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San Diego Junior Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

MARKETING & PATRONS SERVICES ASSISTANT

POSITION TITLE: Marketing & Patron Services Assistant              DEPARTMENT: Marketing/Patron Services

SUPERVISOR: Director of Communications & Patron Services      STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Variable M-F; 20-25 hrs/wk; occasional weekends    COMPENSATION: $18/hour

Position Summary: Support departmental needs and provide administrative assistance to the Director of Communications, including back up box office duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with administering student matinee program
  • Prepare patron tickets in advance of performance weekends
  • Sell tickets out of box office when needed for performances
  • Database administration, including updating contacts, pulling reports
  • Miscellaneous office tasks and support
  • Marketing/Social Media research
  • Inventory and track merchandise

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Interactions: Senior and support staff, parents, students, patrons and park personnel

Level of financial impact: Low to medium

Working conditions: Office, customer-facing, weekends as needed, reasonable time flexibility

Evaluation Criteria: Time management, meeting deadlines and commitments, accurate completion of tasks, customer experience, dependable attendance, being a good team player.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite, required; comfortable using/learning Patron Manager & Adobe Suite
  • Familiarity with the workings of social media a plus
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, neat and legible handwriting, with a friendly and professional demeanor
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding internal affairs
  • Ability to adapt to changing work settings and conditions
  • Familiarity with Junior Theatre programs, processes, and policies a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment; occasionally lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds; occasionally walks from one part of worksite to another; must be able to climb stairs or take elevator. Position involves regular use of a computer and keyboard, telephone, and face-to-face communications; employee should be able to communicate clearly and professionally in all of these manners. The employee may spend long periods of time sitting. Applicants must have ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information: This position requires a criminal background check prior to hire.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with  “Marketing Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

San Diego Junior Theatre seeks an Executive Director.  The position will become available on January 1, 2025.  The salary range is $90,000-120,000 annually, and full benefits are included.

To be considered as a candidate, please send a resume and a cover letter to [email protected].  Your cover letter should address why you feel that you meet the required qualifications for the position, and why you are interested in the job.  You will not be considered without the submission of both the resume and the cover letter.  No phone calls, please.

Job Summary:

  • Responsible for the consistent achievement of the organization’s mission and financial objectives.
  • Oversees all aspects of the organization, including financial, educational, artistic, human resources, strategy, development, and communications.
  • Plans, directs and implements a comprehensive strategic plan as well as a development program that generates individual donor, foundation, and corporate support.
  • Provides vision and leadership to drive outcomes for artistic and educational programs.
  • Creates and maintains a stakeholder-friendly environment, such that board members, staff, families, alumni, volunteers, and friends contribute to and feel a part of Junior Theatre.
  • Leads, guides, hires, develops, and manages staff in a professional, knowledgeable, and motivational manner.
  • Effectively represents Junior Theatre in the community; acts as a spokesperson throughout the region, developing relationships and engaging with a wide variety of constituents to enhance the organization’s brand, reputation, and revenue.
  • Effectively works with, diversifies, and manages the Board of Trustees and other volunteer leaders.
  • Champions the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) to support an artistic and organizational culture that respects different perspectives and nurtures an environment of empowerment at all levels.
  • Embraces additional leadership responsibilities as needed.

Working Conditions: 

Onsite in office and offsite in community; local and regional travel; weekends; schedule flexibility.

Qualifications – Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Management experience in the performing arts
  • Management experience in youth development
  • Proven sustained and successful experience as leader of a million-dollar-plus nonprofit organization
  • Fiscal acumen (including working knowledge of budget creation, financial management, and accounting principles)
  • Solid background in operations and people management
  • Fundraising skills, knowledge, and experience
  • Demonstrable experience navigating change and leading/inspiring a high-achieving team of creative professionals
  • Ability to think and plan strategically
  • Excellent relationship-building and public speaking skills
  • Effective ability to mentor, communicate, collaborate, and partner
  • Profound and dedicated commitment to DEIA
  • Direct supervisory experience and successful background in managing the employment relationship

Qualifications – Desired:

  • Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in theatre, education, arts administration, nonprofit management or related area
  • Professional certificate in nonprofit management and/or the fundraising profession
  • Successful record of leading nonprofit growth, development, and fundraising
  • Network of contacts in the San Diego region
  • Exceptional writing ability