Presidio Theatre Seeks Executive Director with $200K-$220K Salary
Presidio Theatre, a nonprofit performing arts center in San Francisco's Presidio National Historic Landmark, is hiring an Executive Director. The 612-seat venue, revitalized as a cultural asset, presents music, theatre, dance, film, and multidisciplinary events. Its flagship Panto in the Presidio attracts over 14,000 annual attendees. The Executive Director will lead strategic operations, financial stewardship, fundraising, and community partnerships, reporting to a four-member board chaired by Peggy Haas. The operating budget for FY2025 is $5.2 million, rising to $6.9 million for FY2026; the Panto budget grows from $1.7 million to $2.9 million. The role requires an undergraduate degree in arts administration or related field, demonstrated leadership in performing arts, and experience in venue management, audience development, and fundraising. Compensation ranges from $200,000 to $220,000, with health insurance, paid time off, and relocation assistance. Applications are due via Arts Consulting Group.
Key facts
- Presidio Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts center in the Presidio of San Francisco, a National Historic Landmark.
- The venue has 612 seats and an adjacent outdoor event plaza.
- Its flagship production, Panto in the Presidio, attracts over 14,000 attendees annually.
- The board of directors has four members, chaired by Peggy Haas.
- FY2025 operating budget is $5.2 million; FY2026 budget is $6.9 million.
- Panto budget for FY2025 is $1.7 million; for FY2026 is $2.9 million.
- Executive Director salary range is $200,000 to $220,000.
- Benefits include health insurance (employer contributes ~80% of premium), paid time off, holidays, and relocation assistance.
Entities
Institutions
- Presidio Theatre
- Presidio of San Francisco
- National Park Service
- CaliforniaChoice
- Arts Consulting Group
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Presidio of San Francisco