Staff Openings
We recruit, nurture, maintain, and honor a highly diverse, highly qualified resident staff of theater artists, administrators, educators, and operational staff members. We focus on providing fair and competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.
Positions are updated as they become available and subsequently are filled. On an as needed basis, we also have a variety of apprenticeships available. We also post information about auditions as they become available. Learn more about the DCT team and our people here.
Artistic Director
As a leader of Dallas Children's Theater, the Artistic Director will lead through collaboration, model a strong work ethic, and exhibit passion, dedication, and knowledge of Theatre for Young Audiences' multiple components. Artistic excellence is always the goal. The AD will ensure that DCT's programs are known to all constituents locally and nationally. DCT was organized on a collaborative model with the senior staff working closely together under the guidance of the Executive Director. The AD will report directly to the Executive Director and will be responsible for ensuring that the organization fulfills its mission through its innovative artistic programming, development of new work, educational offerings, production, and staffing.
Role and Responsibilities
Artistic Development and Production Supervision
- Provide primary vision, leadership, and direction for the organization's artistic, creative, and educational activities, championing new ideas and embracing new technologies.
- Oversee all season productions, which includes directing productions and welcoming new artistic voices.
- Select artistic teams for season productions and advise/consult with production staff to ensure readiness for each show's opening and run.
- Promote DCT as a home for artists, technicians, and students within the field of Theatre for Young Audiences.
- Embrace other artistic development and production supervision duties, as needed.
Programming, New Play Development, and Education
- Develop annual programming of plays, educational programs and curriculum, and associated scheduled activities, in collaboration with the Associate Artistic Director, senior staff, and education staff in a manner that advances the creative direction of the DCT.
- Nurture strong relationships with playwrights, agents, professional colleagues, and community stakeholders to ensure vibrant and diverse season offerings.
- Attend professional regional and national conferences to network with artists, agents, and other presenters in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences.
- Promote new play development and create collaborations and commissions that speak to youth.
- Reinforce DCT's mission through innovative thinking in the development and programming of new works for its theaters.
- Build meaningful connections between programs, artists, and DCT's educational and public experiences reflective of principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
- Embrace other season programming, new play development, and education duties, as needed.
Community Engagement, Board Relations, and Finance
- Serve as a spokesperson to promote DCT's artistic vision, brand, and reputation, locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with constituents including corporate and foundation sponsors, individual donors, business owners, schools and colleges, elected officials, and community leaders.
- Broaden the reach of the DCT by publicly highlighting its unique mission and public image as a regional asset.
- Facilitate and maintain a close relationship with the Board of Directors concerning the artistic direction of the theater and guide the assessment and modification of programmatic strategies.
- Oversee budgets for Productions and Education and provide timely financial reports to the Finance and Executive Committees and the Board of Trustees.
- Provide information and budgets to support grant applications and other fundraising activities.
- Embrace other community engagement, board relations, and finance duties, as needed.
Leadership and Strategic Planning
- Maintain a climate of collaboration that attracts, retains, motivates, and excites a top-quality, diverse artistic, education, and production staff.
- Oversee, evaluate, and advise artistic, production, and education department staff.
- Guide, implement, and update DCT's long-term strategic plan objectives in partnership with the Executive Director.
- Embrace other leadership and strategic planning duties, as needed.
Qualifications
Senior artistic leadership experience in an organization of similar size and scope, with demonstrated growth and a successful track record of programming, producing, and directing youth/family-centered work is required. The person filling this role must be artistically accomplished, resourceful, and understand the space in which DCT operates. Proven success in planning, negotiation, and managing people as a function of their artistic role is required. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrable connection to and passion for Theatre for Young Audiences, youth/family-centered arts, and arts education. Measurable success in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and access strategies is essential. Financial literacy and experience in fundraising and community engagement are highly desirable. Familiarity with local, regional, and national artistic communities is preferred.
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Applications and Inquiries
To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/opensearches. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact:
Ernest Figueroa, Associate Vice President
8581 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 406
Los Angeles, CA 90069-4120
Tel: (323) 721.0141 Ext. 226
Development Manager
Dallas Children's Theater is seeking an energetic Development Manager who will oversee daily operations of the Development Team. The Development Manager will play an integral role in fundraising efforts at DCT by overseeing an annual contributed revenue of $2+ million. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Development Manager will advance the mission of DCT by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual and institutional donor relationships, as well as developing goals and strategies for all fundraising campaigns. The Grants Manager and Development Assistant report to this position.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter with the following information: proudest achievement, most challenging professional assignment, specific experience relevant to this position, and salary range expectation to staff.openings@dct.org with Development Manager in the subject line.
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Box Office Representative
Working closely with the Director of Ticketing & Patron Services, the Box Office, and DCT Front of House, the Box Office Representative will strive to deliver an elevated family-friendly patron experience. We are seeking candidates who can work weekday/weekend box office shifts. Agents can expect to work an average of 10-20 hours per week onsite at DCT dependent on business needs in season, subject to change. Tessitura experience preferred or any ticketing experience.
To apply, email a resume with references and a cover letter with the following information: background, experience, and computer and ticketing software knowledge to staff.openings@dct.org with Box Office Representative in the subject line.
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General Maintenance Technician
Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) is seeking a motivated and responsible professional to join our team to assist with facility operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring a safe and hazard-free workplace environment, responding to minor disturbances and emergency calls, inspecting the property for hazards and equipment repairs, and overseeing contracted services that support daily operations. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience or equivalent education and knowledge and experience in facility maintenance. For the right qualified person, this position is a full-time position, eligible for overtime after 40 weekly hours. A flexible schedule and the ability to work nights and weekends are desirable. A part-time role is an option.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter with the following information: background and experience that makes you an ideal candidate to staff.openings@dct.org with General Maintenance Technician in the subject line.
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Dallas Children's Theater online position announcements are intended only to provide general descriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by Dallas Children's Theater to specific terms and conditions for employment.
DCT is committed to the kind of excellence in theater arts programming that challenges and inspires young people from every race, culture, gender, social class, ability and sexual orientation to develop their unique creative talents and individual perspectives in order to contribute to a more pluralistic and peaceful world.
DCT promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of the institution, including its programming, board and staff. DCT is an equal opportunity employer.