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Requirements

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will
• exude a passion for theatre and the performing arts, displaying a keen interest in uplifting artists from various disciplines worldwide. They should also demonstrate curiosity towards emerging artists and the artistic development process;
• possess a solid understanding of theatrical and event production processes, coupled with a general awareness of the current landscape of the live performing arts industry;
• demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, planning, project management, time management, and people skills, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently;
• have familiarity with Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC);
• exhibit strong collaboration skills and a proactive approach to contributing creative ideas within a group dynamic;
• feel at ease coordinating and communicating with artists and industry professionals;
• bring experience in scheduling, project coordination, as well as meeting and relationship management;
• have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and video conferencing software (especially Zoom);
• have a critical consciousness and interest in the values and practices that can help build and sustain an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace;
• exhibit an ability to collaborate with diverse needs, personalities, and work styles with optimism and a solution discovery mindset.

Individuals are strongly encouraged but not currently required to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of professional or educational entertainment-related work experience in casting, producing, production, or arts-related management.
• Proximity to or willingness to relocate close to McCarter Theatre Center

Work Environment:
• Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff.
• In-person work will primarily be completed in a shared office space in our administrative office located at 91 University Pl, Princeton, NJ.
• This position is required to be on site and in attendance at various performances and events. These will be communicated and scheduled in advance.
• Occasional physical work such as moving boxes approximately 20 lbs., and stacking and moving chairs and tables for meetings, events, etc.
• Frequent trip to NYC for work events (readings, meetings, etc.) and occasional out-of-town travel, with approved costs covered by McCarter.
• Employees may be asked to use a personal cell phone in order to access authenticator apps and related software necessary for work credentials/multi-factor authentication (MFA). Applicants should be comfortable using their personal devices for these purposes as part of their job responsibilities, as workarounds cannot be guaranteed in order to access certain platforms.

We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all of the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. McCarter is committed to on-the-job training and mentorship. We also encourage candidates who do not live within commuting distance to apply. We are eager to tell you about the area, which includes many communities and towns outside of Princeton.

If you are interested in supporting McCarter’s vision, we would love to hear from you.