Opportunities

Arden Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Open Positions

Communications Manager

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Date Posted: March 15, 2024
Application Deadline: April 19, 2024

Arden Theatre Company seeks an experienced professional for a management position in the company.  Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Manager is responsible for implementing awareness initiatives and supports a broad range of communication efforts. The Communications Manager will work with the organization’s public relations agency to complete the designed campaigns. The Communications Manager will be responsible for press relations, promotions, and partnerships – including campaigns that include Old City District, Old City Dining Partners, Visit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania250, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance & Theatre Philadelphia.  The Communications Manager will participate in social media campaigns in cooperation with the Marketing Manager.

This position requires evening and weekend hours.

Position is full-time/exempt and compensation is between $48,000-52,000/year plus benefits.

Please see complete listing HERE.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email cover letter, resume, and three references to: humanresources@ardentheatre.org
Please include “Communications Manager” in the subject line.
No phone calls please.

 

Arden Drama School Manager

ARDEN DRAMA SCHOOL MANAGER

Date posted: March 8, 2024

Arden Theatre Company seeks a full-time Arden Drama School Manager to join our Education Department. Working in close collaboration with the Director of Education & Community Outreach, the Arden Drama School Manager is responsible for preparing, supervising, coordinating, and delivering high quality theatre classes, camps, and other programming within Arden Drama School, as well as supporting other ongoing education initiatives.

Experience as a teaching artist required, experience in arts administration/management preferred. Successful candidates will possess excellent organizational skills, time-management, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills. Experience in curriculum development is a plus. The ideal candidate is collaborative, flexible, organized, attentive to details, passionate about theatre education for young people, and adept at creative problem-solving and taking initiative.

Employment is full-time with an anticipated start date in late April/early May.

SALARY: $46,000 – $50,000 annually

Please find full description HERE.

How To Apply

Send cover letter, contact information for two professional references, and resume to humanresources@ardentheatre.org.

Please reference “Arden Drama School Manager” in your subject line.  No phone calls please.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 28th

Front of House Assistant

Front of House Assistant (Part-Time)

Date posted: September 7, 2023
Please note: We are currently at capacity for our team of Front of House staff, but we are always interested in receiving materials for future hire.

​Arden Theatre Company seeks part-time members for its Front of House Team to assist in the day-to-day operations of the box office, house management, and concessions. Front of House Assistants are responsible for all aspects of the customer service experience from the initial purchase of tickets all the way to the patron’s departure at the end of the show. Responsibilities can include: processing tickets, assisting with seating, distribution of accessibility equipment, and the general setup, operation, and breakdown of a concessions station. Tasks will vary depending on the needs of a particular performance and availability.

Hours range from 10am to 6pm on weekdays, to weekend and evening hours while performances are running. Must have a positive, energetic attitude, ability to multitask, strong customer service skills, basic computer knowledge, and a sense of humor.

Previous box office or front of house experience preferred; knowledge of AudienceView is a plus but not required.  The Arden is an equal-opportunity employer.

Employment is part time seasonal, spanning September to June. Part-timers are expected to work an average of 10-15 hours per week, based on need and availability. Starting rate is $15.00 per hour.

How To Apply

Send cover letter and resume demonstrating relevant experience to humanresources@ardentheatre.org. Please reference “Front of House Assistant” in your subject line.  No phone calls please.