General Manager

Hi-ARTS seeks an experienced and creative General Manager to join our growing team. The General Manager is the operational lead of the organization. This role oversees all aspects of the daily operations and venue management including finance, production/artists contracting, vendor relations, administrative operations, artists management, and space scheduling/rentals. The General Manager will work closely with the Program Department on programming logistics. The position reports to the Executive Director and supervises interns/volunteers. The General Manager also works with other departments (Development and Marketing) in reporting, proofreading, and finalizing organizational materials. Key Responsibilities OPERATIONS Oversee daily operations of organization Maintain relationships with vendors and partners Oversee interns and volunteers Coordinate office maintenance (organization, supplies purchases, donation/recycling/garbage, cleaning services, etc.) and storage facility when applicable Maintain organizational calendars Schedule company wide meetings Oversee and maintain office and studio equipment Oversee Customer Relationship Management system (serve as point of contact with vendor, provide support to staff, etc.) Coordinate hard copy and digital (e.g., Dropbox) filing and archival systems with staff Implement and maintain digital security policies and protocols PROGRAMMING/VENUE MANAGEMENT Work with Program Manager on programming logistics Manage space schedules for Hi-ARTS, Artists in Residence, and external renters Produce contracts/agreements for all artists/partnerships Serve as company manager Support Executive Director in relationships with El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 building management staff and with other tenants Serves as Box Office/Audience Relations Manager FINANCE Oversee/perform daily, weekly, and monthly financial/accounting functions in collaboration with external bookkeeping service Assist Executive Director in developing and managing annual operating budget Oversee departmental budgets Complete annual audit with selected financial firm Provide budgets and financial reporting for grants and other applications and reports Develop financial models for strategic/long-term planning Maintain high integrity financial policies and procedures HUMAN RESOURCES Work alongside Executive Director to maintain employee morale Coordinate internal office events/activities Lead employee hiring process, collaboratively with current staff Manage employee onboarding, including necessary document completion Manage employee benefits election process