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The Chief Venue Officer (CVO) serves as an indispensable pillar within the executive team at Hennepin Arts. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the CVO holds a strategic role that requires visionary leadership to drive the organization forward. This involves a holistic approach to managing and enhancing the efficiency and strategic alignment of operations to bolster the organization's mission. The CVO’s responsibilities are integral to propelling growth, optimizing resource allocation, and fostering collaboration across all functions. This ensures seamless coordination and that all organizational operations consistently meet the highest standards of performance. The CVO is not just a leader but a catalyst for innovation and progress, guiding the organization through challenges and opportunities with strategic insight and operational expertise.

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development at Hennepin Arts is responsible for overseeing and enhancing all aspects of the organization’s fundraising from both individual and institutional sources. This senior role is designed to strategically increase the organization’s financial support through innovative fundraising initiatives, major donor cultivation, and securing substantial grants and sponsorships.

The Maintenance Manager supports the daily cleanliness, maintenance, and overall readiness of the organization’s theatres and event spaces, improving organization, communication, accountability, and visibility into the condition and needs of the venues. This is a hands-on position that balances day porter responsibilities, light maintenance work, and administrative coordination. The Maintenance Manager works closely with the Director of Facilities, Operations Coordinators, Front of House teams, cleaning staff, and outside contractors to keep venues clean, functional, safe, and show ready.

Reporting to the AVP of HR, the person in this role implements a variety of programs and policies and processes in service of a productive, collaborative and inclusive work environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facilitating the hiring and onboarding process and assisting the AVP of HR on projects related to diversity, organizational design, organization effectiveness and workforce planning. It is essential that the human resources generalist have a successful track record weaving diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB) into all aspects of the employee life cycle and be able to model leadership and collaboration skills.

The Technical Theatre Associate is a dynamic and essential role within the technical operations team, focused on supporting the technical aspects of our theatre productions and events. This position requires a technically skilled individual who is adept at managing and operating audiovisual equipment and software. You will collaborate closely with the Technical Director to ensure the highest quality of technical execution for all events and performances.