DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & CULTURE

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:

Brandon@onpitchperformingarts.com

Please use the subject line:

Director of Community & Culture Application

Application Questions

Please respond to the following questions in 1–3 paragraphs each:

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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.

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 areas

Community 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 accordingly

Organizational 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 direction

QUALIFICATIONS

● 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 led

DAYS 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