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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage.  Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

Position: Assistant Properties Manager 

Reports to: Props Manager

Position Start Date: Immediately

Salary Range: $23.18 per hour (35-hour week)

Position Overview:
The Assistant Properties Manager works closely with the Properties Manager to oversee the acquisition, construction, installation, and dismantling of props.  This position works closely with designers, directors, and the Props Manager to develop drawings and other such plans for props, assists with props research as necessary, and manages the organization and rental of CPIP Props inventory.

This is a full-time position that works the duration of the Production season. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and 401(k) plan with company match.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Props Manager, IATSE Props Artisans, Directors, Designers, and other departments to provide properties for all CPIP productions and ancillary events as needed.
• Creates and sources props for rehearsals and productions
• Maintains an organized prop stock and digital inventory
• Maintains shop equipment and shop cleanliness
• Creates construction drawings for built props.
• Assists in load ins, load outs, and tech rehearsals as needed
• Maintains the artistic standards of all Playhouse presented shows and events.
• Shops for props and prop-making supplies
• Oversees props crew when Props Manager is unavailable
• Manages rentals to outside theaters & production companies. This includes keeping records, processing invoices, etc.
• Observes and implements shop safety and risk management procedures in all workspaces.  Maintains knowledge of PPE and MSDS information.  CPIP will provide First Aid/CPR/Forklift training as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Good aesthetic sensibility with an eye for color, proportions, period, and style.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills, and the ability to delegate when needed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time with a positive and proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and teach new skills and about new materials and techniques.
• Ability to realize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of shop tools, props building techniques, period styles
• Embrace and implement a safe work environment.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours/days reflective of a production schedule of a theater which includes a variety of hours including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD, 3Dprinting, and vinyl cutters a plus

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 4 years of job experience or an equivalent
• Ability to self-critique and correct work while maintaining sensitivity to the overall artistic vision.
• Proficient with web-based searches for new materials and processes.
• Works well with others and independently.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Job requires long stretches of standing
• Able to climb and perform work on ladders, cat walks and personnel lifts
• 35-hour weeks are the standard, but extra hours during load in and tech rehearsals are possible
• Comfortable opening/closing shop/setting alarm
• Ability to work in dimly lit/uneven spaces (backstage during tech, trap room, etc.)
• Driver’s license and able to drive prop van and box truck.

All employees are required to receive the COVID19 vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation has been approved.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park continues to monitor the pandemic situation.  Qualified candidates will be expected to comply with Playhouse’s health and safety plan – while at work and outside work – that continues to be updated per latest state and Federal guidelines.

The physical demands and safe working expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or expectations of this position.  Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park reserves the right to revise or amend this description based on business needs or changes to the work environment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references Elizabeth Lyons, Properties Manager liz.lyons@cincyplay.com and cc: Amy Stier, Human Resources amy.stier@cincyplay.com.  Review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage.  Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

Position: Properties Assistant 

Reports to: Props Manager 

Position Start Date: Immediately

Salary Range: $18 per hour, hours flexible up to 30 hours per week.

Position Overview:
Assist in the acquisition, installation and dismantling of props; assist with research as necessary; and perform such other work as assigned.

This is a part-time, seasonal position.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Collaborating with Props Manager, IATSE Props Artisans, Directors, Designers, and other departments to provide properties for all CPIP productions and ancillary events as needed.
• Assist in the sourcing of props for rehearsals and productions
• Assist in the maintenance of an organized prop stock and digital inventory
• Assisting in load ins, load outs, and tech rehearsals as needed
• Maintain artistic standards of all Playhouse presented shows and events.
• Assist with shopping for props and prop making supplies
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time with a positive and proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Realize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of shop tools, props building techniques, period styles
• Embrace a safety orientated work environment.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD, 3Dprinting, and vinyl cutters a plus

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Good aesthetic sensibility with an eye for color, proportions, period and style
• Willingness to learn about new skills, materials, and techniques.
• 2 years of Props experience or a related field.
• Able to self-critique and correct their work while maintaining sensitivity to the overall artistic vision.
• Proficient with web-based searches for new materials and processes.
• Works well with others and independently.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Able to lift and carry 25
• Job requires long stretches of standing
• Able to climb and perform work on ladders, cat walks and personnel lifts
• Comfortable opening/closing shop/setting alarm
• Ability to work in dimly lit/uneven spaces (backstage during tech, trap room, etc.)
• Driver’s license and able to drive prop van and box truck.

All employees are required to receive the COVID19 vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation has been approved.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park continues to monitor the pandemic situation.  Qualified candidates will be expected to comply with Playhouse’s health and safety plan – while at work and outside work – that continues to be updated per latest state and Federal guidelines.

The physical demands and safe working expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or expectations of this position.  Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park reserves the right to revise or amend this description based on business needs or changes to the work environment.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references Elizabeth Lyons, Properties Manager liz.lyons@cincyplay.com and cc: Amy Stier, Human Resources amy.stier@cincyplay.com.  Review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage.  Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

Department: Assistant Company Manager/Management Associate
Reports to: Company Manager and Associate Producer
Classification: Full-Time, Seasonal, Hourly, Non-exempt
Position Start Date:  September 6, 2022
Salary Range:  $19.10/hour 

Position Overview:
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is searching for an Assistant Company Manager/Management Associate who is interested in both the hospitality side of artist relations as well as learning more about the management side of a nationally recognized regional Theatre. The position primarily works with Company Management but will learn and assist in general management duties. The position may require work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends as well as periodic “on call” hours.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Company Manager to provide top notch hospitality service to Playhouse guest artists throughout Playhouse’s Season.
• Assist in providing out of town artist transportation to and from the Playhouse, grocery runs and doctor visits.
• Organizing and facilitating grocery runs for visiting artists and/or assisting in expediting grocery delivery on a weekly basis.
• Assist in maintenance and cleaning of artist housing for visiting artists while identifying apartment problems and issues to the Company Manager.
• Responsible for updating Playhouse’s Guest Artists’ handbook, information for artists and digital filing for the department.
• Assist in handling general day-to-day artist needs which may include but is not limited to delivering parcels/luggage to artists’ housing, status of housing wi-fi and cable service before residency and support during residency, checking in on artist well-being throughout their stay and representing the Playhouse when working with outside vendors and service providers.
• Management Associate duties will include assisting Associate Producer with designer travel, artist contracts, in-house hiring communication and on-boarding packets as well as track delivery and reception of the same.
• Assist COVID Safety team in scheduling and coordination of artistic/production testing as needed.
• Coordinate with HR and Payroll all pre-first day training and documentations needed.
• Learn about theatrical union contracts for better understanding of contract language and help with union compliance reporting.
• General office work such as scanning and documenting all artist contracts throughout the year into online storage and assist in assembling grant data for various departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hospitality and arts administration experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required, including good working knowledge of Microsoft 360 Office and online programs such as “Sign-up Genius”.
• High school education and above
• Interest in theatre and the arts is beneficial.
• A calm, patient, diplomatic, empathetic, confident and pleasant demeanor in working with artists, co-workers, and volunteers.
• Comfort with fast-paced environment which calls for flexibility and initiative.
• High ability to identify and prioritize guest artists’ needs while balancing several projects at a time.
• Attention to detail, organization and accuracy.
• Maintains integrity and ethics through difficult situations and conversations.
• Commitment to DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) values, and the ability to interact and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, personalities and working styles.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Position is primarily located in climate-controlled facilities, except when transporting artists and supplies.
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets).
• Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a large cargo/passenger van (No CDL required).
• Physical demands will require an ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (max luggage weight), carrying luggage up and down stairs, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, general housekeeping skills and occasional non-industrial ladder usage.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, listen, speak, climb stairs, walk and occasionally run.
• Ability to speak clearly with and hear/listen to co-workers/guest artists/volunteers via phone, texting or in person.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

All employees are required to receive the COVID19 vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation has been approved.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park continues to monitor the pandemic situation.  Qualified candidates will be expected to comply with Playhouse’s health and safety plan – while at work and outside work – that continues to be updated per latest state and Federal guidelines.

The physical demands and safe working expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or expectations of this position.  Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park reserves the right to revise or amend this description based on business needs or changes to the work environment.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Suann Pollock, Associate Producer (suann.pollock@cincyplay.com) and cc: Amy Stier, Human Resources (amy.stier@cincyplay.com). Review of materials will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in all areas of its work, both on and offstage.  Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply. 

Job Title: Grants Manager

Starting Salary: $807.00/weekly

Reports to:  Director of Institutional Giving

Position Overview
The Grants Manager oversees proposal generation for all grant funders, including corporate and private foundations, government entities, and the Playhouse’s yearly Sustaining Impact Grant submissions to ArtsWave.  Additionally, they conduct research, identify prospects, collaborate on the formation of institutional funding strategy, and develop profiles on foundation, corporation, and government funding sources.  They also prepare reports for submission to funders as necessary to fulfill stated requirements in grant agreements.  The Grants Manager is a full-time salaried position with benefits.  Evening and weekend hours as part of department responsibilities are sometimes required.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the ArtsWave application process, including:
  • Coordination of reporting and surveying needs with marketing, education, production, finance, and other departments to ensure successful data tracking and reporting for ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action.
  • Writing the application/interim reports and creating appropriate attachments and coordinating the creation of infographics that strengthen and support the argument in collaboration with other departments and Executive Staff.
• With the Director of Institutional Giving, develops and maintains the annual grant application calendar for all grant proposals and requests.
• Manages the Foundation and Government grant program, including identification and cultivation of new prospects, proposal writing, reporting, and grant fulfillment for General Operating, Program, and Education support and completing Capital reports. Specific proposals include the Shubert Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Ohio Arts Council, among others.
• Maintains grant administration policies and procedures and manages all reporting requirements in accordance with Playhouse, funder, state, local, and federal regulations.
• Serves as the department’s lead grants researcher, utilizing third-party prospect research software, Guidestar, and other resources to gather intelligence and prepare an ongoing qualified prospect list of foundation and government funders
• Manages detailed records on all current funders, both hard copy and electronic, and maintains clear, up-to-date records in Tessitura.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Exceptional writing skills required.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines required.
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in fundraising, preferably in grant writing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully manage and build relationships with individuals, corporate donors, foundation representatives, government officials, Board leadership, and Playhouse staff.
• Energetic, flexible and adaptable, and able to multi-task and work independently in an environment with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work as an effective and collaborative team member in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong ethical character and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Appreciation for the performing arts and theater in particular.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Physical Demands:

• This position is largely sedentary in an office setting.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 15-20 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation has been approved.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park continues to monitor the pandemic situation.  Qualified candidates will be expected to comply with Playhouse’s health and safety plan – while at work and outside work – that continues to be updated per latest state and Federal guidelines.

The physical expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or expectations of this position. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park reserves the right to revise or amend this description based on business needs or changes to the work environment.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references and writing sample relevant to fundraising work to Mary Kay Koehler, Director of Institutional Giving, at MaryKay.Koehler@cincyplay.com and cc Amy Stier at amy.stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate is identified. No phone calls, please.