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Dallas Theater Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

MANAGER OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT posted March 15, 2013

SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Education and Community Enrichment, the Manager of Community Engagement is responsible for planning, administrating and managing DTC's community programs which are designed to connect the community at large with the work of Dallas Theater Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manage Community Engagement Programs:

Create, Manage, evaluate and grow community engagement programs
Create and monitor budget and calendar for community engagement initiatives
Hire and supervise artists for community engagement programs
Teach classes as appropriate
Pursue and maintain active relationships with arts and non-arts community partners
Facilitate community requests for workshops, etc.
Evaluate and report community participation annually.

Administrate and Lead SummerStage:

Facilitate and lead SummerStage curriculum planning and evaluation
Manage SummerStage enrollment and budgetary goals
Create and monitor SummerStage budget and calendar
Hire and supervise SummerStage teaching artists
Teach classes as appropriate
Facilitate culminating performances
Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote/ facilitate programs and sales
Evaluate and report programs successes and challenges annually.

Participate as a active team member of DTCs Education Department including substitute teaching when needed, assisting with the implementation of existing programs, and departmental planning. Other miscellaneous duties as needed.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an enthusiastic individual, who is collaborative and organized, shows initiative and ingenuity, has great communication skills, and possesses thorough knowledge of Dallas and the arts. The ideal candidate will have strong ties to Dallas communities, passion for reaching new audiences through theater outreach programming and skills for crafting new and sustainable, models of community engagement.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

At least three years of experience in management of community based or theater based education programming.

Candidates should have BA/BFA/BSEd, with emphasis in Theatre, Arts Education, Community Engagement or professional equivalent. MA/MFA preferred.

COMPENSATION

Salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and excellent benefits package will be provided.

All interested applicants please send cover letter and résumé and salary requirements to educationjobs@dallastheatercenter.org.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT posted December 21, 2012

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Development is responsible for planning and supervising the theater’s solicitation and collection of all contributed revenue, to include cultivation and benefit-fulfillment activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

With the Managing Director and Development Staff, develop and implement an integrated, comprehensive fundraising program designed to achieve Dallas Theater Center’s financial and fundraising goals

Develop and execute plans for soliciting, collecting, and recording contributions from all possible sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations, and government agencies.
Oversee the Development Department Budget to include monthly forecasting and cash flow projections
With the Managing Director, develop income and expense budgets for future fiscal years
Plan and supervise yearly fundraising gala
Create and supervise cultivation, social, and benefit-fulfillment activities that support the development department’s fundraising goals.
Work with the Board Development Committee and DTC Managing and Artistic Directors to develop and implement strategies for attracting and retaining members of the Board of Trustees
Work with Advisory Council Chair to create yearly strategies for recruitment of members and annual Council activities
Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Organizational ability and attention to detail
Ability to complete a large volume of work with a high degree of accuracy
Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously while understanding immediate needs for accomplishing urgent matters
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Professional, courteous manner, high energy, and an eager, positive attitude
Ability to be comfortable in social settings

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Broad understanding of the operations of a performing arts organization
Extensive knowledge of both annual and campaign fundraising techniques
Extensive experience in development for a major not for profit organization
Supervisory experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree preferred.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits package and will be provided.

Dallas Theater Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Send cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to jobsearch@dallastheatercenter.org.

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Artistic internships

There are no artistic internship opportunities currently available at DTC. Please check at a later date - new opportunities may become available.

Production Overhire Positions

Dallas Theater Center is always looking for qualified, reliable people to help with load-ins, strikes, run crew, and large builds. If you're interested in being placed on one or more of our overhire lists, please email a brief outline of your qualifications and experience to:

Scenery / Carpentry: Matthew McKinney
Lighting: Aaron Johansen
Costumes: Jennifer Ables
Sound: Nate Flanagan
Paint / Scenic Art: Sergey Chernomorets
Wardrobe: Mattie ONeal
Run Crew: Travis Ross

Stage Management Observers

Dallas Theater Center seeks Stage Management Observers for our 2012-2013 season. SM Observers will assist the Stage Management staff and have the opportunity to observe and participate in DTC rehearsals and tech rehearsals. This is a volunteer position and it is best suited, but not limited, to those interested in pursuing Stage Management as a career. Appropriate applicants may seek professional internship credit with his/her current college or university (as appropriate). There are multiple openings for this position. Scheduling is part time, flexible and may be short or long term, but a commitment is required. Dallas/Fort Worth locals are encouraged to apply as housing is not provided. Résumés, references and cover letters may be sent to Eric Tysinger. No phone calls, please.