The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is accepting resumes for Staff and Production Assistant positions for the 2010 Summer Season. Production dates are early June through the end of September. Most Production Contracts go from mid-May to the end of September with some going to the end of October. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. The positions below are currently available and include some criteria for the ideal candidate as well as some job responsibilities. Housing is excellent and included; all employees are provided with their own room. Salaries are competitive, the work environment is positive and the area is nice.
Company Manager
Company Manager is responsible for all housing, transportation, hospitality, and logistics in the care of over 130 actors, musicians, and technicians. Ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.Prior experience a plus. Contract begins March 1st to mid-November with possibility of becoming a year-round staff member.
Compensation based on experience.
Assistant Company Manager
Assist the Company Manager in all aspects of that position including arranging for transportation, housing, hospitality and logistics. It is a demanding but rewarding position that is responsible for the care of over 100 actors, musicians and technicians.
Company Management Production Assistant
Front of House Manager
Administrative Assistants
Primary responsibility is to assist in Front of House (FOH) operations at all performances. Duties will include, but are not limited to, patron services, ticket taking and concessions, assistant for FOH Manager in maintaining the cleanliness and professional appearance for the House. Assists in other areas of Production and Administration, specifically marketing and assistant to the Directors.
Production Management Production Assistant
Provides administrative support to the technical departments with accounting, scheduling, purchasing and administrative of safety program. Familiarity with Excel a must. Will also work part time with either the carpentry or electrics staff or both.
Carpenters
Carpenter/Electrics Swing
Show Carpenter
2-Carpenter Production Assistants
Scenic Painter
Electrics Production Assistants
Sound Production Assistant
Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Must have cutting, draping, and construction skills.
First Hand
Stitcher
Costume Shop Production Assistant
2- Wardrobe Production Assistants
Hair/Make-Up Designer
Wig Production Assistant
Wardrobe Supervisor
Contract begins mid to late May until early November. Responsibilities include running the show, laundry, costume repairs, supervising two wardrobe production assistants, quick changes, and tracking quick changes. General actor/costume maintenance. Own car a plus.
Overhire Staff
Periodically through the season, we bring in overhire help in all departments. These are hourly positions that go for 1 to 3 days, usually during changeovers.
If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions send cover letter, resume, references and specific dates of availability to:
Emily Reid
Production Coordinator
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
17 William Street, 2nd Floor
Auburn, NY 13021
or by e-mail to: productionmgr@merry-go-round.com
Early submission of resumes is recommended. The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Administrative
Company Manager
Company Manager is responsible for all housing, transportation, hospitality, and logistics in the care of over 130 actors, musicians, and technicians. Ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.Prior experience a plus. Contract begins March 1st to mid-November with possibility of becoming a year-round staff member.
Compensation based on experience.
Assistant Company Manager
Assist the Company Manager in all aspects of that position including arranging for transportation, housing, hospitality and logistics. It is a demanding but rewarding position that is responsible for the care of over 100 actors, musicians and technicians.
Company Management Production Assistant
Front of House Manager
Administrative Assistants
Primary responsibility is to assist in Front of House (FOH) operations at all performances. Duties will include, but are not limited to, patron services, ticket taking and concessions, assistant for FOH Manager in maintaining the cleanliness and professional appearance for the House. Assists in other areas of Production and Administration, specifically marketing and assistant to the Directors.
Production
Production Management Production Assistant
Provides administrative support to the technical departments with accounting, scheduling, purchasing and administrative of safety program. Familiarity with Excel a must. Will also work part time with either the carpentry or electrics staff or both.
Carpenters
Carpenter/Electrics Swing
Show Carpenter
2-Carpenter Production Assistants
Scenic Painter
Electrics Production Assistants
Sound Production Assistant
Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Must have cutting, draping, and construction skills.
First Hand
Stitcher
Costume Shop Production Assistant
2- Wardrobe Production Assistants
Hair/Make-Up Designer
Wig Production Assistant
Wardrobe Supervisor
Contract begins mid to late May until early November. Responsibilities include running the show, laundry, costume repairs, supervising two wardrobe production assistants, quick changes, and tracking quick changes. General actor/costume maintenance. Own car a plus.
Overhire Staff
Periodically through the season, we bring in overhire help in all departments. These are hourly positions that go for 1 to 3 days, usually during changeovers.
If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions send cover letter, resume, references and specific dates of availability to:
Emily Reid
Production Coordinator
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
17 William Street, 2nd Floor
Auburn, NY 13021
or by e-mail to: productionmgr@merry-go-round.com
Early submission of resumes is recommended. The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.