The Director of Communications leads Children’s Theater of Madison’s written communications and storytelling across the organization, ensuring our work reflects CTM’s values of equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging through inclusive language and practices. As the steward of CTM’s voice, this role oversees public relations, marketing communications messaging, fundraising communications, and key communications projects from planning through execution. This position shapes how CTM communicates its mission, programs, and impact to audiences, donors, partners, and the broader community, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across all channels. The Director of Communications is a core member of CTM’s Strategic Advancement department, supporting both earned revenue, such as ticket sales and education programs, and contributed revenue, including donations, sponsorships, and grants. Working across disciplines, this role strengthens relationships with constituents, internal partners, and external stakeholders by translating strategy and operations into clear communications that reflect CTM’s voice. This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

For more information on the role and to view the full job description, please visit https://ctmtheater.org/get-involved/work-with-us/#toggle-id-1

THE COMPANY: Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM), is dedicated to sparking imagination and building community through the creation and experience of theater. For 60 years, CTM has been part of the cultural fabric of South-Central Wisconsin, providing exceptional theater productions and educational programs for youth and families. Inclusion is a core value at CTM, and creating an inclusive workplace and work culture is essential. To learn more about us, click HERE.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: This is a full time, salary exempt position with a salary range of $55,000 to $62,000, with initial placement determined by relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and internal equity. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, generous paid time off for vacations and holidays, and annually accruing sick leave. You will work in a collaborative environment with space for focused, independent work, access to an onsite kitchen, and a team of creative, welcoming colleagues who care deeply about the work and about one another.

TIMELINE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For best consideration, please apply by March 1, 2026. Interviews wil be conducted on a rolling basis, and we hope to have the position filed by Spring 2026.

HOW TO APPLY: Send the following to employment@ctmtheater.org with the subject line “Director of Communications Position” attention Amy Montoya. 

● Work Experience or Resume that reflects your qualifications for this position

● A letter of interest or video describing your experience as it relates to this position, and what excites you about the opportunity.

● Writing samples will be requested during the interview process