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General Manager

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Dec 16, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	12/15/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1128650
Position Title	General Manager
Hiring Range Minimum	$79,500
Hiring Range Maximum	$96,000
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	8-5 M-F with occasional weekend and evening hours
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	N/A
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	The General Manager of the Department of Theater is responsible for the administration, coordination, communication, and planning involved in producing the department's annual slate of shows, including MainStage and all levels of student productions and noncurricular events (these can include workshops and collaborations with student organizations). While the faculty are collectively responsible for vision-setting, choosing shows, defining the pedagogical principles, and vetting potential guest artists, the General Manager handles the day-to-day decisions, communications, budgeting, and troubleshooting required to coordinate all the components of a successful production program. The General Manager position is the communication node linking three groups who each contribute in diRerent ways to the production program: the faculty; the Production Manager and production staR; administrative staR (Department Chair, Department Administrator, Academc Coordinator). The General Manager works to support the department's mission campuswide.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	5-7 years experience in theater management. At least 3 years experience in theater education.
Preferred Qualifications	At least 5 years of experience in theatre education. Terminal degree in a theatre-related field.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Greg Potter
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-3691
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Analola Santana, Theater Department Chair
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-3691
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84154

Key Accountabilities

Description

Producing (Percentage of Time 45%)

The GM is the department's producing representative for its annual slate of shows, to include the mainstage productions, student production slots, and any produced thesis projects. The GM is responsible for the managerial aspects of the season.
Oversees the production manager, technical director, and costume shop manager and coordinates with the department administrator in the development and execution of production budgets.
With the approval of the chair, negotiates terms with and hires creative personnel not paid by course count.
Oversees onboarding and communication with creative personnel and visiting artists. Works with the department administrator to coordinate travel and housing logistics.
Markets the season with the goal of selling tickets and attracting a broad audience to the department's performances.
Coordinates and enacts outreach to the campus at large about all department related activities throughout the year.
Along with the chair and the department administrator, handles contracts, insurance, and other legal matters as they relate to the department's season of productions.
Advises and coordinates on problem solving and crisis management during production.

Percentage Of Time

45%

Description

Supervising

The GM supervises the production manager.
Supervises the production manager through weekly 1:1 sessions and other regular check-ins, as well as guides the workload and helps to set the priorities of the production manager.
Advises the production manager on supervision of their staff.
At the request of the chair, provides feedback on other staff. This pertains particularly to the department administrator, a role which works closely with the GM at times.
Works closely with the department administrator to coordinate production related issues.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Marketing and Communications

The GM serves as the central communications and marketing hub for the department.
In coordination with the department faculty and staff, creates and executes systems for outreach, including gathering materials for social media and making connections with people around campus.
Along with the chair, ensures clear and thorough communication of planning, coordination, and communication about all non-classroom department related matters to both external and internal stakeholders.
Along with the chair, denes the marketing and external communication goals of the department, particularly as they pertain to the department's annual slate of productions.
Devises marketing plans and strategies that align with the department's marketing and communication goals.
Executes, manages, and/or delegates action items from marketing and communication plans.
Acts as the communications liaison for campus, local, regional, and national partners - including the Hopkins Center, student groups, other arts departments, and others - in non-classroom matters.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description	Consulting and Advising At the request of faculty or staff, the GM serves as a consulting advisor on matters pertaining to production, department policies and governance, or other matters as desired by faculty or staff.
Percentage Of Time	5%

Description	Student Support The GM supports student efforts both in the department and beyond. The GM: Along with the Chair, creates strategies to expand departmental funding for student projects and education. Maintains communication lines with student theater organizations.
Percentage Of Time	5%

--	Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.