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CURRENT OPENINGS
Director of Development
Overview: The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is in its 24th season as one of the cultural gems of the Midwest. Its free summer Shakespeare productions play to thousands of residents and visitors every night, offering world-class artistry and a unique sense of community in one of America’s greatest urban parks. Its TourCo is the largest free Shakespeare tour in the world – bringing fresh, contemporary, and accessible versions of Shakespeare plays into dozens of neighborhoods in Missouri and Illinois. Its innovative Shakespeare in the Streets program builds bridges across the St. Louis metro area by empowering residents to tell and own the unique stories of their community. And the organization has also dedicated itself to developing and nurturing new work to elevate Midwestern voices in the national cultural conversation.
Position: The Director of Development is part of the Festival’s senior leadership team and supports its highest strategic priorities. Through a warm, personal engagement with its many constituencies, this role is responsible for the design and implementation of all the organization’s development and fundraising strategies. This position plays a leading role in the annual campaign and in planning for its upcoming 25th-anniversary campaign, staff/capacity building, and expanded artistic programming.
Link: Full Job Description and Qualifications
Please send a pdf of cover letter and resume to jobs@stlshakes.org by October 31, 2023. Target
start date December 1, 2023.
Production Staff
- Dates: May 6 – May 31
- Rate: $600/week (M-F, 9-5)
- Description: Collect, create and adapt costume accessories
- Dates: May 6 – May 31
- Rate: $350/week (M-F, 9-5)
- Description: Work under the guidance of Draper and First Hand to construct costumes
- Dates: May 21 – June 25
- Rate: $300/wk (Tues-Sun, afternoons/nights)
- Description: Assist wardrobe manager with nightly dressing, hair, and makeup duties as performers get ready. Assist with quick changes. Help with laundering costumes and stage towels.
- Dates: May 21 – June 25
- Rate: $250/wk (Tues-Sun, afternoons/nights)
- Description: Operate spotlight from lighting tour during rehearsals and shows. Work with Master Electrician on nightly set up and tear down of electrical equipment.
- Dates: One opening: April 30 – June 25; One opening: May 21 – June 25
- Rate: $350/wk (Tues-Sun, afternoons/nights)
- Description: Work with Stage Manager and Assistant Stage to prep and maintain rehearsal hall and backstage. Help keep the stage clean. Set props. Work closely with actors on any needs as directed.
- Dates: May 14 – June 26
- Rate: $400/wk (Tues-Sun, afternoons/nights)
- Description: Help put performers into microphones for every performance and rehearsal. Maintain microphone cleanliness and condition. Help set up and break down audio equipment each night.
House Management Interns
- Dates: May 28 – June 25
- Rate: $500 stipend, no housing provided
- Description: This internship is a crash course on outdoor event operations and house management. You will be involved in the onsite operations of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production from start to finish.
- Comfort working outside in hot and rainy conditions
- Comfort lifting up to 50lbs at a time
- Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to interact with guests and volunteers
- An interest in theater, arts administration, or event production a plus
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in our hiring process, as well as in all areas of our work. We believe that diverse ideas, cultures, and traditions are vital assets that enrich the programs and productions we produce for our community. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.