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Birmingham Children's Theatre exists to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theatre. One of the nation's oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, BCT produces high-quality, professional theatrical entertainment and curriculum-relevant arts education experiences for children and families.
Birmingham Children’s Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BCT is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 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 qualified employees.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions listed below:
Audience Services Coordinator
BCT is seeking an Audience Services Coordinator to join our dedicated and hard-working team. The Audiences Services Coordinator is the welcoming face of BCT, helping ensure every patron has a safe, smooth, and joyful experience. This role runs front-of-house operations on performance days, supports box office and ticketing functions, and coordinates communication with BCT’s patrons for school field trips, tours, and family performances.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years of experience in front-of-house, box office, hospitality, or customer service
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine warmth toward children and families
Strong organizational skills and ability to stay calm during busy performance times
Comfort learning basic ticketing software (training provided)
Must be able to work weekends and occasional evenings
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should email their cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to jobs@bct123.org. Please type “Audience Services Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
Costume Shop Coordinator
The Birmingham Children’s Theatre is seeking a Costume Shop Coordinator to join our creative and dedicated team. The Costume Shop Coordinator will oversee and execute the costume creation for all BCT productions, and manage the daily operations of the costume shop including maintaining costume stock and shop equipment, ordering supplies, supervising overhire stitchers, and other duties related to the execution of productions and related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma and 3 years of experience in costuming, sewing, or other related field
Knowledge of techniques of costume construction and maintenance including but not limited to skills in making patterns, cutting, draping, sewing, dying and fitting costumes
Working knowledge of theatrical, musical, and stage show technical techniques and requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to balance multiple projects, meet deadlines, communicate, and delegate effectively in a frequently flexible and quick-moving environment
Creative problem solver who can deal with complex and ambiguous challenges
Proficiency with Google Office Suite
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends when needed
This is a Seasonal Contract position.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should email their resume and a list of three references to jobs@bct123.org. Please type “Costume Shop Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
BCT is always accepting applications from theatre artists interested in collaborating with us during our current and upcoming seasons. We are seeking local directors, designers, and production staff to help create engaging, high-quality theatre for young audiences across central Alabama.
Birmingham Children's Theatre exists to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theatre. One of the nation's oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, BCT produces high-quality, professional theatrical entertainment and curriculum-relevant arts education experiences for children and families.
Birmingham Children’s Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BCT is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 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 qualified employees.