At Davenport Junior Theatre & DJT Dance, we seek passionate and talented individuals dedicated to serving kids with the performing arts. We are committed to every child; helping them live bravely and boldly as they express themselves with clarity, confidence and creativity. And of course, we have some fun!
To help kids reach these goals, we serve them with the arts. We seek team members with experience who are passionately dedicated to every student and focused on providing excellence in their preparation and execution.
We promise a strong, collaborative, and dynamic team environment where you will be supported to succeed.
DJT Part Time Positions
w/ City of Davenport-Parks & Recreation
These positions consist of our instructors, coordinators, maintenance, program aide (‘junior staff'‘), and desk positions.
CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Camp & Workshop Coordinator
Applications are due December 21 at midnight.
We are a proud program of Davenport Parks and Recreation. All employees are employed by the City of Davenport.
To apply, visit each position description below and click the button that says “Apply Online Here.”
Camp & Workshop Coordinator (CWC)
Under general supervision of the Performing Arts Supervisor (Daniel Sheridan) employee coordinates, develops, plans, administers and evaluates Performing Arts camps at the Annie Wittenmyer Complex / Junior Theatre and workshops both at Junior Theatre & in the community.
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Status: Part-Time
Hours: Varies, averages 25.00 hours per week.
For Spring Break and during Summers, the CWC is directly responsible for running our Performing Arts Camps and can expect to work 40 hours sometime between the hours of 7:30am-5:15pm. We work as a team to assist and cover camp needs.
For 2024, here are the dates of those camps. Specific themes have yet to be decided:
Perf Arts Camp Spring Break Camp : March 11-15
Perf Arts Camp I : June 10-14
Perf Arts Camp II : June 24-28
Perf Arts Camp III : July 8-12
Perf Arts Camp IV : July 22-26
Mini Camp : July 29 - August 2
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Workshops and hours outside of these weeks will be flexible, based on workshops scheduled and planning time needed for programs.
Examples Of Duties
Assists in the development, planning, administration and evaluation of Performing Arts Camps and Workshops.
Assists in marketing and recruitment efforts towards participant registration for camps and workshops.
Assists in training, educating and evaluating teaching staff to continue program success, growth and cohesiveness.
Assists in implementing major programming events that occur for camp programs in the Nighswander Theatre and other event duties as may occasionally be assigned.
Assists supervisor in hiring and training part-time, contracted and volunteer staff needed for camp and workshop programs.
Provides or arranges instruction for all camp and workshop programs.
Attends and assists in leading camp and workshop program staff meetings as needed.
Manages general upkeep and organization of camp and workshop supplies and materials.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, within the scope of the position.
Hiring Timeline:
Applications Close: Thursday, December 21 at midnight.
Interviews : Weeks of December 25-29 & January 1-5. We are being flexible around the holidays.
Job Offer: January 8-12 (background check process with City)
Start Date: Monday, January 22, onboarding with HR & Team. Can be flexible with amount of initial hours if adjustments need made in personal schedule to transition to new position.
Applications due by December 21 at midnight.
Mainstage Production Teams :
We are always looking for new collaborators! Season 72 production teams have already been recruited, but we are always eager to meet new theater professionals. If interested for more details and to connect, email Ashley@davenportjuniortheatre.org
Our Mainstage Acting Company produces fully-realized productions. We are seeking a variety of professionals to help create the three shows in our 71st season.
Production Team Positions include: Stage Manager, Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Scenic Charge Artist (painter), Assistant Tech Director, Costume Designer, Wardrobe, Costume Build Assistant, Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Sound Designer, Props Designer, Choreographer, Music Director.
All positions are paid as contractors by Junior Theatre Inc, a 501-c-3 non-profit. Rates are competitive with other professional theatre companies in the QC area. All positions are filled as independent contractors and are not employees of the City of Davenport.
Professionals should be experienced, enthusiastic, and excited to work with youth.
While not all production team positions will be in direct contact with children, all production team members should be comfortable working with children ages 10 and up.
All team members must be able to pass a standard background check.
Production Teams are supported organizationally and artistically by our leadership team. Production Teams will work most directly with our Production Manager and our Artistic Director.
Leadership Team
Artistic Director (Ashley Becher) sets tone, vision, and culture, selects productions, recruits production team members, and maintains communication with families and students.
Production Manager (Aaron Randolph III) focuses on developing all technical and design aspects for the show, working in tandem with Artistic Director, show director, and production team members.
Busineess Development Director (Leslie Klipsch) focuses on fundraising, grants, endowment, and other initiatives related to development.
JT Inc Board of Directors provides key oversight, governance and authority.
How To Apply - Mainstage
We are always accepting resumes and letters of interest from designers, directors, stage managers, etc.
All applicants must review and understand our Conflict of Interest Policy prior to applying. We also encourage candidates to review our Workplace Policies and Procedures. These are documents related to Junior Theatre Inc, not the City of Davenport. These positions falls under the umbrella of Junior Theatre Inc.
Email any questions to Artistic Director, Ashley Becher, at Ashley@DavenportJuniorTheatre.org
To see images of past Mainstage production, follow this link to our photo archives. This will display the high quality and caliber of shows we strive to create.
For additional inquiries regarding hiring processes or the positions themselves, please use the email below and someone will contact you shortly.
