Greensboro College seeks Assistant Professor of Technical Direction and Sound Design

Job Location: Greensboro College – Greensboro, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $55,000

JOB SUMMARY:


The Greensboro College Department of Theatre seeks a full-time Assistant Professor Technical Director, who is also proficient in either Sound and/or Set Design. This position will oversee the Scene Shop as the 2nd Supervisor for its Design-Technical B.F.A. undergraduate program and collaborate with the current Head of the Design-Technical program on scenic and lighting designs for the season. The Greensboro College Theatre Department has 6 full-time faculty members and averages 50-80 Theatre majors, with 5-8 Design-Tech majors and 5-10 Design-Tech minors. The department produces 6-9 productions a year within the 788-seat Gail Brower Huggins Center proscenium stage and the 102-seat multipurpose Parlor Theatre thrust stage. Greensboro College hosts the annual NCTC State High School Play Festival and College Day. 


FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  1. The faculty member will split their time teaching three to four classes per semester (one of those classes being the daily Production Labs in the Scene Shop), with the remainder of their time serving as the Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor for the Theatre Department. Note that Production Scene Shop notes, projects, inventory check, locking up, and sending out reports typically means you and the other Design Technical Faculty member end your day around 6:30pm M-F.
  2. This faculty member will teach courses within their specialty, as well as general theatre courses. Preferred courses include Stagecraft, Sound Design and/or Scenic Design, Period Styles of Design, as well as others determined by need and knowledge base.
  3. This faculty member will be responsible for serving as Technical Director for all department productions, which includes working evenings for the 1.5 weeks around a production’s opening, such as the load-ins, technical rehearsals, and strikes.
  4. This position will be responsible for advising and mentoring students on production work in areas of expertise, including supervising student workers, designers, and Production Lab students. The Technical Director has a daily call or plan for the tasks to complete each Production Lab M-F, and for load-ins and strikes. It is expected to consist of a list of starting assignments divided per the scheduled students, sent out via email at least an hour prior to the Lab or event.
  5. The Technical Director will oversee the operation and maintenance of the 12,000 square foot scenic construction and storage facilities, including maintaining the operating budget for said scene shop.
  6. This faculty member will be expected to contribute to department recruitment efforts, advise Design-Tech majors, and assist with hosting events such as the NCTC High School Play Festival.
  7. Contribution to the college in general includes attending faculty meetings, participating in faculty workshops, serving on committees, etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Masters degree or higher with prior Collegiate/University teaching experience, or equivalent work experience in Theatre Technical Direction, and/or Designing Productions.
  2. General computer skills and proficiency in digital drafting and related technologies. Greensboro College uses and teaches AutoCAD.
  3. Excellent communication skills, as well as cordial collaborative skills with both faculty and student directors and designers.
  4. Budgeting and time management skills.
  5. Valid Driver’s License and personal motor vehicle transportation.
  6. Ability to lift, push, or maneuver 50-70 lbs.
  7. Ability to climb and work safely on ladders and Genie Lift.
  8. Ability to drive 20 to 26-foot rental box trucks for load-ins and strikes per each show/production.
  9. Knowledge of carpentry, theatre construction standards, engineering, rigging, and basic welding skills.
  10. Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools, chop saws, table saws, and pneumatics.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

  1. Two to three years’ experience of teaching at the Collegiate/University level preferred, especially courses involving Production work, Sound and/or Scenic Design, or Stagecraft. Other special topic courses such as properties, masks, armor & weapons, are available to teach as well.
  2. Prior professional production experience preferred.


PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

Email: ahyers@greensboro.edu

  1. Letter of Interest
  2. Teaching Statement that includes your pedagogical philosophy and how it relates to your classroom teaching and production work.
  3. Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts upon acceptance)
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Names and contact information for references that can speak to your teaching and professional experience.
  6. Digital portfolio of representative work and/or a link to your website where examples of work are present.

Online Application

Greensboro College Department of Theatre Website

Greensboro College Department of Theatre Productions & Scene Shop 1.pptx

Meredith College seeks Assistant Professor in Theatre Design and Technology

The Department of Dance and Theatre seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor in Theatre Design and Technology to begin August 1, 2024.

The position requires substantial experience with Scenic Design and Build, Lighting Design, and/or Technical Direction. The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
● design and build scenery for three-four productions per year
● teach foundational technical theatre courses
● manage and train the backstage technical crews for our mainstage season and
● serve as co-production manager with the Program Coordinator
● serve as Technical Director for the program

The Meredith College Theatre program currently offers a B.A. in Theatre that offers a holistic, generalist approach to higher education in Theatre Arts, with a commitment to developing and cultivating well-rounded professionals with a global understanding of the Theatre and the merits of a liberal arts education. We produce a diverse season of three to four shows a year, including one musical annually as well as an original Devised work. The ideal candidate will teach across the curriculum with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at the heart of their pedagogy, as well as mentor student designers and student workers and collaborate with professional guest artists and designers.

Duties:
Faculty expectations include teaching two 3-credit hour courses, four 1-hour courses, and designing/building 3-4 shows across the academic year, service to the college, student advising or mentoring, and professional activity.

Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Design or a related field and at least two years of experience teaching at the college level; they must also have demonstrated professional experience with ongoing professional contacts. To apply, complete the online application. Please submit your letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and professional goals, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Review of applications will begin in mid-November and continue until the position is filled. Required Documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Professional Goals, Transcripts, List of Three References.

Required Documents:
– Cover Letter 
– Resume/CV
– Teaching Philosophy
– Professional Goals
– Transcripts

Salary: $51,000

Apply at: https://meredith.career-pages.com/jobs/0a9bfd14-9632-4218-b478-191a75d3fd35

Greensboro College seeks Technical Director

Job Location – Greensboro College – Greensboro, NC

Position Type – Part Time

Compensation – $20-25 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:
Greensboro College Department of Theatre seeks a Part-time Technical Director who will also oversee the Scene Shop as the 2nd Supervisor for its Design Technical B.F.A. Undergraduate Program. Collaborating with the current Head of the Design Technical Program on Scenic and Lighting Designs for the Season within the Scene Shop & Theatre Production Spaces. The Greensboro College Theatre Department has 6 Full time Faculty members and averages 50-80 Theatre Majors, with 5-8 Design Tech Majors and 5-10 Design Tech Minors. The department produces 6-9 productions a year within the 788 seat Gail Brower Huggins Center Proscenium Stage, and the 102 seat Multipurpose Parlor Theatre Thrust Stage. Greensboro College hosts the annual NCTC State High School Play Festival and College Discovery Day. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This faculty member will be responsible for serving as Technical Director for all department productions, Monday through Friday from 2pm to 6:30pm, as well as working weekends and evenings for the 1.5 weeks around a Production’s Opening. For example, starting from the Load Ins through Dry-Tech, Cue to Cue, the Technical Rehearsals, and then Strike.

This position will be responsible for advising and mentoring students on production work in areas of expertise including supervising student workers and Production Lab students.

The Technical Director will oversee the operation and maintenance of the 12,000 square foot scenic construction and storage facilities of the Production Studio Scene Shop.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters degree or higher, or equivalent work experience in Theatre Technical Direction and/or Design Technical Production; or commiserate Professional Theatre experience in Technical Direction overseeing a full crew.
  • General computer skills and proficiency in digital drafting and related technologies. Greensboro College uses and teaches AutoCAD.
  • Excellent communication skills cordial collaborative skills’
  • Budgeting and time management skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License and personal motor vehicle transportation.
  • Ability to lift, push, or maneuver 50-70 lbs.
  • Ability to climb and work safely on ladders and Genie Lift.
  • Ability to drive 20 to 26 foot rental box trucks for Load Ins and Strikes per each show/production.
  • Knowledge of carpentry, theatre construction standards, engineering, rigging, and basic welding skills.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools, chop saws, table saws, and pneumatics.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-3 years’ experience of teaching at the Collegiate/University level preferred. Professional production experience, preferred.
  • Prior Professional production experience, preferred.

Note: Labs finish up Production Scene Shop notes, projects, inventory check, locking up, and sending out reports typically means you and the other Design Technical Faculty member finish up closer to 6:30pm M-F.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a:

  • Letter of Interest
  • Teaching Statement that includes your Pedagogical Philosophy and how it relates to your classroom teaching and production work
  • Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts upon acceptance)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and contact information for references that can speak to your teaching and professional experience.
  • Digital portfolio of representative work and/or a link to your website where examples of work are present.

Production & Scene Shop Photos, as well as more information about the Department

The Greensboro College Department of Theatre Website

Raleigh Little Theatre seeks Development Manager

Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) exists to create and teach theatre in a way that serves our community, offers a place for all to live their best creative life, and embraces diverse stories, artists, and students in a meaningful and powerful way. To support our mission, we are looking for a colleague to join our small team as the Development Manager. 

What you’ll do… 

As the Development Manager, you will play a lead role in shaping RLT’s development strategies and initiatives, managing all activities related to contributed revenue and building a culture of philanthropy across the organization. This will include creating and implementing strategies for individual and institutional giving, the annual fund campaign, and donor events, including support for RLT’s annual fundraising event (Divas). Equally important in this overall strategy will be your work with the Executive Producer to understand and shift our fundraising strategies to be equitable, anti-racist, and inclusive. Some of your key responsibilities and duties will include: 

● Managing solicitation and stewardship for individual giving, including researching potential donors, establishing and maintaining authentic relationships with donors, ensuring donor acknowledgement, recognition, and benefits, and maintaining RLT’s donor database. 

● Cultivating institutional relationships by identifying new prospects for season, show, and program sponsorships, crafting proposals, and executing all sponsorship benefits and recognition. ● Researching, identifying, and assessing potential government and foundation funding sources, writing and preparing applications, contracts, and reports, and coordinating and ensuring the fulfillment of all contract requirements with applicable staff. 

● Acting as staff liaison to the Board’s Divas and Stewardship Committees and supporting the strategy, planning, and execution of donor events. 

● Supporting the Divas Committee and Divas’ fundraising efforts with event income and expense reporting and ensuring sponsor benefits and acknowledgement. 

● Collaborating with the Marketing Manager on all marketing, promotion, and event materials for fundraising events and initiatives, including website, social media, mailings, lobby signage, etc. 

We’d love to hear from you if… 

You have a strong understanding and experience implementing fundraising strategies and practices, including grant management and writing, preferably in a nonprofit setting. 

You are organized, detail oriented, and excel at managing a variety of projects simultaneously. Working independently and collaboratively, you can strike a balance between big picture strategy and independently executing project details. 

You have excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to effectively interact with and engage individuals of varied ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

You have experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases, strong computer skills, and the ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results. 

You are committed to continuous learning, training, and accountability in RLT’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work and to examining RLT’s development strategies through this lens. 

Hours and location: Flexibility in day-to-day hours and working location. Some night and weekend hours and on site work will be necessary. 

Salary: $50,000 – $54,000 

This full-time, exempt position includes health, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance benefits and flexible PTO. Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Executive Producer. 

To Apply 

Please submit a resume of relevant experience and a cover letter to Jobs@RaleighLittleTheatre.org. Candidate review will begin on September 25, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. All potential employees must pass a background check. Due to current pandemic circumstances and acknowledging the highest care for our community, RLT is requiring any successful candidates to be fully vaccinated. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of Covid-19 vaccination upon hire or discuss accommodations in line with Covid-19 safety protocols. If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process please email Jobs@RaleighLittleTheatre.org

As part of our application process, we would also love to know more about who our job postings are reaching to assist in our recruitment efforts. We ask that candidates please consider completing a short survey by visiting this link. It will only take 1-2 minutes of your time and is completely voluntary and anonymous. 

About Us 

RLT is a welcoming community using theatre to enrich, educate, entertain and engage volunteers, students and audiences of all ages. RLT values everyone’s story. As an organization, we intentionally create a welcoming environment through a long-term, holistic approach to inclusion and diversity. We commit ourselves to actively seeking out perspectives that are not our own, encouraging learning, growth, and cultural awareness, engaging community conversations, and embracing conflict as a force for change. 

RLT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We strive to be an equitable, diverse, antiracist, and inclusive organization that is accessible to all and to maintain an organizational culture that values a diverse staff, Board, and volunteer community, thus we seek a broad spectrum of employees. We strongly encourage and welcome candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming and non-binary, neuro-diverse, and people with disabilities to apply. This position will remain open until filled and until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. 

For more information about Raleigh Little Theatre, our mission, and our programs please visit RaleighLittleTheatre.org.

Blumenthal Performing Arts seeks Food and Beverage Supervisor

Blumenthal Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts organization managing six theaters in the city center of Charlotte, NC. The Blumenthal hosts the largest Broadway season in the Carolinas, 16 resident companies, including the Charlotte Ballet and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and produces its own festivals such as the Charlotte Jazz Festival and Charlotte International Arts Festival. Blumenthal’s mission is to present the best in the performing arts and in partnership with others, share and employ the arts as a major catalyst to strengthen education, build community cohesiveness and advance economic growth. 

Position: Food and Beverage Supervisor  

Salary Range: $19-$28/hour

Job Type: Full Time

Application Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=e607331b-bbfb-469d-abda-170924e68e72&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

Position Summary  

Under occasional supervision, coordinates and executes bar services, catering, reception and department operations for Blumenthal Performing Arts, ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, procedures and standards of service and cleanliness. The success for the F&B Supervisor is measured by customer and employee satisfaction, as well as the ability to support organizational goals and identify operational efficiencies. This position requires 40+ hours of weekly availability including work at night, on weekends, and holidays. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Ensure the Food & Beverage Staff and Bartenders provide the highest level of customer service 
  • Performance manage subordinates to ensure completeness and accuracy of their work and offer training, advice, and assistance, as needed  
  • Document employee performance issues in a timely and accurate manner 
  • Partner with Director of Food & Beverage to ensure both legal and performance standards are met  
  • Maintain updated knowledge of state and local ABC laws and regulations and how the laws impact our business and processes  
  • Maintain at all times high sanitation scores and ensure bartenders and supervisors know and understand as well as execute their responsibilities in this area  
  • Work with the Director of Food and Beverage to supervise all staff including scheduling  

Mars Hill University seeks Musical Theatre Accompanist – Adjunct Faculty 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.
CATEGORY Faculty
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Part-Time
COMPENSATION $750 per credit hour

DESCRIPTION

Summary: The Department of Theatre at Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina invites applications for an adjunct as Musical Theatre Accompanist beginning August 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Accompany musical theatre courses, including applied voice course and lessons, VPL, performance ensemble, as well as other courses as assigned. Participation in student retention, recruitment and advisement, department and university service are sometimes required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess exceptional piano skills, specifically in relation to musical theatre, have a strong background in musical theatre, and have intimate familiarity with the production process. Knowledge of common theatrical singing styles is expected and experience in music direction is a plus. The capacity to collaborate as a member of a well-established artistic team is vital for success in this position. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Contact Information:
Sue Fair
Mars Hill University
Theatre Arts Department Chair
sue_fair@mhu.edu
(828) 689-1377

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship
on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.

Application link: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=5617036&B_ID=91&fid=1&Adid=0&ssbgcolor=17143A&SearchScreenID=23337&CountryID=3&LanguageID=2