We recruit, nurture, maintain, and honor a highly diverse, highly qualified resident staff of theater artists, administrators, educators and operational staff members. We focus on providing fair and competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Positions are updated as they become available and subsequently are filled. On an as needed basis, we also have a variety of internships available. We also post information about auditions as they become available.

Administration

Development Assistant - Records
General Job Description Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to support the administrative aspects of our donor and corporate relations activities. Qualified candidates should have database management experience, excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills and a clear understanding of gift processing/recognition for a nonprofit. Ideal candidates will be proficient in the use of Tessitura (or similar donor database.)
Preferred and/or Required Experience:

— Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.
— A minimum of three years' experience in an administrative position,
preferably in a not-for-profit development office;
— Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
— Database management experience (Tessitura preferred).
— Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
— Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
— Ability to organize and prioritize work.
— Excellent interpersonal skills.
— Ability to remain focused and organized under multiple and tight deadlines.
— Ability to work independently and as a team player.

View the complete position description.

To apply, e-mail your resume along with a cover letter to: staff.openings@dct.org.

Production

Part-Time Positions
Part-time positions assisting the production department are available on an as-needed basis throughout the season. Positions include:

— Light & Sound Board Operators
— Running Crew
— Electrician
— Sound Engineer
— Projectionist

To apply, e-mail your resume along with a cover letter to: staff.openings@dct.org.

Education

Part-Time Positions
Part-time positions as a teacher or assistant teacher for After School Drama Classes are available on an as-needed basis throughout the school-year.

To apply, e-mail your resume along with a cover letter to: staff.openings@dct.org.

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Get experience with us. Dallas Children's Theater often uses qualified college undergraduate or graduate students of the performing arts, arts education or arts administration to work in full- or part-time internships.

Internships are customized for each participant and may include a combination of duties. A stipend is sometimes offered based upon the type of internship. Housing is not provided. Reliable transportation is required. Dallas Children's Theater will work with colleges or universities to arrange credited internships. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply throughout the year.

Areas for internship may include:

Production

Assistant Stage Management: Assist our stage manager at auditions, during rehearsals and serve on running crews for all main stage productions.

Technical: Assist production staff and designers in all areas of production. Duties may include set and prop construction, board operation, light hanging and clerical assistance.

Administration

Development: Assist the Development Director with the annual fund campaign and fundraising events, and grant proposal writing. Duties may include research, planning, computer data entry, mailing list maintenance and general office assistance.

PR/Marketing: Assist the PR/Marketing Director in the promotion and sales of all productions, education programs and special events for the theater. Duties may include writing press releases, newsletter preparation, general office work and customer relations.

Box Office/Subscription Campaign: Assist in ticket sales, customer relations, telemarketing and all aspects of computerized box office operations.

Education: Assist Education Director in operation of drama classes for children ages 3 to 16. Duties may include data entry, light typing, assistant teaching, helping with After School Drama classes and Curtains Up On Reading classes and assisting with class performances.

For Consideration

Simply send resume and cover letter with contact information and three letters of recommendation and/or three references to:

Dallas Children’s Theater
Attn. Gina Waits/Intern Coordinator
5938 Skillman Street
Dallas, Texas 75231

For more information contact Gina Waits at 214-978-0110, ext. 138,
or e-mail to gina.waits@dct.org.

Dallas Children's Theater online position announcements are intended only to provide general descriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by Dallas Children's Theater to specific terms and conditions for employment.