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Full Time Opportunities
- Scenic Charge job description>>

Part Time Opportunities
- Box Office Associate job description>>

Teaching Positions

We are always in search of qualified, professional teacher-artists to join our faculty for classes located in DC, MD and VA. Please send resume and cover letter to the appropriate education director as listed below.

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  - Dance Teachers (hip hop, modern, ballet, tap, jazz, etc. for grades K-12) job description>>

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JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Scenic Charge
Imagination Stage seeks a Scenic Charge, mid-season replacement through 8/31 with the possibility of renewing for next season. The position is full time and will include some weekends, evenings, holidays and the annual ISI gala.

The Scenic Charge is responsible for the painting all Lerner Theatre productions and for maintaining the paint areas in both the onsite and offsite shop, so as to allow Studio Theatre designers to successfully paint their shows.

The Scenic Charge will also coordinate two Studio Theatre productions and will be responsible for the ISI Gala set/prop design and execution.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make tests and provide samples for inspection by Lerner Theatre Designers and production team to verify success of proposed painting process.

- Determine paint cost for productions and, as necessary, project cost for forthcoming productions. Work with Technical Director and Production Manager to ensure that paint orders stay within budget.

- Create a painting schedule through consultation with the Production Manager and Technical Director.

- Maintain equipment and inventory of paints and other related supplies. Determine purchase needs and work with Production Manager to acquire necessary items.

- Assists with the construction of scenery and set pieces, in accordance with plans provided by designer, through carpentry, welding, rigging, work with plastics, fabrics and other set related materials as deemed necessary by the Technical Director.

For shows being designed by Scenic Charge:
- Attend all production meetings, design run and technical rehearsals.
- Complete technical drawings, model and color renderings.
- Work with technical director to ensure that the show comes in within budget.
- Serves as the scenic painter for the show once built.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree preferred.
- Two to three years of professional experience as a scenic artist.
- Expertise in scenic painting.
- General knowledge of and ability to complete theatrical set construction through carpentry, rigging and welding.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Understanding of the theatrical design process.
- Ability to lift, push or maneuver up to 50-70 lbs repeatedly either alone or with others.
- Ability to climb ladders and work in high places

Salary DOE. Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 references to Sara Bubenik at sbubenik@imaginationstage.org.

Box Office Associate
Description
Imagination Stage is seeking a part/time Box Office Associate for weekday mornings (9:30-1:30) and occasional evening & weekend hours. We are looking for a candidate who is detail-oriented; reliable; and friendly; Duties include: selling subscriptions & single tickets over the phone and at the window; dispersing information about our theatre and its productions; explaining ticketing policies; maintaining a cash drawer; miscellaneous organizing, filing & paperwork; handling Will Call. In addition, some House Management may be required.

Education
Applicant must be a high school graduate; have excellent customer service/ communication skills; be able to work as a team player and not be intimidated by computers. Previous Box Office experience is preferred, especially with ticketing software. A sense of humor is almost essential!

Pay
$10.00/ hour

How to Apply
Email your resume along with a cover letter and the email addresses of three professional references to rsteacy@imaginationstage.org.

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Drama/Acting Teachers
Imagination Stage is currently recruiting experienced drama/acting teachers for its classes onsite and satellite programming in DC, MD and Northern VA for ages 6-18. Minimum BA in Theatre or Theatre Education. Hours: Both weekday and weekend positions available. Salary DOE.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and references to Madeleine Burke, Director of Satellite Education, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 or mburke@imaginationstage.org.

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Dance Instructors
Imagination Stage is currently recruiting experienced dance teachers (ballet, jazz, tap, modern) for its educational programs for students ages 3 to 18. Minimum BA in dance and two years teaching experience required.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and letter of interest to Veronika Farkas, Director of Dance,
vfarkas@imaginationstage.org

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Early Childhood Teachers
Imagination Stage is currently recruiting experienced early childhood teachers for its pre-school programming, for children ages 1-5. Applicants should demonstrate a vested interest in young children (ages 1-5) and the arts. We will provide on-site training to familiarize successful applicants with our teaching philosophy and methods. Weekday and weekend positions available. This is a year-long commitment.

Responsibilities:
- Working from a provided template and support materials, including age-appropriate developmental goals, create lesson plans for each week
- Implement lesson plans, incorporating various teaching aids and props to create a multi-sensory experience
- When appropriate, generate classroom assessments, tracking individual progress
- Communicate with parents, caregivers and Imagination Stage staff to coordinate open classroom sessions, make-up classes, etc.

Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience required (with age 1-5 population)
- Degree Preferred

How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and references to Rachel Dempsey, Director of Early Childhood Education, Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 or rdempsey@imaginationstage.org.