Director of Operations - Innovation Franklinton
About The Position
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is more than just a performing arts organizationit's a cornerstone of creativity, culture, and community in Central Ohio. At CAPA, we are committed to inspiring and transforming lives through the power of the performing arts. With a rich history and a dynamic vision for the future, we manage iconic theaters, host world-class performances, and foster a love of the arts in audiences of all ages. Are you excellent at planning, inspiring others to do their very best, and overseeing a team whose job is to provide an environment of creativity and innovation for clients and colleagues? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and ready to take the Innovation Franklinton (Idea Foundry) to new heights? The Director of Operations will oversee several facets of the operation of Innovation Franklinton (Idea Foundry). This position is the point-person for all operating activities for the facility. The Director of Operations reports to the VP of Operations. The Director of Operations will manage the office leases and co-working space and serve as the main point of contact for those individuals and companies. Additionally, the Director of Operations will manage the makerspace and serve as the main point of contact for the members. The Director of Operations will be responsible for creating and managing activities, live events, and educational opportunities that will drive earned and contributed revenues.
Requirements
- Ability to solve problems, including diplomatic resolution of situations that sometimes arise from public users of the theatre.
- Ability to work well with the public and theatre users.
- Ability to perform moderate lifting, standing, bending, and kneeling.
- Ability to climb stairs repeatedly throughout course of performance and/or workday, as necessary.
- Basic computer skills for email communication, record keeping, and administrative tasks.
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems and general building maintenance.
- Bachelors degree in business, finance, or arts administration preferred
- Typically, 3-5 years of experience with facility operations, ideally within the non-profit arts industry, are needed to have sufficient experience and judgement to perform this role of this size and complexity.
- Experience working with the public.
- Prior experience managing a staff of 4+.
- Successful background check.
- This position requires occasional presence on-site during nights and weekends and is on-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Learn the current operating model of the organization
- Develop staffing plan
- Develop new operating model for the makerspace
- Develop new operating model for coworking space
- Identify capital improvements
- Develop plan to relaunch the co-working and office space
- Develop plan to relaunch the makerspace and membership structure
- Develop plan for maintenance and cleaning
- Develop and manage operating budget with CAPA finance team
- Develop safety and security standards for the building and various spaces
- Staff the organization
- Implement plans listed above
- Attract new tenants in the office and co-working space
- Build programming in the 2 nd floor event space
- Build educational activities
- Successful relaunch of space
- Growing revenue lines
- Creating a sustainable business model that shows growth potential
- Creating an operating model that meets CAPAs safety and security standards while attracting artists, makers, and entrepreneurs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
