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Employment Opportunities

Join a first-class group of artists, business and theatre professionals. Geva is Rochester’s premier professional theatre and is an equal opportunity employer.

Career Development Opportunities

Geva Theatre Center provides a variety of opportunities for tomorrow’s artists and leaders to hone their craft alongside our professional staff.

Are you a college student or early-career theatre artist? For information about internships, apprenticeships and fellowships, please click here.

Current Openings:

DRAPER

Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B regional leader in Western New York is seeking a Full-Time Draper. Under the supervision of the costume shop manager, the draper is an integral member of a collaborative team. Primary job duties include, but are not limited to: Working closely with the shop manager to determine build load and schedule, determining construction methods and materials, draping and flat patterning for built costumes, leading fittings for all costumes, working closely with First Hand to lead daily construction and alterations, as well as guiding over-hire staff for larger productions. Candidate must possess strong communication and leadership skills; as well as being diligent, organized, collaborative, positive and professional. Strong draping and patterning skills necessary; 3 yrs. professional experience preferred; experience with tailoring a plus. This position starts 08/05/13 and is seasonal full-time Aug. – May. Full benefits; salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, references and work samples/website link to: Amanda Doherty, Costume Shop Manager, Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, NY 14607 or email to adoherty@gevatheatre.org. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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STITCHER

Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B regional leader in Western New York is seeking an experienced stitcher to add to our costume shop staff. Under the supervision of the costume shop manager, the stitcher is an integral member of a collaborative team. Theatrical training and/or experience preferred. Ability to work at a high technical standard and at a professional pace is necessary. Candidate must be diligent, organized, collaborative, positive and professional. This position starts 08/05/13 and is seasonal full-time Aug. – May. Full benefits; salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, references and work samples/website link to: Amanda Doherty, Costume Shop Supervisor, Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, NY 14607. E-mail: adoherty@gevatheatre.org. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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ASSISTANT CHARGE ARTIST

Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for Assistant Charge Artist. Under the supervision of the Charge Scenic Artist, job duties will include assisting in the execution of texture and paint treatments for scenic elements, moving scenery within the shop, and overseeing general maintenance of the paint shop. The ideal candidate will have experience in a wide variety of scenic techniques and will be diligent, organized, collaborative, positive, professional, and familiar with the work flow of a professional scene shop. This position starts 08/05/13 and is seasonal full-time Aug. – May. Full benefits; salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, references and work samples/website link to Apollo Weaver, Charge Scenic Artist, Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, NY 14607 or email to: mweaver@gevatheatre.org. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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SCENIC CARPENTER

Geva Theatre Center, a LORT B regional leader in Western New York, seeks applicants for Scenic Carpenter. Under the supervision of the Technical Director, job duties will include the construction, installation and removal of scenic elements and occasionally provide leadership for over hire labor. The ideal candidate will be proficient in a wide variety of scenic construction techniques including carpentry, welding, rigging, mechanics and automation, as well as being diligent, organized, collaborative, positive and professional. This position starts 08/05/13 and is seasonal full-time Aug. – May. Full benefits; salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, references and work samples/website link to Jason Hawks, Technical Director, Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, NY 14607 or email to jhawks@gevatheatre.org. Geva Theatre Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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Development Events Intern

Summary:
The Events Intern will work closely with the Development Manager and other Geva staff to plan and produce Geva related events (donor cultivation, donor stewardship, openings, annual fundraisers, etc.) at the theatre and offsite.

Hours:
You should plan to work at least 2 days a week, with regular hours each week.
Event Days: schedule to be adjusted to accommodate for specific events.

Projects & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and maintain communication with Development staff, other Geva staff members (Front-of-House, Box Office, Marketing, Production, etc.), and external vendors to assist with the coordination, planning and implementation of Development events in support of the Development department’s strategic priorities.
• Remain on-site for all scheduled Development events.
• Attend internal/external planning meetings with Development Manager as needed.
• Learn how to draw Event Floor Plans, send event setups, and oversee event setups onsite.
• Work with appropriate staff members on creation of invitations and other event collateral.
• Create specialized event nametags and other items as needed.
• Setup event signage (and create signage when needed).
• Assist with guest check-in and greeting as assigned.
• Assist with research and purchasing of event décor and supplies as needed.
• Learn about and beware of event budgets.
• Research successful local and national fundraising events hosted by other arts and culture not for profits institutions.
• Organize and maintain event collateral archival files.
• Create and maintain past Development Event Image archival folder.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive relationship with all donors and internal theatre staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Development Intern

Geva Theatre Center is looking for a very organized self-starter with enthusiasm for theatre to help us with special projects and to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Development Department during the Fall of 2012. Duties include: administrative tasks, assisting with donor research and database maintenance, special events work, assisting with business and corporate appeals, and preparing grant proposals with development staff. This person should be organized, efficient, outgoing, patient, tech-savvy, flexible and able to work independently. Intern must commit to a regular weekly schedule.

In exchange for your time, Geva offers college credit and tickets to Geva shows. In addition, you’ll have opportunities to make connections with important Geva staff members and artists, and amazing networking opportunities. Geva is a nationally-recognized professional theatre—one of the 25 most attended regional theatres in the U.S.

If you are interested, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and professional goals to Mary Tiballi, Development Manager at mtiballi@gevatheatre.org. EOE

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Over-hire Production Needed:

Geva Theatre Center seeks resumes from candidates for various production over-hire positions. Positions include but are not limited to: show call deck crew, show call follow spot operators, show call board operators (sound, lighting), show call wardrobe, scenery and electrics load-in/strike. Positions available can be part-time or full-time depending on show needs. Some theatre experience is preferred or necessary depending on position. Training will be provided as needed. Please include availability in response. Please send resumes to hr@gevatheatre.org.

Please direct inquiries and applications to:

Human Resources
Geva Theatre Center
75 Woodbury Blvd.
Rochester, New York 14607
Phone: (585) 232-1366
Email: hr@gevatheatre.org

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