President & Chief Executive Officer for the Tampa Theatre
Job Opening
Details
| Deadline | January 23, 2026 |
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| Sponsor | Tampa Theatre |
| Location | Tampa , FL |
Description
The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing overall leadership and guidance for Tampa Theatre’s continuing development as a landmark destination film and cultural center. Tampa Theatre is an important atmospheric movie palace built in 1926 by renowned architect John Eberson and is generally regarded as the best—and most intact—example of Eberson’s atmospheric style remaining in the world today.
The CEO has oversight and responsibility for the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all Tampa Theatre operations and restoration projects, with a particular emphasis on strategic planning, capital resource development, creative programming, and financial stability. The CEO works in partnership with the Board of Directors and community leaders in matters related to governance, policy development, and fund-raising.
Tampa Theatre currently has an operating budget of approximately $5 million, a staff of 19 full-time and 30 part-time employees, and many volunteers, as well as a
hard-working board of 28. The CEO reports to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and is charged with sustaining the operation fiscally through excellent management and business/financial accountability. Areas that report directly to the President & CEO include operations, development, marketing and community relations, and film curation.
We seek:
An Historic Theatre/Performing Arts Facility professional with a grounding in all aspects of performing arts facility management: community partnerships,
fund-raising, marketing, concessions, front of house, education and outreach, ticketing, rentals, board development, backstage/technical operations, capital campaigns, capital project management, and programming.
A leader who understands the wider impact that an historic theatre or similar restoration project can have on the life of a broader community.
A collaborative and politically savvy leader who will continue Tampa Theatre’s strong relationship with the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County’s staff and elected officials, and the wider community to sustain, preserve, and enhance the Tampa Theatre and its role as a cultural hub.
The ideal candidate will have:
● Seven to ten years of proven success in a leadership position with managing an historic theatre, performing arts venue, or cultural organization, coupled with a passion for and knowledge of historic theatres and presenting of film and live events such as music and comedy.
● A graduate degree in arts, arts management or not-for-profit administration is preferred (but experience can be considered in place of the educational requirement), in addition to leadership experience of increasing responsibility in a performing arts facility/historic theatre that demonstrates the key knowledge, abilities, and skills outlined here.
● An industry professional’s existing networks within the cultural sector, knowledge of film programming and presenting and all aspects of arts venue management, and experience in the management of capital projects and capital/endowment campaigns.
● The emotional intelligence and maturity to follow a successful long-term leader, honoring the past, learning the current organization and its staff and stakeholders, and then contributing a personal vision of how an historic theatre can transform the life of a community.
● The ability to build and nurture excellent management teams and highly committed board members, collaborating to meet strategic, financial, and operational goals.
● A track record in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation/government funders, working with a skilled development team and volunteers.
●Proven success in building public/private partnerships and working with the public/government sectors.
● A collaborative and approachable leadership style with the ability to delegate, a high degree of integrity, and a thorough grounding in performing arts facility operations.
● High level oral and written communication skills and the confidence to represent and champion the Tampa Theatre to a variety of audiences and in myriad settings.
● The personal leadership qualities of political acumen, tact, diplomacy, strategic thinking, and patience required to negotiate and manage change successfully.
How to Participate
Application Process
The total compensation package (including excellent benefits, car allowance, and a discretionary annual bonus) will be in the $191,000 to $215,000 range. We are targeting a start date of June 1, 2026 but this might be negotiable.
Deadline for applications: Friday, January 23, 2026
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, with a list of references, in confidence to:
Margaret Genovese
Senior Partner
Genovese Vanderhoof & Associates
[email protected]
416/340-2762
For additional information: www.tampatheatre.org; www.visittampabay.com
This opportunity has been submitted by Margaret Genovese. The listing of the opportunity does not imply endorsement by the Division of Arts and Culture or the Department of State. Contact Tampa Theatre with questions or for more information.
