JGPG Executive Director Job Description:

Organization: The Joe Goode Performance Group

Position Announcement: Executive Director, Full-Time Exempt, Hybrid

Application Due:  Open until filled

About the Joe Goode Performance Group:

Founded in 1986, Joe Goode Performance Group (JGPG) is a nationally recognized dance theater organization promoting understanding, and compassion among people through innovative dance and theater. Its mission is enacted through professional productions and community engagement programs at the Joe Goode Annex and in public spaces throughout the Bay Area. The Joe Goode Annex is a 75-seat studio theater at Project Artaud in San Francisco’s Mission District. It serves as a space for JGPG performances, rehearsals, classes, workshops, and rental space, serving over 100 local artists and 5000 audience members and participants annually. The current annual budget of the Joe Goode Performance Group is approximately $950,000.

About the Position:

The ED will collaborate with the Artistic Director, Staff, and Board of Directors to manage the organization’s day-to-day operations while helping to lead and shape its long-term vision and financial and strategic goals. The Executive Director serves as a primary thought leader and co-leads the organization with the Founder and Artistic Director, Joe Goode, who develops and guides the artistic vision and priorities of the organization through his institutional and performance field knowledge.

The ED should be highly organized and have an affinity for JGPG’s approach to art making and a passion for uplifting the local dance and live performing arts community. They will bring positive energy into relationships with colleagues, artists, donors, and community partners. In addition, the ED will ideally possess:

• A demonstrated history of success working both independently and collaboratively in arts leadership positions
• Experience in budget forecasting and  management
• Ability to manage and mentor administrative and operational staff; conduct annual employee reviews; revise HR policy as needed
• A strong track record of success in institutional and individual fundraising
• Experience with project management (Google Suite), financial (QuickBooks), and communications/donor engagement software systems (Salesforce/Nation Builder)

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt position @ $70,000-$90,000 annual salary (depending on experience.) Hybrid weekday schedule, with some weekends, evenings, and in-person activities.

Benefits include:

100% health insurance premiums coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
403(b) retirement (with employer match)
Up to 72 hours of paid sick leave (accrued)
13 paid holidays and 15 paid vacation days (annual)

To Apply: 

A simple resume (or list of relevant experiences, skills, systems you have worked with, etc.).
A cover letter highlighting your professional background, interest in the company/role, and career aspirations.
Note: Please include the “Executive Director” job title in the subject line.
Send to Joe Goode, Artistic Director, at jobs@joegoode.org.
Note: Interviews with the JGPG team may be conducted via Zoom or in person.

Special Requirements:

Physical requirements may include writing, typing, talking on the phone, walking, standing, sitting, and lifting boxes and materials (50lb limit). Visual, auditory, and physical mobility abilities are also required. Accommodations will be made to the extent possible. Must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States.

The Joe Goode Performance Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Learn more at: https://joegoode.org/about/equity

Note: In the spirit of equity, we encourage you to apply even if you think you might not meet all the desired qualities and experience.