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Position:
Part-Time Sales Coordinator at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati 

Position Overview:
The Sales Coordinator will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging our young audiences through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  A successful Sales Coordinator will not only lead TCTC internally to achieve its mission, but will be an active advocate in the community, fostering and developing strategic relationships with customers.

While initially part-time (approximately 25 hours per week), this position has the potential to become full-time after demonstrated success.  The Sales Coordinator of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCTC) reports directly to the Sales Director.  However, all decisions pertaining to artistic/creative functions must be approved through the Artistic Director.  The Sales Director reports to the Managing Director.  The Managing Director and the Artistic Director are co-CEO’s who are jointly responsible, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, for maintaining the excellence of TCTC’s artistic and operational standards, as well as sustaining its fiscal health. 

Responsibilities:
The Sales Coordinator shall be responsible for:

• Sales acquisitions and renewals for ArtReach Touring Productions.
• Sales acquisitions and renewals for ArtReach WorkShops and Residencies.

The Sales Coordinator’s duties include overseeing all aspects of sales for ArtReach, including but not limited to:

• Frequent sales calls, emails and in-person visits to current and prospective clients.
• Tracking of all interactions with clients and subsequent bookings in existing Excel spreadsheet.
• Maintain ArtReach shared calendar and update on a timely basis.
• Work closely with Arts Integration Specialist and Associate Artistic Director of ArtReach when scheduling and to ensure consistent communication of existing offerings.
• Ensure that measurement tools are being utilized (such as surveys).  Maintain this data and work with Development Manager to ensure surveys are revised as appropriate.

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Sales Coordinator will:

• Work closely with the Sales Director to fulfill the mission of TCTC.
• Be an advocate for TCTC in the community.
• Work to exceed annual ArtReach budgeted revenue while decreasing expenses whenever possible.
• Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCTC to the staff, patrons, and general public.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be outgoing and a self-starter.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range:  $14-$17/hour.
• Competitive PTO benefits.
• Generous paid holiday schedule.
• Flexible schedule opportunities.

Organizational Overview:

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

• MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 90,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theater productions at the historic Taft.
• ArtReach – We see over 90,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
• Learning The Craft – Over 300 children will be provided fine arts instruction, including the group that participates in the four-week intensive STAR summer program where we offer professional musical theatre training to some of the region’s most talented youth.

Vision:

• Create smiles, open minds, and touch hearts.
• Harness theater experiences and the arts as forces for education and understanding.
• Create meaningful shared arts experiences.
• Present award winning and nationally recognized productions and arts education programming.
• Foster a work environment of excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theater 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. 

To apply:

• Please email info@thechildrenstheatre.com.

Organizational Overview:

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

• MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 90,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theater productions at the historic Taft.
• ArtReach – We see over 90,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
• Learning The Craft – Over 300 children will be provided fine arts instruction, including the group that participates in the four-week intensive STAR summer program where we offer professional musical theatre training to some of the region’s most talented youth.

Vision:

• Create smiles, open minds, and touch hearts.
• Harness theater experiences and the arts as forces for education and understanding.
• Create meaningful shared arts experiences.
• Present award winning and nationally recognized productions and arts education programming.
• Foster a work environment of excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theater 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 Costume Designer will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging our young audiences through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. The Costume Designer will be directly responsible for researching, designing, and developing all costumes for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati in collaboration with the Artistic Director of TCTC, the designated director of each main stage show, the director of each ArtReach show and his/her vision for the production as well as designing/developing all PR/Marketing costume needs throughout the season.

The Costume Designer of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCTC) reports directly to the Artistic Director. The Managing Director and the Artistic Director are co-CEO’s who are jointly responsible, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, for maintaining the excellence of TCTC’s artistic and operational standards, as well as sustaining its fiscal health.

Responsibilities:

The Costume Designer’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Creating costume renderings and plots upon request
• Creating costume patterns
• Shopping for the necessary costume materials
• Measuring and fitting all cast members
• Altering costumes
• Dressing shows, upon request
• Distributing and storing costumes
• Cleaning, repairing and tagging all costumes
• Tracking costume budget, including both labor and materials

Knowledge/Skills:

Experience in foam work, mascot design, wigs and make-up a plus.

Education Level – Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent work experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $27,000-$32,000
• 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.
• Competitive PTO benefits.
• Generous paid holiday schedule.

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

The Ticketing Specialist of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCTC) reports directly to the Box Office Manager and the Sales Director.

Responsibilities:
The Ticket Office Specialist shall be responsible for:

• Processing Season Ticket Orders.
• Selling Single Ticket Orders.
• Answering phone/email.
• Assisting customers at the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.

The Ticketing Specialists duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office of the theatre, including but not limited to:

• Audit
  • Daily balancing of season and single ticket sales.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Process payments for season and single ticket accounts.
• Other
  • All other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned.

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Ticketing Specialist will:

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

Knowledge/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED, college education preferred.
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Able to work irregular hours in addition to regular business hours as requested.
• Prefer Ticket Master selling experience, but not a requirement.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: Negotiable
• Competitive PTO benefits.
• Flexible schedule opportunities.

How to apply:
Email resume to tina.marshall@thechildrenstheatre.com.

Organizational Overview:
TCTC’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage our young audiences through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

• MainStage at the Taft Theatre – We welcome 90,000 children, teachers, and family members from across the Tri-State, to one of our four family-friendly and professional musical theater productions at the historic Taft.
• ArtReach – We see over 90,000 children and their families at one of our touring performances or during an arts-integration workshop or residency.
• Learning The Craft – Over 300 children will be provided fine arts instruction, including the group that participates in the four-week intensive STAR summer program where we offer professional musical theatre training to some of the region’s most talented youth.

Vision:

• Create smiles, open minds, and touch hearts.
• Harness theater experiences and the arts as forces for education and understanding.
• Create meaningful shared arts experiences.
• Present award winning and nationally recognized productions and arts education programming.
• Foster a work environment of excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theater 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.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is looking for an experienced freelance carpenter to help build four MainStage productions presented at the Taft Theater, a fundraising gala, and up to five touring ArtReach shows. This individual will work directly with the resident set designer/TD, as well as the shop foreman, in our fully-equipped scene shop.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: scenic carpentry, layout of scenic elements, basic scenic painting, equipment/tool maintenance, moving fabricated scenery in and out of storage facilities, refurbishing pre existing scenery, and working with local 5 IATSE crew for load-ins and strikes. Welding skills are a plus! Employment starts in August and consists of approximately 32 weeks of work, on and off, through April. Hourly rate negotiable, based on previous experience.

Send resume to:

The Children’s Theatre Scene Shop
Attn.: David Centers
1008 Kieley Place
Cincinnati, Ohio 45217
or e-mail to sets@fuse.net