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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The Director of Marketing is responsible for leading the strategic vision and daily operations of Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Marketing Department, with direct responsibility for driving earned income and audience engagement. This position oversees institutional branding, advertising, public relations, and customer-facing services including box office, house management, and concessions. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Marketing ensures that the theatre’s messaging, reach, and revenue objectives align with its artistic mission and community values.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

 

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to institutional strategy, planning, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Represent the Marketing Department and its priorities in presentations to the Board of Directors and other external stakeholders.
• Design and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to meet or exceed earned revenue goals from ticket sales, subscriptions, and auxiliary income sources.
• Lead audience development efforts with a focus on growth, retention, and broadening community engagement.

Marketing and Communications

• Oversee all advertising, media placement, public relations, social media, and digital communications, ensuring alignment with Asolo Rep’s brand and mission.
• Supervise the development of print and digital collateral, including season brochures, show programs, signage, and email campaigns.
• Identify and activate promotional opportunities, partnerships, and community collaborations that extend reach and increase impact.
• Maintain productive relationships with media outlets, advertising partners, and vendors.

Revenue Oversight

• Establish earned income projections and pricing strategies in collaboration with the Managing Director and Artistic Director.
• Create and manage marketing budgets across all revenue streams, including single tickets, subscriptions, group sales, and concessions.
• Monitor performance metrics and adapt strategies to optimize return on investment.

Operational Oversight

• Direct and support the operations of the box office, front-of-house/house management, and concessions in coordination with departmental managers.
• Foster seamless integration between marketing, customer service, and production schedules to ensure audience satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate marketing and customer service staff, including managers, coordinators, and seasonal personnel.
• Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive departmental culture where staff are supported and empowered.
• Lead ongoing efforts to improve internal processes, communication workflows, and audience insights through data and research.

 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing or communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership role; experience in performing arts or cultural organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated success in strategic marketing, revenue generation, and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing platforms, CRM systems (such as Tessitura), media planning, and branding.
• Experience using project management software, such as Asana, to track progress, collaborate across departments, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to interpret marketing analytics and audience data to inform strategy, optimize campaigns, and measure success.
• Experience collaborating across departments (e.g., artistic, development, education) to align marketing strategies with institutional goals.

 

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Asolo Repertory Theatre offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution; life and disability insurance; professional development support.

 

To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to ASOLO_HUMAN_RESOURCES@ASOLO.ORG. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you are excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value transferable skills, varied perspectives, and a genuine passion for our mission.

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

Job Title: Company Management Apprentice 

 

Please apply to asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

Asolo Rep, a leading regional theater company in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking a Company Management Apprentice for the 25-26 season. The Company Management Apprentice will work closely with the Company Manager and Artistic Department to provide support and logistical coordination of guest artist travel and housing. The company management apprentice should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide support for the daily operations of the company, including scheduling, data entry and expense tracking, and communication with the visiting artists, production staff, and cast. 
• Assist with the coordination of actor and designer travel and housing, including maintaining schedules, booking flights and rental car services, managing transportation and lodging for artists and staff, and overseeing catering and hospitality arrangements. 
• Assist with communication between the company and other departments within the organization, as well as with external partners and vendors as directed by the company manager. 
• Assist with the coordination of special events and activities related to the company, including fundraising events, donor receptions, and artist meet-and-greets. 

• Share "on-call" duties for guest artists and Asolo Rep activities, including attending all opening/closing festivities, meeting vendors, driving guest artists, responding to emergencies, etc. 
• Help to maintain the fleet of company vehicles and rentals during the season. Including but not limited to assisting with mechanical repairs, arranging for mechanical repairs and cleaning of the fleet vehicles.   

Requirements: 

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with a disposition for flexibility and customer service experience. 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software programs. 
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed on a rotating basis. 
• Bachelor's degree in theater and/or stage management or related field preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. 
• Prior experience in company management and customer service is a plus. 

• Asolo Reps is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

 

This is a full-time seasonal experience from September through June with a weekly stipend and travel assistance. 

 

 

 

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