[Capdist-auditions] WAM Theatre Job Opportunity

[Kristen van Ginhoven]

*PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY:*



The *Assistant to the Artistic Director* works alongside the Artistic
Director and is responsible to the Board of Directors.



Primary Responsibilities include assisting in areas such as:



*Creative*



·      Working with Artistic Director on creative vision for WAM, which
could include: Attending events/meetings as a WAM representative; Reading
plays and contact with playwrights; Potential to assistant direct main
events and/or direct other events; Potential to be involved in education
outreach program, Attend Board Meetings



*Producer*

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·      Assisting Artistic Director on producing of events, which could
include: overseeing creation of playbill; overseeing front of house;
contact with theatres for rehearsal and performance space; contact with
Equity and preparation of contracts; welcome speech at the theatre during
performances; program ad outreach.



*Marketing*

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·      Aid Artistic Director in overseeing marketing of WAM events, which
could include: sending out press releases and coordinating with press;
overseeing poster campaigns; aiding in postcard campaigns; upkeep of Media
List; Preparation of press packs for productions.



*Development*

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·      Aid Artistic Director in development outreach, which could include:
outreach to corporate sponsors and preparation of corporate sponsor packs
for meetings; research of grants and aid in writing of grants; task
associated with Direct Mail Campaigns including contact with printer and
graphic designer, file creation, folding and stuffing; upkeep of individual
donation database; thank you cards and other items related to development
outreach.

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*Approximately ten hours a month. More time will be required during events.*

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*$1200 Stipend. One year Contract. Position available immediately.*

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*2 hours weekly meetings at 440 Spring Street in Lee, MA and the rest via
email. Training provided.*

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*Requirements:*

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·      Strong interest and experience in theatre and women’s issues

·      Strong computer skills;

o   knowledge of and ability to work a lot with the internet (Email/Social
Media, Online Databases)

o   Ability to reply quickly to email and maintain organized online
communication.

o   Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point.

·      Desire to learn skills associated with job description.

·      Initiative and Follow-Through.

·      Outgoing, ease with meeting new people.

·      Strong organization skills.

·      Ability to meet deadlines.

·      ‘Yes and’ attitude.



Please send resume and email of interest to Kristen van Ginhoven, Artistic
Director, at kristen at wamtheatre.com . No Phone Calls Please.



*About WAM Theatre:*

WAM Theatre is a theatre company based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts
and the Capital Region of New York State. Inspired by the book ‘Half the
Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide’ by Nicholas
Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, WAM Theatre was founded in 2009 by professional
theatre artists Kristen van Ginhoven and Leigh Strimbeck. WAM’s
philanthropic mission is two-fold; first, producing theatrical events for
everyone, with a focus on women theatre artists and/or stories of women and
girls; second, to donate a portion of the proceeds from those events to
organizations that benefit women and girls. WAM has donated over $7000 to
its beneficiaries by creating professional theatre for everyone that
benefits women and girls. www.wamtheatre.com




Kristen van Ginhoven
Artistic Director, WAM Theatre
518-243-9627
www.WAMTheatre.com <http://www.wamtheatre.com>
http://www.facebook.com/WAMTheatre

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