The REES provides a conduit for the support and promotion of artistic, educational, and cultural events in the region as well as offer a venue for the presentation of film, performing arts, and celebration of life events. As a growing community asset for cultural experience, we seek to fill the following roles to be a part of our team.

Two positions are currently open. Please see the role descriptions listed below.

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Event Creative Manager

We seek an individual who is both positive and enthusiastic while having a creative mind capable of planning large and small events both private and public. Must have excellent skills in marketing, social media promotion, task management, hospitality and attention to detail and ability to execute a plan.  This candidate will formulate artistic and educational programming and must be capable of negotiating contracts with strong budgeting skills.

The REES Event Creative Manager must have the vision and drive to assume the strategic marketing and programming of this well-appointed performing arts and event center, with a focus on revenue generation, financial management, and capital planning.

Our Event Creative Manager will join a leadership team invested in providing unforgettable experiences to all audiences and the ability to promote them successfully. The REES welcomes people from the community to explore various cultural offerings, along with various public and private events.

Our successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the REES team to deepen and strengthen the foundation of an irreplaceable community asset.

Our candidate must desire to serve with experience in all types of entertainment and a history of networking with various artists. This individual must work well with clients, planning various events and managing details. The ability to project a budget and follow through enables The REES to achieve its public service mission – inspiring, entertaining, and educating the community through arts and culture while protecting and preserving a historic landmark.

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Oversee all artistic and educational programming for The REES Theatre in historic downtown Plymouth, Indiana.

  • Collaborate with local performing arts and cultural organizations throughout Marshall County to enhance the regional quality of life.

  • Partner with educational systems throughout the county to foster programming relationships.

  • Be available to meet with potential clients or donors during off-hours.

  • Ensure that annual programming includes not only local but also regional and national acts as well as in-house productions and partnerships.

  • Promote an effective culture for The REES that embraces excellent service and hospitality for “customers”, including its audiences, renters, performers, and volunteers.

  • Able to work with clients to plan weddings, business meetings, facility rentals, and other private events within a projected budget.

  • Oversee all ticketed/non-ticketed events, both public and private.

General Manager

A positive and enthusiastic individual who is a strategic and visionary leader with a passion for venue management and understands the central role that the performing arts have for a healthy community.

The REES General Manager oversees the future goals and facility operations of this performance arts and event center, focusing on revenue generation, financial management, and capital planning.

Our General Manager will join a leadership team invested in providing unforgettable experiences to all audiences. The REES welcomes people from throughout the community to explore a wide range of cultural offerings, along with a variety of both public and private events.

Our successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead The REES team in deepening and strengthening the foundation of an already irreplaceable community asset.

 The General Manager serves as the administrative leader of The REES and receives general direction from the Board Executive Committee.

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Our candidate must be experienced in bookkeeping, budgeting, and goal setting to enable The REES to achieve its public service mission – inspiring, entertaining, and educating the community through arts and culture while protecting and preserving a historic landmark.

  • Must display strong business management and organizational skills with attention to detail that support fundraising, community relations, hospitality, and team building. 

  • In collaboration with the Event Creative Manager, develops and implements strategies to maximize revenue generation through artistic, educational, civic, and private event programming, venue rentals, and partnerships.

  • Oversees the financial management of The REES, including budget development, forecasting, monitoring, and revision.

  • Responsible for efficient facility operations and maintenance, preventive safety measures, and reliable equipment.

  • Leads capital planning initiatives for facility improvements and upgrades, working closely with stakeholders to prioritize projects and secure funding.

  • In collaboration with the Event Creative Manager, analyzes and evaluates the financial performance of The REES, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability.

  • With Board support and assistance, operate The REES effectively and efficiently while carrying out its nonprofit mission, develop annual operating and capital budgets, and establish systems for monitoring progress toward meeting organizational and budgetary goals.

  • Work with an established five-member Executive Committee to advise and ensure that The REES continues to serve the community with integrity and professionalism.

The REES Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization founded in 2017.  The REES Theatre was an iconic 600 seat downtown movie cinema that was established in 1940.  It closed in 2009 and became a City of Plymouth revitalization project in December of 2016.  Led by a group of passionate civic and business leaders, the four-phase restoration was completed, and a grand re-opening occurred on October 1, 2022, as a level tiered, 225 flexible seat civic center venue, featuring a full production stage with a full LED screen backdrop, orchestra pit, two green rooms, balcony seating with sound booth, 3-way alcohol permit, and catering kitchen.  It operates with nearly 70% renewable energy from a rooftop solar array.  A third floor is currently under construction that will provide for theater operations, a ‘club room’ lounge/meeting room with full bar and office/video livestream production area. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.