DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & CULTURE
On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA!) – Layton, Utah
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Reports To: Board of Directors (Co-Leadership Model)
Works Closely With: Education Director
Salary: $46,000-$52,000 DOE
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Community & Culture is a senior leadership position responsible for
organizational alignment, external relationships, fundraising, audience development,
and the overall culture of OPPA!.
This role serves as one half of OPPA!’s co-leadership model, working in direct
partnership with the Education Director to ensure the organization operates in alignment
with its mission, values, and long-term strategy.
The Director of Community & Culture oversees key departments, leads growth
initiatives, builds community relationships, and serves as the final decision-maker for
cross-departmental and people-related matters. This role ensures that both the external
presence and internal culture of OPPA! are consistent, intentional, and sustainable.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Organizational Oversight
● Directly oversee:
○ Company Manager
○ Production Manager
○ Marketing (strategy and direction)
● Set organizational priorities and ensure alignment across departments
● Lead leadership meetings and cross-department communication
● Establish accountability systems and performance expectations
● Support and guide leadership decision-making across all areasCommunity Relationships & External Partnerships
● Develop and maintain sponsor relationships
● Build partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders
● Represent OPPA! in civic engagement, chamber, and city relationships
● Identify and pursue new external opportunities for growth and visibility
Fundraising & Revenue Development (Non-Grant)
● Lead sponsorship strategy and development
● Build and maintain donor relationships and pipelines
● Oversee fundraising campaigns and revenue initiatives
● Ensure consistent donor stewardship and engagement systems
Special Events & Experiences
● Oversee major organizational events including:
○ Spotlight Celebration (Gala)
○ Broadway Concert Series
○ Community engagement events
● Define purpose, financial goals, and success metrics for each event
● Ensure events align with OPPA!’s brand, mission, and audience experience
● Evaluate and grow events year over year
Marketing & Brand Direction
● Define brand voice, tone, and messaging across all platforms
● Set campaign priorities and organizational messaging strategy
● Oversee major announcements and communication direction
● Provide strategic leadership to marketing staff while execution is handled by the
team
Audience Development & Patron Experience
● Lead audience growth and retention strategies
● Oversee patron journey and experience from first touchpoint to return
engagement
● Develop membership, loyalty, and engagement programs
● Analyze audience data and adjust strategies accordinglyOrganizational Culture & Alignment
● Reinforce OPPA!’s mission, values, and expectations across all departments
● Support clear, consistent internal communication
● Address cross-department challenges and alignment issues
● Maintain a positive, accountable, and mission-driven organizational culture
Strategic Growth & Planning
● Lead long-term organizational planning
● Identify and develop new programs, partnerships, and expansion opportunities
● Evaluate organizational effectiveness and implement improvements
● Work with the Board and Company Manager on long-term sustainability
Conflict Resolution & Final Escalation
● Serve as the final escalation point for:
○ Staff conflicts
○ Cast and volunteer concerns
○ Parent and community issues
● Provide leadership in sensitive situations
● Ensure consistent and fair resolution aligned with OPPA!’s values
Programming & Season Leadership
● Lead the season selection process and committee
● Guide programming strategy in collaboration with leadership and the Board
● Ensure programming aligns with mission, audience, and financial goals
Final Organizational Authority
● Serve as final decision-maker on major operational and strategic issues
● Work in consultation with the Board on high-level decisions
● Provide final approval on:
○ Staffing decisions
○ Organizational initiatives
○ Strategic directionQUALIFICATIONS
● Proven leadership experience in nonprofit, arts, or related field
● Strong ability to lead teams and drive organizational strategy
● Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or community engagement
● Demonstrated ability to manage multiple departments or large-scale initiatives
● Strong communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills
● Experience working with or alongside a Board of Directors preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position operates within a co-leadership structure and requires strong
collaboration, communication, and shared ownership of organizational success.
The information above outlines the general nature of the role and is not intended to be a
complete list of all responsibilities.
OPPA! is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and
inclusive team.30 / 60 / 90 DAY SUCCESS PLAN
FIRST 30 DAYS: LEARN, ALIGN, AND BUILD TRUST
Primary Focus: Understanding the organization, people, systems, and current
operations
By Day 30, success looks like:
● Strong working relationship with Education Director and department leads
● Clear understanding of Company Manager, Production Manager, and Marketing
workflows
● Familiarity with current sponsors, donors, and partnerships
● Understanding of current fundraising efforts and event structures
● Review of marketing strategy, audience data, and attendance trends
● Observation of rehearsals, events, and patron experience
● Understanding of current challenges across departments
Key Win:
The Director is visible, informed, and building trust across leadership and staff
DAYS 31–60: ORGANIZE, LEAD, AND IMPLEMENT STRUCTURE
Primary Focus: Establishing leadership systems and beginning outward-facing work
By Day 60, success looks like:
● Leading leadership meetings and setting organizational priorities
● Establishing accountability systems and expectations across departments
● Beginning active outreach to sponsors and partners
● Developing a structured sponsorship and donor strategy
● Clarifying marketing direction and campaign priorities
● Implementing audience engagement and retention strategies
● Defining clear conflict resolution pathways
Key Win:
The organization feels more aligned, structured, and clearly ledDAYS 61–90: EXECUTE, EXPAND, AND OWN THE ROLE
Primary Focus: Driving growth, partnerships, and measurable outcomes
By Day 90, success looks like:
● Securing sponsorships and strengthening donor relationships
● Overseeing execution of major events and ensuring financial alignment
● Launching coordinated marketing campaigns tied to growth goals
● Demonstrating measurable progress in audience engagement and attendance
● Leading season selection and programming conversations
● Presenting strategic priorities and growth opportunities to the Board
● Acting as the clear final escalation point for organizational issues
Key Win:
The Director is operating as a confident organizational leader with systems,
relationships, and strategy in motion
How to Apply – Director of Community & Culture
On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA!)
Thank you for your interest in the Director of Community & Culture position at On Pitch Performing Arts. This role is a key leadership position within OPPA!’s new collaborative leadership structure and plays a major role in shaping the future of our organization, community relationships, audience growth, and organizational culture.
Application Materials
To be considered, please submit the following via email:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Written responses to the three questions below
Please send all materials to:
[email protected]
Please use the subject line:
Director of Community & Culture Application
Application Questions
Please respond to the following questions in 1–3 paragraphs each:
- OPPA! is built around both community connection and arts education. What does building a strong organizational culture mean to you, and how would you help create an environment where staff, volunteers, students, patrons, and artists feel supported, challenged, and connected?
- This role involves balancing leadership, people management, fundraising, marketing direction, and community relationships. Tell us about a time you had to lead through complexity, manage competing priorities, or bring alignment to a challenging situation. What was your approach and what did you learn?
- If you stepped into this role tomorrow, what would be the first three things you would want to learn, evaluate, or improve at OPPA!, and why?
Additional Information
- This is a full-time, salaried leadership position
- The standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with additional evening and weekend hours required during productions, events, and community engagements
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
- There is no official application deadline
- Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually
OPPA! is committed to building a collaborative, community-centered organization where creativity, leadership, and human connection matter deeply.
We appreciate your interest in joining OPPA! and helping shape the next chapter of our organization.
Pay: $46,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
