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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. 

Job Title: After School Classes Teaching Artist

Position Overview:
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park seeks After School Teaching Artists for our 2022-23 Season.

The After School Classes Teaching Artist will join our pool of Teaching Artists and may be offered work teaching a variety of theatre-based afterschool classes during the 2022-23 school year. Teaching Artist may be offered work in any of the schools and organizations we serve which include locations throughout the tri-state area.

The Teaching Artist is responsible for check in and check out, teaching participants, implementing curriculum, communicating with partners onsite at the schools, mentoring Interns, as requested, and collaborating with Playhouse Education Staff and other professional artists. They are responsible for following lesson plans and maintaining a positive and exciting classroom environment.

This is a temporary, seasonal position with an hourly rate of $35. After School Teaching Artist will be paid for teaching time and 30 minutes total of entrance and exit time per day. Hours will be based on individual classes and needs of the school/partner.

This position requires travel to school and community center venues including locations throughout the tri-state area. Qualified candidates must be flexible and able to take After School Classes in a variety of locations, therefore, candidates must possess reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach After School classes throughout the tri-state area
• Implement assigned curriculum and distribute parent guides, student surveys and shareformance flyers
• Trouble shoot challenges as arise onsite at the venue
• CPIP strives to maintain a high and unified standard of teaching. To that end, CPIP education staff may observe classes and may assemble Instructors to discuss class content and teaching methods. Instructors are expected to be reasonably available for such meetings
• May be required to meet with CPIP staff to develop and discuss curriculum
• Provide a safe learning environment by modeling positive behavior and supporting student accomplishments
• Teaching Artists may be asked to co-teach with Acting and Education Interns during any class and provide feedback to the interns following class sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience in teaching Drama based Classes, with specialties including acting, improvisation, writing, character creation, etc.
• Experience teaching grade Pre-K to grade 12 students
• Experience working with students in a public and private school settings, from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds preferred
• Ability to travel to school sites throughout the tri-state area
• Energetic, responsive, flexible, creative
• Attentive to details, ability to work independently
• College graduate, or relevant experience
• Good communication skills
• Organized and able to solve problems quickly and positively

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• This employee must have reliable means of transportation

All employees are required to have received 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 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 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Ariana Moses, Education Director, at Ariana.Moses@cincyplay.com and cc Amy Stier at Amy.Stier@cincyplay.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be filled as soon as the successful candidates are identified.

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.