Employment & Internships

ZACH Theatre currently seeks qualified candidates for:

Individual Gifts Manager
Production Stage Manager
Technical Director
Theatrical Video Designer and Technician
Topfer Theatre Campaign Intern
Other Theatre Internships

Individual Gifts Manager

Department: Development

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

Job Summary: Responsible for directing, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive Individual Gifts Campaign and all related activities to maximize support from Zach’s Individual Donors and Board members.

Minimum Required Education:

Undergraduate degree

Minimum Required Experience:

3-5 Years Development experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize duties
Donor relations and volunteer coordination
Event planning and execution
Major gifts fundraising
Ability to write effective donor solicitation and acknowledgement letters
Direct mail experience
Tele-fundraising experience a plus
In-kind donation experience
Extensive database experience
Tessitura experience a plus
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Professional and personable attitude
Must work well independently and within a team
Must understand the development function within a performing arts organization
Passion for the performing arts a must.

Essential Job Functions:

Individual Giving Responsibilities

Organize and administer the theatre’s Individual Gifts Campaign including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Responsible for building the Individual Giving pipeline of donors to result in increased gifts
Responsible for reaching the annual agreed upon goal of the Individual Gifts Campaign, and executing budget preparation reports
Work with the Development Committee to achieve Individual and Trustees’ giving goals
Develop and implement with help of Special Events Manager all Major Donor benefits
Develop and implement all Individual Giving stewardship
Plan and execute Individual Giving events, including Season Preview Parties
Provide timely reports on annual progress for Individual/Board gifts to Executive Leadership
Oversee gifts processing and fulfillment
Responsible for all collateral for Individual Gifts
Provide VIP concierge service for tickets and other needs to Major Donors/Board members
Work with Marketing Department to position donors’ email and website communications
Work with Chief Development Officer to identify Campaign/Planned Gifts

General Departmental Responsibilities

Periodically supervise Development Assistant, and interns on Individual Gifts projects
Develop and administer each fiscal year’s calendar and work plan in conjunction with other departmental leadership
Provide support to other members of the Development Department as needs arise
Attend productions and meetings as needed
Other Duties as assigned

Other Information:

Evening and weekend hours required.

Must have a Driver’s License, and preferably a car.

Physical Requirements (if any):

Must be able to be physically active and lift up to 30 lbs.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to barbara@zachtheatre.org. No phone calls please.

Production Stage Manager

ZACH Theatre's Production Department has an immediate opening for an experienced Production Stage Manager; position will remain open until filled.

Job Summary:

The Production Stage Manager is a key member of the production management team of ZACH Theatre and provides support for the artistic and production staff to insure the smooth operation of every performance and production event. The Production Stage Manager oversees actors, stage management, and stage operations, and supports the Director of Production in assuring that all ZACH productions and events succeed within budgeted financial, time, safety and personnel resources.

Minimum Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in theatre, preferably with an emphasis in stage management.

Minimum Required Experience:

5 years of experience stage managing under AEA contracts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to lead and supervise a crew
Knowledge of and experience in theatrical and event production
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to be detailed when typing and proofing materials.
Ability to interact with all levels of the company.
Experience budgeting, negotiating contractual agreements and handling funds responsibly
High degree of interpretive, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a team.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects at once.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and within deadlines.
Ability to operate computers and standard office equipment.
Ability to read schematics.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of health and safety priorities for the performing arts.
Understanding of Theatre history.
Working knowledge of the design process.
Mature, positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the goal of producing the highest quality work possible.
Sense of humor, discretion, patience, willingness to learn, an eye for innovation and efficiencies, and a passion for the arts.

Essential Job Functions:

Direct supervision of stage managers, production assistants and stage management interns.
Direct supervision of stage operations staff, in collaboration with shop managers.
Second level supervision of actors and musicians.
Support and understudy stage managers and production assistants.
Manage and schedule stage operations staff in collaboration with shop managers
Supervise, guide, and troubleshoot the rehearsal and technical rehearsal process.
Attend staff, design and production meetings and all technical rehearsals and previews.
Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled on a regular basis.
Coordinate production department participation in special events
Schedule and manage auditions, casting and workshops.
Submit payroll for performers, stage managers and stage operations crew.
Arrange travel and housing for all visiting artists.
Assist Director of Production with:

- AEA contract negotiations and serve as point person for all AEA issues and communications
- Creation and maintenance of the master artist database and show calendars
- Execution of production contracts including guest directors and designers, non-AEA actors, musicians, crew members, etc.
- Production budget development and advance planning
- Script management, ordering and distribution

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to barbara@zachtheatre.org. No phone calls please.

Technical Director

Production Department seeks an experienced Technical Director

Job Summary:

In charge of the on time and under budget execution of Scenery for all productions and events. The Technical Director maintains budgets, creates calendars and schedules, hires and supervises staff carpenters, maintains stage and shop equipment, oversees maintenance and expendables budgets and maintains the safety and efficiency of all stage and shop operations.

Minimum Required Education:

Bachelors in Technical Theatre

Masters in Technical Theatre a plus.

Minimum Required Experience:

8 years of professional experience as a Technical Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage projects and multitask
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to produce construction drawings using AutoCAD
Working knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment
Working knowledge of sound equipment
Strong mathematical skills
Construction techniques including carpentry, welding and props construction.
Through knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and stage automation
Through knowledge of stage operations.
Understanding of equity and union rules.
Must be well versed in theatre history and design processes.
Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.

Essential Job Functions:

Technical Direction

Responsible for development of production calendar, employment of technical staff, build schedules, estimates, and construction drawings.
Development and maintenance of production and show budgets.
Supervision and execution of scenery and special effects.
Supervision and execution of equipment rental program.
Provides technical support to the Education Department.
Hires technical personnel

Special Events

Works with Development, Director of Production and the Artistic Director in the scheduling, logistics and technical requirements of company events.
Employees technical staff and outside companies and acquires needed equipment for each event.

Rental Program

Support technical needs of the facility rental program.
Supervise the equipment rental program

Internship Program

Incorporates the use of interns into the production department.
Supervises interns as needed.

Qualified applicants only, please submit your resume along with 3 references to Barbara Chisholm at barbara@zachtheatre.org.

Theatrical Video Designer and Technician

ZACH is now accepting resumes for Theatrical Video Designers and Technicians. If you are interested, please send your resume and portfolio to Paul Flint, paul@zachtheatre.org. No phone calls please.

Campaign Intern

Reports to: Development Department

Requirements: Excellent planning and organizational skills; Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under pressure; Good writing and communication skills; Self-initiator and also a good team-player. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some past experience with a fundraising and/or research data-base is preferred, as is a background in the arts or with an arts organization.

OBJECTIVE

To assist with the organizational aspects of all areas related to the Campaign, including: effective implementation of gift tracking, invoicing and processing; researching prospects; data-base management; planning and preparing solicitation materials; and providing support as needed in other areas.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain Development Campaign tracking, invoicing and related records in the shared drive, and also maintain other shared drive campaign files as may be needed.
Assist with prospect research via WealthEngine and other research vehicles.
Assist Development staff with coordination of special events which are specifically related to the Capital Campaign.
Periodically attend Campaign meetings and take notes, send notices or track attendance.
In conjunction with other Development staff, help prepare letters, materials, lists, mailing labels and mail mergers needed for Campaign mailings, invitations, etc.
Generate progress reports for all Campaign areas, including income tracking, pledge payment schedules, naming opportunities responses, recognition requests, etc.
Assist with the processing of gifts related to the Campaign in tandem with the Development and Finance Departments.
Help implement the gifts acknowledgement and fulfillment process for Campaign gifts.
Assist with arrangements for Campaign and solicitation meetings.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to holly@zachtheatre.org. No phone calls please.