Job Title: Wheeler Executive Director
Department: Wheeler Opera House
Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range: $126,568/annual - $142,397/annual
Salary Range: $126,568/annual - $189,862/annual

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.The application must be filled out completely; stating"see resume"anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

Position Summary: Ensures the effective management and operation of the Wheeler Opera House including approval of artistic planning, financial management, facility operations, employee management, and provides community leadership consistent with the organization's values, mission and vision statements.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over the Business Manager, the Marketing Director, the Production Manager, the Building Supervisor, the Rentals Coordinator, the Programs and Outreach Coordinator, and the Artistic Programmer.

Essential Job Functions:
Artistic and Strategic Planning
* Approves season programming as proposed by Artistic Programmer.
* In conjunction with Wheeler staff, creates annual strategic/work plan ("Compass Plan") for the organization.
Community Outreach/Education Programs

* Provides leadership for growth and development of community outreach programs, as well as educational programming in line with seasonal programming, coordinated by the Wheeler Programs and Outreach Coordinator with the assistance of the Artistic Programmer.
Operations

* In conjunction with Wheeler staff, evaluates building and operational needs to create both short-term and long-term plans and schedules. Ensures that the operations of the Wheeler and its building tenants run smoothly.
Supervision

* Executes leadership and supervision responsibilities through sound judgment, focusing on quality improvement, managing and resolving conflict, fostering a culture of accountability, clearly defining responsibilities and expectations, setting goals, providing motivation and performance feedback, recognizing contributions and encouraging training and development.

Marketing/Branding
* Approves the marketing direction/vision for the Wheeler Opera House developed by the Wheeler Marketing Director. These efforts should position the venue as a world class performing arts center, elevating the brand through promotional efforts, hand in hand with programming.
Financial Management
* Oversees the creation and approval of the annual operating budget through thorough departmental analysis and future planning, defining areas within the operating budget for departmental review and input.
* Adheres to City of Aspen guidelines and timetables, working with the Business Manager to generate all supporting documents for City Council.
* Presents the Wheeler budget to Council during the budget approval review.
* With the Business Manager monitors expenditures and revenues, forecasts and takes necessary budgetary actions as required through the year.
* As appropriate, explores and secures alternate sources of funding for Wheeler capital and programming projects.

City Initiatives
* As a member of the City of Aspen's Department Head Leadership team, participates in monthly meetings, sharing information and direction with Wheeler team.
* Serves as a resource for arts and culture-related City needs.
* Ensures strong connections between Wheeler staff and the broader City team.
* As requested, serves on City teams related to initiatives such as grants programs or other important City priorities.
* Serves as an active member of the City's Compass Plan cohort team, meeting quarterly and participating in evaluation of team plans.

Advisory Board Liaison
* Acts as primary City liaison to the Wheeler Advisory Board, which provides advice on a variety of topics for the Wheeler and its operations and capital needs.
* Works closely with Board Chair to develop agendas, work plans, and strategies to keep the Board engaged.

Community Leadership

* Promotes the Wheeler to attract and maintain occupancy and use of the facility.
* Advocates for the Wheeler Opera House to public officials, public and private organizations, the media and citizens.
* Promotes and maintains popular community support for the Wheeler.
Other duties as assigned.

City Organizational Values

Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Wheeler Mission Statement

The mission of the Wheeler Opera House is to monitor and ensure the preservation and viability of the historic venue and its property through exceptional performing arts experiences for residents, guests and performers, and to support the cultural assets of the Roaring Fork Valley.

Wheeler Vision Statement

At the Wheeler Opera House, we set the stage for connections that create memories for our audiences, artists, and greater Aspen Community.

Core Competencies Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
* Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
* Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
* Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
* Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
* Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
* Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
* Team Building: Works to build and maintain high performing teams to includes appreciating differences and reinforcing a sense of belonging.
* Accountability & Trust: Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for outcomes, and values relationships.
* Strategic Thinking: Works to bring a strategic focus to daily work, anticipates problems and considers solutions.
* Business Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of business processes, objectives, and goals.
* Theater & Business Management: With a particular emphasis on theatre and entertainment experience, knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Maintains a high level of organization and orderliness.
* Promotion: Knowledge of the principles and methods for showing and selling products or services.. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Knowledge of and ability to use public vehicles, including public speaking, creative partnering, and media relations, to successfully promote the Wheeler venue agenda.
* Finance: Knowledge of and proficiency with financial processes and procedures such as budgeting and accounting.
* Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Safety: Knowledge of policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety operations relevant to the Wheeler Opera House.
* Equipment Operation: General knowledge of the equipment and techniques required for creating theatre sets for various productions.
* Training Administration: Ability to use job-specific training principles to teach and instruct individuals and groups while being able to assess if training efforts are effective.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Theatre Management, Art Administration, or a related field. Master's Degree is strongly preferred.
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible experience in Theatre Management or Theatre Operations with at least five years of direct supervision experience. Experience in a wide variety of arts genres and/or artist booking. board management, and complex financial management necessary.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.
Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
Preferred Candidate: Master's Degree in Theatre or Arts Management, or related field. Experience working in a local/municipal government environment preferred.
NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Position Type and Work Hours:
* Regular full time, hours may vary with workload, with weekend show coverage required mainly during fall and winter seasons.
* Evenings/Weekends will be required depending on City Council meetings, department needs and special projects.
Work Environment:
* Indoors: Wheeler Opera House; office environment.
* Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, trainings, and conferences in a variety of city facilities and areas.
Physical Demands:
Bending: Bending or positioning oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Mobility: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.