CURRENT JOBS IN PERFORMING ARTS

The National Employment Bulletin for the Performing Arts Professions

August 2008

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR. Coordinate artist, board, VIP, press, staff ticket requests for concerts, administer payment of all artists, vendors, staff reimbursements, assemble info packets, schedule, attend, prepare minutes, plan/coordinate receptions, catered events, track weekly sales figures, coordinate director’s calendar, draft correspondence, maintain office supplies, eqt, files. Req excel interpersonal, communication, orgz skills, know MS Office, music, pref BA/BS music/rel. Email resume/ltr to 92^nd Street Y, New York, NY, humanresources@92y.org (subj: Office Administrator); fax 212-410-1254, Attn: Resume.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. Begin 09/02/08. Oversee construction, maintenance of sets, ensure proper maintenance of tools, stock scenic elements, supervise execution of scenic designs. Req 3 yrs exp, pref LORT exp. Email resume/ltr to Brandon Curry, Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany, NY, capreproductionmanager@yahoo.com; www.capitalrep.org.

MARKETING MANAGER. Develop, oversee implementation of PR, media communications campaigns, develop, implement mktg strategies for all theatrical productions, educational, artistic programming, implement, monitor, analyze market research, prepare press kits, attend openings, cultivate sponsorships, monitor, maintain website. Req BA/BS, 3-5 yrs professional exp in mktg, excel communication skills, know mktg, incl media coverage, PR, strategic planning, exp w/ direct mktg project mgmt, know MS Office Suite. Resume/ltr/3 refs to Human Resources, Central Square Theater, PO Box 391897, Cambridge, MA 02139; email employment@centralsquaretheater.org. App ddl 08/31/08.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR. Begin 08/08 or 09/08. Perform advance work for future ancillary productions incl technical analysis, work w/ stagehands, wardrobe personnel, designers, stage managers, provide budget info to production manager, coordinate in-house calendars, schedules. Req BA/BS theater/rel, 2 yrs exp, ability to manage expenditures, budgets, create schedules, excel writing, communication, interpersonal skills, know Excel, Word. Mid $30s. Online app avail at http://brooklynacademy.appone.com/. Pos w/ Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217; fax 718-636-4179; email info@BAM.org. App ddl 08/03/08.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICE. Track gifts, manage mailing lists, mailings, assist w/ prospect development, assist w/ drafting letters, proposals, maintain files, update database, process invoices. Req BA/BS, admin exp, communication, orgz, math skills, know MS Office, pref interest in classical music, Raiser’s Edge, PowerPoint. Resume/ltr/sal hist/sal req to New York Philharmonic, 132 West 65^th Street, New York, NY 10023; www.newyorkphilharmonic.org; email resumes@nyphil.org (subj: Admin Asst, Development Office). App ddl 09/08/08.

CURRICULUM DESIGNER AND EDUCATOR. PT. Design, develop curriculum to teach middle/high school students to use media as outlet for social advocacy thru production of short films. For info contact Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, NY, www.burnsfilmcenter.org.

PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR. Oversee development, creation of publications for theater, supervise, art-direct graphic artist, webmaster, serve as managing editor of programs, performance journals, newsletter, edit website, blog, assist w/ copy writing, design, printing of brochure, negotiate contracts w/ printing, mailing companies, manage publications calendar, budget. Req BA/BS, excel writing, editing, grammar, proofing, orgz, negotiating, computer skills. Resume/ltr/sal req to Katherine Keefe, Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington, DC 20024; fax 202-488-4056; email jobs@arenastage.org. No phone calls. App ddl 09/14/08.

ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER. Work w/ theater, guest artists, assist w/ guest artist travel, housing, hospitality. Req excel communication, orgz skills, driver’s license, pref company exp. Resume/ltr/refs to Jessica Mack, Company Manager, Hartford Stage Company, 50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103; fax 860-244-0183; email jessicamack@hartfordstage.org.

EDUCATION COORDINATOR. Oversee production, logistical details for annual events incl family/school concerts, young ensembles performances, open rehearsals, high school programs, oversee research, writing, editing, production of educational materials, admin duties. Req BA/BS, excel writing, interpersonal skills, pref concert production exp, art education exp. Hi $30s. Resume/ltr to Andrew Berger, Director of Education, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023; email aberger@chambermusicsociety.org.

OFFICER, NYFA SOURCE. Begin 09/01/08. Research award programs, service program, publications avail for artists working in all disciplines, oversee PT researchers, develop/lead artist workshops on rel topics, identify promotional opptys, maintain internal resource library. Req BA/BS, 3 yrs arts exp, know arts, excel orgz, writing, public speaking, research skills, know Word, Excel, html, Access. Hi $30s. Email resume/ltr to Matthew Deleget, Managing Officer, Information & Services, New York Foundation for the Arts, New York, NY, deleget@nyfa.org (subj: NYFA Source Officer Search).

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE. Coordinate all activities for fall benefit, spring gala, golf tourney, donor cultivation events. Req BA/BS, special events exp, excel communication skills. Resume/ltr/writing sample to Judith McDowell, Director of Development, George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 80901-1903; email jmcdowell@georgestplayhouse.org.

FILM PRODUCTION FACULTY. Design programming, curricula, teach courses for media/education center. For info contact Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, NY, www.burnsfilmcenter.org.

OPERA STUDIO MANAGER/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER. Mid-Aug thru June. Produce 1 opera scenes program, 2 full opera productions, outreach training program, run opera office, create/monitor budgets, artist’s contracts, purchases from vendors, set up auditions, produce/oversee printed materials. Req know theatrical production, Word, Excel, excel human relations skills. Resume/ltr to Caren France, Manhattan School of Music, 120 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. Build sets, orgz scene shop w/ construction staff, supervise load-ins, strikes, repair/maintain eqt. Req communication, electrical, sound, computer, orgz skills, pref professional/regional exp in production, technical theatre. Resume/ltr to Sheila Buttermore, Somerset County Vo-Tech High School, Bridgewater, NJ 08807; email sbuttermore@scvths.org.

SCENIC TECHNICIAN. Produce quality scenery, construct, install, repair, maintain, store, dispose of scenic elements of productions, load scenery in/out of performance spaces, warehouse. For info/app contact American Repertory Theatre, Cambridge, MA, http://jobs.harvard.edu. Req #34563.

DEVELOPMENT FELLOW. Assist w/ proposal prep, maintain donor files, reservation mailings, patron services, special events planning, attend productions, opening night parties, donor cultivation events, gala. Req strong proofing, writing, orgz, communication skills, know theater. Email resume/ltr to Michelle Bossy, Primary Stages, New York, NY, michelle.bossy@gmail.com.

FALL INTERNSHIPS. Mid-Aug thru Dec, FT for 5 days/week 10 am-6 pm or PT for 3 days/week 10 am-6 pm; full season mid-Aug thru May also possible. Admin duties for resident playwrights, stage manage workshop, readings, coordinate casting, shadow admissions process. Req BA/BS, strong interest in new plays, playwrights, sense of contemp theatre, background in literary mgmt/dramaturgy, development, casting. Stipend, metro card. Resume/ltr to New Dramatists, 424 West 44^th Street, New York, NY 10036; email michaellew@newdramatists.org. App ddl 08/10/08.

RESIDENCY TEACHING ARTIST. Teach theater, dance, literary arts in school environments across NJ, introduce preK-12 students to performing arts, prepare/conduct family workshop at schools. Req BA/BS arts/art-rel, professional exp in performing art form, teaching exp, strong communication, writing skills. Travel. Resume/ltr to New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Human Resources Department Code: RTA, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102; fax 973-642-5484; email jobopportunities@njpac.org. No phone calls.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE. Handle daily biz operations, payroll, cash disbursements, cash receipts, bank reconciliations. Mid $20s. Req people, computer skills, box office exp, know MS Access, Excel, Word, pref Peachtree bookkeeping/accounting software. Email resume/ltr to Abingdon Theatre Company, New York, NY, jobs@abingdontheatre.org.

EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR. Maintain, update executive director’s calendar, process, expedite, route correspondence, proof copy, maintain files, records, contracts, screen phone calls, coordinate meetings, plan special projects, assist w/ mailings. Req BA/BS liberal arts/rel, 3-5 yrs admin exp, know Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MAC, excel communication skills, pref know DonorPerfect, digital photography. Resume/ltr to Gregory Castro, Director of Finance, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456; email hr@bronxmuseum.org. No phone calls.

GRANT WRITER. Assist w/ all aspects of grant process, draft proposals, reports, assist w/ specialized proposals, maintain budgets, track renewal solicitations, generate acknowledgments, coordinate board committees. Req BA/BS, 3-5 yrs exp, know foundation, corporate, govt grant application procedures, writing, editing, interpersonal skills, Excel, Word exp, pref know classical music, Raiser’s Edge. Email resume/ltr/sal hist/sal req to New York Philharmonic, New York, NY, resumes@nyphil.org (subj: Grant Writer); www.newyorkphilharmonic.org. App ddl 09/14/08.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS. Develop, strengthen, promote intl activities. Req exp in intl exchange, collaboration, programming, know grant program mgmt, development, strong writing skills, pref fluent French, Spanish. Resume/ltr/sal req to Emilya Cachapero, Director of Artistic Programs/International Theatre Institute, US, Theatre Communications Group, 520 Eighth Avenue, 24^th Floor, New York, NY 10018; fax 212-609-5901; email iti@tcg.org. No phone calls.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR. Begin 08/15/08. Curriculum development, office mgmt, admin, create, schedule, implement courses, seminars, studio events, manage staff, maintain corporate communications, oversee sales, mktg, customer service. Req BA/BS theatre/arts admin/entertainment industry/rel, know NY theater, US entertainment industry, excel communication, staff mgmt, orgz skills, mktg/sales exp, know MAC, Filemaker, PowerPoint, Excel, Word. Resume/ltr to Julie Amsterdam, TVI Actors Studio, 165 West 46^th Street, #509, New York, NY 10036; fax 212-302-1926; email juliea@tvistudios.com.

FREELANCE LIGHTING, SCENIC, VIDEO DESIGNER. Begin 09/01/08. Req MAC background, know Vectorworks, Lightwright, computer skills. $25-$35/hour. Resume/ltr/link to online portfolio to Craig Robillard, Glow Design Group, 10 Java Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; email crew@glowdesigngroup.com.

MARKETING & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE. Establish, implement direct mktg initiatives for dance performances, work w/ dance companies to customize audience development initiatives, create mktg plans, investigate, initiate promotional activities, assist w/ publicity/mktg/advertising materials. Resume/ltr to Marketing & Audience Development Associate Search, The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011; fax 212-727-3658; email mhollenbeck@joyce.org.

PRESS & MARKETING MANAGER. Keep press, production calendar, gather press info, identify target audiences, develop mktg strategies, work w/ graphic designers on mktg materials, website, prepare artist opptys, handle sponsorship cultivation for special events. Hi $30s-lo $40s. Email resume/ltr to Marya Warshaw, Executive Director, BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Brooklyn, NY, marya@bax.org. No phone calls.

MARKETING ASSISTANT. Coordinate mktg activities, admin duties. Req BA/BS, know MS Office, orgz, interpersonal skills, pref 1 yr exp, budget mgmt exp. Email resume/ltr to New York City Ballet, New York, NY, marketingcareers@nycballet.com (subj: Marketing Assistant).

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT. Req BA/BS music, 2 yrs rel exp, strong verbal, typing, orgz, computer, people skills. $29K-$35K. Email max 3 pg resume/ltr to MidAmerica Productions, Inc, New York, NY, dloy@midamerica-music.com.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Schedule phone appts, manage calendar, work w/ clients, track deposits, ticket counts, create press materials for circulation to talent buyers, admin duties. $26K. Email resume/ltr to Agency for the Performing Arts, New York, NY, ntrusty@apanewyork.com.

COSTUME DESIGNER. 08/08-10/08. Req good stitching skills. Resume/ltr to Gail Anderson, Production Manager, Surflight Theatre, Box 1155, Beach Haven, NJ 08008; email gail@surflight.org.

CASTING INTERN. 6-month commitment, begin 09/01/08. Schedule auditions, maintain database, filing systems, work w/ actors, agents. Req interest in casting field. Resume/ltr to The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, Attn: Casting.

COMPANY MANAGER. 09/01/08-05/31/09. Req 1 yr exp as company manager/asst. $1.1K/week salary, per diem. Resume/ltr to Gary Bessette, Porchworthy Publications, LLC, P Box 1164, Chicopee, MA 01021; email gary@milestoneevents.org.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Route, answer correspondence, manage office supplies, inventory, office eqt, track/code office expenses, prepare, distribute materials to board, work w/ photographer, videographer, oversee photo, video library, proof/edit documents. Req BA/BS, strong communication, interpersonal, computer skills, pref 1-2 yrs admin exp, background in music/arts, education, youth development. Resume/ltr to Malissa Carter, Midori & Friends, 352 Seventh Avenue, #301, New York, NY 10001; fax 212-767-0018; email music@midoriandfriends.org (subj: Administrative Assistant). App ddl 09/19/08.

MANAGING DIRECTOR. Lead orgz w/ producing artistic director, assist w/ fundraising, financial mgmt, mktg, strategic, long-range planning, oversee human resources. Req BA/BS, 2-3 yrs mgmt exp in nonprofit setting, financial mgmt exp, know GAAP, nonprofit audits, fundraising expertise, know MS Office, Quickbooks. Resume/ltr/3 refs to Dominick Grant, Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, 129 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457; www.oddfellows.org; email Dominick@oddfellows.org. App ddl 09/01/08.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR. Begin 10/01/08. Design, implement educational programming incl school residencies, student matinee series, after-school activities, group sales support. Req strong communication, computer skills, pref know standards driven instruction, exp writing curricula. Resume/ltr/sal req to Karyn Lyman, Lantern Theater Company, PO Box 53428, Philadelphia, PA 19105; email klyman@lanterntheater.org. No phone calls. App ddl 08/25/08.

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER. Implement, manage online, print direct mktg for seminars, events, guide peer-to-peer communications initiatives, manage print material production, maintain website, draft press releases, conduct market research, manage online registration for seminars, events. Req BA/BS, 3 yrs exp, excel writing, customer service, project mgmt skills, pref exp w/ direct mktg copy writing, print production. Resume/ltr/sal hist/sal req/writing samples to Communications Manager Position, National Arts Strategies, #1212, 1140 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20036; email hiring@artstrategies.org. No phone calls. App ddl 08/04/08.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE. Oversee daily development activities, conduct prospect research on donors, develop/write grant proposals, process gift acknowledgment letters, manage annual fund appeals. Req BA/BS, problem solving, analytical skills, know Outlook, Excel, Word, strong fundraising database software exp. Resume/ltr to Development Search, Master Chorale of Washington, 1200 29^th Street NW, LL2, Washington, DC 20007; email tia.pickeral@masterchorale.org (subj: MCW-Development Associate). App ddl 09/15/08.

ACTOR/EDUCATOR. 09/08/08-05/15/09. Perform various roles in touring youth theatre season. Req piano playing skills, pref ability to play addl instruments. $425/week. Resume/ltr/headshot/videotaped audition w/ 2 contrasting character monologues, short piano demo to Lisa Myers, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Youth Theatre, 17 William Street, 2^nd Floor, Auburn, NY 13021; fax 315-252-3815; email lmyers@merry-go-round.com.

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER. 10/27/08-05/17/09. Req strong communication, orgz skills, touring exp. Resume/ltr to Mark Torchia, General Manager, The Acting Company, 630 Ninth Avenue, #214, New York, NY 10036; fax 212-258-3299; email production@theactingcompany.org.

FILM STUDIES EDUCATOR. PT. Teach grades 5-12, adults. For info/app contact The Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, NY, www.burnsfilmcenter.org/about/jobs.

AMBASSADORS OF MENTORING. AmeriCorps program. Participate in mentoring program targeting middle school girls, promote cultural pride, explore personal identity thru music, digital storytelling, dance, arts exploration, recreational activities, strengthen arts/cultural curriculum of program, complete 1700 hours of service. $250/week living allowance, health ins, $4.75K education award upon completion of service. Req exp w/ youth development, interest in nonprofits, excel orgz, communication, leadership skills, US citizen or permanent resident, pref BA/BS, strong Spanish language skills. Resume/ltr to Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga, Arts and Wellness Coordinator, Sociedad Latina, Inc, 1530 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120; www.sociedadlatina.org; email nicki@sociedadlatina.org (subj: Ambassadors of Mentoring). App ddl 09/13/08.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN. Req exp, creativity, appreciation for innovative practices, orgz skills. Resume/ltr to Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, 110 8^th Street, Troy, NY 12180; fax 518-276-4017; www.empac.rpi.edu/jobs/.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN. 09/08-05/09. Oversee budgets, timelines, create technical calendars, establish/attend production meetings, write weekly reports, work w/ designers, directors, in-house shops. Req technical theater exp, excel communication skills, know Outlook, Word, Excel. $295/week. Resume/ltr/250-word stmt of goals/3 refs to Helen Taynton, Intern Director, The Juilliard School, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-6588; email htaynton@juilliard.edu.

TECHNICAL THEATRE ASSOCIATE. Assist w/ venues incl lectures, concerts, theatrical productions. Req orgz skills, know lighting, sound, design, stagecraft. Email resume/ltr to Christopher B. Sink, Director of College Relations, Bard College at Simon’s Rock, Great Barrington, MA, csink@simons-rock.edu; www.simons-rock.edu.

FACILITY AND OFFICE MANAGER. Oversee facility, mechanical systems, office eqt, office admin duties, arrange building, repairs, maintenance, prepare/monitor budget for facility, systems. Req building mgmt exp, supervisory, computer exp, excel orgz skills. Resume/ltr/sal req to Karen Benson, CFO, Diler-Quaile School of Music, 24 East 95^th Street, New York, NY 10128; fax 212-369-1483; www.diller-quaile.org; email kbenson@diller-quaile.org. App ddl 08/05/08.

GENERAL MANAGER. Handle bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, prepare financial statements, assist w/ annual audit, oversee insurance policies, special events, work w/ unions, board members. Req 5 yrs performing arts admin exp, excel writing, orgz skills, capital campaign exp, fluent in financial statement prep. Resume/ltr/sal req/refs to Patrick A. Kelsey, Managing Director, Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22^nd Street, New York, NY 10011; fax 212-255-0281; www.irishrep.org; email patrick@irishrep.org. No phone calls.

MARKETING ASSISTANT. Coordinate mktg activities, admin duties. Req BA/BS, know MS Office, strong interpersonal, orgz skills, pref 1 yr exp, budget mgmt exp. Email resume/ltr to New York City Ballet, 20 Lincoln Center, New York State Theater, New York, NY 10023, marketingcareers@nycballet.com (subj: Marketing Assistant); www.nycballet.com.

PROP MASTER. 08/08-4/09. Supervise shop, maintain, track budget, supervise load-ins, techs, load-outs, maintain show properties during run. Req 3 yrs professional exp. Resume/ltr/refs to Chris Bailey, Production Manager, George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; fax 732-247-9151; email seebailey@hotmail.com.

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER. Manage execution of mktg communications incl print collateral, newsletters, display materials, brochures, promotional material, email, web updates, coordinate mailing of press releases, special invitations. All apps must be submitted thru Harvard online process only. For info contact American Repertory Theatre, Cambridge, MA, www.jobs.harvard.edu, req #34568. No phone calls.

AUDIO SUPERVISOR. Year-round position. Assist sound designers, composers, mount sound design reinforcement, provide audio, video, communications support for productions, manage sound dept, manage/maintain audio/video/communication systems. Req BA/BS audio engineering/sound design, 3-5 yrs exp. Resume/ltr/sal hist to Kay Forde, Huntington Theatre Company, 281 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115; fax 617-353-8300; email jobs@huntingtontheatre.org.

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER. Full season resident position. Req excel orgz, interpersonal skills, strong professional stage mgmt exp. Resume/ltr/3 refs to Production Manager, Theaterworks, One Gold Street, Hartford, CT 06103; fax 860-525-0758; www.theaterworkshartford.org; email thwksprod@aol.com.

ASSISTANT TO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR. Schedule auditions, monitor casting trips for season. Req 2 yrs admin exp, orgz, MS Office skills. Resume/ltr/3 refs to David M. Upton, Production Manager, Northern Stage, PO Box 4287, White River Junction, VT 05001; email dupton@northernstage.org.

STAGE MANAGER. 09/01/08-10/26/08. Pref know ballet, dance terms. Email resume/ltr/refs to Heiress Productions, Inc, New York, NY 10023, ThreeMovements@gmail.com (subj: stage manager).

PERFORMER. 09/19/08-11/30/08. Males/females from 18-59 to perform in Broadway-style revenue in small dinner theatre venue. Req vocal, dance exp. $75-$100/performance. Resume/ltr to Marty Andreas, Soldier Hill Players, 3 Parkway Drive, New City, NY 10956; email soldierhill@optonline.net.

BUSINESS/BOX OFFICE ASSOCIATE. Handle daily biz operations, payroll, cash disbursements, cash receipts, bank reconciliations. Req box office exp, computer, people, accounting skills, know MS Access, Excel, Word, exp w/ accounting software. $20s. Email resume/ltr to Abingdon Theatre Company, New York, NY 10019, jobs@abingdontheatre.org.

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL/MODERN TEACHERS. 09/08-06/09. Teach all levels of contemp, lyrical, modern dance. Email resume/ltr to Tara Sobeck, Premier Dance Center, LLC, New York, NY 10983, tara@premierdancecenter.com.

LIGHTING SALES/DESIGNER. Design, implement custom temporary lighting systems, project planning, location scouting, write proposals, work w/ clients, oversee job profit margins. Req background in lighting design, production, know VectorWorks, Lightwright, MS Office, strong orgz, multitasking skills, sense of humor, energy, pref know moving lights, LED fixtures. Resume/ltr/sal req/refs to nyceventlighting@gmail.com (subj: Sales). No phone calls. Pos in New York, NY.

ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Schedule activities, work w/ theater industry leaders, prepare correspondence, reports, conduct research via web. Req excel communication, interpersonal, admin, problem-solving skills, pref BA/BS liberal arts/biz. Email resume/ltr to Marie Gottschall, Actors’ Equity Association, New York, NY 10036, easternjobs@actorsequity.org.

ASSISTANT TICKET OFFICE MANAGER. Coordinate, calculate daily deposits, schedule staff hours, staff training, track incoming ticket orders, process ticket sales, maintain database, handle customer feedback, work w/ rental orgzs, admin/production staff. Req excel communication, computer, customer service skills, basic math skills, know Tessitura ticketing software, mgmt exp. Email resume/ltr to Don McKim, The State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, dmckim@StateTheatreNJ.org.

MARKETING INTERN. Create, maintain collateral material for shows, educational programs, assist w/ execution of direct mktg plan, work w/ clients, partner shows. Req excel orgz, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, know MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Email Theatre Direct and Broadway.com, New York, NY 10019, hr@broadway.com.

PIANISTS/MUSICAL DIRECTORS. Begin 09/08. Teach musical theater to grades 1-12, musical directing of mainstage, theater productions. Req know musical theater. Resume/ltr to Tony Frangipane, Cultural Arts Playhouse, 615 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803; fax 516-694-3343; email tony@culturalartsplayhouse.com.

DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR ARTS. Resp for annual budget, all programming incl film festival, art galleries, professional music, literary, children’s series, community theater program. Req budget, staff mgmt exp, pref know Jewish community, fundraising exp. Email resume/ltr to Joni Levine, JCC MetroWest, West Orange, NJ, jlevine@jccmetrowest.org; fax 973-736-6871.

PROGRAM MANAGER. Develop programming for students, work w/ staff, teaching artists, oversee all aspects of planning, scheduling, budgeting, communicating about programs w/ schools, community, identify, schedule teaching/performing artists, participate in design, planning, implementation of special projects, create program files, curriculum outlines, program descriptions, newsletter articles. Req BA/BS, 2 yrs exp in education/arts education orgz, excel orgz skills, computer exp, know MS Word, Excel. Lo $30s. Resume/ltr to Program Associate Search, Young Audiences New York, One East 53^rd Street, New York, NY 10022; fax 212-319-9272; email echristou@yany.org.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. Identify agency fundraising opptys, assess agency strengths, fundraising opptys, establish fundraising goals, identify funding sources, manage development database, fundraising budgets. Req BA/BS, 3-5 yrs professional exp w/ nonprofit resource development incl foundation, corporate, individual fundraising, communication, orgz, computer skills, pref MA/MS, bilingual Eng + Spanish/French/Chinese. Email resume/ltr/sal req/writing samples to Candice Anderson, Executive Director, Cool Culture, New York, NY, hr@cool-culture.org; www.cool-culture.org. No phone calls.

PROGRAM/PRODUCTION MANAGER. Begin 09/01/08. Oversee programs, productions incl theatrical, music, dance, film, literary presentations, special events, exhibits, educational programs, supervise education coordinator/office manager, box office manager. Req excel interpersonal, orgz skills, passion for Irish arts, culture. $40K-$45K. Email resume/ltr to The Irish Arts Center, New York, NY, info@irishartscenter.org.

MORNING NEWS ANCHOR/PRODUCER/REPORTER. Req TV reporting, anchoring exp, ability to write broadcast copy, exp as broadcast news writer, extensive live exp. Resume/ltr/tape to WTIC/WTXX-TV, Human Resources, One Corporate Center, Hartford, CT 06103; email resumes@fox61.com. No phone calls.

MUSIC LIBRARIAN. Supervise, maintain physical facility, development of music collections, coordinate cataloging scores, recordings w/ technical services staff, provide reference service, instruction to music dept. Req MA/MS from library program, 2 yrs exp as post-MLS librarian, excel orgz, planning, project mgmt, analytical skills, know discipline of music, music cataloging practices, trends in music pedagogy, music collection development, strong computer, communication skills. Apply online to Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, www.bowdoin.edu, select employment link. For info email careers@bowdoin.edu. No paper or email apps. App ddl 08/11/08.

PROSPECT AND RESEARCH MANAGER. Identify, qualify new prospects, manage prospects for major gift, high-end annual fund programs, assist w/ cultivation, solicitation process, manage biweekly reporting to board committees, manage tracking of multiyear pledges. Req BA/BS, 3-5 yrs development exp, excel communication, research skills, know basic finance, accounting principles, passion for orgz, dance as art. Resume/ltr to Boston Ballet, Attn: Applications, 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116; email krutledge@bostonballet.com. App ddl 8/24/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

CHORAL TEACHER. PT, Mon-Thurs. Teach underserved middle, high school students. Resume/ltr to Bronx Preparatory Charter School, 3872 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457; www.bronxprep.org. App ddl 08/23/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

GRANT WRITER. Req grant writing exp w/ new, experimental theater, strong biz, communication skills. Email resume/ltr to Michael Levesque, Third Eye Theatre Company, New York, NY, mlevesq59@yahoo.com or Victoria Yampolsky, vyampol@yahoo.com. App ddl 08/17/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

PUBLIC RADIO SPONSORSHIP SALES REPRESENTATIVE. Solicit new biz thru prospecting, cold calling, manage/grow existing accounts, identify client mktg needs, prepare proposals, presentation materials for prospective clients. Req excel communication, presentation, negotiation, computer skills, media sales exp, pref know internet sales. Resume/ltr to Amy Niles, WBGO Jazz 88, 54 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102; fax 973-824-888; email aniles@wbgo.org. App ddl 08/22/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE. Plan, administer, implement, service, track individual giving, assist w/ membership program. Req BA/BS, strong writing, computer, communication, orgz skills, pref 1 yr nonprofit admin exp, know Tessitura. Resume/ltr to Marisa Alford, Manager, Membership and Individual Giving, New York City Center, 130 West 56^th Street, 9^th Floor, New York, NY 10019; fax 212-247-4439; email jobs@nycitycenter.org. App ddl 08/23/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR. Answer phones, draft, distribute correspondence, orgz/maintain files, assist in processing invoices, purchase orders, generate communication pieces, oversee volunteers, arrange travel, prepare materials for grants, sponsorship proposals. Req AA/AS, 3 yrs exp, know MS Office, office eqt, pref accounting, data entry, writing, communication skills. Email resume/ltr/sal req to Manchester Bidwell Corp, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, HR@mcg-btc.org; fax 412-325-7378; www.manchesterbidwell.org. App ddl 08/23/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. Assist w/ ticket purchases, membership, answer questions. Req computer, communication skills, customer service exp. Email resume/ltr to Amy Santo, The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023, ccjobs@metopera.org; fax 212-721-5914; www.metopera.org. App ddl 08/23/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

COORDINATOR, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Assist w/ admin, orgz, logistical components of planning, execution of individual donors, update/maintain database, coordinate mailings, prepare acknowledgment letters, maintain internet communications w/ donors. Req BA/BS, excel admin, interpersonal, writing skills, know Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pledgemaker. Email resume/ltr/sal req to Human Resources, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, humanresources@lincolncenter.org (subj: Coordinator, Planning and Development). App ddl 08/25/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

South/Southeast

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGNER. Assist w/ production of instructional microsites, interactive storytelling applications, multimedia projects. Req BA/BS multimedia/graphic design, exp in development of content-rich web materials, know internet, web interface design, strong communication, problem-solving skills, pref video production exp as camera operator or editor. Resume/ltr/sal req to The Kennedy Center, Department of Human Resources, PO Box 101510, Arlington, VA 22210; fax 202-416-8630; email hrdept@kennedy-center.org.

SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR. 10-month staff position. Resp for clean/safe operation of scene shops, theatres, craft areas, supervise students, maintain tool, eqt inventory. Req BA/BFA, 1-2 yrs exp building scenery using standard wood, metal scenic fabrication techniques, ability to lift 70 lbs, driver’s license. For info/app contact West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, www.jobs.wvu.edu.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MUSIC EDUCATION. Teach elementary general, secondary choral music education methods, voice class, applied voice lessons, teach choral conducting, directing choral groups. Req PhD, pref performance ability in voice, piano, Dalcroze training, Orff-Schulwerk &/or Kodaly certification. Resume/ltr to Office of Human Resources, Glenville State College, 200 High Street, Glenville, WV 26351; email David.Stalnaker@glenville.edu.

PROFESSIONAL THEATRE INTERNSHIPS. 09/03/08-06/01/09. Pos avail in mktg/house, development. $75/week stipend, housing. Email resume/ltr/refs to James Ashford, Casting and Hiring Coordinator, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota, FL, jashford@floridastudiotheatre.org; www.floridastudiotheatre.org.

PRODUCER. PT contract position. Produce Smart Living section of website, produce page in html, gather content for section, work w/ photo, design to pull art. Req web journalism exp, know html, excel orgz, communication skills, passion for lifestyle content. Email resume/ltr/sal req to Washingtonpost.com, Arlington, VA, Stacey.palosky@wpni.com.

PROFESSOR OF PRODUCTION DESIGN. Teach production design, develop/enhance curriculum, production opptys. Req MA/MS/equiv lighting design, know lighting software, commitment to lighting visualization, rendering, pref college teaching exp. Resume/ltr/samples of own, student work/unofficial transcripts to Savannah College of Art and Design, Attn: HR-Faculty, PO Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402-3146.

Midwest

NEWS PRODUCER. For 10 pm news. Req 3-5 yrs exp producing newscasts. Resume/ltr to Rick Iler, News Director, KSHB-TV, 4720 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; email iler@nbcactionnews.com.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. Direct set construction, oversee technical details, maintain scene shop, estimate project costs, timelines to produce designs, supervise load-in, set-up, technical rehearsals, supervise stage crew, opptys to teach design/stagecraft/addl theatre courses. Req BA/BS theatre, recent professional work, know carpentry, construction methods. Resume/ltr to Illinois Central College, One College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635; www.icc.edu/jobs.

PRODUCTION AND EVENT TECHNICIAN. Assist w/ event logistics, production, lighting, rigging, stage mgmt, sound reinforcement, video projection, video recording. Email resume/ltr/3 refs to Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI, employment@interlochen.org (subj: P&E Tech); www.interlochen.org/about/work_volunteer/yearround/petech.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, THEATRE. Tenure track. Teach stage acting, directing, addl courses incl independent studies. Req PhD or MFA. Resume/ltr/stmt of teaching philosophy to Denison University, Graineville, OH, www.employment.denison.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50319.

STAFF ACCOMPANIST. Begin 08/08. Req BA/BS, collaborative pianist exp w/ significant repertoire, excel sight reading skills, pref PhD or MA/MS. $35K. Resume/ltr to Dr. Randall Faust, Search Committee Chair, School of Music, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455. Review begins 08/08/08.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, THEATRE. Tenure track, begin fall 2009. Create, direct, collaborate, criticize, evaluate productions, works of dramatic literature, historic periods/themes, teach in areas of specialization. Req PhD, w/ emphasis in theatre history/historiography/performance studies, college teaching exp, publications record, production involvement. Resume/ltr/3 ref ltrs to Mark Shanda, Chair, The Ohio State University, Department of Theatre, 1849 Cannon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210; www.theatre.osu.edu; email shanda.1@osu.edu. App ddl 10/01/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

West/Southwest

ONLINE EDITOR. Assist w/ daily schedules for online bay, overcut material built w/ temp sources, match offline cuts, color correction, green screen keying, assist w/ final refinements. Req skills w/ Final Cut Pro, Avid, After Effects, Photoshop. Resume/ltr to Trailer Park, Inc, 1741 N. Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS. Develop, implement strategic messaging, brand mgmt, mktg strategies, manage staff. Email resume/ltr to Sundance Institute, Los Angeles, CA, info@alberthallassociates.com.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER. Assist w/ production process, oversee general logistic mgmt of projects, track projects in development, arrange, coordinate shoots, oversee legal paperwork, conduct/orgz research for projects, oversee legal paperwork, coordinate editorial workflow. Req BA/BS film/TV production, 2 yrs exp. Resume/ltr to Deluxe Digital Studios, Inc, 2400 W. Empire Avenue, #400, Burbank, CA 91504.

DVD COORDINATOR. Schedule, coordinate DVD projects. Req excel orgz skills, know MS Office, Acrobat, MAC, ability to traffic workflow, pref home entertainment exp. Resume/ltr/sal req to Drissi Creative Studios, 6721 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038, Ref: DVD Coordinator. No phone calls.

ASSISTANT TO MUSIC AGENT. File, answer phones, create invoices, manage email traffic, collect ticket counts, assist w/ immigration apps. Email resume/ltr/sal req to Creative Management, Inc, Los Angeles, CA, careersla@icmtalent.com.

DVD QUALITY CONTROL OPERATOR. Perform technical review of home entertainment media. Req exp in DVD quality control incl compression, emulation, check disc, computer skills, know Filemaker. $11-$13/hour. Resume/ltr to My Eye Media LLC, 3515 W. Pacific Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505.

PROMOTIONS PRE-EDITOR. Write, produce, edit on Avid media composer. Req network, cable or trailer house exp, writing, orgz skills. Resume/ltr/reel to CBS On-Air Promotion Dept-Attn: VP Production, 7800 Beverly Blvd, #15, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

TV PROMOTION PRODUCER/EDITOR. Req promo/trailer exp, Avid skills. Resume/ltr/reel or online links to Producer/Editor Job, Attn: Clay Griffith, Studio City, 3330 Cahuenga Blvd, #500, Los Angeles, CA 90068. No phone calls.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DANCE. Tenure track, begin 08/09. Req MFA or PhD dance performance/choreography, 3 yrs college teaching exp, evidence of professional career in contemp dance or jazz dance, pref exp teaching contemp, jazz, Dunham technique + 2 of dance history, theory, criticism, somatic practices, cultural dance, choreography, improv. Resume/ltr to Dr. Linda Goodrich, Theatre and Dance, Sacramento State University, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6069; email achebe@saclink.csus.edu; www.csus.edu. App ddl 10/01/08.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MUSIC/PERCUSSION. Tenure track, begin 08/09. Teach applied lessons, percussion pedagogy, percussion methods courses, supervise percussion master classes, direct percussion ensemble, coordinate percussion sections for major ensembles, teach improv, ethnomusicology, world music performance. Req MA/MS percussion performance, demonstrated excellence as performer at natl/intl level, know prep of conservatory-level undergrad musicians. Resume/ltr/CD, DVD recording of live, unedited performance/DVD recording of lesson or master class/3 rec ltrs/3 professional refs to Dr. Sean Heim and Dr. Shaun Naidoo, Co-Chairs, Search Committee-Assistant Professor of Music, Percussion, Conservatory of Music, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866. App ddl 11/14/08.

SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER. Plan, coordinate special events, annual dinner, golf tourney, manage expenses, budget, research/develop new revenue center, manage vendor relations, develop new sponsorship opptys. Req 2 yrs exp in nonprofit event coordination, excel communication skills, strong MS Office, Word, Excel, Filemaker skills, pref interest in Japanese culture. Resume/ltr/sal hist/sal req to Jessica Kikuchi, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 South San Pedro Street, #505, Los Angeles, CA 90012; fax 213-617-8576; www.jaccc.org. App ddl 09/14/08.

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM OFFICER. Provide research, programmatic, mgmt support, conduct critical literature reviews, summarize findings, develop presentations, talking points, fact sheets, write application summaries for tri-annual grants docket. Req 1-3 yrs exp in nonprofit arts orgz/arts/culture field, know grant monitoring, secondary research methods, computers, communication skills. Resume/ltr to Moy Eng, Program Director, Human Resources, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, 2121 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025; fax 650-234-1985; email employment@hewlett.org (subj: Your name-Associate Program Officer, Performing Arts Application).

PROGRAM COORDINATOR. 09/01/08-07/15/09. Assist on-site at schools, coordinate activities of tutors, students, adult volunteers, coordinate recruitment, training efforts, orgz recitals, rel programs, orgz parent meetings, research music education topics to improve program, prepare teaching materials, assist w/ instrument inventory, draft newsletters. Req BA/BS, age 18-25, excel orgz, communication, presentation skills, know MS Office, vehicle. $950/month stipend. Prepare AmeriCorps National Service Application, submit to Americorps.org; send resume/ltr to Scott Gelband, Executive Director, gelbandfam@comcast.net. Pos in Seattle, WA. App ddl 09/01/08.

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER. Coordinate productions, special events, projects, assist faculty, staff, students, secure show royalties, music rights, receipt auditing, assist w/ allocation of space for rehearsals, performances, special events. Apply online to University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, www.jobs.uci.edu. Job #2008-0543.

ASSET SPECIALIST. Request, coordinate receipt of digital media files, manage, create encoded files, metadata, create/edit XML files, manage backups, archives, maintain status reports on projects. Req computer, communication, orgz skills, ability to handle quality assurance of video, audio, exp w/ digital video encoding. Resume/ltr to Deluxe Digital Media, 200 S. Flower Street, Burbank, CA 91502. No phone calls.

DONOR SYSTEMS COORDINATOR. Process contributions, input pledges, generate analysis, reports, prepare daily deposits, assist w/ annual audit. Req BA/BS, 2 yrs exp, know database systems, Word, Excel, ability to learn development software, pref nonprofit exp. Resume/ltr to Annual Fund Coordinator, A.C.T., Attn: HR, 30 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108; email hr@act-sf.org; www.act-sf.com. App ddl 08/22/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST. Plan, orgz, direct annual fund activities incl donor cultivation, communication w/ individual donors, foundations, govt agencies, oversee special events. Req BA/BS, 2-4 yrs development/fundraising exp, track record in individual, major giving, excel communication, orgz, time mgmt skills, know fundraising databases. Resume/ltr to Victoria Mason, Administrative Assistant, Music of Remembrance, PO Box 27500, Seattle, WA 98165-2500; email info@musicofremembrance.org. App ddl 08/23/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Prepare correspondence, maintain aspects of dept budget, track/reconcile expenses, income, generate, edit, reformat documents, copy/distribute materials, respond to inquiries. Req AA/AS or BA/BS, 2-3 yrs admin asst exp, computer, database, communication, interpersonal skills, know Word, Excel, Outlook. Email resume/ltr/sal hist/sal req to Human Resources Department, Education Department Administrative Assistant, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049, humanresources@skirball.org; fax 310-440-4595. App ddl 08/25/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

Multi-Regional/International/Freelance

INTERPRETER. 09/08/08-12/31/08. Facilitate interpretive programs for grades K-12 incl puppet shows, PowerPoint presentations, storytelling, artifact handling sessions, guided tours, admin duties. Req BA/BS drama/ museum studies/education/history, exp in museum education or heritage interpretation, commitment to customer service, pref know Canadian aboriginal, military history, exp in 2 of drama, music or visual arts. $18.75/hour. Resume/ltr to Carolyn Foard, Manager, Education and Interpretation, The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2T 5J4 CANADA; fax 403-974-2869; www.themilitarymuseums.ca; email cmmsedu@telus.net. App ddl 08/15/08. (From 07/04/08 issue)

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