Summer and Year-Round Opportunities at Traveling Players
Traveling Players is a non-profit educational theatre company in Fairfax, VA. They currently have openings for both Summer and Year-Round staff. Please see the job descriptions below. To apply, visit this website.
Camp Director
Works closely with the Founder/Producing Artistic Director to manage camp logistics and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Salary: $500-$850/week plus room and board for 8 weeks.
Contract could start May 1. Must be available by May 22. (Pre-camp does not necessarily include housing).
This position could transition into a year-round position (see Director of Programs & Productions).
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Program & Production Manager as directed.
- Manage and maintain a database, timetables, and spreadsheets.
- Ensure that camp staff have access to paperwork, equipment, and resources from the office.
Requirements:
- Have or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree
- Experience working at summer camp, preferably in an administrative role
- A clean driver’s license and a working vehicle
To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the Traveling Players website.
Director of Programs & Productions
Full-time, year-round with benefits
$40,000 – $50,000 — depending on experience
We would likely hire this position as the Camp Director, then hire to Full Time if it is mutually a good fit.
Works closely with the Founder/Producing Artistic Director to plan, implement, market and manage our vibrant educational programming, including our summer camp and year-round classes. Would ideally act as our Camp Director during the summer.
Responsibilities:
- Building and maintaining relationships (with partnering organizations, students, families, performance venues)
- Marketing programs – implementing strategy via print, social media, e-blasts, and grassroots
- Scheduling and coordinating (performance tours, festivals, classes, staff)
Requirements:
Ideal candidate will have MA in Arts Management, Social Work, or Education plus 1-2 years’ experience in camp management, and the following skills and characteristics:
- Exceptionally organized and a fast learner
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, initiate, and collaborate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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