Employment

Asolo Repertory Theatre is hiring a Director of Development. To view the full job description and apply, click the link below to submit your application through our consulting group’s website.

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Community Engagement Associate

Department: Education & Engagement        

Classification:  Full time, Annual Range 40-42K

PLEASE APPLY WITH COVER LETTER, RESUME, REFERENCES TO ASOLO_HUMAN_RESOURCES@ASOLO.ORG 

 

 

Community Engagement Associate works collaboratively with staff, schools, students, and partner organizations to create and facilitate unique, responsive, and meaningful arts programming that connects and inspires.

 

The Community Engagement Associate works with the Director of Education & Engagement and the Associate Director of Education & Engagement. This role has room for deepening responsibilities as the programming and department grow in our community. Essential Job Responsibilities will be assessed on a semi-annual basis through employee check-ins. These check-ins may allow responsibilities to adjust in order to ensure that the needs of the department and skills of the individual employee are being met.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

• Project Management of community programs and events such as

• Theatre for All Community Programming
• Asolo Rep on Tour
• IllumiNation Series
• ASL Perfrmances

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Education & Engagement to

• Develop and write season and show-based curriculum
• Facilitate talkbacks and curated conversations
• Develop and produce specific audience engagement events that align with community initiatives, under the umbrella program Theatre for All.

• Work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Education & Engagement to

• Provide creative content for residencies/classes/camps.
• Work with Teaching Artists to develop lesson plans in accordance with learning objectives and with the audience in mind.
• Act as teaching artist or administrator for select experiences as determined by department. 

• Develop, facilitate, and deepen relationships/programming with schools and community organizations.

• Collaborate with schools and organizations to develop learning spaces and programs that are inclusive, safe, and empowering.
• Act as an ambassador for Asolo Rep and advocate for inclusive, accessible, and equitable arts education in the community.

• Administration & Task Management
   
• Manage scheduling: Assist with the scheduling of classes, workshops, Student Matinees, and events for both staff and students, ensuring smooth operation. 
• Tracking prgress & outcomes: Help track the prgress of educational programs and their outcomes, such as student participation or satisfaction. This could involve gathering data and creating reports on the effectiveness of each initiative.
• Cordinate resources: Help ensure all materials, props, or other resources needed for educational or engagement programs are organized and accessible.
• Work with IllumiNation & Community Engagement Committee and attend all meetings.
   

Transferrable Skills and Knowledge:

• Background of working with and communicating with community members, families, and schools.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience as a Teaching Artist working with community organizations and school systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of theatre and theatre education structures.   
• A desire to and knowledge of building programs, partnerships, and processes that are inclusive, accessible, and equitable through the arts.
• Knowledge of the arts learning space and how to construct and adapt lesson plans, residency plans, rehearsal outlines, workshops, etc. based on learning objective, desired outcomes, and artistic expectations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, including use of technological tools such as Outlook, Microsoft suite, etc.
• Knowledge of and desire to use digital platforms and programs such as Teams, Asana, Google, Zoom, StreamYard, Adobe Suite.
• A creative problem-solver and strong collaborator with a commitment to working towards a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment for all of our programs, all of our students, and all of our community members/partners.
• Bonus: Fluent Spanish-speaker.

 

We recognize that some candidates feel demotivated to reach out or apply to a position if they don’t fit every qualification of an application. We know that candidates offer skills and abilities beyond those that are listed and encourage you to apply.  

 

Asolo Rep offers benefits that increase along with tenure, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan and paid vacation and sick leave. The Theatre provides a diverse, congenial, and supportive environment conducive to professional growth.

Department: Operations

Report to: Facilities Manager

Class: Non-Exempt Full Time Hourly $18/hour

 

Please apply to asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

 

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Custodial Maintenance Technician to ensure Asolo Rep facilities are cleaned and sanitized and to assist in maintenance tasks as needed to ensure a comfortable and clean space for facility occupants, guests, and patrons experiencing company-owned facilities. Custodial Maintenance Technician is a non-exempt, full-time hourly position working in person five (5) days per week from Monday through Friday daytime with occasional nights and weekends. This position will require travel between each of the Asolo Rep campuses, which is Sarasota local and within 2-4 miles of each location.

 

Responsibilities:

• Clean, sanitize, and stock physical premises including restrooms, kitchens, and common work areas.
• Maintain janitorial supplies and equipment
• Assist the Facilities Manager with event and meeting set ups as needed
• Support venue rentals as directed by the Facilities Manager
• Assist the Facilities Manager with tasks as operationally necessary such as workspace organization, fire safety, health compliance and building security.

 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years working in commercial cleaning.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to unexpected schedule or task changes
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks and projects effectively.
• Ability to manage the physical requirements of the position including regularly required to lift 30 lbs., able to work seated or standing, push or pull, able to work in low positions, able to walk up and downstairs, and to climb ladders.
• Valid driver’s License

Department: Artistic

Report to: Company Manager; General Manager

Class: Non-Exempt Full Time Hourly $20/hour

 

Please apply to asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

Position Summary:

The Assistant Company Manager supports the experience of the Asolo Rep Company guest artists, staff, and artisans with various aspects of residencies, transportation, and company management logistical and administrative support.  The role is in-person, schedule of forty (40) hours per week including nights and weekends as defined.  Travel will be required between each of the Asolo Rep campuses which is Sarasota local and within 2-4 miles of each location and frequent travel to both the Sarasota and Tampa airports.

 

Responsibilities:

• Actively supporting the care and hospitality of all visiting and resident artist staff ensuring a positive experience. 

• Be well-informed of proper policies and procedures; company housing, transportation, vendors, and Asolo corporate policies. Knowledge of and adhering to industry and OSHA standard safety practices.

• Share on-call Company Management duty phone responsibilities as scheduled (including nights, weekends, and Holidays on a rotating basis), acting as point of contact to issues and/or emergencies.  

• Maintain a regular presence both in the office and with the guest artists in order to be accessible and knowledgeable about current Company matters. 

• Maintain and update department calendars, policies, travel and housing documents and handbooks. 

• Attend and provide support for all performance opening nights, tech, closing, meet and greet and other company events as scheduled.   Knowledge of company complimentary ticket policies. 

• Assist Company Management in booking flights, rental cars, ground travel and housing arrangement with guest artists and vendors.

• Assist in the preparation of travel itineraries, key packets, welcome materials, company mailboxes and dissemination of pertinent information to guest artists. 

• Assist in the maintenance, scheduling, cleaning, and inventory of company housing and vehicles. 

• Ensure transportation for guest artists to and from area airports, rehearsals/performances as scheduled, shopping, accompanying doctor’s appointments and other personal tasks as needed.   

• Assist with shopping for supplies, picking up/dropping off housing items, distributing artist mail and paychecks.

• Assist in financial management tasks such as expense coding, check requests, and reimbursements. 

• Provide production support for special projects, including readings and workshops.  

• Provide support for the Board of Directors including meetings and events as needed. 

• Other tasks and duties as assigned. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, delivering clear messaging. 
• Maintain a flexible disposition, discretion, and a calm demeanor in stressful situations. 
• Highly organized, ability to handle multiple tasks and give great attention to detail. 
• Exceptional people skills and ability to communicate gracefully with a wide variety of personalities. 
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in accordance with established procedures. 
• Strong initiative to complete standard tasks with little direction. 
• Strong computer skills and knowledge using primarily Microsoft Office Suite. 
• An ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some Holidays when scheduled. 

 

Experience Needed:

• One to two years of theatre or related arts company management and/or stage management experience preferred
• Experience working with actors, creative teams, industry union members, AEA, USA, and SDC experience plus.
• Current and Valid driver’s license required
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Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Capable of lifting and or carrying up to 40 lbs. in varying weather conditions. 
• Capable of driving different types of vehicles (including cars, vans, small trucks) during day or night in different types of weather on local roads, interstates, and toll roads. 

 

Asolo Rep

Position: Assistant Master Electrician 
Department: Production

Salary Range: $23 - $24/ hourly + overtime 

General Summary: Asolo Rep (LORT B) Florida's premier professional theatre and one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern US is seeking to fill its Assistant Master Electrician Position primarily responsible for the running of both large-scale musicals and more intimate plays under the direction of Master Electrician. This is a full-time staff position which requires a candidate to be a resident of the community, modest relocation available. This position is under an IATSE 412 contract union membership is not required

Please send cover letter, resume and references to  asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Setup installation, operation, maintenance, repair and storage of lighting, video, effects, and electrical equipment.
• Run shows on ETC Gio lightboard
• Act as lighting board programmer as required by Master Electrician
• Act as assistant to Lighting Designers as needed
• Perform other assigned duties as general stage technician including work with sound, rigging, scenery and props.

                    

       Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Familiarity with fundamentals of electricity, electronics, and computer operation.
• General skills as stage technician.
• Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Hours vary with the production calendar and show assignments. Work shifts include afternoon and evening hours, weekend hours, and overtime

Asolo Repertory Theatre is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

 
Pension and health through IATSE Local 412

Sick and Vacation time though Asolo Rep