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Interested in a career at the CM Performing Arts Center?  We’re currently accepting resumes for our upcoming shows.

For all positions, send resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

Job Openings

The CM Performing Arts Center is seeking an Audience Services Manager. The Audience Services Manager is responsible for ensuring a quality theatre experience for all audience members and managing day-of-show operations such as box office, concession, ushers, etc.

Position Type: Employee Part Time – $25/hr
Schedule: Dependent on performance schedule (typically shows fall around the times of Friday 6:00-11:00pm, Saturday 12:00-5:00pm, Saturday 6:00-11:00pm, and Sunday 12:00-5:00pm). There are a number of weeks off with limited or no performances scheduled.
Reports to: Executive Director

Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage volunteer house managers, concession salespeople, and ushers.
  • Manage all volunteer communications and scheduling.
  • Cultivate volunteer relationships, host engagement events, and recruit new volunteers.
  • Coordinate purchasing and ordering of concession inventory.
  • Manage Concession POS system ensuring accurate inventory reporting and item pricing.
  • Train new and existing volunteers on operational procedures.
  • Act as a hands-on manager-on-duty for all performances, ensuring performances begin on time, and handling any patron issues.
  • Ensure lobby, box office, theater, and concession areas are clean and organized at all times.
  • Perform daily walkthrough of front of house areas to ensure they are up to quality standards.
  • Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.

Requirements:

  • Excellent customer service and guest experience skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Good computer skills and ability to learn new software programs quickly.
  • Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Experience in the performing arts is strongly recommended.
  • Experience in education and/or the non-profit sector is a plus, but not required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage projects through completion with minimal supervision.

To apply, email jobs@cmpac.com.

CM Performing Arts Center is seeking a teacher/musical director  for its CM Kids, CM Juniors, and CM Teens programs.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@cmpac.com.

CM Performing Arts Center is seeking Sound Board Operators for Main Stage, Family Theatre, and Education productions.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@cmpac.com.

CM Performing Arts Center is seeking Follow Spot Operators for Main Stage, Family Theatre, and Education productions.

To apply, please click here.

Job Title: Salesperson (Commission Based)
Company: CM Performing Arts Center
Location: Remote (Work from home)
Position Type: Independent Contractor
 
Job Description:
Are you passionate about sales and building partnerships? Do you have exceptional people skills and love the thrill of closing a deal and making a sale?  CM Performing Arts Center, a vibrant community theater, is seeking talented Salespeople to join our team. As an independent contractor, you will have the opportunity to earn limitless commissions while working remotely and setting your own schedule.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Actively engage with potential clients to promote and sell specific CM Performing Arts Center offerings, such as traveling performances, education programs, in house advertising spaces and sponsorship opportunities for local businesses. (As we are seeking sales people for multiple initiatives, specific area of focus will be determined based on your experience and interview.)
  • Conduct cold calls, walk-ins to local businesses, and other sales activities to generate leads and close partnership deals.
  • Maintain a strong and positive rapport with potential and existing clients.
  • Effectively communicate the value and benefits of partnering with CM Performing Arts Center.
  • Utilize your computer, internet access, and smartphone to reach out to clients and manage sales leads.
  • Use the provided company email account and phone extension for all professional communication.
Qualifications:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
  • Fearless attitude towards cold calling and in-person sales interactions.
  • Passion for theater and the performing arts is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
  • Smartphone for sales outreach and communication.
Compensation:
This position is commission-based, allowing you to earn based on your sales performance. There are no commission caps. The more you sell, the more you earn.
 
If you’re looking for a flexible opportunity to use you sales skills while being your own boss, we want to hear from you! Join us at CM Performing Arts Center and contribute to our mission of bringing the magic of theater to our community.
 

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@cmpac.com.

CM Performing Arts Center is seeking stage managers for upcoming productions.

Stage managers typically:

  • Provide practical and organizational support to the director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the audition, rehearsal and production process
  • Act as a right hand to the director
  • Oversee sets, props, lights, and sound, and
  • Call all technical cues during performances

Experience preferred.

We are looking for the following skills from applicants: organization in keeping track of logistical and scheduling details, ability to work under pressure and think on your feet, detail-oriented, problem solving, excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills, and a great work ethic with a positive attitude.

To apply, send a resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

The CM Performing Arts Center is seeking a Box Office Associate.  The Box Office Associate handles front-line ticket sales, phone inquiries, and general administrative support.

Position Type:  Part Time Employee – $15/hr.
Reports to:  Box Office Manager

Responsibilities:
• Assist patrons with ticket orders in-person and over the phone.

• Answer phones and take messages.

• Complete general administrative tasks (filing, mailings, typing, etc.)

• Return voicemails and email inquiries.

• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.
 
Requirements:
• Exemplary customer services skills.
 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn our box office software.
 
• Experience in a box office, retail, sales, office, or hospitality preferred.
 
To apply, send resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

The Technical Theatre Instructor teaches sessions in scenic design, set construction, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, stage management, and other technical theatre disciplines for CM Summer Camps and Educational Programs.

Position Type: Part Time Employee – starting at $16/hr.
Reports to: Executive Director

To apply, send resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

CM Performing Arts Center is seeking a costume designer for teen and educational programs.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Crafting Costume Plot in consultation with Director and Creative Team.
  • Pulling clothes from CM’s costume stock, purchasing, and building costumes as necessary.
  • Budgeting the costume plot to work within the given production budget.
  • Tracking show expenditures and submitting timely expense reports and receipts to bookkeeper.
  • Coordinating fittings with performers and stage manager.
  • Performing wardrobe repairs as needed.
  • Restoring costumes to CM inventory following production’s close.

Requirements:

  • Hand and machine stitching a plus.
  • Experience working with teenagers and young people.

To apply, send resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

Submit Your Resume

While there are no specific openings, we are always accepting applications for the following positions:

To Apply:  Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

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To Apply:  Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

Assist with small facility repairs and other handy work (i.e. hanging shelves, installing doorstops, general repairs, etc.).

To Apply:  Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

Customer-service centric job.  Welcoming VIP guests, assisting with VIP drink orders, seat-side concession orders/delivery, and cleanup.

To Apply:  Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@cmpac.com.

Teachers and assistant teachers in acting, dance, and music.

To Apply:  Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@cmpac.com.