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Free Theatre Tickets!!! The
Shakespeare Theatre Company performing at the Lansburgh Theatre
and Sidney Harman Hall in Downtown Washington DC, the nation’s
foremost classical theatre, is currently seeking energetic, articulate
theatre lovers for our current sales and fundraising campaigns.
Join DC’s finest performing arts sales and fundraising
team and call from our Capitol Hill administrative offices, conveniently
located just 2 blocks from the Eastern Market Metro stop on 8th
Street Southeast.
Relaxed professional atmosphere, 12 to 20 hours per week earning $9 to $15
/hr, and of course free tickets to all STC productions. This is a great opportunity
for you to provide fun and rewarding support to one of DC’s leading arts
institutions.
Please call 202-547-3230 x2345 for more information and e-mail a resume immediately
to employment@shakespearetheatre.org.
Please specify where you saw the ad and your availability. The Shakespeare
Theatre Company recognizes the value of a work force made up of highly skilled
people from a variety of backgrounds.
Box Office Associates (part time)
The Shakespeare Theatre Company, the nation’s foremost
classical theatre, located in Washington, D.C. seeks part-time Box
Office Associates for weekday and weekend shifts. The successful
candidate will have superior people skills and the ability to work
quickly and accurately under pressure and have flexible schedule
availability. Basic computer skills are required, must be punctual
and reliable. Love of theatre and box office experience a big
plus. Send cover letter and résumé to PT Box Office
Search; employment@shakespearetheatre.org.
In cover letter, indicate what hours and days you are available.
No phone calls please. The Shakespeare Theatre Company recognizes
the value of a work force made up of highly skilled people from a
variety of backgrounds.
Assistant House Manager - Part Time
The Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Harman Center for the
Arts, a multi-venue LORT B+ theatre, seeks part time Assistant
House Managers. Responsibilities for this entry-level position
include training ushers, greeting and seating patrons and maintaining
a high level of customer care under the direction of the Lead
House Managers. The successful candidate will have superior
people skills and the ability to work quickly and accurately
under pressure and have flexible schedule availability. A
background in face-to-face customer service is preferred. Shifts
are primarily weekday evenings/matinees and/or weekend evenings/matinees. Please
email letter/resume with three references (including phone
numbers) to AHM Search at employment@shakespearetheatre.org;
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. The Shakespeare Theatre Company
recognizes the value of a workforce made up of highly skilled
people from a variety of backgrounds.
Teaching Artists
The Education Department of The Shakespeare Theatre Company, in Washington
D.C., is seeking Teaching Artists for our in-school and after-school residency
programs. This education programming includes; Text Alive!, SHAKESPEARIENCE,
and RE:ACT, as well as other education programs working with students from
grade school to high school levels and adults. Required: BA degree in theatre
and/or arts education (advanced degree preferred), teaching artist experience,
curriculum development and evaluation experience, with a strong background
in Shakespeare. Candidates must be creative, have solid classroom management
and communication skills. Must have reliable automobile transportation
and a valid driver’s license. Competitive salary. Please send
cover letter and resume, references, and sample lesson plan/ workshop outline
to employment@shakespearetheatre.org. Criminal
background checks required. No phone calls please. The Shakespeare Theatre
Company recognizes the value of a workforce made up of highly skilled people
from a variety of backgrounds.
Education Coordinator
The Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Harman Center for the Arts seeks a
part-time Education Coordinator for an extremely busy Education department.
This position provides administrative support for the director of education
and the education department managers. Additional duties include;
answering phones, providing a high level of customer service, processing
registrations, contracts and ticketing for the various programs and maintaining
department financials; assisting in the development, research and writing
of educational materials, distribution of educational materials to
teachers, facilitating at school matinees and other events, and teaching
in the various programs as necessary. The ideal candidate will
be organized, able to multi-task, take initiative, able to work effectively
under pressure, react productively to change, take directions well from
others and be punctual. Bachelor’s Degree in theatre or education
with emphasis on Shakespeare. Sound office administration skills
and experience on MS Office Suite and Tessitura are required. Experience
with calendaring software is a plus. Some Evenings and Saturday
are required. Valid driver’s license required. Employee
may be required to complete Standard First Aid training. This position
may be subject to a background check.
Send letter or resume with three
references (including phone numbers) and salary requirements to Education
Coordinator Search, employment@shakespearetheatre.org;
fax: 202-547-0226. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
First Hand
The Shakespeare Theatre Company, in Washington D.C., seeks an experienced
First Hand. The First Hand will work with a 3-4 person team on
costumes that span all eras and styles. Expertise in costume construction
and clothing alteration techniques, knowledge of period costume construction,
experience with patterning and cutting of garments, and an understanding
of various types of fabrics and materials is required. Intermediate
costume construction skill level required as well as organization, communication,
time management and work load planning skills. The successful candidate
will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or Fashion Design, or
equivalent professional experience, and an additional 2 years of costume
construction experience. Preference will be given to candidates
with proven experience handling corsetry, tailoring, and leather work,
as well as previous supervisory experience. This is a full-time,
year-round position with generous benefit package. Letter and resume
with three references to employment@shakespearetheatre.org. No
calls please. The Shakespeare Theatre Company recognizes the value
of a work force made up of highly skilled people from a variety of backgrounds.
Overhire Carpenters Needed
The Shakespeare Theatre Company seeks Overhire Carpenters for the Reps
Strike on April 10-12, 2010. Shifts are:
Shift A:
Saturday April 10, 2010
11pm to 8am – all night call
Shift B:
Sunday April 11, 2010
8am to 7pm – Day call
Shift C:
Sunday April 11, 2010
7pm to 2am – all night call
Ideally, I would like whoever works shift A to work shift C. Please let
me know as soon as possible if you can work shifts A and C with B off or
1 of the three. If you are available for all three please let me know and
I will let you know which shift I have placed you in. If you are out of
the Metro DC area and are willing to travel please contact me about accommodations.
Basic to intermediate skill level required. Competitive rates offered.
Please call Kati Torgerson to discuss further at 202 547 3230, ext.3604
(7am to 6pm Monday through Thursday) or email overhire@shakespearetheatre.org.
Resumes helpful, but not essential. The Shakespeare Theatre recognizes
the value of a workforce made up of highly skilled people from a variety
of backgrounds.
Database Programmer
The Shakespeare Theatre Company, in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced
SQL Database Programmer. The Database Programmer is responsible for all
SQL databases, including Tessitura and Great Plains. Duties include
but are not limited to; day to day maintenance and integration procedures,
writing custom reports and storage procedures, analyzing logs, implementing
web interfaces, server maintenance, programming and writing reports on
Tessitura software, and database backups.
This position requires a Bachelors Degree in computer science or equivalent
work experience, an additional 3 to 5 years of Technical SQL and DBA experience,
and technical skills in MS SQL 2000/2005, Access, Infomaker and Powerbuilder. Proven
expertise in SQL serveradministration, monitoring
and performance tuning is required. The successful candidate will
have the ability to provide detailed documentation as needed, strong interpersonal
and communication skills, and an ability to manage and effectively prioritize
a diverse workload. Strong custom report writing skills a must. Certification
in MS SQL Admin and Programming preferred. Preference will be give to candidates
with Tessitura experience.
Full-time, year-round position with generous benefit package. To
apply please send your cover letter, resume , and three references to employment@shakespearetheatre.org. No
calls please. The Shakespeare Theatre Company recognizes the value
of a work force made up of highly skilled people from a variety of backgrounds.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It
is the policy of the Shakespeare Theatre Company to employ individuals
without regard to gender, race, age, religion, color, national
origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor made
unlawful under applicable fair employment laws. In accordance
with such laws, reasonable accommodations are made for persons
with disabilities.