Professional Learning Opportunities

• Assist in the development and execution of WFT’s Access programs (ASL, open captioning, audio description, tactile tours, sensory friendly performances, social stories, etc.)
• Research audience development and community-based initiatives around accessibility and inclusion best practices.
• Assist in the development and creation of training materials for future employees and stakeholders. 
• Applicants should have an interest in equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or accessibility in the arts. Previous experience with this type of work is encouraged but not required.
• Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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This is a part-time position, working 10 to 20 hours a week.

• Support the Audience Services Manager in the day-to-day operations of the box office and professional theatre (answer phones/emails, serve as front of house staff, etc.).
• Assist in the research and development of programs related to audience and box office services (membership/subscription models, discount ticket initiatives, community promotions)
• Assist in scheduling, planning and communicating with school and public groups.  
• Assist in maintaining & updating patron and school contact databases (Updating contact information, merging duplicate profiles, researching new school contacts, etc.) 
• Applicants should have some basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite, G-Suite. Previous experience with OvationTix is desirable but not required. 

This is a part-time position, working 10 to 15 hours a week.

• Supporting all areas of Wheelock Family Theatre’s fundraising efforts, with emphasis on corporate giving.
• Assisting in coordinating direct mail/e-mail campaigns for individual donors.
• Researching prospective individual and institutional funders.
• Carrying out other special projects and cultivation events as needed.
• Applicants should have good computer and research skills, be organized, personable, self-motivated, and have an interest in fundraising/development at a non-profit arts organization.

This is a part-time position, working 10 to 20 hours a week.

• Support the day-to-day operations of WFT@BU’s summer program, with three areas of focus: administrative operations, student & family relations, teaching & learning resource management.
• Administrative operations duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing online & in-person registration; supporting COVID-19 health & safety guidelines and policies; participate in the planning and execution of all areas of running a 9-week theatre arts summer program. 
• Student & family relations duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Phone/email/in-person communication with families around student support, accessibility needs and learning plans; supervising lunch, breaks and pick-up & drop-off; possible assisting in the classroom.
• Teaching & learning resource management duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing and implementing a teaching resources site; researching and including resources (visuals, worksheets, documents, plays, books, etc.); collaborate with teaching artists to support their day-today materials and supplies.
• Applicants should have strong communication skills, experience in administrative work and an interest in arts education.

This is a full-time position, working 36 to 40 hours a week.

• Serve as a Teaching Assistant in in-person theatre arts classes/programs for students grades K to 12.
• Support the day-to-day programming operations of WFT@BU’s summer program including but not limited to: Phone/email/in-person communication with families around student support accessibility needs and learning plans; supporting pick-up & drop-off; supervising lunch and breaks; serving as a model student; possible lead teaching opportunities; additional in-class & administrative duties as assigned.
• Participate in and support professional development and learning opportunities throughout the summer.
• Applicants should have an interest in theatre arts education and working with young people and families. Specific expertise (technical theatre/production, acting, musical theatre, stage combat, etc.) may be required to support in various classes. Previous experience teaching and developing curriculum is encouraged but not required. 
• Applicants with previous experience and/or interest in working with students who are neurodivergent and/or have disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position, working 36 to 40 hours a week.

•  Independent project management related to marketing campaigns, website work, and advertising.
• Strategic research and planning for future productions.
• Design and creation of content for posting (IG stories, graphics, etc.) and assisting with content creation assignments (blog posts, newsletters, etc.)
• Support of the ongoing work of the Marketing Specialist in the development and execution of Wheelock Family Theatre’s marketing and communications plan.

This is a part-time position, working 5 to 15 hours a week.

• Assist with coverage of current programming, including shooting Education classes, productions, and final demonstrations.
• Support the planning of future marketing shoots, aligned with organizational goals.
• Edit, caption, keyword, and properly archive and organize all images and files.
• Assist Marketing Specialist with photo & video shoots and other daily needs as assigned.
• Applicants should have an interest and previous 2 to 3 years video production and/or photography experience. Knowledge of and skills in using Illustrator, InDesign and other Adobe programs is encouraged but not required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a part-time position, working 10 to 20 hours a week.

• Administrative: Assist in the development and maintenance  of WFT’s literary database, casting database, and other artistic programming tools.
• Dramaturgy: Complete dramaturgical research for upcoming productions with the opportunity to write for WFT’s blog, social media channels, and program booklets
• Casting: monitoring the casting email, creating sides & necessary casting materials, monitoring in-person auditions, and other required tasks associated with successfully. 
• Literary; Research new plays, playwrights, and stories to adapt for the stage; Develop a database of authors, publishers, and playwrights for consideration for future new works.
• Applicants should have a strong interest in knowledge of theatre for young audiences and theatre for families. Previous experience in casting, dramaturgy and/or literary management is preferred but not required. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sas well as the ability to work independently and find opportunities for growth is required.

This is a part-time position, working 10 to 20 hours a week.

• Work alongside the Production Manager & Technical Director to support the summer education programs for grades K to 12, with the opportunity for specialized focus in an area of design based on applicant’s previous experience and interest. 
• Support education programs as possible teaching assistant and/or crew support for the various performance-based programs.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager & Technical Director on theatre maintenance projects, inventory, and organization of theatre spaces.
• Participate in early design conversations for upcoming main stage productions and serve as a support to the Production Manager & Technical Director as needed.
• Applicants should have previous experience in technical theatre, theatre design, and/or production management and an interest in working with young people. 

This is a full-time position, working 30 to 40 hours a week.