Odyssey Theatre is seeking a new General Manager

Odyssey Theatre is seeking a new General Manager
Help Lead One of Ottawa’s Most Innovative Theatre Companies Into Its Fourth Decade

About Odyssey Theatre
Odyssey Theatre is Ottawa’s award-winning outdoor professional theatre company, known for bold, imaginative productions that blend classical and contemporary storytelling. Our work integrates mask, Commedia dell’Arte, movement, puppetry, music, and international masked theatre traditions to explore universal themes and modern issues through myth, folklore, and satire.

Our programming includes:
Theatre Under the Stars : Outdoor performances in a heritage park along the Rideau River
A new play creation program focused on mask and movement
Training for professionals and youth
Digital theatre, including The Other Path podcast
Community engagement initiatives with underserved groups
As we enter our fourth decade, we are pursuing exciting plans for growth, including an international collaboration, a Digital World of Masks online resource centre, and facility development.

About The Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented General Manager to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working in close collaboration with the Artistic Director, the General Manager will play a key role in the organization’s sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute fundraising strategies, including grants, sponsorships, and donor campaigns
Lead marketing and communications initiatives to grow audiences and visibility
Oversee financial and administrative opera=ons, including budgeting and reporting
Manage seasonal productions and operations, including artist contracts and operational staffing
Support board governance and organizational planning
Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, preferably in the arts or non-profit sector
Proven fundraising and grant-writing success
Strong written communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take initiative
Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
Experience in arts administration is an asset
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
Position Details
Full-time role
Salary: $70,000 commensurate with experience
Location: Odyssey is located in Arts Court, a downtown municipal heritage arts centre. Odyssey operates on
the traditional, unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.

Equity and Inclusion
Odyssey Theatre is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace. We are seeking candidates who share our commitment to diversity and can bring a range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to our organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and religions. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

How to Apply
Email the following to info@odysseytheatre.ca by December 5, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis):
Resume
Cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what you would bring to Odyssey Theatre
Up to 5 pages of relevant writing samples
Applications will be treated in confidence. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Odyssey Theatre at www.odysseytheatre.ca