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The Shakespeare Theatre Company recognizes the value of a workforce made up of highly skilled people from a variety of backgrounds. Diversity enriches our work environment and our stage productions. It invigorates the services we provide to the community. Therefore, the Shakespeare Theatre Company strives to increase accessibility for all segments of the community, both to join the organization and to grow professionally within.
Please submit resume below OR email cover letter, resume, and references to employment@shakespearetheatre.org.
Available positions include:
IT Helpdesk Technician
Special Events Manager
Teaching Artists- Part-time
Box Office Associates (part time- weekends)
Assistant House Manager (part time- evenings and weekends)
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company, in Washington DC, seeks an entry level Helpdesk Technician to join an active IT department serving over 150 users spread through 7 locations. The Technician will be primarily responsible for providing helpdesk support for all desktop PC’s (Windows and Mac OS), printers, copiers, faxes, smart phones, cameras, scanners, and other peripheral devices. This individual will be assisting end users in resolving technical problems by providing guidance regarding software and hardware problems, resolving or referring more complex problems through a defined escalation process, following up with end users to ensure satisfaction, and logging all activity and resolution in the appropriate location. This technician will be assisting in PC builds and updates, maintaining supplies inventory, and providing secondary support for backups procedures, server maintenance, and associated hardware.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelors in Computer Science, or equivalent professional training, and at least one year of applicable customer service based technical experience in an office environment. Strong customer service skills and proven ability to analyze and resolve technical issues is required. Knowledge of Windows and Mac OS software is necessary. Experience with nonprofit environments and current technical certifications are a plus, but are not required. On the job training will be provided.
Full time, year round position with generous benefits package. Please submit cover letter with 3 references included and your resume above. 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.
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company seeks a Special Events Manager (SEM) to manage the planning, budgeting, and execution of the theatre’s largest fundraising events, as well as events related to donor cultivation and benefit fulfillment. The SEM serves as a liaison with volunteer event chairs and committees, event consultants, and vendors and is responsible for all logistical arrangements and budget tracking. The SEM plans and executes STC events including, but not limited to, the Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala, Opening Nights, Meet the Cast, the Mock Trial, and Will on the Hill, as well as events in conjunction with Free For All, international programming, family programming, and capital campaign cultivation. The SEM tracks event responses in Tessitura, pulls necessary reports, maintains season calendar, creates timelines and benchmark deadlines for each event, and prepares mailings, responses and attendee lists for all events.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Arts/Business Administration/Hospitality and 3-5 years nonprofit event planning experience. The SEM must be very detail-oriented, diplomatic and organized with a strong ability to effectively communicate details to other staff members, vendors, and STC management in a timely manner. This position coordinates STC staff and volunteers on the execution of events while maintaining a high level of style and customer service. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, experience with Tessitura preferred
Full time, year round position with generous benefits package. Please submit cover letter with 3 references included and your resume above. 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. [/job]
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company, in Washington D.C., is seeking dynamic part-time Teaching Artists for our Education Department’s School Programs including: Camp Shakespeare, SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee Program, Artist in the Classroom Residencies, Text Alive! and other education programs working with students from grade school to high school. Requirements: BA or BFA degree in theatre and/or arts education (advanced degree preferred), classroom teaching experience, curriculum and evaluation development , with a solid background in Shakespeare. Candidates must be creative, flexible and have strong classroom management and communication skills. Must have reliable automobile transportation and a valid driver’s license. These posistions are part-time and hours will vary. Competitive salary. Criminal background checks required. Please submit cover letter with 3 references included and your resume. 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 successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, PR, Theatre, or applicable field (or equivalent experience) and 7 or more years of professional marketing experience in the arts with an emphasis on; direct marketing, advertising, digital marketing, pricing strategies, sales and promotions background. Extensive knowledge and successful experience in professional theatre including box office, subscriptions, ticket sales, group sales, teleservices, audience services, and interdepartmental interactions is required. This position also requires supervisory and management level experience and advanced oral and written communication. Please submit cover letter and resume, including names and phone numbers of three references. The Shakespeare Theatre Company recognizes the value of a work force made up of highly skilled people from a variety of backgrounds. No phone calls please.
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company, a multi venue Lort B+ theatre located in Washington, DC, seeks a dynamic and innovative senior level Marketing Director (MD) to join our busy Marketing and Communications department. This new position is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing all short-term and long-term marketing and advertising strategies for ticket sales including subscriptions, single tickets, and group sales. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record for meeting and exceeding sales goals through both best practice and “out of the box” sales strategies in a diverse marketplace. The MD will also maintain superior customer service of in-bound and out-bound sales and customer service staff by creating and improving internal systems, motivating employees, and actively responding to employee and customer input. This position works closely with a variety of staff throughout the organization to develop strategies and long term plans for marketing and advertising needs. Direct reports- Associate Director of Marketing, Call Center Director, and Audience Services Manager.
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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. 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.
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company, the nation’s foremost classical theatre, located in Washington, D.C. seeks part-time Box Office Associates for 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. 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.
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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. The Shakespeare Theatre Company recognizes the value of a workforce 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.