Chief Operating Officer COO

Summary

Payomet Performing Arts Center seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will hold a key leadership role in this progressive performing arts organization. Payomet’s programming is seasonal and for that reason, this position is part-time/flex-time. 

Equal Opportunity Employment

Payomet is an equal opportunity employer. Payomet is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of discrimination including gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, ancestry, and marital status.

About Payomet Performing Arts Center

Payomet Performing Arts Center is a volunteer-driven, non-profit performing arts organization located at Highlands Center in North Truro, MA. We are committed to sustainable growth in order to remain true to our core mission: to produce exciting professional live music, theater, circus arts, and humanities events rooted in strong social values. Our artistic decisions are informed by the eclectic tastes of our eclectic outer Cape audience. We describe Payomet programming as “outside the box and inside the community.”

Application Deadline: Applications welcome until position is filled.

Position Type: Part-time year-round, heavier in summer season. 

Compensation: $65k-$70k annually, pro-rated to schedule, commensurate with experience. 

Benefits: Health insurance stipend, vacation, holidays, sick & personal time

Chief Operating Officer Responsibilities

The Chief Operating Officer supports the organization in synching the strategic vision with staffing and budget in order to realize Payomet’s full potential as a leading presenter of performing arts in Southeastern Massachusetts. The COO serves as primary liaison to the National Park Service (NPS), Payomet's landlord and philanthropic partner at Highlands Center, North Truro. The COO manages the activities of the organization in regards to strategies, plans, policies, and objectives established in conjunction with the President and the Executive Director, as approved by the Board of Directors. The COO works closely with the CFO in implementing short- and long-term budgets and creating cash flow statements.

The COO has authority and responsibility for Payomet operations with a goal of sustainability in service of the organization's mission and vision. The COO reports to both the President and Executive Director.

The COO will play a key role in working with the President, Executive Director, Building Committee and Project Manager for any future planned capital expansion project in conjunction with NPS guidelines and expectations.

The COO’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Operations, including oversight & implementation of the following:

  • Safety Procedures and Programs

  • Production Procedures

  • Facilities Maintenance

  • Parking & Show Management Standard Operating Procedures

  • Inventory

• Volunteer programs and services

• Liaison with the National Park Service (NPS):

  • Periodic meetings with NPS

  • Responding to requests by the NPS in a timely fashion

  • Rapid communication and reporting to the Board, the Board President, and Executive Director in all meetings and NPS business.

• Outreach to local communities and policymakers

• The COO will share in the executive leadership and help to facilitate transitions and smooth succession of staff and board to ensure sustainability.

Ideal skills, experience, and qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experiences, and attributes:

• Experience working with non-profit organizations

• At least five years management-level experience or equivalent experience with financial management

• Strong background in budgeting, financial planning, and business planning

• Strong leadership and relationship-management skills; someone who works well with staff, board, and external partners

• Strong attention to detail

• The ability to work in a highly flexible, collaborative work environment

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, and Slack