Managing Director

Christian Youth Theater Chicago (CYT Chicago), headquartered in Cary, Illinois; a growing and thriving Christian non-profit theater arts education program for youth across Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin, is seeking a mission-minded, highly motivated, and skilled individual to join our team as a Managing Director.

The ideal Managing Director will be a solid and genuine team player with a heart for ministry who can juggle multiple priorities without getting flustered or disorganized. Excellent communication and project management skills, an encouraging and Christ-like attitude, biblical knowledge, and a strong attention to detail will enable the Managing Director to succeed in leading CYT’s operations. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development, with a clear path to advance to the position of Executive Managing Director.

The Managing Director oversees the administrative and front-office operations while providing strong operational support and leadership for the organization’s mission and values. Reporting directly to, and participating as a member of, the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will provide leadership and oversight for all Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing aspects of the organization. In addition to the other areas of the operations, the Managing Director supports parent/student relationships alongside the Executive Artistic Director.

Join our creative, collaborative, and passionate team and have a substantial impact on the future direction of the organization and, more importantly, on the lives of countless children and youth.

To the qualified Managing Director, we offer:

• $75,000 salary, commensurate with experience
• Medical Premium Reimbursement
• Accrued Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 14 paid holidays
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match 

Primary duties of the Managing Director:

• Manage personnel for Accounting, Human Resources, and Marketing, including website maintenance
• Oversee training and office policy related to customer service, compliance, human resources, and general office procedures
• Provide bi-monthly business and financial reports to the Board
• Creator and maintainer of the annual budget
• Oversee, approve, and process payroll

Primary duties continued:

• Along with Executive Artistic Director: hire, train, and evaluate office and administrative staff
• Oversee hiring and onboarding process aligning with federal, state, and best practice compliance
• Oversee, secure, and negotiate facility and equipment maintenance
• Implement and oversee fundraising initiatives, while exploring and developing additional revenue streams, such as grant applications and other opportunities.

Requirements and skillsets for an effective Managing Director include:

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of Management experience
• Revenue and expense management
• Demonstrated experience with Human Resources
• Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability in effectively managing people
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft products like Excel and Word
• Insight for risk management
• Ministry experience with volunteer engagement a plus
• Fundraising and grant experience preferred

Impacting children and youth in the Chicago area for over 25 years, Christian Youth Theater’s (CYT) mission and passion are reflecting Jesus through the performing arts. It is the goal of CYT to teach, grow, and mentor students while instilling in them Biblical values.

Producing 15+ live performances each year, running multiple summer camps, and providing high-quality theater arts classes in 8 locations, CYT is impacting over 1,000 students each year for the glory of God. Come join our team!

To apply, send cover letter and resume to cengelhardt@cytchicago.org. Include details about your interest in being a leader at a faith-based, educational theater arts organization.