TCM is looking for a dynamic, visionary individual to fill the position of Co-executive and Artistic Director, under the supervision of the Board of Directors. As Artistic Director, they will be responsible for the artistic development of TCM, the supervision and quality of productions, as well as season planning, while ensuring that the company's artistic and cultural mission is preserved and enriched. As Co-Executive Director, and in close collaboration with the Administrative Director, they will play an active role in the overall management of the organisation, fundraising, strategic planning, and public and inter-institutional relations.

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MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

Artistic development

• Design and supervise the annual artistic programme, including the choice of plays, tours and special projects within the established budget.
• Supervising and supporting artists and production teams.
• Develop new local, national and international artistic collaborations.
• Welcoming emerging artistic talent and establishing strategic partnerships with cultural establishments.

Production supervision

• Selecting and supervising directors, set designers, performers, stage managers and other members of the artistic teams.
• Signing off on the direction of at least one major production per season or another artistic task of equivalent importance.
• Working with the administrative department to ensure that productions stay within budget.

Season planning and innovation

• Being open to new forms of theatrical expression and innovative technologies.
• Coordinating the organisation of special events and cultural outreach activities.
• Oversee the development of advertising strategies and communications surrounding the season.

Public and inter-institutional relations

• Representing TCM in dealings with government bodies, the media and arts organisations.
• Write and submit grant applications in collaboration with the administrative director.
• Maintain relations with stakeholders in the cultural community and patrons of the arts to support TCM's mission.

‍General management and co-direction

• Working closely with the administrative department to ensure effective management of TCM's human, financial and material resources.
• Contribute to the development of new sources of funding, including fundraising, sponsorship, hall rentals and other strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning by aligning artistic and administrative priorities to ensure TCM's sustainability and influence.
• Reporting to the Board of Directors on activities, performance and strategic issues, while acting as a key partner in decision-making.

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POSITION:

Permanent, full-time

STARTING DATE:

June 2025

WORKPLACE:

340 Provencher Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 0G7

BENEFITS:

Group insurance, pension plan.

• Professional training in theatre, cultural management or a related field.
• Solid experience in artistic or cultural direction, with the ability to develop an inspiring and innovative artistic vision.
• Skills in grant writing, budget management and fundraising strategies.
• Skills in strategic planning, change management, managing teams and multiple projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Francophone minority issues and Indigenous and Métis realities, with sensitivity to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with cultural, educational and community players.
• Mastery of digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, project management software, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, with a perfect command of spoken and written French and English.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as well as occasional travel within Canada and possibly internationally.

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HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending a curriculum vitae and cover letter in French by February 7, 2025, to the attention of Madame Ramatoulaye Cherif, Co-executive and Administrative Director, at the following address: ramatoulaye@cerclemoliere.com. If you have any questions, please contact us at 204-233-8053, ext. 213.

Théâtre Cercle Molière values diversity in all its forms. We encourage applications from indigenous communities, visible minorities, newcomers to Canada, people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ or people with disabilities.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Finalists may be asked to submit a portfolio illustrating their artistic concept, in order to highlight their creative approach.

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ABOUT TCM:

We acknowledge that the Cercle Molière Theatre is located on Treaty 1 territory and on the ancestral lands of the Anichinaabeg, Ininew, Očhéthi Šakówin peoples and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.

Founded in 1925, Théâtre Cercle Molière (TCM) is Canada's oldest active theatre company. With nearly a century of history behind it, TCM is a key pillar of francophone culture in Manitoba and an influential voice in the Canadian artistic landscape. We share powerful and thought-provoking stories, support the creativity of our young people, and mentor artists while promoting diversity, innovation and the French language.