Careers
Now Hiring: Interim Executive Director
POSITION: Interim Executive Director
TYPE: Part-time, Contract (5–10 Months)
TIMELINE: Start time in early September preferred
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
LOCATION: On-site in Bethlehem, NH with some remote work possible
GENERAL
The Interim Executive Director (Interim) will serve as the temporary executive leader of the Colonial Theatre, ensuring organizational stability, operational continuity, and financial integrity during the leadership transition. The Interim will work closely with the Board of Directors and staff to maintain momentum, support daily operations, and prepare the organization for its next Executive Director. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who values continuity while identifying opportunities to strengthen organizational systems.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Organizational Leadership: Provide steady, supportive leadership to staff during the transition period while continuing to foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Board Partnership: Partner with the Board of Directors to implement organizational priorities, support effective governance, and provide regular communication regarding operations and organizational needs.
- Human Resources & Policies: Continue strengthening the organization’s human resource systems. Support staff onboarding, supervision, and organizational best practices.
- Transition Preparation: Evaluate organizational systems, document key processes, make suggestions on future organizational needs, and help ensure a smooth transition for the incoming Executive Director.
- Executive Search Support: Work closely with the Board’s search committee by providing organizational knowledge, assisting with onboarding planning, and supporting a successful leadership transition.
- Operations: Collaborate with the Interim Operations Director as needed regarding operations, fundraising, project management, and financial oversight.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as a successful Interim Executive Director, Executive Director, CEO, or comparable senior nonprofit leader.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizations through periods of transition, organizational change, or leadership succession.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, nonprofit financial oversight, fundraising, and grant management.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build trust among staff, board members, donors, volunteers, and community partners.
- High emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style.
- Experience working effectively with nonprofit boards and volunteer leadership.
- Experience working with arts, cultural, or performing arts organizations is strongly preferred.
- Experience overseeing or collaborating on historic facilities, capital improvement, or public venue projects is a plus.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit resume and references to careers@bethlehemcolonial.org. The subject line of the email should include your full name and “Interim Executive Director Position”. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Not all candidates will be invited to interview. Those who are invited will be asked to provide 3 professional references.
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