EMPLOYMENT

Actors Theatre of Louisville, an award-winning professional theatre company and home of the Humana Festival of New American Plays, produces over 20 theatrical productions each season in its three-stage complex on historic Main Street in vibrant downtown Louisville. The company, with its $17 million endowment and an annual operating budget of $9.5 million, leads the American theatre in the creation of new plays and the innovative re-imagining of the classics.

We invite applicants for the following positions to join us in supporting our vision to build a home for inspired collaboration where great art sets new standards of excellence that shapes the future of the American theatre. Actors Theatre of Louisville is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse community of staff. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Cora Brown, Human Resources Coordinator, at CBrown@ActorsTheatre.org for information about employment opportunities. AA/EOE


DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Reports to: Managing Director
Departments: Marketing


Summary of Position:
The Director of Marketing and Communications supports the highest strategic priorities of the theatre; expands, develops and maintains the theatre’s audience through effective communication of the mission, vision and programming activities; develops and executes the strategy to generate all earned ticket revenues for the theatre; and leads a staff of 9 full-time and 12 part-time professional and support personnel involved in marketing, publicity, sales (groups, telemarketing, festival), event rentals and graphic design.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
  • Collaborate regularly with the Managing Director and Artistic Director to ensure a clear and accurate interpretation
     of the organization’s vision and direction.
  • Supervise the planning and implementation of all marketing, public relations, publications, and sales programs
     to raise $3.7+ million in earned income through single ticket and subscription sales annually.
  • Shape public perception of the theatre through execution of brand identity through print communications
     and publications, electronic media and internet communications, media relations, public events and physical spaces.
  • Manage annual expense budgets of $1.2 million to run all marketing, publicity, sales and graphic design
     efforts and operations.
  • Work as part of Senior Management Team on strategic plans, budget issues and revenue generation.
  • Develop community ties and serve on committees to further develop the profile of arts within the city and state.
  • Lead initiatives to achieve goals defined in the current Actors Theatre strategic plan, and further develop
     long-range audience development goals and strategies.
  • Expand public relations responsibilities to increase national profile, as well as increase local awareness
     of the theatre’s national programs.
  • Increase the capabilities and revenue of the theatre rental program.
  • Collaborate with other internal departments to improve the patrons’ experience of the theatre.
  • Expand the working relationship with: the Development department to ensure better organizational strategy
     coordination and customer relationship management in marketing and fundraising efforts, and with the Box Office
     to increase sales and improve customer service.

Skills:
  • Experienced manager and communicator
  • Computer and internet literacy
  • Strategic and analytical skills
  • Ability to work at the conceptual level as well as the implementation phase
  • Team building capacity
  • A genuine interest in and knowledge of the theatre
  • Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Strong writing skills

Qualifications:
Significant career experience in marketing, communications or related field; excellent communication skills; the ability to work well under pressure; the ability to multi-task; proven initiative; flexibility; and the ability to work as part of a team.

Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and competitive with similar positions throughout the country. The range of benefits includes medical and dental insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, a 403 (b) retirement plan.

Applicants for this position should e-mail a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

        Jennifer Bielstein
        Managing Director
        Actors Theatre of Louisville
        316 W Main Street
        Louisville, KY 40202
        Fax: 502-992-0153
        JBielstein@ActorsTheatre.org

cc:   Cora Brown
        Human Resources Coordinator
        CBrown@ActorsTheatre.org



MAINTENANCE STAFF
Reports to: Operations Director
Departments: Operations


Summary of Position:
This position is responsible for identification, execution, and timely completion of facility repairs and maintenance programs of a multiple site, non-profit, performing arts theatre complex.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Identify, execute and complete facility repairs. To include but not limited to plumbing, electrical, structural, flooring,
     roofing, painting, drywall, HVAC, lighting and key systems.
  • Fullfill work order requests in a timely manner.
  • Perform standardized preventive maintenance procedures to include but not limited to HVAC, fire, security, flooring
     and roofing systems.
  • Guide out-source contractors.
  • Perform work for large scope repairs.
  • Coordinate and ensure completion of work request driven by rental customers needs.
  • Make purchases of supplies and tools when needed.
  • Maintain and update computer databases relating to supplies, maintenance programs, events.
  • Be available after hours and on weekends for on-call situations.
  • Other duties as required.

Skills:
High School diploma required. Two to three years experience in facility maintenance or related field required. Knowledge of typical facility repairs in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, flooring, roofing, and wall coverings required. Computer skill (Microsoft Word, Excel) preferred. Must possess the ability to act independently when required and to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.

Comments:
This is a physically demanding position which can involve heavy lifting (60 lbs. or more) and requires physical mobility to enact repairs over 300,000 square feet of facility space. Hours: 8am-4pm, M-F.

Applicants for this position should e-mail a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Jobs@ActorsTheatre.org or mail to:
        Cora Brown, Human Resources Coordinator
        Actors Theatre of Louisville
        316 W Main Street
        Louisville, KY 40202



PART-TIME OUTBOUND SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Communications Department

Summary of Position:
Make outbound sales calls to sell season tickets and single tickets to selected productions, and offer the highest standard of customer service.

Schedule:

Sales representatives will work a minimum of 20 hours per week and a maximum of 34 hours per week evenings and weekends.

Skills:
  • Phone sales experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to retain large knowledge of information
  • Affinity for theatre desired
  • Ability to work in a goal-oriented team environment

Apply to: CBrown@ActorsTheatre.org


2008-09 Acting Apprenticeships and Professional Internships

Actors Theatre's distinguished training program offers acting apprenticeships and a variety of professional internships in production and management. Full-time internships offer in-depth, hands-on administrative experience and are ideal for college graduates seeking transition from academia to the professional theatre or for individuals considering a career change. Some summer internships available.

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