Executive Director
| Organization | Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) |
| Date Posted | August 31, 2026 |
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon |
| Location | Hybrid |
| Type of Position | Full-Time |
| Primary Job Function | Executive Leadership |
| Experience Requirement | 5-10 years |
| Salary Range | $95,000 – $105,000 annually |
Description & Details
Reports to: Board of Directors, as a co-equal partner to the Producing Artistic Director, (PAD) with dual accountability to the board
Salary: $95,000 – 105,000/ annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO (see benefits for full detail)
Hours: Full-time, Exempt, 40 hours, Monday - Friday flexible scheduling with regular weekend or evening events (as needed).
Location: Portland, OR. Hybrid must be comfortable with frequent or daily commute within the Portland metro area, with programming reach across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
About Us
Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) creates welcoming, imaginative spaces for all children across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Through exceptional theatrical and educational programming, OCT inspires curiosity, resilience, and connection. OCT envisions a future where every child has meaningful access to the arts, helps shape vibrant communities, and experiences true belonging. For over 35 years, OCT has produced professional theatre for young audiences and delivered in-school and community education programming throughout the region.
OCT's work is guided by six core values: collaboration, inclusion and equity, excellence, centering youth, curiosity, authenticity and honesty.
Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the business and financial leadership partner to the Producing Artistic Director at Oregon Children's Theatre, with both roles reporting independently to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director provides administrative leadership in support of the mission and in collaboration with the Producing Artistic Director’s artistic vision, ensuring a financially stable and operationally effective environment in which OCT's programming, artists, and staff can thrive.
The Executive Director oversees development, marketing, finance and administration, and operational staff, while the Producing Artistic Director oversees education programming and production staff. The two leaders are expected to work in close, ongoing partnership, particularly where financial and fundraising decisions intersect with programmatic and artistic choices.
Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of senior nonprofit executive leadership experience, including direct responsibility for organizational operations, finances, and fundraising
4+ years demonstrated success in fundraising, including carrying and closing major gifts, renewing lapsed donor relationships, and leading diversified revenue strategies
Strong financial and business management experience, including budgeting and oversight of complex funding streams
Proven experience working with nonprofit boards and strengthening governance practices
Track record of leading organizations through periods of transition
Experience working with or serving youth, families, or education-focused populations
Application Instructions
Nonprofit Professionals Now (NPN) is pleased to work with Oregon Children's Theatre to fill the role of Executive Director. All applications must contain a resume and cover letter. Once materials are submitted, NPN staff will review as part of the hiring process.
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026
Application Portal: https://tinyurl.com/octexecdir
Oregon Children's Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, amnesty, or status as covered veteran or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.