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The North Carolina Theatre Conference is always accepting resumes for interns in our Winston-Salem office. Most internships are non-paid, though occasional paid work may be available. Interns may work in a variety of areas including marketing, development, member services, office management, and event planning.

Please email your resume and a cover letter (noting your areas of interest ) to angelahays@nctc.org.

Technical Director/Production Manager in the Department of Theatre and Dance (Arts Production Specialist). Visit: www.jobs.appstate.edu for more details on the posting and to apply. Deadline to apply is 06/01/2008 by midnight. ASU is an EEO/AA Employer.

The Blowing Rock Stage Company, a professional theatre company in residence in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Director for its 2008 Season. The successful candidate must have a strong background in all areas of technical theatre with an emphasis on stage operations and scenery construction and must be a team player. The position begins May 12 or as soon as the best candidate is found and goes through October with a possible extension to a year-round position going forward. Send letter and resume to: Kenneth Kay, Producing Artistic Director, Box 2170, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 or via email to kkay@blowingrockstage.com.

MASTER CARPENTER - Blowing Rock Stage Co.

The Blowing Rock Stage Company, a professional theatre company in residence in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, seeks an experienced Master Carpenter for its 2008 Season. The successful candidate must have a strong background in scenery construction and scenery shop operations and must be a team player. The position begins May 12 or as soon as the best candidate is found and goes through October with a possible extension to a year-round position going forward. Send letter and resume to: Kenneth Kay, Producing Artistic Director, Box 2170, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 or via email to kkay@blowingrockstage.com.

North Carolina Stage Company is an award-winning professional theatre located in Asheville, NC, currently in its sixth season. NCSC is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Development Director to helm its giving program. This person will be comfortable with the unusual schedules required by the theatre lifestyle, excited to help make art happen, and innovative in their thinking. Primarily, this person must be good at building and maintaining relationships with individuals and businesses that will help meet the resource needs of the organization, short- and long-term. The candidate will be excited to be part of a close-knit, multi-tasking team, and should be able to sustain forward movement within his/her area of responsibility. The candidate should have proven capabilities in grantwriting, major donor cultivation, and relationship-building. NCSC is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Although still a young organization, NCSC has quickly become a leader in the Asheville arts community, growing its own programs at a fast pace, while providing support and mentoring for other arts organizations in the community. The theatre’s primary programs include a mainstage season of plays, an education program focusing on classroom residencies, and a “second stage” series that hosts other arts groups. NCSC’s working environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and flexible.

Job responsibilities include: the implementation of all aspects of NC Stage’s development activities in collaboration with the Producing Director, Managing Director, Artistic Director and the Board of Directors, raising funds from established resources as well as cultivating new sources, expanding the theatre’s visibility and base of support in both the private and public sectors, revising and carrying out annual and multi-year development plan, identifying and cultivating major gift prospects, maintaining the donor relations program, monitoring development revenue and budgets and overseeing development and fundraising expenditures, creating all solicitation materials, orchestrating and managing all fundraising activities, maintaining fundraising database (E-tapestry) including tracking and reporting accurate statistics, working with board members on special events task forces and committees as necessary, and representing NC Stage at community meetings and public events. Grantwriting experience is a must.

This opportunity is for someone who is ready to grow with NC Stage. Salary is $28,000-$32,000, commensurate with experience. Please send resume, references, and writing samples to Angie Flynn-McIver, Producing Director, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC 28801. No calls, please.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN – Triad Stage

Triad Stage seeks an experienced Master Electrician to join our energetic production staff. The Master Electrician’s duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting the Lighting Designer during initial design development; developing and monitoring a budget timeline for materials, equipment, and manpower required; organizing and supervising all lighting crew and crew calls; and maintaining the lighting design for the duration of the production. Full time, year round with benefits. Send resume and cover letter to: David Byrd, General Manager, Triad Stage, 232 South Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27401 -- or email david@triadstage.org.

ADMIN ASST/BOOKKEEPER/VOLUNTEER LIAISON - Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART)

SART seeks an Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper / Volunteer Liaison. Responsible for financial records of SART – payroll, A/R, A/P, etc., perform certain clerical duties, work with SART staff, board members, and volunteers to ensure effective operation of SART office. Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Organizational, verbal/written communications, people skills. Hourly wage, negotiable dependent upon experience. Letter of application and resume by 3-5-08 to SART, P O Box 1720, Mars Hill, NC 28754. Email to sart@mhc.edu, subject “Admin Asst opening.” www.sartplays.org

Blowing Rock Stage Company, celebrating its 23rd season as a professional theatre in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, is now accepting technical/design resumes for its 9-play 2008 summer/fall season (May - Sept) Especially seeking experienced people for the positions of Light Designer, Costume Designer, and Master Carpenter. Salaries negotiable. Send cover letter, resume, and three current references to: Kenneth Kay, Producing Artistic Director, P.O. Box 2170, Blowing Rock NC 28605. More information and a virtual tour @ www.blowingrockstage.com

STAGE MANAGER – Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Cape Fear Regional Theatre (Fayetteville, NC) seeks an Equity or Non-Equity Stage Manager for PORGY AND BESS. Rehearsals begin February 18 and the production runs March 6- 9, 2008. Equity minimum plus housing and per diem. Candidates should email resume to bothorp@cfrt.org.

Triad Stage, an award-winning professional theatre located in Greensboro, NC, seeks a seasoned development professional to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies designed to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors to support the work of Triad Stage. The Director of Development will also develop a strategic multi-year plan addressing the short- and long-term financial goals of the theatre, while working effectively with senior management, staff, and a volunteer board. The qualified candidate will have: well-developed written and oral communication skills; negotiation, organizational, analytical, and fund-raising skills; proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts; a high level of determination to set and exceed fundraising goals; a history of successful work with volunteer leadership and staff; working knowledge of office programs; and an ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail and a sense of humor. A Bachelor's degree and minimum of 3-5 years of fundraising experience required. To apply: send a letter of interest, résumé, writing samples, and contact information for 3 professional references to: David Byrd, General Manager, Triad Stage, 232 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. No phone calls please.

Temple Theatre seeks qualified applicants for a Stage Manager position. Full-time position beginning immediately. Theater degree or equivalent experience required. Salary competitive based on qualifications. Send cover letter and resume to:

Peggy Taphorn
Producing Artistic Director
Temple Theatre
120 Carthage St.
Sanford, NC 27330
919.774-4512,ext.223
templetheatre@windstream.net

As this is an immediate opening feel free to email or phone the office. For more information on the Temple Theatre's current season please visit the web site; www.templeshows.com.

Cape Fear Regional Theatre seeks a Production Manager to supervise the production staff and coordinate with the 12 member staff for installation of scenery, props, lighting and sound for a five play season as well as three special events (not on the season ticket.) Special events of 2007-2008 season include the annual Christmas play, “Porgy & Bess” and the annual River Show. The Production Manager also negotiates contracts and oversees the management of all facilities. Please send resumes to Bo Thorp, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, P.O. Box 53723, Fayetteville, NC 28305. Salary commensurate with experience.

Cape Fear Regional Theatre seeks an Education Director to oversee and direct the children’s studio, involving teaching classes, lesson planning, curriculum development, scheduling, promoting and marketing the studio, hiring and supervising teachers of the studio and coordinating studio shows with Artistic Director. The ideal candidate will likely have experience in children’s theatre, teaching children and directing children. BA in theatre required. MFA and/or professional experience in theatre preferred. Please send resumes to Bo Thorp, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, P.O. Box 53723, Fayetteville, NC 28305. Salary commensurate with experience.

The Department of Dance & Theatre in the School of the Arts at Meredith College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Theatre Design for the 2008-2009 Academic Year.
Responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses, including Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, Costume & Make-up, Scenic Design & Painting, and Lighting & Sound, plus several design-related practica. Candidate must design and build costumes, scenery or lights for 3-4 main stage shows per year and supervise undergraduate students in the shops. Full involvement in departmental and school activities is expected.
Qualifications include a terminal degree in Theatre, MFA preferred, evidence of design experience, and professional involvement in the field. Some prior teaching experience desired; graduate teaching assistantship acceptable.
Meredith College seeks to increase diversity among its faculty and staff. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Meredith College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, copies of transcripts, three letters of recommendation and digital portfolio representative of design works by March 14, 2008 to:
Dr. Rebecca Bailey
Dean, School of the Arts
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - NC Shakespeare Festival

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival seeks a Technical Director to head its shop space located at its new central operations facility, Spirit Center, in High Point.
The Technical Director will be responsible for all duties normally associated with this position, including maintaining the shop, overseeing seasonal shop personnel, aiding the design process, costing designs, preparing construction drawings, participating in construction, load ins and load outs and functioning as necessary on running crews.
The Technical Director must have a graduate degree in his or her field, strong communication and organizational skills and a record of skill and achievement over a minimum of 3 years as a technical director.
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: NCSF Managing Director, PO Box 6066, High Point, NC 27262

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The North Carolina Theatre Conference, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its employment practices, volunteer opportunities, programs or services provided to the public on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, age, gender, sex, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation. NCTC is an equal opportunity employer.