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November 13, 2015 · 8:29 am

Director and Playwright Call for Queen City Queer Theatre Collective

QCQTC_logoThe Queen City Queer theatre seeks Playwrights and Directors for its 2016 season.

QCQTC produces staged readings every second Monday of the month at Below Zero Lounge and is now accepting script submissions for readings starting January 11th of 2015.

All proposed titles should address the companies mission to challenge theatre convention. This may manifest itself plot points which deal with gender and sexuality, but can also branch further to envision queer theatre that is also innovative in form and presentation.

Playwrights:
 Please include a copy or preview of your proposed script. You may submit up to 3 original works/ideas. Please include in your submission your vision for the work- (if you would like it to be developed in a workshop setting, if you have any directors/artists in mind etc.)

Directors:
 Please send resume, and up to 3 suggested titles you would be interested in directing.

**Please indicate in your submission which dates you would be available/interested in creating this work. (1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12) 

Keep in mind we typically run a short rehearsal process consisting of anywhere from 2-4 rehearsals in the week leading up that are determined by the artists schedules.

Please send submissions and any inquiries to Lindseyamercer@gmail.com by December 31st.

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November 10, 2015 · 12:21 pm

Human Resources Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Human Resources Manager

The Cincinnati Playhouse seeks a qualified individual to serve as its inaugural Human Resources Manager. The position will be a member of the Playhouse’s senior staff and reports directly to the Artistic and Managing Directors. The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, full-year exempt salaried position.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage all human resources functions including employee relations, training and development, and benefits.
  • Oversee the administration and compliance requirements of all employee benefit programs, including healthcare, dental, life, disability, 401k and 403b pension plans, and other voluntary supplemental plans.
  • Supervise Payroll Specialist.
  • Manage all aspects of payroll processing and reporting for both union and non-union employees.
  • Administer Affordable Care Act compliance and reporting.
  • Administer Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance, policies and claims.
  • Recommend policies and procedures for and update employee personnel manuals.
  • Act as liaison to Board’s Human Resources Committee.
  • Oversee processes for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training and termination.
  • Coordinate performance review process, working with supervisors to provide effective appraisals.
  • Ensure compliance and maintain all employee files.
  • Serve as a permanent member of Playhouse Safety Committee.
  • Represent the Playhouse on the Governing Board for the Arts Alliance Multi-Employer Health Care Plan.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources management or equivalent professional experience; certification at PHR, SPHR preferred
  • Three to five years professional experience, including human resources management and supervisory experience
  • Experience with coaching, strategic people planning and conflict resolution
  • Familiarity and demonstrated ability to administer/comply with all current state and federal labor laws
  • Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on employee relations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining commitment to excellence
  • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and exercise good judgment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with payroll software, Paycor preferred
  • Communicates using English language
  • Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and/or the arts preferred

Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

To apply:
Applicants for this position should send or email a letter of interest, resume and references to:
HRMsearch@cincyplay.com
Buzz Ward
Managing Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202

No calls, please.

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November 10, 2015 · 11:58 am

Community Engagement Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Community Engagement Manager

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with a range of community organizations, individuals and networks and working collaboratively to design strategies to engage the community deeper into the work of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. This role reports to the Director of Education and the Director of Marketing and works closely with the Education, Marketing and Artistic departments to develop and implement engagement programs for the artistic programs at the Playhouse.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the administration and execution of engagement projects as assigned.
  • Manage the implementation of the budget and expenses for each program.
  • Identify new partners and manage communication with existing community partners.
  • As part of the engagement team, work in collaboration to design community engagement strategy and activities each season.
  • Schedule and train staff for community outreach events and festivals.
  • Train tour casts on Off the Hill engagement activities and procedures.
  • Participate in offsite programs and events, such as Off the Hill and community events.
  • Oversee implementation of audience and community engagement programs/strategies determined by the engagement team and supervisors.

General Schedule:
Position is full-time, exempt, with days and times that flex as events and programs require. Nights and weekends are required for events. Position works Monday through Friday during non-event weeks; Tuesday through Saturday when there are full-day events on Saturday; and Wednesday through Sunday when there are full-day events on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements:

  • Experience with program management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with community and audience engagement
  • Demonstrated ability in partner development
  • Experience with community playmaking and workshops a plus
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds

Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and three references via email to Daunielle.Rasmussen@cincyplay.com by Nov. 22, 2015. No calls, please.

Position will start by Jan. 4, 2016.

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November 10, 2015 · 11:21 am

Finance Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoPosition: Finance Manager

The Cincinnati Playhouse seeks a qualified individual to serve as its Finance Manager. The position will be a member of the Playhouse’s senior staff and reports directly to the Artistic and Managing Directors. The Finance Manager is a full-time, full-year exempt salaried position.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee all financial operations for the Playhouse, including all accounting and cash management.
  • Maintain general ledger and permanent and restricted asset schedules.
  • Manage all internal and external financial reporting, including monthly financial statements, annual statements for the audit and all necessary grant proposal and reporting.
  • Work with Managing Director to create annual operating budget and monthly financial projections.
  • Establish and revise as necessary all accounting procedures.
  • Serve as principal liaison for Endowment Fund managers.
  • Supervise one full-time and one part-time finance associate and full time receptionist.
  • Staff the Board’s Finance Committee and serve as principal liaison for Board’s Audit Committee.
  • Gather and report data for annual audit.
  • Assist auditors in the completion of 990 return.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or equivalent professional experience
  • Five+ years of finance experience in not-for-profit accounting required, CPA preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Working knowledge of Great Plains Accounting, Tessitura and FRX or Management Reporter preferred
  • Strong organizational and analytic skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining commitment to excellence
  • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and exercise good judgment
  • Experience with capital campaigns a plus

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

To apply:

Applicants for this position should send or email a letter of interest, resume and references to:
FMsearch@cincyplay.com
Buzz Ward
Managing Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202

No calls, please.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer and encourages inquiries about positions from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

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November 9, 2015 · 9:55 am

Two Actors Needed for ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Ohio Stage Company

OSC_Tws the Night Before Christmas logoThe Ohio Stage Company in Hamilton is in need of two male actors for its upcoming production of Ken Ludwig’s ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Rehearsals would begin immediately and run through the production weekend of December 17-20, 2016. Performances of this children’s theater piece will be presented at Fitton Center for Creative Arts in downtown Hamilton.
UNCLE BRIERLY (40s – 60s) A bit of a portly man with a hearty laugh and a charming smile. Brierly is the kind of man who is everyone’s uncle and is just the kind of man you want to be around at Christmas time. The actor playing Brierly will also play Sir Guy of Gisbourne.  SIR GUY OF GISBOURNE: An ex-elf who is too wicked for the North Pole to handle. “The fallen Angel”.
 
MULCH (20s – 40s) The side-kick to Sir Guy of Gisbourne. He is clueless and dorky, which leads to a madcap adventure! The actor playing Mulch will also play Wendell Sneed and Santa Claus.  WENDELL SNEED: A whacky friend of Uncle Brierly’s. The ideal candidate will be able to experiment with different dialects. SANTA CLAUS: The one and only.
Please contact Skip Badonsky. Phone or text (513) 703-5496 or email at skipbadonsky@gmail.com for more information or details. 

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