Rooted in the landscape of the Hudson Valley, with the plays of William Shakespeare as our touchstone, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival engages the widest possible audience in a theatrical celebration of our shared humanity. Our theater lives in the here and now, at the intersection between the virtuosity of the actor, the imagination of the audience, and the inspiration of the text.
Employment
Full-Time Positions
HVSF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) candidates. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Executive Assistant
This is a part-time, hourly position, which may require the ability to work nights and weekends. A competitive hourly wage will be commensurate with skills and experience, with an estimated range of $20-$25/hour for an estimated 20 hours per week. All HVSF staff are working in a hybrid fashion with some flexibility for remote work, balanced with the expectation for all team members to have an on-site presence in the office.
Opportunity in Brief:
HVSF seeks a highly motivated, skilled Executive Assistant to support the team at this exciting point in the festival’s history. They will help to manage the schedules of the Artistic Director and Managing Director as they build towards HVSF’s future in meetings with staff, Board Members, donors, consultants, and other third parties. This position is heavily clerical, requires precise attention to detail, an ability to think quickly and prioritize tasks, and an ability to maintain a positive attitude and composure under pressure. The successful candidate is someone who multi-tasks and wishes to master minutia in service of the organization’s success.
Seasonal Positions
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter in PDF format to jobs@hvshakespeare.org with the subject “[Your Name] – [Position You Are Applying For]”.
No phone calls, please.
HVSF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) candidates. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interim Education Associate
This is an interim hourly position to support HVSF’s Education Department in a time of transition. Hours will range from 20-30 per week at an hourly rate of $30-$35 per hour. This will require the ability to work some weekends and nights throughout the summer season.
Opportunity in Brief: HVSF seeks an energetic, experienced, and organized Interim Education Associate to support HVSF at this time as they determine the best next steps for a growing Education Department. They will report directly to the Director of Education/Associate Artistic Director and will support a transforming Education Department collaborating with the Artistic Director, General Manager, Director of Production, Director of Development, Director of Marketing, and all of HVSF’s staff Teaching Artists.
Company Manager
This is a full-time seasonal position paid $25.00 per hour during the preseason and $905.00 per week from March 2023 through October 2023 and is not eligible for benefits or overtime. Nights and weekends required.
Opportunity in Brief:Company Manager is responsible for overseeing the working and living experience of the entire HVSF Company including actors, directors, designers, and production staff for all events and performances in the 2023 HVSF Season. The Company Manager reports directly to the General Manager.
Assistant Company Manager
This is a seasonal position paid $720 per week. Nights and weekends required.
Opportunity in Brief:
The Assistant Company Manager (ACM) assists the Company Manager in overseeing the working and living experience of the entire HVSF Company including actors, directors, designers and production staff for all events and performances in the 2023 HVSF Season. The ACM reports directly to the Company Manager.
Audience Services Manager
This is a seasonal, full-time commitment starting April 2023 through October 2023 requiring weekend and evening availability and paid $800 per week. Hourly work may be offered for the remainder of 2023. Work for this position is primarily in-person. All staff members at HVSF are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19.
Opportunity in Brief: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival seeks an Audience Services Manager to create a superior audience experience. This position is responsible for ensuring that each patron of HVSF has an excellent experience by managing the total patron journey to and through the theatre – from the box office to the picnic, concessions, seating, and beyond. The Audience Services Manager reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications and works closely with HVSF’s Box Office Manager, Director of Production, and Stage Manager(s). The Audience Services Manager oversees one or more House Manager and several Front of House Staff, and ensures accessibility for all audience members.
House Manager
This is a seasonal, part-time commitment starting June 2023 through September 2023 requiring weekend and evening availability and paid $18 per hour. The work for this position is primarily in-person. This position operates in a professional front-of-house outdoor theater environment. All staff members at HVSF are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19.
Opportunity in Brief: HVSF seeks an energetic, warm, and highly organized House Manager to join HVSF’s summer Front-of-House team and lead a dedicated group of seasonal staffers. Working in close partnership with HVSF’s Audience Services Manager, Director of Production, and Stage Managers, the House Manager will ensure consistent and efficient handling of nightly on-site operations. This position reports directly to the Audience Services Manager.
Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor
This is a seasonal position paid $19 per hour / $760 per week
Opportunity in Brief:
The Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the planning of day-to-day operations of the costume/wardrobe department, the running of shows, and maintaining the artistic integrity and vision of the designers and directors. The position reports to the Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Shop Supervisor, and Director of Production.
Band Coordinator
This is a seasonal position paid $19 per hour / $760 per week
Opportunity in Brief:
The Band Coordinator serves as a member of the Run Crew and works closely with the Musical Director and Sound Supervisor to execute designs by world class designers at our unique outdoor Theater Tent. The Band Coordinator will be an integral part of the production department providing support specifically to the audio department through rehearsals, tech and performances. The Run Crew reports to the Director of Production.
Sound Supervisor
This is a seasonal position paid $22.50 per hour / $900 per week. Nights and weekends required.
Opportunity in Brief:
The Sound Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of the audio department for productions and all events at our Theater Tent in our 2023 Season. This position reports to the Director of Production.
Costume Shop Assistant
This is a seasonal part-time position paid $20 per hour. Some nights and/or weekends required.
Opportunity in Brief: The Costume shop Assistant will work closely with the Costume Designer, assisting them with pulling stock, researching sources for purchases, organizing and maintaining the show racks and keeping track of purchases and returns during the preparation for each show. The Costume Shop Assistant works closely with the Costume Shop Manager and Designer throughout the process and with the Wardrobe team during tech and previews. The Costume Shop Assistant reports to the Costume Shop Manager and Director of Production.
Production Carpenter
This is a seasonal position paid $22.50 per hour / $900 per week. This Production Carpenter is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from May 15 through September 24.
Opportunity in Brief:
The Production Carpenter works closely with the Facilities Manager, Props Designer and other members of the Production Staff to build, load-in, run, and load-out all mainstage productions in our 2023 Season. This position reports to the Director of Production.
Deck Electrician
This is a seasonal position paid $19 per hour / $760 per week. The Deck Electrician is required to be in residence in the Hudson Valley from May 22 through September17. Housing and transportation are available.
Opportunity in Brief:
The Deck Electrician works as a member of the run crew & works closely with the Lighting Supervisor & Sound Supervisor to execute designs by world class designers at our unique outdoor Theater Tent. The Run Crew will be an integral part of the production department providing support specifically to the electrics department through focus, tech and performances. The Deck Run Crew reports to the Director of Production.
Front-of-House
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is a great place to gain hands-on experience in customer service and the inner workings of a regional non-profit theater company. The Festival is a place where all are welcome to experience engaging live theater in a warm, approachable environment. Front-of-House staff members working in Box Office, and House (the Theater) are often the first point of contact for new and returning audience members and must be comfortable assisting and speaking with customers and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds.
Please use this form to tell us about yourself, your experience, and your interest in the arts. Select candidates will be invited to participate in a group recruitment day.