Chief Engagement & Growth Officer

Starlight is Kansas City’s oldest and largest outdoor performing arts venue, stewarding a $20M+ annual budget and a year-round staff of 45+ full-time employees alongside hundreds of seasonal team members and volunteers. As a civic treasure and cultural destination, Starlight presents Broadway musicals, concerts, special events and community programming that collectively reach hundreds of thousands of guests each year through approximately 100 events annually.
 
Come join an organization that offers the following three-tier benefits package:
 
Starlight Physical Wellness
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance paid by employer
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Awarded Silver level certification from KC Chamber of Commerce for 2025 Healthy KC Workplace Wellness 
 
Starlight Emotional Wellness
Paid Time Off (up to 10 days in first year)
Paid Holidays (including Thanksgiving, winter holiday (Dec. 25-Jan. 1) and 5 floating holidays of your choice)
Employee Assistance Program
Personal Leave of Absence up to 4 weeks
Flexible remote work schedule up to 2 days a week (eligible employees)
 
Starlight Financial Wellness
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Life Insurance
Family Leave up to 4 weeks at 100% pay
125 Cafeteria Plan
Starlight Perks & Discounts including show tickets and concession discounts
 

• Develop and implement integrated strategies that maximize earned and contributed revenue across ticketing, subscriptions, memberships, philanthropy, sponsorships, and ancillary income (concessions, merchandise, etc.).
• Set and monitor ambitious yet achievable growth goals in partnership with the CEO and Finance leadership.
• Lead cross-functional planning and communication to align engagement and revenue priorities with organizational strategy.

• Oversee dynamic marketing and sales campaigns for Broadway, concerts, special events, and community programming in partnership with Programming team.
• Drive brand storytelling that connects Starlight’s mission to audiences, differentiates in a competitive market, and enhances visibility.
• Champion data-driven insights in pricing, segmentation, and audience behavior to grow loyalty, engagement, and lifetime value.

• Provide executive leadership for all contributed revenue efforts, including annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, grants, and capital campaigns.
• Guide sponsor relations and corporate partnerships to strengthen both revenue and community impact.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy and stewardship across the organization.

• Collaborate with Programming and Guest Experience to design initiatives that increase participation and expand reach among new and diverse audiences.
• Ensure that access strategies are central to both marketing and philanthropy practices.
• Elevate Starlight’s presence through civic partnerships, donor visibility, and community storytelling.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team spanning marketing, ticket sales, sponsorships, and philanthropy.
• Align workstreams, messaging, and resources across departments for consistency and maximum ROI.
• Serve as staff liaison to relevant board committees and as an executive ambassador with trustees and key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or related field; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
• 10+ years of senior leadership in marketing, fundraising, or growth-focused roles, ideally in performing arts, culture, or entertainment.
• Demonstrated success integrating earned and contributed revenue strategies.

• Proven track record in setting and exceeding revenue goals across diverse income streams.
• Expertise with CRM and donor databases (e.g., Tessitura) and strong analytical capability for data-driven decision-making.
• Creative, strategic thinker with strong business acumen and audience-centric instincts.
• Exceptional relationship-builder skilled in donor, partner, and community engagement.
• Passion for the performing arts, cultural accessibility, and live entertainment as a force for connection and impact.

 
If you are interested in being considered for this position, submit your application online or at Starlight’s West Ticket Office, next to Gate 3, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit our website for more information regarding Starlight employment.

Starlight Theatre Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 
 
Starlight supports an environment that values and respects the experiences and contributions of its employees, volunteers, partners and community members. We encourage and welcome applicants of groups that are historically underrepresented in the American theatre industry.
 
For more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodations for the application process and beyond, please email starlightjobs@kcstarlight.com.
 
Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization with a mission to connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage.