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Birmingham Children's Theatre exists to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theatre. One of the nation's oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, BCT produces high-quality, professional theatrical entertainment and curriculum-relevant arts education experiences for children and families.
Birmingham Children’s Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BCT is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Employment opportunities at Birmingham Children’s Theatre are available to all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, veteran's status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. In addition, we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions listed below:
BCT is always accepting applications from theatre artists interested in collaborating with us during our current and upcoming seasons. We are seeking local directors, designers, and production staff to help create engaging, high-quality theatre for young audiences across central Alabama.
Position: Business Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salaried, Full Time. Salary Range: starting at $37,000 annually based on experience
The Birmingham Children’s Theatre is seeking a Business Manager to join our creative and dedicated team. The Business Manager is responsible for the financial, administrative, and operational management of the company. Working closely with the Executive Artistic Director, this role ensures the organization’s financial health, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day administrative effectiveness. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a small-staff environment.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintaining all general ledger activity for the theater including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, balance sheet and cash flow reports
Processing weekly actor/contractor payroll – ranging from 15 to 50 individuals
Managing invoice tracking for school performance, tour, and public sales incomes
Oversee management of health insurance and other employee benefits, maintaining employee records and personnel reports
Ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies
Maintain organizational calendars, contracts, and administrative systems
Manage insurance policies, leases, and vendor contracts
Draft and/or review contracts and Memorandum of Understanding for independent Contractors and partnering organizations
Work closely with Artistic and Production staff to support programming needs, including managing royalties, fees, actor contracts, and performance agreements
Work with the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center (BJCC) in maintaining a calendar, communicating operational needs (parking, housekeeping, security, etc), and overseeing coordination of space sharing with outside rental groups
Full List of Job Responsibilities in attached Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, arts administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
2–4 years of relevant experience in financial or administrative management, preferably in a non-profit or arts organization
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and non-profit finance
Proficiency with accounting software (Quickbooks) and the Google Workspace
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrates the ability to balance multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a frequently flexible and quick-moving environment
Understanding of ticketing software and CRM’s (preferred)
Familiarity with grant tracking and reporting (preferred)
The Business Manager reports directly to the Executive Artistic Director. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
START DATE: Immediately
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter in a PDF format to Executive Artistic Director Ashley Woods at jobs@bct123.org. Please type “Business Manager” in the subject line. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.