2025 Job Opportunities at Base

OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS MANAGER

Base seeks an experienced, enthusiastic Operations and Programs Manager to join our part-time staff. The Operations and Programs Manager will be a detail-oriented team player, who can work in self-directed and collaborative settings to support day-to-day operations and oversee all Base programs. 

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Job description


QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of three years’ experience in arts administration, with an emphasis on operations, programming, marketing and communications.

  • Organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Familiarity with financial software, donor management platforms and ticketing systems.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Passion for and understanding of the value of experimentation in the arts and specifically in dance and performance.

  • Based in Seattle. 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

  • General knowledge and awareness of all happenings at Base, including programming, finance, marketing and development. 

  • Access to and familiarity with all platforms the organization uses, including SquareUp, Squarespace, DocuSign, Givebutter, Mazlo, Quickbooks, EventBrite, Canva, TechSoup, Zoom, Google Workspace and Instagram.

  • Participate in event planning.

  • Assist with the creation and management of contracts for artists and curators. 

  • Craft agendas and lead bi-weekly staff meetings. 

  • Assist with the hiring process for all new employees. 

Organizational Programming

  • Act as the Base Residency coordinator, managing all aspects of the Base Residency program including the annual selection process. 

  • Oversee and support staff with 12 Minutes Max, Base’s short-form choreography showcase, up to three times a year. 

  • Work collaboratively with staff to support Base rental programs, including Access Base and the Base Independent program. 

Marketing and Communications

  • Oversee and support the Marketing and Programming Assistant with responsibilities related to social media, event ticketing pages and volunteer coordination. 

  • Create and organize semi-regular newsletters through Squarespace.

  • Oversee website presence.

  • Make press releases for all Base events.

Financial Management

  • Assist the Interim Co-director with the strategizing and creation of the annual Operating Budget.

  • Create and manage budgets for all programs. 

  • Administer all payments to contracted artists and curators.

Development and Fundraising

  • Assist the Interim Co-director in fundraising efforts when available. 

    • Tasks include marketing and organizational efforts, donor management and fundraising event execution.

  • Manage all grants, including payment requests and final reports. 

Other

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.

LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • This is a mostly remote position with some onsite work required around events and performances.

  • Occasional evenings and weekends are required.

  • Valid driver’s license and transportation are strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION

This is a part-time, 10-hour a week position. Compensation is $35-$40/hr based on experience. 

Application process


Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, relevant writing sample (like a newsletter, press release, public announcement, etc.) and two references to julia@thisisbase.org by June 1, 2025. Invited interviews will take place in June; position begins late July 2025. Base is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. 

About Base


Base is an artist-founded, artist-centered rehearsal and performance space in Georgetown, Seattle, where a vibrant and diverse community of artists pursues risk-taking visions in dance, movement and performance through affordable opportunities to practice, produce and perform. Curated by artists from the community, the Base Residency provides immersive, paid residency experiences to artists from Seattle and nationally. Base also presents 12 Minutes Max, a low-tech performance showcase, and offers a range of low-cost rental rates for rehearsal and performance.