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.

Communications

Position Announcement
Dallas Children's Theater
PR/Marketing Associate

For over 30 years, Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) has been astonishing kids and families with the fun of Broadway-like plays and a lot more! Named by Time magazine as one of the top 5 children's theaters in the country, DCT is DFW's only theater center committed to bringing literature to life for children year round. Each year, DCT's devoted cast of professional artists and others expose more than 250,000 people to what is clearly one of the best educational and artistic experiences available. In addition, through hands-on workshops, substantive classroom curriculum, onstage performance and supplemental forums for discussion around tough themes such as bullying, learning differences, eating disorders and dating violence – to name a few—DCT provides kids and families with a safe, non-threatening environment in which to experience the performing arts and exchange important and character-building ideas at the same time.

Opportunity

We are seeking a creative and resourceful person to fill the role of PR/Marketing Associate and help us continue our work to communicate with our patrons through social media, video and other communications platforms. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, focused, and motivated. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously are a must. Background in video and photographic composition/editing and social media marketing and knowledge of nonprofits a plus.

Experience

• Working with social media platforms, terminology, and best practices to ensure high rate of ROI;
• Shooting, storyboarding and editing video, taking photos;
• Working knowledge of advertising/marketing practices and terminology;
• Basic principles of nonprofit management, arts and education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

To apply, email resume along with a cover letter to staff.openings@dct.org.
For a complete position description, please click here.

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.

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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.

DCT is committed to the kind of excellence in theater arts programming that challenges and inspires young people from every race, culture, gender, social class, ability and sexual orientation to develop their unique creative talents and individual perspectives in order to contribute to a more pluralistic and peaceful world.

DCT promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of the institution, including its programming, board and staff.