If you are trained in the field of Theatre or Musical Arts or have experience with lighting, sound, set costumes, props, choreography, makeup/hair, we’d love to meet you! We are always looking for Teaching Artists, Production Designers, or Directors to bring fresh perspectives to the stage.
Interested in an open position? Please read the job requirements before applying.
Mailing Address
PO Box 20514, Mesa, AZ 85277
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Voice: (480)756-3828
Email: [email protected]
EVCT is a 501c3 nonprofit, with EIN 86-0599251. Donations to this organization are tax exempt.
Title: Studio Assistant
Reports to: Business Manager and Artistic Director Status: Part-time Hourly
Salary: $15 an hour
Company Profile
East Valley Children’s Theatre has been an artistic force in the East Valley for 26 years, through many unique theatrical programs for children of all ages. East Valley Children’s Theatre provides a safe environment for children to gain self-esteem, explore creative outlets and grow and mature into community-minded young adults.
East Valley Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Overview
EVCT is looking for a Studio Assistant to oversee the day-to-day operations of our studio office. This position supports the Business Manager, Artistic Director, creative and education teams in managing the front desk for both the production and education departments.
Essential Functions:
Preferred Skills:
All programs rehearse at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main St, in Mesa.
Questions about the positions can be answered by emailing: [email protected].
Apply for the position by clicking on the link below
or send resumes to:
East Valley Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 20514
Mesa, AZ 85277-0514
For more information or questions call EVCT at 480-756-3828.
EVCT is looking for Production Designers in Lighting, Sound, Set, Costumes, Props, Choreography and Makeup & Hair, as well as Music Directors, Stage Managers and Directors for our main stage productions.
Requirements for the jobs:
Our design team members and directors at EVCT work on our four main stage productions and our junior main stage show. Typical time line includes a production meeting about 1 month from auditions, a meeting at the Mesa Arts Center a couple weeks later, Two days of auditions and a call back audition, about 4 weeks of rehearsals and a three days of tech rehearsal and two weekends of shows (Thursday-Sunday). All productions rehearse at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main St., in Mesa.
Specific questions about the positions can be answered by emailing [email protected].
Apply for the position by clicking on the link below
and send resumes to:
East Valley Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 20514
Mesa, AZ 85277-0514
For more information or questions call EVCT at 480-756-3828.
Title: Business/Studio Manager
Reports to: Artistic Director
Status: Full-time Exempt, Non-benefited
Salary: $40,000
Particulars: Required on-site hours of work: 3-8pm, Mon-Thurs, at the EVCT Studio with the remaining 20 weekly hours to be scheduled onsite. A small number of hours may be remote or at a secondary site at the Artistic Director’s discretion. On-site hours are subject to regular change depending on programming needs, including nights and weekends.
Company Profile
East Valley Children’s Theatre has been an artistic force in the East Valley for 26 years, through many unique theatrical programs for children ages 5-18.
Company Mission
We provide youth a forum for creating confidence, gaining self-esteem, developing character, and building the career and life skills necessary to achieve success and fulfillment in an ever-changing world. We are essential to our community and the success of youth.
Company Vision
East Valley Children’s Theatre is essential to our community and the success of youth.
Company Values
Integrity, Passion for Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Teamwork, Life-long Learning, Stewardship
East Valley Children’s Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Overview
EVCT is looking for a full-time Business/Studio Manager to conduct the day-to-day operations of our studio office. This position supports the Artistic Director, creative and education teams in managing business for both the production and education programs. This position directly reports to the Artistic Director, and is subject to regular review by the Artistic Director.
Essential Functions:
Manage and maintain the studio office and the space including providing administrative support for classes, productions, and rehearsals.
Oversee the front desk, registration, supplies, attendance, and backup support for classes.
Cover the front desk during office hours, greet visitors and ensure the safe check-in/check out of students.
Support the Artistic Director in contract creation, contract pay, scheduling, booking and correspondence.
Managing various databases and spreadsheets including (but not limited to) donations/donors, contacts, season tickets, class/show participants and budget.
Managing primary correspondence between parents, students and education/creative teams.
Purchasing, creating administrative materials, and support for classes and productions.
Various other administrative duties, including correspondence, communication booking and ticketing.
Other assigned duties.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets
Enjoys working with children and families.
Has (or will obtain) a valid and current fingerprint card.
Available for work in the late afternoon, evenings and weekends.
Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.
Clear, precise, and compelling written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
Currently working in or have worked in theatre, non-profit, or arts education.
Bachelor’s degree in the arts, art management, education or business.
Experience working with arts education and/or family centered programs.
Familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Canva
Familiar with various databases including Network for Good, Sawyer
Experience in monitoring a website and online calendar
Basic knowledge of accounting and payroll/HR procedures.
Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, crawling, and climbing ladders.
All programs rehearse at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main St, in Mesa. Questions about the positions can be answered by emailing: [email protected]. Application for the position is available by clicking on the link below.
EVCT Online Application
Interested parties should submit the application, and additionally submit a letter of intent, resume and references to: [email protected].
For more information or questions call EVCT at 480-756-3828.
EVCT is looking for teaching artists in the fields of theatre and musical theatre to teach its classes and direct its performance troupes.
Requirements for the jobs:
Our teaching artists at EVCT are our instructors for our 7-week classes that meet late afternoons and evenings Monday through Thursday. We also hire them to direct our EVCT Express Troupe (acting troupe for kids age 8-16), our On The Spot Teen Improv Troupe (improv troupe for kids age 12-18), our EVCT Bravo, (musical theatre troupe for kids age 12-18), Our Literature Alive Program, (a homeschooled troupe) that performs in the schools, and/or an EVCT Company Troupe (a group of selected EVCT participants) who learn a show at the beginning of the season and are available to perform on short notice or for special fund-raising events.
All programs rehearse at the EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 East Main St., in Mesa.
Questions about the positions can be answered by emailing [email protected].
Apply for the position by clicking on the link below
or send resumes to:
East Valley Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 20514
Mesa, AZ 85277-0514
For more information or questions, call EVCT at 480-756-3828.
