Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) produces groundbreaking performances and life-changing educational programs inside of our mission to raise consciousness and nurture compassion. CPT seeks a Story Connector interested in joining its hard-working team with the ambitious goals of growing the organization and changing the community. For more information, visit www.cptonline.org.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, September 23, 2016.

Description of Position

The Story Connector reports to the Executive Artistic Director and Director of Audience Engagement and Media Relations. This position is a year-round, part-time staff position that works an average of 25 hours a week, including occasional evenings and weekends. Pay $250/week.

The Story Connector is responsible for supporting CPT audience engagement activities and initiatives across a range of media types. CPT is seeking kick-ass writers and social media mavens with strong organizational skills and a passion for theatre.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Extraordinary written and verbal communication skills, love of grammar, adaptability, professionalism, grace-under-pressure, imagination, willingness to embrace and incorporate feedback and fluency in MS Word, Excel, basic HTML, and various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) required. Fluency with database management and photo/graphic editing software a plus. Experience in theatre is a must, with a minimum of 1 year of full-time work in professional theatre or related creative professions, 3 years of consistent freelance work or equivalent. CPT primarily produces theatrical work that is outside-of-the-mainstream, so a past history of such work indicates a potentially good fit.

All positions at CPT work across departmental lines and the Story Connector is involved in nearly all aspects of the theatre. The Story Connector responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Developing robust, content-rich materials for CPT’s emails and website.
• Create and update website content.
• Drive social media across multiple platforms.
• Manage distribution of electronic newsletter and pre/post patron emails.
• Provide support and assistance to Director of Audience Engagement for audience engagement and audience interaction initiatives, and other duties related to audience development, promotion, in-house display and marketing of CPT productions.
• Represent CPT at opening weekends, community meetings and promotional events.
• Maintain marketing and review archives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Staff at CPT are encouraged to engage in their own artistic work and growth. CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. CPT has a demanding working environment with long, intense hours, but we have fun and love what we do. We value hard work, kindness, generosity, passion and grace-under-pressure.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should email two-page cover letter, résumé and references to:  careers@cptonline.org. Subject header should read: [LAST NAME], Story Connector.

Click here for a PDF (printable) version of this document: http://www.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Story-Connector-2016-listing-2.pdf 

ABOUT CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE:

CPT’s mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between 10-15 adventurous professional productions, a robust series of play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process and a bold educational program that engages disadvantaged youth and adults in creating their own plays and sharing them with the community. CPT’s annual budget is approximately $2,000,000. CPT’s accumulated surplus, building reserve, strong cash position and significant working capital provide for a relatively stable business environment. CPT has 16 fulltime staff members.