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Position: House Assistant/Parking Attendants

House Assistants/Parking Attendants must be self-motivated individuals who are capable of working in a fast-paced, exciting entertainment environment and communicating effectively with patrons, volunteers and in-house staff while positively representing the face of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Reports to: House Managers

Position Responsibilities:

• Preshow set up
• Coordinating ticket takers
• Troubleshooting seating and parking issues
• Tabulating house counts
• Completing appropriate forms
• Collecting and reporting transient parking revenue
• Additional duties as deemed necessary for individual productions.

This is a seasonal, part-time position in which candidates will be required to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills needed:
An ideal candidate has excellent people skills with strong organizational skills, possesses solid interpersonal/communication skills, is a team player and is able to handle the stress of customer service well.

Physical Requirements:
Able to handle light physical labor (lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 lbs.). Candidate will be required to stand and walk and occasionally stoop, knee or crouch. Must be able to negotiate stairs (up and down) without assistance.

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Suann Pollock
General Manager
suann.pollock@cincyplay.com
or to the same c/o Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Deadline for applications: Aug. 8, 2016.  No phone calls please.

Job Title: Development Assistant

The Development Assistant serves as the gift recorder for the Playhouse, ensuring that all donations are accurately processed and donors are properly recognized and acknowledged for their support on a timely basis. The Development Assistant also serves as key staff support for department events, working closely with the Director of Donor Engagement to ensure a high quality event experience for all involved. Finally, the Development Assistant provides critical administrative support to other department team members, including serving as the back-up Donor Concierge. The Development Assistant is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits. Evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.

Reports to: Director of Donor Engagement and Individual Giving/Stewardship Manager

Position Responsibilities:

Gift Recorder Responsibilities (50%)

• Manage the department’s donation process, including: accurately process all daily gift receipts including contributions and pledges; prepare deposit batches of gifts for business office; prepare gift acknowledgments (daily) and pledge invoices (monthly); maintain accurate documentation of gifts of securities and outstanding pledges.
• Prepare the program donor listings.

Event Responsibilities (35%)

• Assist the Director of Donor Engagement with department events, including: printing and mailing invitations; managing reservations; and event logistics, including catering, entertainment and venue preparation.

Administrative Support (15%)

• Serve as the back-up Donor Concierge.
• Prepare department mailings and provide administrative support for Development staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills including careful attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including high proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Experience with development software, database programs and/or Tessitura highly desirable.
• Experience working on special events for nonprofit organizations highly desirable.
• Bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to successfully manage several priorities on a regular basis.
• A desire to be an integral member of a high-functioning development team.
• A passion for theatre and/or the arts is highly desirable.
• Minimum associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, and occasionally 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 position is partially sedentary, and the employee is required to regularly talk and hear.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume with three references to:
Jay B. Kalagayan
Associate Director of Development
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
jay.kalagayan@cincyplay.com

No phone calls, please. Deadline for applications: July 28, 2016

Position: Carpenter Artisan

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, a two time Tony Award-winning LORT B theatre with a $10 million+ operating budget, seeks a motivated, talented and dynamic individual to join our scenic fabrication team producing high quality scenery for internationally famous designers and directors.

The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Self-motivated team player who handles pressure well while working in a deadline-oriented industry and embracing a safety-oriented work environment.
• Ability to self-critique and correct work while maintaining sensitivity to the overall artistic vision is paramount.
• A BFA in technical production or equivalent experience, with three years additional professional experience.
• A documented ability to produce high quality finished scenery from theatrical construction prints using a variety of materials including wood, steel, aluminum, foam, plastics and fabric.
• Proficient in steel MIG welding.
• Experience with CNC and vacuform machinery, as well construction techniques.
• Experience with stage rigging, both counterweight and chain motor.
• Familiarity with installation, operation and maintenance of stage and scenery equipment such as winches, pneumatics and hydraulic actuators, and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with basic electrical principals and safety, including basic troubleshooting and reading of schematics.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and perform work on ladders.
• A valid driver’s license.

This is a full-time, seasonal position and is represented by IATSE Local 5. Current IATSE membership is not a prerequisite. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation.

Please email application letter and resume with references to troy.brizius@cincyplay.com.

No phone calls, please.