Employment
Employment opportunities at Birmingham Children’s Theatre are available to all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, veteran's status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. In addition, we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions listed below:
ADMINISTRATION:
Development Director
Birmingham Children's Theatre (BCT), a theatre for family and young audiences, seeks an energetic and experienced Development Director. The Development Director is instrumental in creating and implementing strategies to ensure the advancement of our organizational mission by leveraging a diverse representation of organizational and financial support. Please view the complete job description before applying.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in theatre, arts administration or similar discipline is required; Master's degree preferred
- Three to five (3-5) years experience in fundraising/donor development in a non-profit setting required; experience with a performing arts organization preferred
- Familiarity with giving landscape, both locally and nationally required
- Prior experience building and maintaining donor database systems required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of fundraising including individuals, corporations, special events, direct mail, etc.
- Solid track record for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and securing significant gifts
- Masterful communication skills (written, analytical, and verbal); ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals, strong editing skills
- Superb relationship builder, friendly, charismatic, and responsive to donors
- Knowledge of event planning and volunteer management
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.)
- Experience in deadline-driven environments, results oriented (ability to monitor and meet income goals); Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously with attention to detail
- Strong contributor in team environments and productive working independently; Ability to work in collaboration with administrative staff and board members
To Apply: Download the complete job description here. Completed applications must be received by Friday, September 2, 2010. Application packages should be submitted to Wesley Taylor with "Development Director" in the subject line. Applications submitted by postal mail should be postmarked no later than September 2, 2011 and directed to Birmingham Children's Theatre, Attn. Wesley Taylor, P.O. Box 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201.
PRODUCTION:
Stage Manager (Mainstage Touring Productions)
The Stage Manager (Mainstage Touring Productions) at Birmingham Children's Theatre is responsible for the planning, management and administration of Mainstage touring productions and stage management. Of BCT's five-show Mainstage Series, two productions each year will tour. The Stage Manager (Mainstage Touring Productions) must be strongly committed to Birmingham Children's Theatre's artistic goals, and must have a strong sense of responsibility and an excellent work ethic. Please view the complete job description before applying.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two-three years of stage management experience with professional arts organization required;
- Two-three years of touring experience with knowledge of generally accepted industry touring and production procedures, practices, and protocols required;
- Ability to read and navigate local and national road maps required;
- Working knowledge of sound and lighting equipment and procedures required;
- Ability to lift and/or move pieces up to 50-lbs required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Penchant for travel;
- Budgetary experience necessary, highly organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and engaged;
- Strong verbal, quantitative, organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability to serve as successful team participant with passion for children's theatre;
- Detail-oriented self-starter and global thinker, with ability to handle multiple projects at a time, establish goals and work load priorities, and to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, ability to delegate a must;
- Evening and weekend hours may be required (in addition to office hours);
- Approved criminal background check;
- Serves as ambassador for BCT, great with people, cool under pressure, positive attitude.
To Apply: Download the complete job description here. Send cover letter, resume, three references, official college transcript(s) from any institution where a certificate or degree was conferred, and applicable portfolio materials/work samples to Dane Peterson via email; or mail to: Attn. Stage Manager (Mainstage Touring productions), P. O. Box 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201. No Phone Calls Please.
Costume Shop
Stitchers (Part Time/Over Hire)
- Flexible hours when needed.
- Must be able to use industrial sewing machines.
- Must have previous costume construction experience.
- Position(s) report to Costume Technician.
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter stating experience and availability to Dane Peterson via email. Over Hire positions will only be filled on an as-needed basis. Resumes will be reviewed and interviews will be set up for selected individuals. No phone calls.
Scene Shop
Scenic Carpenters, Scenic Artists, Shop Associates (Part Time/Over Hire)
- Flexible hours when needed.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must have previous scene shop experience.
- Position(s) report to Technical Director.
To Apply: Applicants should have some experience in theatrical carpentry, basic electrics, basic sound, reading technical drawings, and working with power tools. Please send resume and cover letter stating experience and availability to Dane Peterson via email. Over Hire positions will only be filled on an as-needed basis. Resumes will be reviewed and interviews will be set up for selected individuals. No phone calls.
INTERNSHIPS:
Birmingham Children's Theatre offers full- or part-time internships to qualified high school, college undergraduate or graduate students of the performing arts, arts education or arts administration. Areas for internship may include Production, Administration or Education.
First preference will be given to college students who have already acquired some basic training and experience in theatre and are ready for the next step toward a career in this field. Anyone over the age of 16 who is interested should apply. Applicants should:
- Have a passion for working with young people
- Have a strong respect for the collaborative nature of theatre
- Be willing to engage in the creative process
- Have an excellent sense of humor
- Be reliable
- Know how to be part of a team, but also how and when to take initiative and get things done.
Academic Credit
BCT will help any student needing to fulfill
specific credit requirements by working with faculty advisors from
participating schools. All arrangements for credit must be made by
intern. Please provide any paperwork with application.
Evaluations
Each intern will participate in a variety of evaluative
measures with department managers throughout the duration of the
internship. Interns will be required to complete self-evaluation
forms. There will also be periodic, face to face evaluations to
discuss progress, plan for future goals and assess program
expectations. Final evaluation will be sent to faculty advisor.
Payment and Housing
We are currently offering unpaid internships. At this time BCT does not offer housing.
How to Apply
Please click here to fill out an application. Mail completed application along with:
- Resume
- 3 References
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- A brief personal statement of what you hope to gain from this internship (no more than 500 words)
- Any paperwork for earning educational credit
TO: Birmingham Children's Theatre, P.O. 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201
