Month: January 2024

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 three part-time Box Office Associates to join our small team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

You will be a member of our team of Box Office Associates and Event Managers for RLT performances, rentals, and other shifts as needed, acting as the first point of contact for most RLT patrons and a part of welcoming them into our theatre community. At assigned performances, your work will include maintaining box office operations, assisting patrons with ticket sales and questions, and supporting front of house operations and volunteers. Additional box office duties include general box office upkeep, database management, and clerical work. As the Event Manager for assigned special event rentals, you will provide on-site assistance to address day-of concerns and needs and to make accessible RLT amenities. In this role, you will be an essential part of the customer service team and patron experience at RLT!

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF…

You are enthusiastic about engaging with our community on RLT programming. 

You are able to multitask, work independently, and demonstrate initiative in identifying needs and maintaining a positive customer experience. 

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

You have proficient computer skills. Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases or electronic ticketing systems and cash handling experience is a plus.

You are committed to continuous learning, training, and accountability in RLT’s equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work.

A FEW DETAILS…

Hours and location: This is a part-time position, with hours assigned among the team of associates based on performance and event schedules. Additional weekday box office shifts may also be available. Performances are typically Thursday through Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Additional hours may vary to accommodate scheduled rentals. All work will be on site at RLT for an estimated 10-20 hours per month.

Salary: $12/hour

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Box Office and Front of House Supervisor.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jobs@RaleighLittleTheatre.org. Candidate review will take place on a rolling basis, beginning February 1, 2024. All potential employees must pass a background check. RLT is also requiring any successful candidates to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. 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.

Productions Unlimited, Inc. is a family-owned business founded in 1997 and based out of Roebuck, South Carolina. This team of seasoned professionals specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of theatrical equipment for performance spaces of all kinds, from churches to theaters, schools to museums, and beyond.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Installation of theatrical audio-visual equipment. This could include pulling of control wire, termination of low voltage wiring and programming of systems.
• Obtain and maintain CTS-I or CTS-D certification.
• Work directly with customers on sales, installation, training, and servicing of equipment and systems. This includes theatrical and performance A/V needs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD experience, reading as well as drawing.
• Physical activities including but not limited to: lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying 50+ lbs.
• Work in existing or under construction venues requiring personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, gloves, and steel toed boots.
• Working at height in personnel lifts or scaffolding.
• Position will include travel out of town and overnight staying in a hotel or house rental with other employees.
• The ability to work some overtime will be required.

Professional Qualities:

• Strong proficiency in AutoCad to create and modify drawings.
• Maintain polite, courteous, tactful communication with clients and company staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Punctual, responsible, have organized work habits and be able to keep up with deadlines and complete daily work on time.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibit values that include integrity, accountability and a willingness to have fun.
• Work equally well as an individual contributor or team member.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Additional Information:

• Full-time non-exempt position; pay range starting at $25.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience, education, and training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program and supplemental insurance coverages are available.
• Short Term, Long Term and Life Insurance policy.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• PTO accrual beginning after the first year of employment.
• Eligible for the company matching 401K plan after one year of employment.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Employment is contingent on the passing of a pre-employment drug screening. Employees are subject to random drug screenings and for cause screenings thereafter.
• Valid driver’s license required. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment DMV record check.

Pay: $25-$30/hour

Apply here

PlayMakers Repertory Company is seeking to fill the position of Director of Marketing and Sales. This position will develop strategy and manage implementation for all marketing, sales, branding, and public relations functions for PlayMakers Repertory Company. The director creates and manages long-range and annual strategic and operational plans for the Marketing and Sales department, including media coverage goals and budgets. In conjunction with PlayMakers’ leadership and other departments, the director creates and manages revenue and audience attendance goals to meet growth targets. The director also develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other areas within PlayMakers and the Center for Dramatic Art, as well as external organizations locally and nationally, in order to coordinate programming and activities. The Director of Marketing and Sales manages the performance and daily work of the Associate Director of Marketing and the Marketing Communications Specialist, in addition to freelance and contract personnel as needed.

Hiring Range: $47,900-$70,000

PlayMakers Repertory Company (PRC) is the premiere professional theater company of North Carolina, serving as a working laboratory for the Department of Dramatic Art and as a nationally recognized cultural destination for UNC and the entire southeast region. PlayMakers Repertory Company strives to produce entertaining, relevant, and courageous work that tells stories from and for a multiplicity of perspectives and creates transformational impact in our immediate and extended communities.

PRC manages the planning and oversight of a $3.1 million professional and educational theater operation. This unit has a staff of about 175 which includes approximately 47 employees, 20 independent contractors, 30 work-study students and up to 100 volunteers. Approximately 37 of these employees are seasonal employees, requiring new contracts and university personnel paperwork for each season. This unit is responsible for creating significant professional artistic programming, student and community engagement activities and attendant fundraising endeavors. The unit functions as a program of the Department of Dramatic Art.

For more information and to apply, visit this link.

Productions Unlimited, Inc. is a family-owned business founded in 1997 and based out of Roebuck, South Carolina. This team of seasoned professionals specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of theatrical equipment for performance spaces of all kinds, from churches to theaters, schools to museums, and beyond.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Installation of theatrical lighting equipment. This could include pulling of control wire, termination of low voltage wiring and programming of systems.
• Obtain and maintain Electronic Theatre Controls Installation Technician Certification.
• Work directly with customers on sales, installation, training, and servicing of equipment and systems. This includes theatrical and architectural lighting needs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD experience, reading as well as drawing.
• Physical activities including but not limited to: lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying 50+ lbs.
• Work in existing or under construction venues requiring personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, gloves, and steel toed boots.
• Working at height in personnel lifts or scaffolding.
• Position will include travel out of town and overnight staying in a hotel or house rental with other employees.
• The ability to work some overtime will be required.

Professional Qualities:

• Strong proficiency in AutoCad to create and modify drawings.
• Maintain polite, courteous, tactful communication with clients and company staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Punctual, responsible, have organized work habits and be able to keep up with deadlines and complete daily work on time.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibit values that include integrity, accountability and a willingness to have fun.
• Work equally well as an individual contributor or team member.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Additional Information:

• Full-time non-exempt position; pay range starting at $25.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience, education, and training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program and supplemental insurance coverages are available.
• Short Term, Long Term and Life Insurance policy.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• PTO accrual beginning after the first year of employment.
• Eligible for the company matching 401K plan after one year of employment.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Employment is contingent on the passing of a pre-employment drug screening. Employees are subject to random drug screenings and for cause screenings thereafter.
• Valid driver’s license required. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment DMV record check.

Apply here: https://productionsunlimitedinc.com/employment-opportunities/#lighting-specialist

Cape Fear Regional Theatre (www.cfrt.org) is located in Fayetteville North Carolina. Each year, CFRT reaches more than 50,000 people through five award winning mainstage productions, a recurring community-based holiday production, and a broad range of education and outreach programs. CFRT’s building has a 273-seat mainstage theatre, scenic and costume shops, and administrative offices, as well as an adjacent education center and off-site storage warehouse. Fayetteville is the sixth largest and among the most diverse cities in North Carolina. It is a big city with a small-town vibe. CFRT is committed to diversity (visit our website for more information) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position includes salary, health, and generous PTO package. The ideal candidate has carpentry experience, is self-motivated, and wants to be a part of a dynamic, dedicated team.

If this is you, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cfrt.org or visit https://www.cfrt.org/about-us/#employment for more information. 

Master Carpenter 

Reports to: Production Manager/Technical Director

Time Commitment: Full-time Salaried (40 hrs per week) Occasional nights and weekends required. 

Pay: $37,500-$40,000 (commensurate with experience) plus Health and PTO. 

The Master Carpenter is the primary shop carpenter, constructing the set from the designs provided by the Technical Director. They are a key member of the production team. Their primary focus is to build our five Mainstage Shows, remount our Holiday Show, and construct a modular set for our summer camps with a small team of over-hire carpenters. They also assist with events and occasional facilities upkeep. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Construction of set 
• Work with over-hires, as needed 
• Works with the TD’s timeline and build schedule
• Keeps inventory of tools, maintains them, and reports when replacements need to be ordered 
• Works with TD to replenish inventory as needed)

Job Requirements 

• Proficient Carpenter 
• Experience with metal working, welding a plus 
• Self-motivated individual, requiring minimal supervision with good time management skills 
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. 
• Strong organizational, problem solving and follow-through skills with a focus on safety 
• Courteous, professional, good team-player and good sense of humor

Position: Theatre Arts & Music Technical Director 
Reports to: Sue Fair Theatre Arts Department Chair
Classification: Staff
Status: PT 

Summary: The Departments of Theatre Arts and Music at Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina, are currently accepting applications for a part-time position as the Theatre Arts & Music Technical Director, commencing in January 2024. The position offers an annual salary of $25,000. The role requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, with some flexibility to accommodate busier weeks during the mainstage season. Additionally, the position includes built-in paid holidays.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Technical Director include overseeing the technical aspects of the Theatre Arts Department mainstage season, which encompasses a play, a musical, a recruitment tour, an award ceremony, and senior performances. An assistant technical director will be hired to support the Technical Director with the two mainstage productions. The role involves mentoring students involved in productions, collaborating with a diverse undergraduate student population, managing, and maintaining the scene shop, and overseeing tool and equipment maintenance and replacement. Ensuring safety in all technical activities is paramount. The Technical Director will also contribute to the coordination of August campus events, including commencement, and will be responsible for setting up and running lighting and sound for the graduations. Additionally, support to the Music Department for their music events is expected. The position may require occasional evening work to cover technical rehearsals and performance weekends. The Technical Director will also be asked to assist with technical needs in Owen Theatre and Moore Auditorium beyond their 20 hours per week, at a rate of $24 per hour. The Technical Director will transition to work on special projects and with Campus Events during the months of June and July.

Qualifications: Candidates for this position should hold a minimum of a BA or higher in a related field; however, extensive experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred qualifications include experience in technical direction for musicals, plays, and dance at the university level or equivalent professional experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in stage lighting and sound equipment and programing, current trends in scenic technology and possess skills in budget management, CAD drafting, rigging, and carpentry.

Application available here

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