Managing Director

Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT), one of the largest arts nonprofits in Silicon Valley, provides outstanding theatrical learning opportunities to young people, either through participating or viewing a production. A resident company at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, PYT produces four musical productions each season and a series of seven black‑box adaptations of children’s stories. PYT’s extensive educational programs include the “School Play in a Box” program, which reaches 30‑40 schools each year, onsite classes and 30‑40 “Theatre in the Park” summer camps.

PYT seeks a mission‑driven and responsive Managing Director to help lead the organization. Reporting to the Executive Artistic Director, the Managing Director will be based at the organization’s offices in Mountain View, CA, and have overall management responsibility for growing an impactful organization with a $1 million+ annual budget, 6 regular and 60+ seasonal employees. PYT offers a hybrid work environment, and much of the Managing Director’s role can be performed remotely.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This full‑time exempt position is for immediate hire, with an ideal start date in early 2026. This impactful leadership position is responsible for overseeing the administration, fund development, and human resources of the organization. The position requires a dynamic, mission‑driven leader who is passionate about leading hands‑on operations, fostering growth, and working as part of a team committed to the performing arts.

Organizational Leadership & Management

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the organization and ensure its overall successful long‑term operations
• Perform general management duties ensuring the successful operations of the organization
• Provide leadership in developing organizational and financial plans and execute on the policies authorized by the Board
• Plan, actively manage, and oversee the organization’s human resources, fundraising, and operations while ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability
• Contribute to the strategic plan and drive its implementation
• Apply innovative thinking and performance measurements to analyze and support strategic decision‑making

Board Relations & Governance

Human Resources & Staff Supervision

Community & External Relations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role enjoys collaboration and working in a team environment. Qualified candidates will have :

COMPENSATION

$65,000 ‑ $70,000 per year plus full Kaiser benefits and matching contributions to a Simple IRA retirement plan.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements in a PDF format to Karen Simpson, Executive Artistic Director via email to jobs@pytnet.org using the subject title : “Peninsula Youth Theatre Managing Director SEARCH.”

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin approximately Dec 1, 2025 and continue on an ongoing basis until an appointment is made.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peninsula Youth Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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