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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the US. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status regarding public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Student Actor Supervisor is to be mindful of the safety and well-being of the CTC student cast members when they are not on-stage or in the backstage area.  The Student Actor Supervisor provides assistance to other CTC cast and production staff members in developing and encouraging professional behavior from the student cast members.  The Student Actor Supervisor is also responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the green room.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supporting the Production

• Arrive at the theatre 15 minutes before the student call time; check all students out to caregivers at the end of calls; wait until all student actors have departed the property before ending their shift
• Work with students to maintain an atmosphere of respect
• Collaborate with Stage Management to target and address potential difficult relationships
• Encourage student actors to maintain appropriate workplace behavior and language
• Instruct and encourage student actors in theatre and performance etiquette
• Follow guidelines in the CTC Staff Handbook under Employee Conduct: the Child Abuse Policy and the Adult/Youth Engagement Policy
• Report to the Production Stage Manager any member of the staff or cast that engages in inappropriate behavior
• Encourage student actors to bring and do homework when time allows and whenever possible, be available to assist students with homework
• Maintain the general appearance of the green room and kitchen areas: tidy up, wipe down furniture at beginning and end of shift, make/dispose coffee/hot water, restock coffee cart, wash dishes
• Attend to crew/cast meals as scheduled, including labeling of sandwiches, monitoring meals, set up and clean up
• Provide basic first aid to student actors as needed and see to the completion of the appropriate documentation

Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies
• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Collaboration – Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture
• Communication – Ability to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and to understand what others are expressing
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or physical abilities
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized    
• Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
• Professionalism – Demonstration of personal accountability and effective work habits, and an understanding of the impact of communication and professional image; acting with integrity and ethical behavior with the interest of the community in mind
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
• Tactful – Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others

Experience

• Strong interest in working with youth
• Demonstrated skill in working with young people preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with ages 10-18

Other Qualities

• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment

SCHEDULE

Hours range from 35-50 hours/weekly with applicable overtime rates.  Covers rehearsals, technical rehearsals and 9-10 performances a week.  Rehearsals are Tuesday through Saturday, and performances are Wednesday through Sunday.

COMPENSATION

The starting pay for this temporary part-time position is $18.00 per hour.  Benefits include sick and safe leave and the ability to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan.

TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at productionjobs@childrenstheatre.org. Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DESCRIPTION OF MINNEAPOLIS AND THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA

Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area has a thriving and vibrant arts scene.  The Twin Cities metro area is one of the largest theatre markets in the country, with over 150 theatres.  Minnesota year in and year out ranks near the top nationwide in federal and state arts funding and has a strong history of private arts philanthropy.

The Twin Cities area is the second largest economic center in the Midwest and is annually ranked as a top area in terms of quality of life.  It is home to several restaurants and chefs who are James Beard nominees or winners.  The Minneapolis parks system has been called the best-designed, best-financed and best-maintained in America.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Development team, the Development Officer helps to generate $5 million in total annual contributed revenue to support CTC’s mission and initiatives. This position manages CTC’s Luminary Circle (gifts of $2,000+), and focuses on retaining, nurturing, and growing high-capacity relationships for CTC. The Development Officer is responsible for expanding CTC’s base of support by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of individual prospects and donors giving $2,000+ annually. Working closely with Development colleagues and executive leadership, this role supports an expanding individual giving program through strategic fundraising initiatives, thoughtful portfolio management, and exemplary stewardship and service.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Development, Individual Giving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Portfolio and Relationship Management (75%)

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward an assigned portfolio of over 100 individual donors, with a specific focus on donors and prospects with the capacity to give $2,000+ annually as members of the Luminary Circle
  • Engage regularly with donors by phone, mail, email, and in person to cultivate and deepen relationships with CTC, meeting or exceeding annual communications goals
  • Connect personally with donors at events, meetings, and CTC performances
  • In collaboration with Development colleagues, create and deploy bespoke cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials to inspire and retain donor investment
  • Collaborate with CTC program managers and other colleagues for effective involvement in donor interactions and to develop understanding of potential areas for donor support
• Work in partnership with other members of the Development team, executive leadership, and external counsel to build a strong pipeline of engaged, high-capacity individual donors
  • Establish and manage a donor prospecting protocol, leveraging internal database resources and external research tools
  • Promote the Luminary Circle and planned giving opportunities, supporting donors’ advancement through the philanthropic pipeline
• Maintain detailed and informative donor records
  • Accurately and efficiently document portfolio engagement in Tessitura, including writing timely contact reports for all donor interactions
  • Maintain a moves management plan for donors, including specific goals around long-term, lapsed, and prospective donors
  • Prepare reports for leadership regarding progress on fundraising activities as needed

Stewardship & Events (15%)

• Manage the implementation and fulfillment of Luminary Circle communications, benefits, and events, including partnering with the Senior Manager, Stewardship & Events to plan the annual Luminary Circle Dinner
• Support the planning and execution of donor events over the course of the theatre’s season, including but not limited to opening night dinners and receptions, behind-the-scenes events, and the annual Curtain Call Ball
• Facilitate private donor events as needed

General Activities (10%)

• Participate in departmental and cross-departmental meetings to stay informed on CTC programming and advance the work of the Development department
• Monitor philanthropic trends and industry standards to inform and enliven fundraising work
• Other duties as assigned

Collaborate with all departments in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Assist with monitoring and ensuring access, representation, participation, and decision making for historically marginalized communities in the Development Department, in fundraising projects, and in all aspects of CTC’s philanthropic efforts
• Study topics that lead to a deeper understanding of how white supremacy, racial violence, and systemic racism have shaped American society and how that shapes CTC’s workplace and the lives of CTC employees
• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist workplace practices and policies
• Provide leadership with empathy for all staff
• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Demonstrated skill in and knowledge of professional fundraising or related field

• Demonstrated success in cultivating and stewarding high-touch, high-impact relationships
• Demonstrated experience in grants or other multi-step project management
• Demonstrated familiarity with managing donor records and documentation; Tessitura experience preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to rapid pace in a changing workplace
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Budget – Ability to plan and work within budget parameters
• Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures

• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race,
• ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or physical abilities

• Emotional Intelligence – The ability to recognize and manage one’s emotions, and the emotions of others, to achieve positive and mutually beneficial outcomes
• Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Project Management – Ability to plan and manage workflows and personnel in a holistic and integrated fashion to ensure progress of projects, and awareness of responsibilities among staff
• Time Management – Ability to manage the available time to organize and complete work efficiently and effectively within given deadlines

Other Qualities

• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment
• A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access
• Ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization and work to dismantle structural racism in theatre

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for this full-time position is between $66,000 and $72,000 annually.  Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; vacation and sick leave; nine paid holidays; and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at jobs@childrenstheatre.org. Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children’s Theatre Company is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

OPEN OVER-HIRE ROLES

Carpenter/Welder – work in the scene shop. Position duties can include but are not limited to carpentry, welding, rigging, load in and strike. $24.27/hr

Scenic Artist – assist in producing the paint and texture finishes for all scenic elements. Requires excellent drawing and copying skills and the ability to read blueprints and understand scale. $18.00 – $22.00/hr

Electrician – hang, focus and strike lighting equipment. $23.22/hr

Wardrobe Swing – learn dresser tracks and laundry procedures. Cover for wardrobe staff absences and assist with laundry and reset on Saturdays and Sundays during show run. $23.22/hr

Wig Maintenance – maintain wigs during run of a show, approx. 2 hours per day. $23.22/hr

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

These positions require demonstrated skills and abilities related to the duties of the role.

Other Qualities

• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment

 TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at productionjobs@childrenstheatre.org.  Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Front of House Associates provide excellent customer service and assist the rest of Front of House staff in ensuring that productions and events are safe, entertaining, and efficiently run.  Front of House Associates duties include scanning tickets, assisting patrons with seating and wayfinding and running concessions.

This position reports to the Front of House Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patron Services

• Assist in making sure the lobby, theatre, and concession stand are set up before patrons arrive
• Provide friendly service to patrons as they arrive, tear/scan tickets, help patrons find their seats, direct them to restrooms, answer questions about the theatre and shows, help with late seating, and watch the house for any general issue that arise before and during the performance
• Work assigned concessions lanes and gift shop prior to the show, during intermission and post show in a quick and efficient manor while making accurate transactions using the Square sales system
• Assist in making sure that the patrons all leave the theatre safely post performance
• Help clean the theatre and restock concessions and gift shop for the next performance
• Represent Children’s Theatre Company at both internal and external events as requested
• Attend trainings and meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the House Manager and/or Performance Supervisor
• Project the brand image of CTC through actions and behaviors at events and at the theatre

Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies
• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Collaboration – Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture
• Communication – Ability to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and to understand what others are expressing
• Coping under pressure – Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and make sound decisions in the face of high stress situations
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and practices for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Detail-oriented – Thoroughness and accuracy when completing a task through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small
• Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
• Professionalism – Demonstration of personal accountability and effective work habits, and an understanding of the impact of communication and professional image; acting with integrity and ethical behavior with the interest of the community in mind

Physical Aspects

This role is periodically responsible for activities that require certain physical abilities.  CTC will make reasonable accommodations for employees who are not able to perform these activities, but who are otherwise able to perform the essential aspects of the role.  The more physically demanding aspects of the role are:

• Periodically lifting and moving items like program boxes, concession boxes, merchandise, etc. of up to 50lbs
• Assisting patrons up and down stairs repeatedly in a darken environment
• Standing for long periods of time

Experience

• Demonstrated customer service skills including working with diverse groups of people
• Previous ushering experience in a non-profit or arts organization a plus, but not required

Computer Skills

Ability to quickly learn and use institutional programs such as Square, When2Work and Paycom

Certificates & Licenses

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification; training is provided for candidates who do not already possess this certification
• The position is required to be certified to sell and handle alcohol; training is provided for candidates who do not already possess this certification

Other Qualities

• MUST be available for at least two weeknight performances and one weekend day during the run of all productions
• Availability for weekday mornings are a plus
• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment
• A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access
• Willingness to wear CTC Front of House uniform
• Must be age 18 or older

COMPENSATION

The starting pay for this part-time position is $17.19 per hour.  Benefits include sick and safe leave and the ability to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at jobs@childrenstheatre.org.  Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.