This senior leadership position is responsible for the day-to-day management of our team, carrying out human resources needs such as hiring, training and evaluating team members, managing individual donor relationships, and developing and executing communications strategies of CounterPulse. The Managing Director works in close partnership with the Artistic & Executive Director to design and implement innovative and sound business, management, and fundraising practices and initiatives. This position supervises the Exhibitions & Operations Manager, Associate Director of Community Engagement, Development & Communication Associate, and Facilities Assistant and works with our full staff to ensure support of all of CounterPulse’s organizational objectives. This position reports to the Artistic & Executive Director.
CounterPulse is building a movement of risk-taking art that shatters assumptions and builds community. We provide space and resources for emerging artists and cultural innovators, serving as an incubator for the creation of socially relevant, community-based art and culture. CounterPulse acts as a catalyst for art and action; creating a forum for the open exchange of art and ideas, sparking transformation in our communities and our society. We work towards a world that celebrates diversity of race, class, cultural heritage, artistic expression, ability, gender identity & sexual orientation. We strive to create an environment that is physically and economically accessible to everyone.
CounterPulse is one of San Francisco’s leading small venues for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary performance. We host over 300 public events each year, ranging from dance, theater, and music performances to gallery openings and film screenings. For more information, please visit www.counterpulse.org.
You’re a real people person. You are someone who is passionate about leading an intimate team while also loving to make new connections. You are self-motivated and caring in your approach to relationships – quick to celebrate those around you, and also never shying away from a difficult conversation when it’s needed. As a counterbalance to the beautiful chaos of working with a diverse array of humans, you thrive in creating elegant operational and administrative systems. You feel equally at home in running a spreadsheet and hosting a gala. You also appreciate the variety of working in a fast-paced, small theater. Perhaps most importantly, you enjoy serving in a variety of capacities to support and contribute meaningfully to the evolving character of a lively, growing arts community – you’re engaged and resourceful in navigating new challenges! CounterPulse became a union workplace in June 2024 and you're excited to grow and flex with the organization as we navigate the bargaining process!
HUMAN RESOURCES AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION
DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
GENERAL LEADERSHIP
CounterPulse fosters a creative and professional environment that reflects the diversity of San Francisco. We actively recruit a wide pool of applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation.
This senior leadership position is responsible for the day-to-day management of our team, carrying out human resources needs such as hiring, training and evaluating team members, managing individual donor relationships, and developing and executing communications strategies of CounterPulse. The Managing Director works in close partnership with the Artistic & Executive Director to design and implement innovative and sound business, management, and fundraising practices and initiatives. This position supervises the Exhibitions & Operations Manager, Associate Director of Community Engagement, Development & Communication Associate, and Facilities Assistant and works with our full staff to ensure support of all of CounterPulse’s organizational objectives. This position reports to the Artistic & Executive Director.
CounterPulse is building a movement of risk-taking art that shatters…
Joining the CounterPulse team means joining a group of incredibly smart and dedicated folks who are driving a growing and changing organization. Our culture is artist-focused and highly collaborative. As a new staff member, you will have the chance to participate in meaningful conversations about the future of our organization, the impact we can have in our community, and the role of art in society. You will also have the opportunity to participate in selecting artists and envisioning our programming. We value the flexibility and perks of working at a small arts organization, and we think you will too. Here are the details:
Joining the CounterPulse team means joining a group of incredibly smart and dedicated folks who are driving a growing and changing organization. Our culture is artist-focused and highly collaborative. As a new staff member, you will have the chance to participate in meaningful conversations about the future of our organization, the impact we can have in our community, and the role of art in society. You will also have the opportunity to participate in selecting artists and envisioning our programming. We value the flexibility and perks of working at a small arts organization, and we think you will too. Here are the details:
i. Write a cover letter addressing why you want to work at CounterPulse, and how your prior experience is relevant to this position.
ii. Attach your resume.
iii. Email these items to openings@counterpulse.org subject line: “ATTN: Julie Phelps, Artistic & Executive Director” Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis with priority review for applications received by November 10, 2024.
i. Write a cover letter addressing why you want to work at CounterPulse, and how your prior experience is relevant to this position.
ii. Attach your resume.
iii. Email these…