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Position Title: Extended Care Supervisor
Department: Education
Supervisor: Associate Director of Education, Drama School
Classification: Part-time, seasonal _____________________________________________________________________________ About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of professional theatre and arts education for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. Seattle Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. We value a diverse and inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To inform and elevate the human condition starting with children, by providing children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.
Department: Education
Supervisor: Associate Director of Education, Drama School
Classification: Part-time, seasonal _____________________________________________________________________________ About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of professional theatre and arts education for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. Seattle Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. We value a diverse and inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To inform and elevate the human condition starting with children, by providing children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.
Position Description: SCT Education Programs offers morning and afternoon extended care for families who need to drop-off or pick-up their students earlier or later than the class time. Extended care participants range in age from 4-17. The Extended Care Supervisor is supported by an intern, who helps engage students in games, conversation, and age-appropriate activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check-in and check-out students
- Collect paperwork from families
- Communicate with Education Staff, Teaching Artists, and interns
- Establish and enforce safety boundaries
- Develop and lead structured activities ranging from arts and crafts, reading, theatre exercises, and group games
- You must be 18 years or older to apply. Two years of college or two years of equivalent work experience
- Highly organized and patient with strong customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with youth is required
- Theatre education background highly valued
Morning Care Supervisor June 17th – August 29th (No July 4th or August 30th) Monday - Friday 7:45am - 9:30am
Afternoon Care Supervisor June 17th – August 29th (No July 4th or August 30th) Monday – Friday 3:45pm – 5:45pm
We will consider applicants with partial availability (6-week minimum preferred) or morning or afternoon only availability.
Compensation: $15/hour To Apply please submit the following:- Cover Letter
- Resume
Position Title: Master Electrician
About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 43 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. At SCT we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. Position Summary:
About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 43 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. At SCT we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. Position Summary:
- Responsible for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of all production lighting and electrical systems.
- Work with Lighting Designers and Technical Director to insure that a plot is attainable within time, budget and inventory constraints.
- Responsible for the preparation, hanging, circuiting and focusing of Lighting Designs for SCT productions, Events, and Rentals.
- Swing for Lead Electrician/operators in both SCT theatres.
- Oversee lead electricians in both SCT theatres.
- Oversee over-hire crews
- Oversee the keeping of an accurate electrics department inventory. Making those inventories available for guest designers as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree, in technical theatre preferred, and 4 years of experience as a theatrical production electrician, with at least 2 years as a master electrician or electrics crew chief.
- Operation and maintenance experience and proficiency with lighting control and dimming systems, conventional fixtures, and automated lighting fixtures is required.
- Stage Rigging training and experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or independently, as needed.
- Working knowledge of health and safety priorities and practices for the performing arts, including a working knowledge of basic First Aid.
- Ability to climb ladders, bend, twist, kneel, crawl, lift 30 pounds above the head, pull/push lift and carry 50 pounds, stand, walk and squat for extended periods of time.
- Operation and maintenance experience with stage rigging and automation systems preferred.
- Mature, positive, and enthusiastic attitude towards the goal of providing the highest quality work possible. Working with grace under pressure while retaining a good sense of humor
Position Title: Master Scenic Carpenter
Department: Production
Reports To: Technical Director
Classification: Seasonal Full Time, IATSE Contract, Master Technician, with benefits as defined in the current IATSE/SCT Agreement.
About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 43 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. At SCT we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. Position Summary:
About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 43 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. At SCT we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. Position Summary:
- Under the direction of the Technical Director, guide the daily operation of the Scenic Shop.
- Work with the TD and Charge Scenic Artist in efficient scenery build flow.
- Work with the TD and Master Stage Carpenter in Change over and Load in schedule and implementation.
- Work with the TD and Master Stage Carpenter in Scenery show run maintenance.
- Oversee lead Scenic Carpenters in construction and installation of scenery and SCT related projects.
- Oversee over-hire Carpenters as needed.
- Work as a Scenic Carpenter as part of the Scenic Shop team.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre preferred, but may be waived based on experience level.
- Several years in theater production, preferably in a variety of production jobs.
- Ability to read and interpret working drawings. General drafting for scenic production.
- Training and experience in standard and safe rigging practices for the theater.
- Knowledge of a variety of scenic construction methods.
- Operation and maintenance experience with stage rigging and automation systems preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or independently, as needed.
- Working knowledge of health and safety priorities and practices for the performing arts, including a working knowledge of basic First Aid.
- Operation and maintenance experience with stage rigging and automation systems preferred.
- Mature, positive, and enthusiastic attitude towards the goal of providing the highest quality work possible. Working with grace under pressure while retaining a good sense of humor
- Ability to climb ladders, bend, twist, kneel, crawl, lift 30 pounds above the head, pull/push lift and carry 50 pounds, stand, walk and squat for extended periods of time.
Position Title: Sales & Marketing Strategist
Department: Marketing & Sales
Reports To: Director of Sales & Marketing
Classification: Regular/Full-time/Non-Exempt About
Since its inception in 1975, Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served over 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement
To provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.p> Position Summary
Strategically minded candidates who enjoy all aspects of marketing, communications and sales will thrive in this position. Core functions of this role include single and subscription campaign management, managing and creating content for sales & marketing campaigns, and media relations. Marketing, communications and sales are equally important objectives of this position. This role collaborates closely with and supports the sales & marketing, education and development teams.p> Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the creation and distribution of all print-based collateral for the Theatre which includes but is not limited to, season announcements, singles and subscription campaigns, brochures, bookmarks, etc.
• Work in collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager to develop and maintain the ongoing sales & marketing season strategy.
• Work in collaboration with the Graphic Designers to ensure that digital and print ads are delivered to advertising partners, and that messaging supports the overall sales, marketing & communication strategy.
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to ideate and generate content for SCT’s website, social media and email needs (i.e. blogs, newsletters).
• Manage the editorial calendar to ensure that the Theatre’s messaging is timely and relevant.
• Support the Director of Sales & Marketing with media relations as it relates to organizing press events, on- and off-site interviews, writing news stories and blogs, arranging tickets for members of the press, actively pitching story ideas, media tracking and research.
• May occasionally support marketing & sales events, which include Teacher Previews, Sneak Peek, Opening Nights, etc.
• Will be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• This position may manage or co-manage an intern, fellow or work study student.
• Other duties as determined by the Director of Sales & Marketing.p> Education and/or experience:
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must have the following education and/or experience:
• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years relevant experience in marketing, public relations, arts administration, journalism, business, English or a related field.
• Five to seven years in a marketing communications position. Desirable skills and qualifications:
• Strong desire to take initiative as a forward-thinking member of the sales & marketing team.
• Strong understanding of marketing concepts including digital & print marketing, communications & PR, sales and promotions.
• Superior written and spoken language, copywriting and editing skills.
• Experience managing sales campaigns.
• Collaborative skills and success working with various constituents including operations, board of directors, committees, sponsors, sales teams, ticket office, telemarketing, volunteers and others.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Tessitura (or other ticketing software); Wordfly (or similar e-mail program); WordPress (website); Survey Monkey (or other online survey program); Google products (Forms, Sheets, Docs); Facebook and Facebook Ads Manager, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
• Excellent team player with ability to complete tasks independently.
• Ability to prioritize set and meet deadlines for self and others.p> Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.p> • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery
• Must communicate and express oneself with media donors, business & civic leaders
• Clearances/background checks will be conductedp> Salary & Benefits:
Salary is $40,000, non-exempt full-time position. Generous benefits package which includes fully paid employee medical, dental and vision coverage.p> To apply send cover letter, resume and three professional references in PDF format to carolyneh@sct.org by May 31. Please use the subject line Sales & Marketing Strategist. No phone calls please. Seattle Children’s Theatre values diversity in the workplace. Applications accepted until filled.p> Additional Information:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Seattle Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.p>
Department: Marketing & Sales
Reports To: Director of Sales & Marketing
Classification: Regular/Full-time/Non-Exempt About
Since its inception in 1975, Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served over 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement
To provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.p> Position Summary
Strategically minded candidates who enjoy all aspects of marketing, communications and sales will thrive in this position. Core functions of this role include single and subscription campaign management, managing and creating content for sales & marketing campaigns, and media relations. Marketing, communications and sales are equally important objectives of this position. This role collaborates closely with and supports the sales & marketing, education and development teams.p> Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the creation and distribution of all print-based collateral for the Theatre which includes but is not limited to, season announcements, singles and subscription campaigns, brochures, bookmarks, etc.
• Work in collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager to develop and maintain the ongoing sales & marketing season strategy.
• Work in collaboration with the Graphic Designers to ensure that digital and print ads are delivered to advertising partners, and that messaging supports the overall sales, marketing & communication strategy.
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to ideate and generate content for SCT’s website, social media and email needs (i.e. blogs, newsletters).
• Manage the editorial calendar to ensure that the Theatre’s messaging is timely and relevant.
• Support the Director of Sales & Marketing with media relations as it relates to organizing press events, on- and off-site interviews, writing news stories and blogs, arranging tickets for members of the press, actively pitching story ideas, media tracking and research.
• May occasionally support marketing & sales events, which include Teacher Previews, Sneak Peek, Opening Nights, etc.
• Will be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• This position may manage or co-manage an intern, fellow or work study student.
• Other duties as determined by the Director of Sales & Marketing.p> Education and/or experience:
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must have the following education and/or experience:
• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years relevant experience in marketing, public relations, arts administration, journalism, business, English or a related field.
• Five to seven years in a marketing communications position. Desirable skills and qualifications:
• Strong desire to take initiative as a forward-thinking member of the sales & marketing team.
• Strong understanding of marketing concepts including digital & print marketing, communications & PR, sales and promotions.
• Superior written and spoken language, copywriting and editing skills.
• Experience managing sales campaigns.
• Collaborative skills and success working with various constituents including operations, board of directors, committees, sponsors, sales teams, ticket office, telemarketing, volunteers and others.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Tessitura (or other ticketing software); Wordfly (or similar e-mail program); WordPress (website); Survey Monkey (or other online survey program); Google products (Forms, Sheets, Docs); Facebook and Facebook Ads Manager, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
• Excellent team player with ability to complete tasks independently.
• Ability to prioritize set and meet deadlines for self and others.p> Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.p> • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery
• Must communicate and express oneself with media donors, business & civic leaders
• Clearances/background checks will be conductedp> Salary & Benefits:
Salary is $40,000, non-exempt full-time position. Generous benefits package which includes fully paid employee medical, dental and vision coverage.p> To apply send cover letter, resume and three professional references in PDF format to carolyneh@sct.org by May 31. Please use the subject line Sales & Marketing Strategist. No phone calls please. Seattle Children’s Theatre values diversity in the workplace. Applications accepted until filled.p> Additional Information:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Seattle Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.p>
Position Title: Drama School Break Camp Class Assistant
Department: Education
Supervisor: Associate Director of Education, Drama School
Classification: Part-time, seasonal _____________________________________________________________________________ About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of professional theatre and arts education for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. Seattle Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. We value a diverse and inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To inform and elevate the human condition starting with children, by providing children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.
Department: Education
Supervisor: Associate Director of Education, Drama School
Classification: Part-time, seasonal _____________________________________________________________________________ About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of professional theatre and arts education for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the world. Seattle Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. We value a diverse and inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups. Seattle Children’s Theatre Mission Statement: To inform and elevate the human condition starting with children, by providing children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists teaching artists in teaching age-appropriate drama classes and camps for students grades K-12th.
- Assist with supervising children during class time, breaks and lunches.
- Assist with program set-up/take-down and prop/materials maintenance.
- Maintain an environment aimed at the safety and well-being of program participants.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with adults and children
- Strong interpersonal skills, working effectively with others, and providing high quality customer service, with respect to both adults and children.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- You must be 18 years or older to apply. Two years of college or two years of equivalent work experience
- Highly organized and patient with strong customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with youth is required
- Theatre education background highly valued
- Cover Letter
- Resume