Napa Valley College is seeking an Audience Development Specialist for the Performing Arts Center. This position is responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities to engage and grow diverse audiences through effective marketing and development campaigns. This position reports to the Senior Dean, Arts & Sciences. The Performing Arts Center is dedicated to the instruction of theater, music and film studies as well as producing seasonal public performances as part of the college academic programs. This is a 20 hours per week, 12-month/year, salaried professional position. Classified according to Education Code Section 88003, the position is neither an academic nor a classified position, is non-tenure track, does not accrue seniority, and is employment at will. Employment is dependent on satisfactory work performance. Initial prorated salary placement is $2,055/month, with future steps up to $2,623/month. The college offers a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program, and public retirement system membership. The district benefit allotment is prorated for less-than-full time employees. For full details on the duties and responsibilities and how to apply, please click on the link below.
Theatre
Marketing Manager
A Noise Within (ANW), one of the nation’s leading regional theatre producers, seeks a dynamic and experienced Marketing Manager to join our ambitious and growing organization. The Marketing Manager works directly with the Marketing Director and other marketing staff to generate and grow audiences for ANW, create and maintain relationships with the press, share ANW’s mission and vision with the broadest possible audience, steward connections with our existing ticket buyers and pass holders, promote the value of live theatre among new audiences, and build on crucial community relationships. This staff position will provide an opportunity to share the mission of ANW and contribute to the organization as a central member of the marketing team, maintaining and growing audiences in a lively and collaborative environment. The marketing department is currently working remotely and there will be flexibility for working from home once the department returns to the office.
QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
· Excellent writing, proofreading, communication, and editing skills
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Degree and/or experience in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or theatre a plus
· Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and values, and to an anti-racist work culture.
· 5 years professional marketing and/or publicity experience with evidence of managing and implementing a strategic marketing and/or publicity plan
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, email marketing systems, and CRM platform(s) preferred
· Sense of humor and a good team player
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage social media marketing campaigns and develop organic messaging for the company’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
· Manage public relations for the company
· Assist in the execution of the overall strategy for the marketing department as set by the Marketing Director
· Input department expenses and track spending and ensure its alignment with the current marketing budget
· Serve as project manager for various marketing and advertising initiatives, maintaining deadlines and budgets while seeing each project to full execution
· Pull reports and maintain segmented lists from our database to track sales trends and target patrons for marketing campaigns
· Analyze and optimize the performance of various marketing tools including social media channels and Google Analytics, and adapt to changes within the platforms
· Implement the season membership and renewal campaigns as developed with the Marketing Director
· Assist in creating copy for marketing and communications collateral, designing marketing materials, updating website content, and managing digital marketing efforts
· Manage marketing interns
· Act as a liaison with vendors
· Provide event support as needed
COMPENSATION:
The position is full time, non-exempt with a salary of $48,000 – $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:
· Company-paid HMO (employees may “buy up” to additional offered coverage)
· 11 paid holidays and one floating day
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Company-matched benefit savings plan
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to epargac@anoisewithin.org. Please include “Marketing Manager–Candidate Last Name” in the subject line. Please, no follow up calls. ANW believes in working hard on our anti-racist practice across the whole organization and we invite candidates to review more information here: https://www.anoisewithin.org/equity-diversity-inclusion-at-anw. Candidates of color and from diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.
Box Office Assistant
Box Office Assistant
A Noise Within, California’s premiere classical repertory theatre, is currently seeking a Box Office Assistant.
The Box Office Assistant will report to the Box Office Manager, interacting directly with patrons and subscribers to achieve all sales goals, master our ticketing program and database, and assist in all aspects of data management including sales reporting and patron outreach. This entry-level position will provide experience as an administrator in a successful and supportive environment.
Qualifications:
· High School diploma or equivalent required.
· Experience with box office, sales, theatre, and/or database management is a plus.
· Excellent computer skills with ability to quickly master and excel in Microsoft Office applications as well as ticketing and database applications.
· Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage a wide variety of internal and external relationships.
· Enthusiasm to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
· Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
This position is part time (10 – 30 hours/week) with compensation of $15 per hour. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to dstrang@anoisewithin.org. Please include Box Office Assistant in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. ANW believes in working hard on our anti-racist practice across the whole organization and we invite candidates to review more information here. https://www.anoisewithin.org/equity-diversity-inclusion-at-anw/ Candidates of color and from diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.
Visit www.anoisewithin.org for more information about the organization.
School Programs Manager
Position Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of Education and Community Programs, the School Programs Manager plays an integral role in the oversight of A.C.T.’s school programs, which include in-school, after-school, and summer residencies as well as teaching artist development and educator professional development. A.C.T.’s Department of Education and Community Programs aims to provide access to arts education in public schools by creating in-school theater programs that center culturally responsive teaching via arts integration curricula that amplify youth voice.
Responsibilities:
Management of School Programs
- Coordinate logistics for all A.C.T. ACTsmart Intensive Residency programs, including communication with all stakeholders, program data management, and supporting daily program operations. Program partners include Downtown High School, Ida B. Wells High School, AccessSFUSD:The Arc, and Hilltop High School.
- Partner with classroom teachers and teaching artist to support development of arts integration curricula
- Improve program and deepen impact by leading regular check-in and reflection meetings with school partners and teaching artists
- Keep accurate track of and approve biweekly payroll for all teaching artists
- Operate as project manager for all student performances/exhibitions: Oversee and communicate with all parties about poster design, video/photography (including securing necessary releases), A.C.T. space reservation, and technical production support
- Other support for school residencies as needed
Teaching Artist Training and Support
- Manage Teaching Artist hiring and onboarding processes
- Facilitate bi-annual teaching artist training and orientation
- Review and provide feedback to weekly lesson plans and curricula
- Support development of teaching artists via regular visits to classes to conduct observations and provide feedback
- Coordinate trainings and professional development opportunities for teaching artists
Organizational Advocacy
- Represent department at agency-wide meetings, such as season planning meetings to allocate use of spaces, artistic team meetings, and Education and Community Programs Board Committee meetings.
- Advocate for educational programs and students at all levels of the organization
- Work interdepartmentally with Marketing, Finance, HR, and Development to ensure programatic success
Data Collection and Evaluation Coordination
- Manage $150,000 annual grant from SF Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families:
- Manage grant budget
- Gather student enrollment and attendance information other data as required by the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families
- Record daily curriculum and write narratives for monthly DCYF reports
- Enter data into DCYF’s online Contract Management System (CMS)
- Distribute, collect, and submit to DCYF student surveys, stipend forms, and other paperwork
- Create, distribute, and collect departmental student, teacher, and teaching artist evaluations for all residencies
- Hold planning and end-of-the-year reflection meetings with teaching artists and partner teachers for all residencies
Qualifications & Qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, theater, nonprofit management, and/or related field or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in arts education and administration and excellent administrative and interpersonal skills
- Strong experience in teaching artistry, culturally-responsive theater education, and arts integration curriculum development.
- Experience working with underserved youth and diverse community members of all ages
- General knowledge of professional theater
- Strong organizational skills, as well as a strong understanding and proficiency with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong writing, public-speaking, presentation, and communication skills
- Familiarity with the San Francisco Unified School District is preferred
- Comfort interacting with students, educators, parents, artists, and arts education professionals
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to establish collaborative relationships among a broad spectrum of constituents
- Passion for social justice and the power of theater to help achieve personal transformation and social change
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed
What we look for in our staff: the ability to imagine, the energy to create and explore new ideas and the freedom of spirit to celebrate our diverse community. To learn more about A.C.T., visit our website at www.act-sf.org.
Diversity makes us stronger. A.C.T. is committed to diversity in its programming and creating an inclusive work culture and environment that is reflective of the San Francisco Bay Area. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Young Conservatory Administrative Assistant
Position Purpose:
A.C.T.’s renowned Young Conservatory is seeking a highly organized part-time arts administrator with a passion for theater training for young actors to join our team as the Young Conservatory Administrative Assistant. Working as a core member of the Young Conservatory (YC) support team, this person will help to maintain communication and other administrative systems to keep the YC programs running smoothly, as well as be an ambassador for the program. This position includes both independent off-site administrative work as well as some public-facing events such as class registration and performances. This is a part-time job (approx. 8-10 hours/week, with flexible scheduling, and some weeknight/weekend hours required, including some Saturdays 9:30am-4:30pm when classes are in session September – May. Our ideal candidate will be able to start in late August/early September. We look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include assistance/support in the following areas:
- Class registrations, check-ins, payroll, and parent-student liaison duties
- Tracking of enrollment and student/faculty assessment data
- Monitoring the general Young Conservatory email and communicating with families, students, faculty, and staff
- Audition process for all YC productions, including sign-ups, audition & callback registration & materials, & liaison with artistic & production teams.
- Faculty evaluation, surveys, contracting, bio and photo tracking, and contact sheets
- Marketing efforts, including flyers, website updates and editing, photo and video footage, and social media platforms
- Assisting with the ongoing rehearsal and production needs of the YC performance groups, including Actors Ensemble, Cabaret program & summer musical.
Qualities and Qualifications:
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, prioritization, problem-solving and customer service skills (phone & email)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel) and social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
- Ability to interact with a variety of supervisors and constituencies
- Commitment to/experience with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) efforts
- Availability to work registration or special events on some weekday evenings and Saturdays (9:30am–4pm), according to the YC class registration and performance schedule
In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following qualities and skills:
- An interest in educational programming and customer service
- Experience working in arts education or general education administration
- Experience working in an administrative capacity with parents and students of varying ages, including youth, from diverse communities
- Stage management or production assistant experience
- Background in theater or performing arts
What we look for in our staff: the ability to imagine, the energy to create and explore new ideas and the freedom of spirit to celebrate our diverse community. To learn more about A.C.T., visit our website at www.act-sf.org.
Diversity makes us stronger. A.C.T. is committed to diversity in its programming and creating an inclusive work culture and environment that is reflective of the San Francisco Bay Area. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
General Manager
A Noise Within
General Manager
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION
A Noise Within, one of the nation’s leading regional theatre producers, seeks to fill the position of General Manager with a passionate and dedicated leader. The General Manager maintains a broad overview of the operations of the organization, supporting the Managing Director and partnering with the Production Manager in the running of an ambitious and growing theatre. The General Manager will be responsible for elements of company management, contracting artists (including for our upcoming in-person, live 21-22 season), human resources, facilities management, and strategic plan implementation.
Qualities and qualifications of a successful candidate:
• 3+ Years performing arts administration in General Management or Company Management experience preferred; nonprofit experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience with contracts/negotiation, communication with artists, analysis of data, and ability to work well both independently and with others required; HR, operations management, and/or IT management experience a plus
• Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills
· Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and values, and to an anti-racist work culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required; familiarity with database programs such as AudienceView, Tessitura, Spektrix, etc. a plus
• Evening and weekend availability for performances, opening nights, and other events is required
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support Managing Director and Producing Artistic Directors in administration and governance of ANW
• Participate and aid in formulating and administering organizational and company policies, and coordinating interdepartmental activities to implement ANW’s Strategic Plan and Anti-Racism Action Plan
• Conduct company business such as communicating with union representatives, negotiating with actors and agents, completing and submitting union contracts and paysheets, and license royalty reports, etc.
• Partner with Production Manager on development and management of production-related budgets
• Collect and report company data to TCG/DataArts and provide analysis for management use
• Coordinate and oversee facilities and IT maintenance with Production Team
• Oversee and assist with office processes such as filing, supplies ordering, and scheduling
• Other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION: The position is full time, exempt, salary is $58,500
BENEFITS:
· Company-paid HMO (employees may “buy up” to additional offered coverage)
· 11 paid holidays and one floating day
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Company-matched benefit savings plan
START DATE: Flexible
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: mbateman@anoisewithin.org.
Please put “General Manager – Candidate Last Name” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please, no follow up calls. ANW believes in working hard on our anti-racist practice across the whole organization and we invite candidates to review more information here. https://www.anoisewithin.org/equity-diversity-inclusion-at-anw/ Candidates of color and from diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.
