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Location:<\/strong> Remote (with a residential address in the District of Columbia)
Position:<\/strong> Part-time (approx. 12 hours\/week)
Reports to:<\/strong> DC Theater Arts Board of Directors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About DC Theater Arts<\/strong>
DC Theater Arts<\/a> (DCTA<\/strong>) is the region\u2019s go-to source for theater journalism, covering productions across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. For 15 years, our team of writers has built credibility and trust with readers and theatermakers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DCTA was founded in 2010 by Joel Markowitz, a passionate advocate for the arts whose vision was to create a space where all theater in the region \u2014 large and small, professional and community-based \u2014 could be celebrated and critiqued. Joel\u2019s dedication to inclusivity and breadth of coverage remains a guiding value for the organization today. Following his passing in 2017, the DCTA team has continued to carry forward his legacy. In 2021, the organization became a nonprofit, and in 2025 began actively applying for grants \u2014 signaling an exciting new chapter in our growth.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We are now seeking a part-time Executive Director<\/strong> to guide DCTA into its future: stabilizing our financial foundation, building efficient systems for how we operate, and creating opportunities for sustained growth, while honoring our legacy of covering the rich diversity of theater in the DMV region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position Overview<\/strong>
The Executive Director will oversee the nonprofit\u2019s operations, finances, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. They will work, in partnership with DCTA\u2019s Editor-in-Chief (EIC), to make content decisions for the site\u2019s future. They will work, in partnership with DCTA\u2019s Board Chair and the EIC, to make strategic decisions to secure a sustainable future for the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This role is best suited for a candidate who is highly organized, loves spreadsheets and systems, and enjoys building the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that allows an arts organization to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the site\u2019s journalism is central to DCTA\u2019s mission, the Executive Director\u2019s charge is to ensure long-term sustainability \u2014 strengthening finances, pursuing grants, and developing steady revenue streams from advertising, memberships, and partnerships. They both manage and partner with an existing team of long-time, committed people working on the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Responsibilities<\/strong>
\u2022 Financial & Organizational Management<\/strong>: Develop and maintain budgets, payroll, and reporting systems that bring stability and accountability to the organization.
\u2022 Fundraising & Development<\/strong>: Build DCTA\u2019s financial future through grants, sponsorships, advertising, donor cultivation, and membership initiatives.
\u2022 Strategic Partnerships<\/strong>: Cultivate relationships with theaters, funders, and community partners to expand DCTA\u2019s reach and impact.
\u2022 Systems & Operations<\/strong>: Develop strong nonprofit systems for administration, compliance, and growth. Oversee advertising sales with existing clients and nurture new relationships
\u2022 Content Support<\/strong>:
\u2014Oversee organizational aspects of DCTA\u2019s journalism and, with the Editor in Chief, explore innovative ways to deliver content across platforms, including social media.
\u2014Oversee DCTA\u2019s digital media. In coordination with staff, design and post all in-house digital images, content, and fliers, and oversee content on all social media channels
\u2022 Board Relations<\/strong>: Work closely with the Board of Directors to align strategy and governance.

Candidate Profile<\/strong>
\u2022 Strong skills in systems, spreadsheets, and organizational management.
\u2022 Experience with nonprofit management, development, or arts administration.
\u2022 Demonstrated fundraising ability (grants, sponsorships, individual giving).
\u2022 Entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented, able to navigate challenges with creativity.
\u2022 Passion for theater and the performing arts; familiarity with the DC-area arts ecosystem a plus.
\u2022 Comfortable juggling this role with other part-time professional opportunities.

Opportunities & Challenges<\/strong>
\u2022 Challenges<\/strong>: Steering a site that has prided itself on covering all theater in the region, while balancing financial realities and sustainability.
\u2022 Opportunities<\/strong>: Building on a respected 15-year-old brand with credibility, a dedicated readership, and an excellent team of writers; shaping the future of how theater journalism is delivered; strengthening DCTA\u2019s presence in social media, advertising, and partnerships.

Compensation<\/strong>
This is a part-time position (approx. 12 hours\/week). The position offers a $1,000 stipend, monthly, to begin. That compensation will be reviewed \u2014 following an organizational assessment, after the Executive Director\u2019s first 30 days of employment \u2014 after which the stipend may increase. This position does not include health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Instructions<\/strong>
Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single PDF to Eric Colchamiro, eric@dctheaterarts.org<\/a><\/strong>, with the subject line DCTA Executive Director \u2013 [Your Name]<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong> (no more than two pages)
2. Three professional references
3. Written responses<\/strong> (no more than 250 words each) to the following questions:
\u2014Why are you the right fit to lead this organization?
\u2014Share one favorite theatrical experience you have had.

<\/em>Deadline to apply: <\/strong>November 5, 2025. Applications will be considered as received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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