Interim Managing Director

Interim Managing Director

The Magic Theatre, a nationally recognized 59-year old San Francisco Legacy Business, seeks a full-time Interim Managing Director to lead Administrative and Business operations of the theatre through its next phase of existence. A key leader of the Magic team, the Interim Managing Director will oversee all areas of financial and human resource operations and compliance and will work with a passionate team. This position will be for a limited time (3-6 months) with the potential to lead to a permanent position.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties:

Finance

• Oversee Weekly Check Processing, Printing, Mailing, Payroll Preparation
• Bank Account and Credit Card Reconciliation
• Cash Flow forecasting and updating
• Organizational and Production Budgeting
• Overseeing the Annual Audit
• Handle all Bank Deposits
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable

HR

• Benefits Administration
• Employee Onboarding and Employee Records
• Oversee Vendor and Contractor relationships
• Insurance Oversight
• Oversee Legal Compliance
• Oversee Theatrical Union Relations
• Policy creation / revising
• Union relations and compliance

Development

• Establish and maintain relationships with Institutional Funders and Individual Donors where required.

Facilities

• Oversee IT and security needs and compliance

Board

• Report to and work in tandem with the Board of Directors and attend monthly Board meetings.

Leadership

• Manage and work with a team of exceptional theatremakers and artists.
• Create and facilitate positive environments for artists and productions.
• Represent the Magic to the public and local community.
• Advise on and participate in discussions on organizational structure, strategy and trajectory.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Finance and GAAP, especially for nonprofits.
• Experience with HR and Payroll operations.
• Demonstrated experience in a management or leadership role.
• Experience with Google Suite.
• Positive and welcoming mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks and needs.
• Experience and understanding of theatrical production and processes.
• This position involves: working at a computer or desk for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects (up to 50lbs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unions and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements a plus.
• Human Resources Experience (including benefits administration) a plus.
• Work with diverse populations, backgrounds and indentities.

SALARY

• $70,000-75,000 per year, Full Time, Exempt.

TO APPLY

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. To apply, send a pdf with cover

letter, resume and references to jobs@magictheatre.org by May 31st 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Magic Theatre to provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, and to maintain an environment free of harassment or retaliation as required by law. Persons of color are encouraged to apply.