Vice President—General Manager

The McCallum Theatre, operated by Friends of the Cultural Center, Inc., is a premier performing arts institution located in Palm Desert, California. Established in 1988, the 1,127-seat venue features state-of-the-art acoustics and technical capabilities and serves as a cultural anchor for the Coachella Valley. The organization presents a dynamic array of performances spanning Broadway productions, classical and popular music, dance companies, comedy, and world-renowned solo artists. The McCallum Theatre Education program serves more than 40,000 students, educators, and community members each year through classroom residencies, student matinees, teacher professional development, and partnerships with schools and community organizations.

The Vice President—General Manager will report directly to the President & CEO and guide the McCallum Theatre's artistic vision by managing program bookings, logistics, contract administration, and season scheduling. This role requires a proven ability to build trust with stakeholders and a solid history of programming as both presenter and producer. The Vice President—General Manager will develop and present annual programming of multi-disciplinary offerings, nurture relationships with presenters, promoters, and talent representatives, serve as the primary point of contact for booking and contract negotiation, and ensure programming serves the community and delivers meaningful cultural opportunities for the Coachella Valley and beyond. They will foster a cohesive internal team and staff culture that integrates innovative approaches with industry best practices across programming, production, marketing, front of house, and box office.