Jobs
Join the New Conservatory Theatre Center team! NCTC champions, innovative high quality productions & educational theatre experiences for youth, artists, and the queer & allied communities to effect personal & societal growth, enlightenment and change. Please read more about NCTC and our values here.
Please check below for various opportunities at NCTC.
The Marketing & Press Manager is responsible for social media, community outreach, media and public relations for NCTC, as well as assisting with all marketing initiatives. This position handles promotional plans, administrative and special event support, copywriting for shows, content creation for programs, communication with the press, and more. Occasional weekend and evening availability required.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Press:
- Plan and manage annual Press and publications calendars
- Implement all media relations including strategy/pitching and press releases
- Maintain and update media database
- Build and foster media relationships
- Conceptualize publicity and production photoshoots
- Marketing and Social Media
- Create and implement social media strategy and calendar
- Support strategies for growing the single ticket, subscription and student enrollment base
- Shoot and edit video interviews for social media
- Design and write copy for playbills
- Write promotional copy for mainstage productions
- Website updates as assigned
- Community Engagement and Stewardship
- Manage Perks card partnerships and promotions
- Develop and cultivate relationships and sales opportunities with outside stakeholders at local businesses, hotels, and corporations
- Assist in individual show outreach with local communities and organizations
- Manage special engagement events at NCTC
- Supporting the Activities of the Department
- Attend Staff meetings
- Attend art events, community gatherings as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, research and editorial skills
- Have experience with Excel, G-Suite, Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, Video editing, and Social Media channels. Patron Manager experience is a plus.
- The ability to set priorities and schedules, to meet deadlines, and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
- A positive, can-do attitude and dedicated work ethic
- Superior organizational skills; a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented
- Sound judgment and superior ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
The Marketing & Press Manager is also required to:
- Fully support the mission and values of NCTC
- Be enthusiastic for developing, achieving and then exceeding goals
- Have the capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Possess maturity, drive, and professionalism.
- Have an appreciation of theatre
- Attend performances throughout the year
- Adhere to NCTC policies as listed in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned: This position is a team member of the NCTC staff. All staff members support NCTC at large. All personnel participate as needed in NCTC functions, on site and off
All on-site NCTC employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted (booster within the last 12 months) against COVID 19 and will supply proof of vaccination upon request.
Salary range is in the low $50’s DOE, plus benefits
Local candidate preferred; no relocation package available.
To apply please send resume, and cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role to: marketing@nctcsf.org
New Conservatory Theatre Center seeks a dynamic educator and theatremaker to join our established and innovative arts education program. You will oversee our Satellite Drama program and serve as the link between students, teaching artists, schools, and community partners. You will work closely with the Education Director to implement meaningful programming and opportunities for children and families of San Francisco. Under the umbrella of a professional theatre company, you will also become a part of a larger community that supports artists and each other.
The Director of Institutional Giving is responsible for creating, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive annual institutional fundraising program in support of NCTC’s programmatic needs, and for meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals. The Director provides oversight of the institutional giving programs. The Director reports to the Executive Director and recommends fundraising policies and procedures.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Create, implement and manage a comprehensive annual institutional fundraising plan to meet contributed income goals
- Plan, oversee and lead identification, cultivation, and solicitation strategies to raise funding from foundation, government and corporate underwriting, Grant writing and reporting
- Monitor progress towards annual fundraising goals and intervene to adjust strategies or implement new strategies as needed
- With the Director of Individual Giving, serve as the liaison to the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees
- Work closely with Executive Director to identify, cultivate and solicit new foundation, corporate, and government donors; develop specific strategies and timelines for approaching new prospects
- Develop and implement a strategy to secure new and increased corporate funding
- Develop a comprehensive stewardship plan for all government, corporate and foundation donors
- Support the outreach, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts of the Artistic and Executive Directors
- Keep abreast of fundraising trends and best practices
- Oversee the records and data management providing monthly reports on fundraising progress.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, research and editorial skills; ability to synthesize information and compose clear and effective prose
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience managing and coordinating complex projects that have multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a fast paced environment
- The ability to set priorities and schedules, to meet deadlines, and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
- A positive, can-do attitude and dedicated work ethic
- Superior organizational skills; a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented
- Sound judgment and superior ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
- Strong Fiscal and Budget Management/Development Skills
The Director is also required to:
- Fully support the mission and values of NCTC
- Be enthusiastic for developing, achieving and then exceeding goals
- Possess maturity, drive, and professionalism
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, Salesforce, and social media preferred
- Have an appreciation of theatre
- Attend NCTC youth and adult performances throughout the year
- Adhere to NCTC policies as listed in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned: This position is a team member of the NCTC staff. All staff members support NCTC at large. All personnel participate as needed in NCTC functions, on site and off
All on-site NCTC employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted (booster within the last 12 months) against COVID 19 and will supply proof of vaccination upon request.
Salary range $60,000-65,000 DOE, plus benefits
Local candidate preferred; no relocation package available.
To apply please send resume, and cover letter telling us why this job sparks your enthusiasm to: Barbara@nctcsf.org
NCTC has been a cornerstone of theatre education in San Francisco for over 40 years. Join the team and help us bring drama to the next generation of theatre-makers. We can’t wait to meet you!
Click HERE for a downloadable job description.
About Our Workshops:
NCTC Education provides weekly after-school workshops and in-school residencies for K-8 students in partnership with San Francisco schools. Our highly-trained Teaching Artists use targeted lesson plans to help students develop skills such as pantomime, spontaneity, character development, and ensemble building. BIPOC and multilingual speakers (Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin) are highly encouraged to apply.
The winter & spring semesters run from January thru May. After-school workshops take place Monday-Friday one hour per week (for 8-10 weeks) between 2:30-5 pm. In-school residencies vary in day, time, and hours. Preferably, Teaching Artists work 2-3 afternoons per week and, when possible, NCTC books back-to-back workshops at a single site to maximize time and compensation.
Qualifications:
● Experience teaching youth ages 5 to 13
● After-school availability between 2-5 pm and Residency availability between 9 am – 3 pm
● Reliable, team player, communicative, willing to learn new skills, friendly and outgoing
● Ability to travel to San Francisco school sites
● All Teaching Artists will complete a background check and must show proof of COVID vaccination and negative Tuberculosis (TB) test
● B.A. or B.F.A. in theatre or performing arts preferred, but not mandatory with relevant experience
Compensation:
● Teaching rate: $55-$60/hour (inclusive of prep time and travel)
● Meeting/Training rate: $25/hour
Applications Instructions:
To apply for a Teaching Artist position and book an interview/tour, please complete our Teaching Artist Application form.
NCTC is regularly hiring designers (including scenic, sound, lighting, props, costumes), technicians, and stage managers for upcoming productions.
Applications Instructions:
Please complete this designer submission form if you are interested.
You may also submit your cover letter and resume at any time to Toni Guidry, Production Manager, at productionjobs@nctcsf.org.
All on-site NCTC employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted (booster within the last 12 months) against COVID 19 and will supply proof of vaccination upon request.