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Director - Performing Arts Management MFA Program, UNC School of the Arts

Director of the Performing Arts Management MFA Program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Applications must be made on-line through the UNCSA website: 

 

https://employment.uncsa.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1330112012029

 

Job Objective:

The Director of the Performing Arts Management Program (PAM), in concert with the Dean of the School of Design and Production is responsible for the day-to-day guidance and the long term planning of the PAM program. He or she provides academic, managerial, and artistic leadership to the program faculty, students, and staff.   School/Department Information: The School of Design & Production offers a unique and comprehensive program of instruction and practice in 12 different concentrations in theatrical design, technical production, project management, arts management and related theatre crafts. Students design and execute the sets, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, and wigs and makeup, as well as manage all production aspects for more than 20 shows a year.

 

The School of Design & Production works hand-in-hand with the Schools of Dance, Drama, Filmmaking and Music in mounting and producing operas, musicals, plays, ballets, contemporary dance performances and films. Students may enroll in the undergraduate (Bachelor of Fine Arts or Arts Diploma) or the graduate (Master of Fine Arts) programs. The instructional program equips graduates for positions in the profession at an employment rate that approaches 100 percent. The Performing Arts Management Program, now in its 8th year, averages 20 students in the 3-year MFA degree program.

 

Description of Responsibilities and Duties:

* Teach a full course load

* Oversee all aspects of the PAM Program operations and development

* Expand the school's reputation of distinction and significance nationally and internationally

* Maintain and develop curriculum for MFA in Arts Management

* Serve as advisor and mentor to approximately 20 students

* Oversee the 3rd year graduate student thesis process

* Recruit for future growth of the program

* Collaborate with all schools and departments within the university on issues of promotion, marketing and production

* Coordinate student production assignments and internships

* Oversee/supervise content for department website and marketing initiatives

* Serve on faculty governance and departmental committees as needed

 

Minimum Qualifications:

* Terminal Degree - either MFA or MBA, or equivalent professional experience.

* Significant professional experience in arts management.

* Exemplary track record as a supervisor and manager.

* Understanding of current trends and developments in performing arts.

* Facility with administrative and educational technology.

* Excellence in oral and written communications.

* History of collaborative leadership.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the graduate level a plus

 

Special Instructions:

This position requires an EPA application, letter of interest, résumé (CV) and contact information for at least three references.

To complete the application process, you must attach 3 separate documents to represent the following:

 

* Cover letter/letter of interest

* Résumé (CV)

* Contact information for 3 references (please use the "other" option for this attachment)

 

Additional materials, including teaching videos and transcripts, may be requested at a later time.

 

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 26th and continue until the position is filled. Interested potential candidates requiring more information may contact the Chair of the search committee for further information at the following:

 

Professor Norman Coates (Search Committee Chair): coatesn@uncsa.edu

POSITION FILLED! Long-Term Substitute Theatre Teacher – Porter Ridge High School

POSITION FILLED

Long-Term Substitute Theatre Teacher – Porter Ridge High School

A long-term substitute Theatre Teacher position is available at Porter Ridge High School, located in Indian Trail NC. The current Theatre Teacher is leaving for maternity leave in early to mid-May and will be out the rest of the school year. There are two Theatre I classes and one Musical Theatre class taught with the chorus teacher. Grades (9-12).  Substitutes need to be certified by Union County Public Schools. Anyone interested should contact current Theatre Teacher Jessica Briggs at Porter Ridge High School. Please call at (704) 292-7662 or email Jessica.Briggs@ucps.k12.nc.us

Meredith College Seeks Full-time Instructor in Theatre

Full-time Instructor in Theatre

The Department of Communication & Performing Arts in the School of the Arts & Humanities at Meredith College invites applications for a full-time position in Theatre Design & Technical Direction for the 2012-2013 Academic Year.   This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses, including Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, Costume & Make-up, Scenic Design & Painting, Lighting & Sound, and a production-related practicum.  Candidate must design and build scenery and design either costumes or lights for 3-4 main stage shows per year, plus supervise undergraduate students in the shops.  Full involvement in departmental and school activities is expected.

 Qualifications include a terminal degree in Theatre, MFA preferred, evidence of design experience, and professional involvement in the field.  Some prior teaching experience desired; graduate teaching assistantship acceptable.

 Meredith College is a private comprehensive college for women with 2000 students and offers both liberal arts and professional programs. The College offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and is located in Raleigh, North Carolina near the Research Triangle Park.   Meredith College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The College is committed to diversity and encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals.   

To apply, complete the online application at http://www.meredith.edu/humres/.   Please attach letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statements of teaching philosophy and professional goals to the on-line application, beginning Feb. 24.  Include access to a digital portfolio/web site with representative design work.  Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of reference should be sent to Prof. Cathy Rodgers, Theatre Search, Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Deadline Extended for Executive Director Position to March 9, 2012

Deadline Extended for Executive Director Position to March 9, 2012

POSITION AVAILABLE

Executive Director
North Carolina Arts Council

Mission: To make North Carolina a better state through the arts.

Goals: The work of the Arts Council is guided by its strategic plan comprised of five goals:

• A robust arts industry
• A creative economy
• Vibrant communities
• Children prepared for the 21st century
• Lives filled with discovery and learning

The Arts Council is a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, and its Executive Director reports to the Chief Deputy Secretary of the Department. The Arts Council is advised by a 24-member board appointed by the Governor. It has a 27-person staff and an $8.5 million budget which includes federal, state and private funds.

Position Responsibilities: The Executive Director provides leadership for the arts across North Carolina and is responsible for the administration of the agency and the development of policies and programs that address the agency's mission and goals. The position is classified as an exempt policy making position.

Description of Work

Statewide Arts Development (70%)

• Represents North Carolina's arts community at the state, regional and national levels.
• Assesses arts needs in the state, assuring that the mission and goals effectively address those needs.
• Supervises the development of new programs that support the growth of North Carolina arts organizations and artists to ensure citizens and visitors the highest quality and widest variety of arts experiences.
• Works to integrate the arts into the goals and activities of other state government agencies and non-arts industries such as downtown revitalization.
• Examines key programs with staff, board and constituents, and makes adjustments as needed to reflect the current environment and produce long-term stability and increased funding.

Agency Administration (3O%)

• Oversees the development of the agency's annual budgets ($8.5 million in 11—12).
• Works closely with the Arts Council's 24-member board and supervises a staff of 27.
• Works collaboratively within the Department of Cultural Resources.
• Occasional night and weekend work required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to provide strong creative leadership for the arts in North Carolina and represent the state at the regional and national levels.
• Ability to create a vision to lead the arts community, board and staff.
• Ability to develop arts policy, strategic plans, programs and corresponding budgets.
• Ability to access a variety of funding sources.
• Broad knowledge of all the arts and a deep understanding of the particular needs and aspirations of nonprofit organizations and individual artists.
• Extensive knowledge of issues, trends and practices in arts administration.
• Knowledge of the creative economy and for-profit creative enterprises.
• Ability to work creatively in both rural and urban environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad cross-section of artists, arts professionals, legislators, government officials, business people and the general public, including speaking in public forums to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage a strong and diverse board, a highly creative staff, and a complex budget.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in arts administration or arts-related field and five years of experience in arts development including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management prefers a major in arts administration, business administration, public administration or one of the arts disciplines, and eight years of progressively responsible experience in arts management at a high level, preferably the highest level, including five years in a supervisory capacity. Experience at the state and national level is desirable.

Salary: $60,964—$101,867

(The State of North Carolina offers a competitive benefits package which includes employer contributions towards pension, health plan benefits, and vacation and sick leave.)

Salary Grade: 81T

Application Procedure

The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act (SPA) with highly qualified individuals. Individuals interested in applying for this position (#2012-00205) must complete an online State Employment Application. All applicants may apply online at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/.

Closing Date
March 9, 2012, 5 p.m. Eastern Time

DO NOT send applications or application materials to the North Carolina Arts Council. Only applications following the procedure above will be considered.

 

For more information please contact:

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Human Resources Office

Phone: (919) 807-7373

 

About the North Carolina Arts Council

The North Carolina Arts Council works to make North Carolina The Creative State where a robust arts industry produces a creative economy, vibrant communities, children prepared for the 21st century and lives filled with discovery and learning. The Arts Council accomplishes this in partnership with artists and arts organizations, other organizations that use the arts to make their communities stronger and North Carolinians — young and old — who enjoy and participate in the arts. For more information visit www.ncarts.org.

 

About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources

The N.C. Arts Council is a division of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, which annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the nation's first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the N.C. Arts Council, and the State Archives.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources serves as a champion for North Carolina's creative industry, which employs nearly 300,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state's economy. To learn more, visit www.ncculture.com.

Flat Rock Playhouse Seeks Producer

Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is seeking a full time Producer to manage a new touring venture for the Playhouse in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The Producer will report directly to the Producing Artistic Director and will be responsible for the successful execution of the theater's first major touring initiative. Position will require at least part-year relocation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Job responsibilities include: managing production transfers from North Carolina to South Carolina, interfacing with series sponsor and local marketing/pr firm, representing FRP in the local and regional community, managing the touring budget, developing strategic partnerships with local businesses, managing local technical, box office, musician and house management staff, and collaborating with the Producing Artistic Director on programming choices.

The successful candidate will be a charismatic, outside-the-box theater professional with strong public speaking skills, and experience in managing theatrical related activities with budgets in excess of one million dollars. Salary is negotiable 43k-50k with enormous growth potential in subsequent years.

Please submit resume and letter of interest with "Producer" in the subject line to: hr@flatrockplayhouse.org. FRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No snail mail please.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte OnStage 2012 - Stage Manager and ASM Positions

Children's Theatre of Charlotte

OnStage 2012 - Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager Positions

OnStage is a unique performance opportunity available to 3rd-12th grade students who participate in the School of Theatre Training. This event consists of four productions with a cast of approximately 40 students per production. Each production has its own stage management crew. Rehearsals occur over a five-week period with one weekend of performances at ImaginOn.

Stage Manager – Compensation $1,000/project

Candidates must be able to commit to the following schedule:

Auditions:	March 4, 1:00-4:00 p.m., March 14, 5:00-9:00 p.m., March 15, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Productions Meetings:	Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. on the following days: March 14, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9.
Casting Meeting:	March 16, 5:00 p.m. – until complete.
Callbacks:	March 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Parent Orientation:	April 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Rehearsals:	April 16-May 17, Monday thru Thursdays, 5:00-9:00 p.m. May 11, 5:00-9:00 p.m., May 12, 8:00 a.m. -9:00 pm
Performances:	May 18, 4:00-9:00 pm, May 19, 12:00-9:00 pm, May 20, 12:00-8:00 pm

Stage Manager Application Requirements

1. CTC General Employment Application (see link on this page in the upper left sidebar).
2. Resume that includes all technical theatre experience.
3. Cover letter that includes answers to the following:
   1. Provide stage management or related experience that would qualify you for this unique project.
   2. Briefly describe your previous work with youth including ages you have worked with and the largest number of youth you have worked with at one time.
   3. Do you anticipate any scheduling conflicts based on the required availability?

Assistant Stage Manager - Compensation: $650/Project

Candidates must be able to commit to the following schedule:

Parent Orientation:	April 10, 5:30-7:30 pm
Rehearsals:	April 16-May 17, M-Th, 5:00-9:00 pm, May 11, 5:00-9:00 p.m., May 12 8:00 a.m.-9:00 pm
Performances:	May 18 4:00-9:00 pm, May 19 12:00-9:00 pm, May 20 12:00-8:00 pm

Assistant Stage Manager Application Requirements

1. CTC General Employment Application (see link on this page in the upper left sidebar).
2. Resume that includes all technical theatre experience.
3. Cover letter that includes answers to the following:
   1. Provide stage management or related experience that would qualify you for this unique project.
   2. Briefly describe your previous work with youth including ages you have worked with and the largest number of youth you have worked with at one time.
   3. Do you anticipate any scheduling conflicts based on the required availability?

Submit all information by email (preferred) to humanresources@ctcharlotte.org, fax at 704.973.2845 or mail to Human Resources, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 300 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Application deadline: February 1, 2012.

Flat Rock Playhouse Seeks Associate Artistic Director

Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, is the largest professional producing theater in North Carolina. The theater has a sixty-year history of artistic achievement and is now seeking an Associate Artistic Director to take a leading role in furthering the organizations artistic goals.

Job responsibilities include: directing mainstage and second stage productions, managing the theater's recently launched New Works Initiative, season planning, oversight of visiting artists, New York and local casting, interfacing with the Apprentice Director and YouTheatre Artistic Director, managing the artistic associate and artistic interns, and supporting the artistic vision of the Producing Artistic Director.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished Director or Director/Choreographer of musicals and plays, with experience in new work development. He/she must possess a collaborative spirit, a commitment to developing work that emotionally engages an audience, and a desire to be a part of a wonderful community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, 30 minutes from Asheville.

Applications due by February 7 to begin work in late March or early April. Salary will be competitive with other mid-sized regional theaters in the United States.

Please submit resume and letter of interest with "Associate Artistic Director" in the subject line to: hr@flatrockplayhouse.org. FRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No snail mail please

Executive Director North Carolina Arts Council

Executive Director Position Applications Accepted through February 3, 2012

POSITION AVAILABLE 

Executive Director North Carolina Arts Council

Mission: To make North Carolina a better state through the arts.

Goals: The work of the Arts Council is guided by its strategic plan comprised of five goals:

• A robust arts industry
• A creative economy
• Vibrant communities
• Children prepared for the 21st century
• Lives filled with discovery and learning

The Arts Council is a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, and its Executive Director reports to the Secretary of the Department. The Arts Council is advised by a 24-member board appointed by the Governor. It has a 27-person staff and an $8.5 million budget which includes federal, state and private funds.

Position Responsibilities: The Executive Director provides leadership for the arts across North Carolina and is responsible for the administration of the agency and the development of policies and programs that address the agency’s mission and goals. The position is classified as an exempt policy making position.

Description of Work

      Statewide Arts Development (70%)

• Represents North Carolina’s arts community at the state, regional and national levels.
• Assesses arts needs in the state, assuring that the mission and goals effectively address those needs.
• Supervises the development of new programs that support the growth of North Carolina arts organizations and artists to ensure citizens and visitors the highest quality and widest variety of arts experiences.
• Works to integrate the arts into the goals and activities of other state government agencies and non-arts industries such as downtown revitalization.
• Examines key programs with staff, board and constituents, and makes adjustments as needed to reflect the current environment and produce long-term stability and increased funding.      

Agency Administration (3O%)

• Oversees the development of the agency’s annual budgets ($8.5 million in 11–12).
• Works closely with the Arts Council's 24-member board and supervises a staff of 27.
• Works collaboratively within the Department of Cultural Resources.
• Occasional night and weekend work required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to provide strong creative leadership for the arts in North Carolina and represent the state at the regional and national levels.
• Ability to create a vision to lead the arts community, board and staff.
• Ability to develop arts policy, strategic plans, programs and corresponding budgets.
• Ability to access a variety of funding sources.
• Broad knowledge of all the arts and a deep understanding of the particular needs and aspirations of nonprofit organizations and individual artists.
• Extensive knowledge of issues, trends and practices in arts administration.
• Knowledge of the creative economy and for-profit creative enterprises.
• Ability to work creatively in both rural and urban environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad cross-section of artists, arts professionals, legislators, government officials, business people and the general public, including speaking in public forums to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage a strong and diverse board, a highly creative staff, and a complex budget.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in arts administration or arts-related field and five years of experience in arts development including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management prefers a major in arts administration, business administration, public administration or one of the arts disciplines, and eight years of progressively responsible experience in arts management at a high level, preferably the highest level, including five years in a supervisory capacity. Experience at the state and national level is desirable.

Salary: $60,964–$101,867

(The State of North Carolina offers a competitive benefits package which includes employer contributions towards pension, health plan benefits, and vacation and sick leave.)

Salary Grade: 81T

Application Procedure

The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act (SPA) with highly qualified individuals. Individuals interested in applying for this position (#2012-00205) must complete an online State Employment Application. All applicants may apply online at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/.

Closing Date
February 3, 2012, 5 p.m. Eastern Time

DO NOT send applications or application materials to the North Carolina Arts Council. Only applications following the procedure above will be considered.

 

For more information please contact:

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Human Resources Office

Phone:  (919) 807-7373

 

About the North Carolina Arts Council

The North Carolina Arts Council works to make North Carolina The Creative State where a robust arts industry produces a creative economy, vibrant communities, children prepared for the 21st century and lives filled with discovery and learning. The Arts Council accomplishes this in partnership with artists and arts organizations, other organizations that use the arts to make their communities stronger and North Carolinians — young and old — who enjoy and participate in the arts. For more information visit www.ncarts.org.

 

About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources

The N.C. Arts Council is a division of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, which annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the nation's first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the N.C. Arts Council, and the State Archives.

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources serves as a champion for North Carolina's creative industry, which employs nearly 300,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state's economy. To learn more, visit www.ncculture.com.

Judson Theatre Company Seeks Local Staff

Judson Theatre Company (www.judsontheatre.com), a new professional theater company in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, seeks local staff for their inaugural season in January 2012.

Season includes LOVE LETTERS and TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE. Both productions feature name talent. A high level of professionalism and commitment is required.

1. Production Stage Manager (TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE)
Dates: Jan 23 to Jan 29, 2012.
will consider union (AEA) or non-union
Compensation negotiable.

2. Stage Manager (LOVE LETTERS)
Dates: Jan 17 to Jan 22, 2012
Non-union. Compensation negotiable.

3. Assistant Stage Manager - Duties include assisting Stage Management with rehearsals, running backstage during performances, organizing and running all prop and scene shifts, along with other tasks as necessary. Non-union. Compensation negotiable.
Dates: Jan 17 to Jan 29, 2012.

4. Wardrobe Supervisor- Duties include shopping for costume pieces and accessories, alterations as needed, running show, assist with changes, cleaning and maintaining of costumes, and other duties as necessary. Knowledge of sewing machines and the ability to hand sew is a must. Non-union. Dates: Jan 17 to Jan 29, 2012. Compensation negotiable.

5. Marketing and Group Sales – Duties include managing outreach to local businesses and group sales. Making contact with concierges and hotels, church and synagogue groups, senior groups, men’s and women’s groups, business professionals groups, civic club groups. Compiling database w/contact info of all groups approached. Commission possible for the truly motivated seller. Compensation negotiable.

6. Flyering – Duties include distributing flyers, posters and postcards all over Moore County and environs, and maintaining a list of where they are placed. Mainly daytime. Compensation negotiable.

7. Box Office Manager – Duties include mastering our computer ticketing system and manning the physical box office the week of the show and before showtime, and generating reports after every performance. Mainly evening and weekend work, with some daytime hours required as well. Compensation negotiable.

8. House management/ushers/concessionaires – 2 positions to usher, scan tickets, sell concessions. Evening and weekend. Compensation negotiable.

9. PA/Go-fer – this intern position is for someone with beginning knowledge of theatrical practice who would like to spend some time in a professional theatrical environment. Managing and maintaining star “perks”, errands. Car and valid driver license required. Should read, write, and speak English well. Precision, speed, and patience necessary. Stipend negotiable.

10. Local graphic designer – this person will design some print ads, paper collaterals, and the show program, using company and show logos already designed by others. Variable hours. Compensation negotiable.

Only local talent should apply as there is no housing available for these positions. Daytime, evening and weekend availability required except where otherwise noted.
Send resumes and letter of interest to JTCStaff@gmail.com.

EDUCATION COORDINATOR at Davidson Community Players

EDUCATION COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Overview – The Education Coordinator is a new position created by Davidson Community Players to help develop, organize, manage and evaluate our growing educational and outreach programs. The successful candidate will have a passion for education and the arts and be highly organized and self-motivated. This candidate embraces the challenge of developing a new position and successful new programs. This position is part-time with intensive periods based on the production schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Devise schedules for workshops and classes
• Manage youth summer camp program
• Substantial teaching and directing responsibilities are expected as needed
• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate instructors for educational programs
• Serve as production manager for the workshop shows  
• Direct a minimum three workshops shows or productions each year in accordance with the needs of the season
• Design and implement a robust adult education program reaching seniors and other adults
• Assist the Marketing Manager to promote all educational programs
• Design and implement outreach programs to local schools using a model similar to Connie on the Fly
• Recruit and manage volunteers, especially parents, for educational programs and productions
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for DCP’s mission and programs
• Take a proactive role in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of program funding sources
• Manage the approved budget for these programs
• Acquire an understanding of Davidson Community Players policies, procedures and culture
• Serve as liaison between DCP and parents and communicate effectively with parents and participants in educational programs

 

Requirements

• Minimum of three to five years of arts education experience
• Teaching and/or directing experience preferred
• Bachelors degree in related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once
• Nights and weekends required during productions
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Publisher suggested

Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk and hear. Frequently required to work at a computer, sit, stand, walk, reach with hands, turn, sit, bend, go up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; must be able to work around bright lights and in dark spaces.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment varies.

Please provide a cover letter outlining your experience and interest with your resume to recruitdcp@yahoo.com. No calls please.