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Job Posted: 7/8/25
Company Name: URTA
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal (August through March)
Position Start Date: August 2025
Responsibilities:
The Events Assistant will report to the Director of Education Programs, assisting in the preparation and execution of our annual recruiting events and other education programs, both live and online.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Provide administrative support for the Education Director with daily office activity, responding to client phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain event systems/databases and support event registration logistics – keeping all records updated.
Serve as primary scheduler for candidate audition appointments, and primary point of contact for applicant questions.
Assist with creation and proofreading of published materials and communications.
Support the planning and implementation of URTA recruiting events nationally, as well as serve as an on-site staff member during scheduled events.
Assist with program record keeping and data collection for annual reports.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Strong attention to detail and time management are essential, with the ability to successfully and accurately balance multiple tasks with overlapping timelines.
Good communication skills (verbal and written) and customer service. Comfortable speaking with constituents, answering event-related inquiries via phone and email.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.). Skill with Excel is particularly important (applicants may take an assessment).
Prior experience with and/or a willingness and capacity to learn technology systems, including, but not limited to: Acceptd, JotForm, Zoom, Dropbox, Discord, Photoshop, Constant Contact, and WordPress.
Familiarity with work in an office setting. The ability to work independently on tasks, taking ownership of all work assigned to them. The successful candidate will approach all work with accuracy and awareness of competing deadlines, and will be a team-player with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
A background and/or interest in arts education/training and event management is helpful. The ideal candidate is highly organized with a strong attention to detail, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and able to deliver accurate work on a deadline.
Compensation/Benefits:
$20 – 22 / hour (pending experience/qualifications). Employer sponsored medical plan available, and paid time off related to service time.
Additional Information:
The University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) seeks an Events Assistant to support the annual URTA Auditions and Interviews and other related educational programs. This is a seasonal position, contracted from August – March.
THE COMPANY
URTA supports the professional training of new and diverse artists, in order to enrich the field of American theatre.
Founded in 1969, URTA continues to develop programs and services that answer the needs of university theatres, professional training programs, and individual artists. Whether it’s articulating the highest standards for professional training, helping to match potential students with the MFA/MA program best suited to their needs, supporting engagement of professional artists at universities, or expanding the scope of our education and career outreach programs, URTA sets the stage for emerging theatre artists, and professional advancement.
THE EDUCACTION PROGRAMS
URTA Auditions & Interviews: The longest running, most well-known consortium recruiting event for MFA, MA, and other professional training programs in theater. Approximately 1,000 student candidates, and faculty recruiters representing more than 50 schools take part in multiple cities and online, each year.
The event encompasses candidate auditions, interviews, award programs, educational sessions, and various ancillary programming.
Continuing Education: URTA facilitates workshops, panel discussions, and other training or information sessions throughout the year, both during the URTA Auditions & Interviews, and at other conferences and festivals, as well as online.
Career Outreach: URTA meets with undergrads, interns, apprentices, and other aspiring theater professionals across the country, to spread the message on the importance of training and building a career in theater.
LOCATION AND HOURS
URTA office hours are typically 10 am – 6 pm (eastern). Candidate will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week. There may be overtime during certain periods. Exact hours to be determined with their supervisor. While remote work may be considered (candidate must have access to reliable internet), the ideal candidate will be able and willing to work in-person at the URTA offices in New York City at least part time (hybrid schedule to be determined with supervisor).
Candidate must be willing and able to work on-site at URTA’s annual recruiting event (January-February, 2026) as needed. Travel, irregular and overtime hours may be required. Business travel, accommodations, and per diem will be provided for on-site event work.
DIVERSITY and INCLUSION
As an organization made up of educators and artists focused on the discovery and fostering of new talent, we acknowledge and value the absolute necessity of applied efforts in diversity and inclusion. We assert that these values are essential as an active practice on every level of recruitment, hiring, teaching, and production.
Search Closing Date:
Until filled. For best consideration, apply by July 18.
How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to: info@urta.com with Events Assistant in subject line.
No phone calls please.
Job Posted: 6/10/25
Company Name: Yale University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 06/06/2025
Responsibilities:
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University seeks Open Rank Faculty Position in Technical Design and Production/Electro-Mechanical Laboratory & Automation Supervisor.
Compensation/Benefits:
Minimum base salary: $100K.
Search Closing Date:
06/06/26
How to Apply:
We invite you to apply by submitting a cover letter, C.V., and three (3) confidential letters of reference. Materials must be submitted through Interfolio: https://apptrkr.com/6282689. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2025.
Job Posted: 5/6/25
Company Name: Auburn University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 06/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The Production Manager, Stage Operations acts as Head Electrician, Audio Assistant, and Lighting Programmer on all productions. Coordinates with the Technical Director and designers to ensure the successful production of all Auburn University Theatre and Dance (AUTD) performances.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or related field and 2 years of experience in technical theatre support or theatrical set construction. CPR Certification within 90 days of appointment date.
Compensation/Benefits:
$43,000-$69,000
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Search Closing Date:
08/16/2025
Additional Information:
Essential Functions: Supports all aspects of technical theatre including sound, lighting, and scenic. Serving as lead electrician, programmer, sound assistant, and lead carpenter for all AUTD productions. This includes the supervision of student workers, TES, and contract employees. Oversees all non-Auburn University Theatre groups and personnel using AU Theatre facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with policies and procedures. Supervises, trains, and evaluates students assigned to scenic and lighting practicum or production assignments. Ensures the safety of all students and shop workers and compliance with all AUTD policies and procedures. Serves as liaison to all outside events. This includes ensuring staffing for stage management, lighting, sound support and being the staff member on site during outside events. Advises during Facilities Use Agreement negotiations regarding the capabilities of the performance spaces and available equipment. Installs and removes Wenger riser rising seating, soft goods and masking, and marley dance flooring. Manages the storage, inventory, repair, and preventative maintenance of all lighting and sound equipment. Trains students in the hang and focus of lighting instruments and the programming of lighting consoles for technical rehearsals. Attends all production meetings and technical rehearsals. Purchases lighting and stage supplies as necessary, while communicating with supervisor to maintain budget. Work hours may vary based on practices, performances and outside events. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit this website: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53002
Job Posted: 4/30/25
Company Name: Binghamton University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 8/15/25
Responsibilities:
Binghamton University Theater is seeking an Assistant Technical Director to participate in the building, movement, and installation of stage scenery. The Department is committed to inclusive undergraduate teaching/mentoring for our diverse and ambitious student body and a faculty that models excellent collaborative skills.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working in a scene shop in a professional and/or academic setting
Experience in carpentry or furniture construction
Experience with applicable safety codes and practices
Experience reading and interpreting construction and design drawings
Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds
Being comfortable working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts
Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Compensation/Benefits:
42,995 (10-month, college year)
Search Closing Date:
08/01/2025
How to Apply:
https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=187573
Job Posted: 3/4/25
Company Name: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 3/04/25
Responsibilities:
The Department of Theatre within the Peck School of the Arts, housed in the College of Arts and Architecture seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2025. The successful applicant will teach courses in acting and movement and/or voice and speech for active career-oriented BFA and liberal arts-based BA degree programs in theatre, direct in departmental production seasons, collaborate in the development of curriculum, and work with faculty in the recruitment of new students. They will continue their creative/scholarly research and professional activity as a performer, director, or coach outside of the department, and participate in a full range of shared governance activities within the department and the university.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified candidates must hold a Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or professional equivalency, professional performance or directing experience and demonstrated teaching experience in acting and performance at the college or comparable professional level. We are especially interested in candidates who have the expertise to teach in areas of voice and speech (Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Lessac, Berry, Rodenberg), and expertise to teach in areas of movement (Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, stage violence, Grotowski, Lecoq, Viewpoints, etc.).
Compensation/Benefits:
$65,000 – $75,000. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Search Closing Date:
3/4/26
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6040693 .The initial review of applications will begin on March 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after March 31, 2025, may not receive consideration.
Job Posted: 12/19/24
Company Name: SUNY New Paltz
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 02/04/2025
Responsibilities:
12-month Production Manager. The Department seeks a positive, collaborative, and creative facilitator in Theatre Arts. Producing 4- 6 productions each academic year ranging from fully produced plays to staged readings/workshops, the Theatre Arts program at SUNY New Paltz is a dynamic and engaging program that serves approximately 200Majors and Minors. The Production Manager will coordinate the technical execution and support for assigned projects, facilitating communication among creative teams, production staff, and student crews for the Theatre Arts Production season as well as outside event rentals of theatre arts’ spaces.
The Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Theatre Arts facilities and will coordinate general maintenance and upkeep of those venues.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• BA or BFA
• Significant professional and/or educational experience in a similar role
• Proven experience translating design ideas into clear and accurate technical drawings in Vectorworks or AutoCad
Preferred:
• MFA in Technical Direction or a similar field
Additional Information:
Duties
Production:
• Generate, maintain, and track the season budget, production, and facilities calendars in consultation with the Department Chair.
• Lead production meetings and generate rehearsal and production schedules in consultation with production team.
• Oversee all phases of production, including participation in the season selection process by forecasting budgets, investigating rights availability, and evaluating production elements required for each production.
• Negotiate and set expectations for in-house or guest directors, designers, choreographers, fight directors, intimacy directors, and over hires.
• In collaboration with the Pine & Performing Arts Box Office Manager and the Office of Marketing and Communication, assist with season promotion in terms of print materials for digital, on-campus and off-campus marketing and advertising.
Teaching:
• Teach Stage Management or Theatre Management classes, typically one 3-credit course per semester.
• Coordinate the Stage Management program, including mentoring students, and supervising individualized instruction in stage management.
• Supervise student stage managers on each production.
Facilities:
• Work with Theatre Arts Technical Director and Costume Director to ensure theater facilities are safe and accessible
• Maintain inspection schedules for Theatre Arts facilities.
• Serve as the departmental liaison with the campus Environmental Health & Safety and Facilities departments.
Other:
• Actively support the Theatre Arts Department’s commitments to inclusivity, respect, accessibility, and safety in the workplace
Compensation/Benefits:
This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/.
Search Closing Date:
02/01/2026
How to Apply:
Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae or resume
• statement of teaching philosophy
• contact information for three professional references – finalists’ references will be sent a link to upload letters of recommendation
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2701
Job Posted: 11/1/24
Company Name: University of Virginia
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 06/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The University of Virginia’s Department of Drama seeks applicants for the position of Props Supervisor and Artisan. This 12-month position reports to the Technical Director and supervises budgeting, procurement, and construction of properties, furniture, and scenic elements. The Props Supervisor and Artisan will collaborate on academic-year performances and the summer season of the Virginia Theatre Festival.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree and 1-year of professional experience in technical theatre are required.
Compensation/Benefits:
The expected salary is $28.00 – $29.00 hourly (annualized $58,000 – 60,000) commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt, benefitted position.
Search Closing Date:
08/01/2025
How to Apply:
For the full job posting and to apply please visit:
https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Prop-Shop-Manager_R0054148
Job Posted: 10/22/24
Company Name: University of Arizona
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 10/22/2024
Responsibilities:
The University of Arizona seeks a visionary, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Director of the School of Theatre, Film, & Television (TFTV). The Director of TFTV will also serve as Director of the Hanson FilmTV Institute, housed within the school and funded through an endowment. TFTV is located within the College of Fine Arts, which forms part of Arizona Arts, the U of A’s unified gateway to the arts for campus and the broader community. TFTV is one of four professional schools housed in the College of Fine Arts (CFA). Formed in 2010 through the merging of the School of Media Arts and the School of Theatre Arts, TFTV offers undergraduate degrees in Film and Television and in Theatre Arts to over 500 majors.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The next director will employ a collaborative, transparent, and forward-looking approach to leadership; exemplary personal and professional integrity; and a commitment to the University of Arizona’s mission. The director will have earned a terminal degree from an accredited institution in a field relevant to the programs of TFTV – or the equivalent – and have established a sustained record of excellence in administrative leadership, scholarship/creative practice, and teaching that merits appointment as a tenured full professor at U of A. The next director will possess the leadership skills to develop a unique vision for TFTV and the capacity to design and implement a sound strategic direction for the school’s future, and to do so in collaboration with the faculty, staff, and students.
Compensation/Benefits: $160,000-$180,000
Search Closing Date:
10/22/2025
How to Apply:
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile that can be found on WittKieffer’s website.
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 22, 2024.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Bree Liddell, Melissa Fincher, and Jenna Brumleve
UArizonaTFTVDirector@wittkieffer.com
Job Posted: 9/11/24
Company Name: Michigan State University
Job Type: Part Time
Position Start Date: 9/11/24
Responsibilities: Dept of Theatre at Michigan State University is seeking part-time (temp hire) faculty of Stage Management, Jan-May 2025.
Compensation and Benefits: $10,480.83-$12,809.96
Search Closing Date: 09/11/2025
How to Apply: For more information – https://careers.msu.edu (listing #985599).
Job Posted: 9/11/24
Company Name: Baldwin Wallace University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 09/11/2024
Responsibilities: The music theatre director will teach courses in music theatre and direct productions and partner with the music theatre music director to lead recruitment strategy and activities, manage and develop relationships with partners, guide ongoing curricular revision, and maintain relationships with BWMT alumni. They will be expected to continue an active professional career and maintain connections to industry professionals. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and developing undergraduate music theatre students; have significant professional experience; possess a related advanced degree or equivalent professional experience; and be a strong collaborator with campus and external partners.
Compensation and Benefits: $60,000 – 90,000
Search Closing Date: 09/11/2025
How to Apply: For strongest consideration, applicants should submit materials by September 30, 2024. For full list of duties, qualifications, and instructions on applying, visit:
https://apptrkr.com/5624053