

personnel;

• Work with venues on contracts, FOH and box office;
• Work with Artistic Director on scheduling and hiring.

FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT

• With the Artistic Director and Board, develop and administer the organization's

fundraising and development strategy, including private and public fundraising,
sponsorship, donor relationships and grant applications;

• Manage revenue-generating opportunities, development of proposals;
• In collaboration with the Artistic Director, manage ongoing relationships with all

government, foundation, corporate, and private funders.

PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
It is expected that the General Manager will:

• Communicate respectfully and skillfully with all associated with the company, including

contracted artists, technical crew, students, volunteers, Board members, donors,
funders, presenters, etc.;

• Fujiwara Dance Inventions promotes equal opportunity. It prohibits discrimination and

harassment based on race, colour, religion or belief, sexuality, gender expression,
ability, family or parental status or any other legally protected grounds.

WHAT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Experience, Qualifications & Attributes
We are looking for a General Manager with at least 3-5 years of related professional experience
and skills that align to this profile:

• Practical experience in operational and performing arts business management or

applicable transferable experience. Experience in producing live theatre and digital productions are strong
assets;

• Strong strategic perspective, detail-oriented, ability to handle concurrent projects and a

strong track record of fulfilling commitments and meeting deadlines;

• Strong financial management skills (including budgeting, tracking, financial statements

and reporting);

• Proven ability to create and implement financial resource strategies, including earned

revenue targeting, grant writing/reporting, sponsorship proposals, foundation
applications, etc.;

• Ability to communicate skillfully; in board reporting, reports to funders and proposal and

grant applications, as well as acting as spokesperson for the company when needed;

• People management skills, with ability to deal with a wide variety of situations;
• Commitment to apply knowledge of laws, regulations and ethical principles relevant to

leading a not-for-profit entity.

Additional Info: TERM
12 month contract position, renewable.

START DATE
January 1, 2023

HOURS
The scale of operations requires a part-time General Manager.
The hours average out to approximately 30 hours/week over the year, but the distribution of
those hours vary with the company's operational plan and schedule.

COMPENSATION INFO
The fee range for this position is $52,000 to $60,000 per annum, commensurate with
experience.

BENEFITS
Flexible work hours, ability to work remotely much of the time.

CONDITIONS
Since the majority of Fujiwara Dance Inventions' activities take place in Toronto, the successful
candidate must either be based in Toronto or be willing to travel to Toronto when necessary for
performances, meetings and other events. A Driver's License and access to a vehicle is an asset.