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Title:                Communications Associate

Reports to:      Director of Marketing and Data Analytics

Start Date:      As soon as possible

About the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is a resident ensemble theatre
company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for audiences of all ages. Operating out of The Otto M. Budig Theater, CSC hosts a year-round theatrical season in addition to special events, educational programming, and outreach efforts. In its theatrical portfolio, CSC executes up to 10 mainstage productions and 6 touring productions annually. Beyond its theatrical portfolio, CSC supports collaborations with many local community and arts organizations.

Diversity and inclusion are priorities of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. CSC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Position Overview
The Communications Associate will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Data Analytics and Director of Development to support the sales and fundraising efforts of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. As responsibilities will include supporting all CSC external communications to patrons and donors, the Associate should be skilled at multiple forms of communication including social media, email, website, and print material messaging; donor appeals and acknowledgements; grant applications and major gift proposals. The Associate will also help manage CSC’s patron and donor database, and as such should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and high personal integrity.

The Fit

The ideal candidate:

• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applicants invited to advance in the interview process will be asked to complete a timed writing exercise.
• Is organized and confident in their ability to complete tasks in timely fashion.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can process information on the fly.
• Possesses an innate curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Enjoys working collaboratively but also takes initiative to work independently and think creatively to problem-solve.
• Experience or knowledge of content management systems and software and e-marketing platforms (such as Spektrix, Dotmailer, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Salesforce, Patron Technology, etc.) or ability to learn required technology quickly.
• Excellent project management, verbal/written communication, and computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel) required.
• Has a sense of humor, collaborative spirit, and genuine belief in advancing the mission and strategic vision of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

Responsibilities

Marketing — 70%

• Assist with marketing and communications content creation and execution
  • Develop, edit, publish, and track content for a range of print and digital communications channels.
  • Assist in the creation of campaigns around all revenue-generating activities, as well as other key programs with strategic goals in mind.
  • Execute creation of weekly targeted emails including the design as well as targeted database management.
  • Assist with distributing, documenting, and analyzing patron research and data.
  • Assist with social media initiatives and metric tracking through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Assist with education department marketing, management, and sales
  • Own and complete the paperwork and bookkeeping for the education department including follow up for contracts and payments from teachers in coordination with the Managing Director.
  • Coordinate school trips and visit with the company calendar and teachers.
  • Track daily, weekly and monthly KPIs to monitor sales and ensure sales are on track.
  • Understand the sales business to participate in budgeting and forecasting for future seasons.
• Patron Database Management (Spektrix is used for a 360 view of patrons and donors)
  • Utilize database to query data, create segments, and prepare reports and communications to patrons and audience members.
  • Maintain and enhance data integrity in patron database.
  • Support Box Office and Front of House patron activities during key on-sale or busy customer service times.
• General marketing support
  • Assist in administrative needs of the marketing and sales department.

Development – 30%

• Donor Communications
  • Support institutional giving strategies through research and prospecting, as well as drafting and editing of renewal grant applications
  • Draft, edit, and/or proof donor communications including acknowledgments, appeals, proposals, website copy, and impact reports.
• Donor Database Management (Spektrix is used for a 360 view of patrons and donors)
  • Process, record, and acknowledge incoming gifts
  • Utilize database to query data, create segments, and prepare reports and communications to funders
  • Maintain and enhance data integrity in donor database
• General Development Support
  • Assist in execution of Development special events, including annual Revel gala

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full time, hourly position with range of $13-$15 per hour (received through biweekly payroll). In addition to this wage, the Communications Associate receives:

• Ten days of paid vacation, accrued seasonally.
• Six days of paid sick leave, accrued seasonally.
• Paid holiday leave.
• Access to group health insurance through Anthem with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
• Optional enrollment in Health Savings Account plan.
• Access to dental insurance through Dental Care Plus with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
• Life and AD&D coverage for the employee paid by CSC.
• Parental leave, short-term medical leave.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Free access to CSC educational programming for dependents (Groundlings Junior, Groundlings, Summer Camp).
• Complimentary enrollment and membership to the Y which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.
• Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSC is proudly pluralistic and committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding humans. CSC actively seeks nominations of applications from qualified individuals, from the broadest possible community, and is interested in receiving applications from individuals who enhance the diversity of its work force.

To apply visit the job posting on the CSC site and scroll down.

Title:  Wardrobe Supervisor
Reports to:  Costume Shop Manager & Production Stage Manager
Start Date:  September 27, 2021 (flexible)

About the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is a resident ensemble theatre company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. Operating out of The Otto M. Budig Theater, CSC hosts a year-round theatrical season in addition to special events, educational programming, and community engagement activities. In its theatrical portfolio, CSC executes up to ten mainstage productions and six touring productions annually. Beyond its theatrical portfolio, CSC collaborates with many local community and arts organizations.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) are priorities of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. CSC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. All team members are expected to advance CSC’s DEIA commitments.

Position Overview
The Wardrobe Supervisor is essential to the production team of CSC, collaborating closely with designers, other production team members, artistic associates, and the producing artistic director to ensure that all projects produced at CSC are artistically executed to the highest possible standard.

The Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for the costume and wig maintenance, preshow, and postshow needs for all CSC productions. They work closely with the Stage Management Team to run all productions and as a result will also report to the Production Stage Manager. The Wardrobe Supervisor works intimately with the acting ensemble; as such, they should be able to handle issues with discretion, prioritize privacy, and value creating a comfortable work environment.

When not in performance, the Wardrobe Supervisor works in the Costume Shop. Duties assigned will align with the skills of the Wardrobe Supervisor, and may include stitching, hair, makeup, or costume technical tasks.

This is a full-time, hourly position. The schedule for the Wardrobe Supervisor averages 40-45 hours per week. The specific work schedule is driven by the performance and technical rehearsal schedule. Extended hours and modified work weeks may be necessary due to technical rehearsal schedules and specific production needs.

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company truly operates as a team. To consistently achieve excellence, it is possible that the Wardrobe Supervisor will be asked to assist departments beyond their areas of focus or expertise. This effort is requested under exceptional circumstances.

Responsibilities

Wardrobe

• Running wardrobe backstage for all mainstage productions and educational matinees.
• Maintaining and cleaning costumes during all production runs.
• Doing all show laundry and redistributing clean clothes after each performance.
• Spraying and deodorizing all non-washable clothes after each performance.
• Steaming and pressing garments as needed.
• Repairing garments as needed and informing the shop manager of any serious damages or repairs.
• Styling, re-blocking, cleaning and maintaining wigs during the production run.
• Attend production meetings and designer run-throughs as necessary.
• Participate in stage cleaning and preparation leading into technical rehearsals and build processes.
• Maintain cleanliness of backstage wardrobe spaces including dressing rooms (per Actors Equity Association rulebook), quick change booths, and any storage shelves, racks, or tables.
• Participate in wardrobe strike for all productions.

Costume Shop

• Weeks when running wardrobe does not require 40 working hours per week:
  • Participate in costume build process including pulling, patterning, and stitching.
  • Assist the Costume Shop Manager in the restock, cleaning, and maintaining of costume storage and work spaces as requested.
  • May be asked to coordinate costumes for remounted productions.

General

• Advance the diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and strategic goals of CSC.
• Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook.
• Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
• Collaborate with the Costume Shop Manager to improve overall aesthetic product and production processes.
• Maintain CPR certification provided by CSC.
• Provide personal, reliable mode of transportation.
• Other duties as requested by the Costume Shop Manager.
• Serve as Covid-19 Safety Officer for all performances (per Actors Equity Association Covid-19 Guidelines).

Competencies & Qualifications
The items listed below are guidelines to skills and ambitions that a successful candidate should have. Successful candidates will identify as possessing the majority of these skills or being actively interested and committed to developing these skills. Candidates who have yet to cultivate some of these attributes, but feel passionate about growing them may still find success in this role.

Cultural

• Passionate about cultivating a work environment and work product that supports CSC’s DEIA initiatives.
• Drive to create excellent theater that has a significant impact in the community and beyond.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Ability to remain tactful in stressful situations.
• Desire to lead a team, develop their skills, and foster their professional development.

Technical Skills

• Previous experience in technical theatre with a focus in wardrobe. Experience in other areas such as costume construction, alterations, make-up execution, or management a plus.
• Strong knowledge base of wardrobe maintenance and laundry.
• Experience styling and maintaining wigs.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with actors and colleagues.
• Comfortable problem solving and making decisions with limited supervision.
• Able to keep calm under pressure and remain tactful in stressful situations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Able to read and create detailed paperwork.
• A sense of humor.
• Leads with kindness.

Compensation & Benefits
This position is an hourly, full-time position with an estimated annual income range of $30,000 – $32,000. Overtime is received for hours worked over 40 in a workweek spanning Monday through Sunday. In addition to their earnings, the Wardrobe Supervisor is eligible for the following benefits:

• Access to profit-sharing bonus program after first year of employment.
• Ten days of paid vacation, accrued seasonally.
• Six days of paid sick leave, accrued seasonally.
• Paid holiday leave.
• Access to group health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
• Optional enrollment in Health Savings Account plan.
• Access to dental insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
• Life and AD&D coverage for the employee paid by CSC.
• Parental leave, short-term medical leave.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Free access to CSC educational programming for dependents (Groundlings Junior, Groundlings, Summer Camp).
• Complimentary enrollment and membership to the Y which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.
• Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.

To apply visit www.cincyshakes.com/job-advertisement-application-wardrobe-supervisor-2021 and scroll down to apply.