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Background
The mission of The Children’s of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Now in its 101^st season, TCT is the oldest professional theatre for young audiences in the country and is recognized as one of the top children’s theatres in the nation. TCT brings art to life through three divisions: TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre, TCT on Tour/WorkShops, and TCT Academy.

Arts organizations have the power to heal, uplift, and create lasting cultural change. The Change Fund at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati was launched in October 2020 due to the generous funding of KeyBank Foundation.   The Change Fund aims to create an inclusive culture and innovation through the addition of previously excluded voices. The generous donation from KeyBank Foundation provides exclusive funding for The Change Fund to implement projects dedicated to eight pillar areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. TCT has currently identified these pillars as:

1. Internships for Diverse Arts Administrators
2. Diverse Educators, Guest Speakers, Ambassadors, & Cultural Consultants
3. Development of diversity-focused new works and adaptations
4. Diverse Playwrights & Composers
5. Diverse Directors & Choreographers
6. Diverse Designers & Artists
7. Diverse Production Crew
8. Diversity-Focused Community Engagement Initiatives

The Change Fund seeks to offer opportunities for diverse individuals throughout the country including those of various races, ethnicities, religions, genders, abilities, socio-economic status, and more.

How It Works
The Change Fund at TCT will provide professional and educational opportunities for diverse people interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit/arts management through its internships for arts administrators. Internships will amplify the voices of individuals who have been historically underrepresented. The Change Fund will be an educational resource dedicated to projects that specifically and intentionally propel the perspectives of people who are of varying race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and more, for many years to come.

Interested participants may apply for internships related to their professional goals in non-profit arts management. Applicants may be aspiring non-profit marketing directors, CEOs, producers, development leaders, venue managers, and beyond. Interns will lead various programming efforts, share in mentorship by TCT leaders, partake in professional development, engage in networking opportunities with other arts and business leaders in the community, and will be provided with valuable educational opportunities pertaining to arts administration. Interns will also offer fresh expertise and perspective to TCT’s operations and programming departments.

Interns will be provided a stipend of $500 per week as well as a housing allowance if from outside of the Greater Cincinnati region.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• Undergraduate or Graduate students, or recent Graduates, who identify with a diverse population
• Interested in pursuing a career in Arts Administration
• Available for a minimum of 20 but up to 35 hours per week for a maximum of twelve weeks during the fall.

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should submit their resume/cover letter via submissions@tctcincinnati.com.  In addition, please submit an essay not to exceed 500 words, or a video not to exceed five minutes, indicating how an arts administration fellowship at TCT is of interest to you and how it will impact you personally, and how you hope to impact TCT in the context of arts administration. 

Applications must be received by May 31, 2021. 

SCENIC ARTIST (FULL-TIME)

Organizational Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

• TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre
• TCT On Tour
• TCT Academy

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
• We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
• We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
• We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
• We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:
The Scenic Painter will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining, and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

The Scenic Painter is self-motivated, able to work independently to complete tasks assigned to them safely and quickly without constant and direct oversight, and is able to work with other members of the company. The Scenic Painter is willing and eager to assist other departments to help fulfill the goals of the company. The Scenic Painter can read and interpret paint elevations, and is knowledgeable in art techniques as they relate to scenic art. The Scenic Painter of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) reports directly to the Scenic Charge Artist to assist the organization in fulfilling its mission. We are looking to grow this department, and the position does have the potential to evolve into higher management in the future.

Start Date: July 1st, potential over hire opportunities now thru start date.

Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Scenic Charge Artist to understand the vision and needs of the production
• Work with the Scenic Charge Artist to create artistic techniques and samples
• Track supplies while keeping the shop well organized and clean
• Paint all TCT productions with the help of the Scenic Charge Artist and overhire as needed
• Assist as needed with Load-in and Load-out of all sets
• Creating a “touch-up” kit and touching up the scenery as necessary on location
• Assist with any needs for STAR Programs, TCT on Tour, WorkShops, & lobby displays when applicable

Minimum and Ideal Qualifications:

• BA or equivalent in theatre, or 4 years scenic painting experience
• Knowledge of scenic painting techniques, including faux finishes, spattering, cartooning, texturing, aging, and distressing
• Able to lift up to 50lbs, safely climb stairs and ladders, and use aerial work platforms
• Knowledge and experience with scenic sprayers including P50, Hudson, Preval, and Pneumatic
• Able to read and interpret paint elevations
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and safely
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Realistic problem-solving attitude
• Valid driver’s license

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage Range: $15-18/hr.
• Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period.
• 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service.
• Generous PTO based on years of service.
• Generous paid holiday schedule.

TO APPLY:
No phone calls please. Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of cover letter, resume’, links to personal website, portfolios, and/or demo reels. (files should be less than 3MB in total).

Please submit your materials along with references to: applications@tctcincinnati.com. Subject Line: TCT SCENIC ARTIST 2021

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, gender, gender identities, religions, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME)

Organizational Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

• TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre
• TCT On Tour
• TCT Academy

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
• We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
• We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
• We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
• We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:
The Customer Experience Specialist will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

Responsibilities:
The Customer Experience Specialist shall be responsible for:

• Processing Season Ticket Orders.
• Selling Single Ticket Orders.
• Answering phone/email.
• Assisting customers at the Ticket Office in our Red Bank Road location and the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.

The Customer Experience Specialist’s duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office, including but not limited to:

• Audit
  • Daily balancing of subscriber, flex pass, and individual ticket sales.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Processing payments subscriber, flex pass, and individual ticket accounts.
• Assisting in building events with the Spektrix ticketing system.
• Other
  • All other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned.

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Customer Experience Specialist will:

• Work closely with the Box Office Manager to fulfill the mission of TCT.
• Be an advocate for TCT in the community.
• Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCT to the staff, patrons, and the general public.

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Problem solving skills.
• Prefer Spektrix ticketing system experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Able to work irregular hours and weekends in addition to regular business hours.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage Range: $11-14/hr.
• Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period.
• 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service.
• Generous PTO based on years of service.
• Generous paid holiday schedule.

Please submit your materials along with references by Friday, April 30, 2021 to applications@tctcincinnati.com. Subject Line: TCT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST 2021

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wideranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, gender, gender identities, religions, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.