Employment Opportunities, Auditions, & Play Submissions
Employment Opportunities
Park Square Theatre employs both part-time and full-time staff in the areas of production, education, and administration. Employment opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles will be posted here, as well as on various local job boards such as the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Springboard for the Arts, and Minnesota Playlist.
Current Job Opportunity: Technical Director
Position Title: Technical Director
The Technical Director plans and manages the production of all scenery and provides technical coordination of costuming, props, lights, and sound; supports the Director of Production in producing work that is exceptional in quality; takes a leadership role to help create and support a working and producing environment that is artistically rewarding, welcoming to artists and employees of diverse backgrounds, efficient and safe.
Reports to: Director of Production
Coordinates with: Production Manager, Operations Manager, Advancement Manager, Guest Services Manager, Education Manager
Direct Reports: Department Supervisors, Overhire Technicians
Status: Full Time, Salaried Exempt
Salary: $47,000-$49,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health/Dental, Free Parking, Unlimited PTO policy, and paid holidays
To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Austin Stiers, Director of Production stiers@parksquaretheatre.org on or before February 28, 2025.
Current Job Opportunity: Summer Camp Manager
Position Description: PST is seeking two (2) Summer Camp Managers to help facilitate and support our summer camp programs. This administrative position is ideal for experienced and emerging professionals who enjoy working with youth, theatre and other creative arts, and being a part of a collaborative team.
Position Summary: Be part of an organization that provides hands-on experience in theatre education. Provide on-site support to teaching staff; communicate with parents and families; facilitate the registration, transfer, and cancellation process for program enrollment; supervise youth; communicate with PST staff; and other duties as assigned.
This is a seasonal, part-time position that is not eligible for benefits.
This position is ideal for: experienced and emerging administrators, teachers, and artists who thrive in arts-centric youth work by collaborating with young people, teaching artists, classroom assistants, and arts administrators. To be successful in this role, you must enjoy navigating a fast-paced work environment where you remain active & social throughout the day, successfully accomplish a variety of daily tasks, frequently problem-solve, and continuously support young people who are in kindergarten-12th grade.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide on-site support for teachers, students, and staff.
Work all sessions for which you are scheduled.
Model power-sharing and develop supportive relationships with students, teachers, classroom assistants, administrators, and parents/caregivers.
Actively create & maintain safe, inclusive, and creative learning environments where all students feel a sense of agency & belonging.
Support Teaching Artists, Classroom Assistants, and Education Apprentices with opportunities to lead activities, and provide constructive feedback to support their growth and development.
Arrive at the class site with enough time to prepare the classrooms for the programming, and reset the classrooms to neutral at the end of the day.
Assist in navigating classroom needs including behavior concerns, illness, injury, emergency, or teacher requests.
Skills & Qualifications:
Verifiable experience working with young people.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and show leadership.
A strong understanding of student safety, privacy, & wellbeing best practices.
Ability to memorize and track information including dates, times, locations, student information, and class information.
Ability to exert a high-level of energy, sit, stand, bend, twist, lift, walk, and run for 8 hours each day.
Customer service oriented.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation to and from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Saint Paul, and Park Square Theatre in downtown Saint Paul.
A working phone and email which is checked regularly.
A good sense of humor with the ability to take things in stride and be flexible.
Anticipated Work Dates:
Summer Planning and Preparation:
Flexible start date, aiming for early-mid May.
Planning and Preparation time is roughly 10-15 hours a week.
Summer Camp Dates:
AM Shift: 7:30am-1:30pm
PM Shift: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Camp runs Monday-Friday from June 16th-August 20th
NO Camp Friday, July 4th, and Thursday/Friday August 21/22
Location of Summer Camps: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116
Wage: $22.50/hour
Application Deadline: Please apply by February 22nd, 2025. Position open until filled.
How to apply: Email your Work Resume, Cover Letter, and Three (3) Professional References to Rachel McCarthy at mccarthy@parksquaretheatre.org.
Current Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Executive Artistic Director and Operations Manager
Coordinates with: Executive Artistic Director, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Patron Services Manager, Education Manager, Advancement Manager
Status: Part Time, Hourly 10 - 15 hours per week, Non-Exempt (Potential for Full Time)
Salary:$15.00 - $20.00 per hour commensurate with experience and skills
Benefits: Flexible schedule and Free Parking
Job Description
The Administrative Assistant provides essential support across multiple departments within the theatre, including Advancement (fundraising and marketing), Education (class scheduling and customer service), Operations (financial organization and bookkeeping), Patron Services (group scheduling), and Artistic and Production (script and contract management). This role ensures the efficient operation of Park Square Theatre by maintaining records, organizing files, assisting with communications, and supporting general administrative functions. The Administrative Assistant acts as a liaison between departments, helping to foster a collaborative and organized work environment.
About Park Square Theatre
Park Square Theatre is one of the Twin Cities leading professional Equity theatres. We are dedicated to producing area premieres of Broadway and Off-Broadway contemporary American plays and musicals along with world premieres of new works. Park Square has an extensive education program that serves young artists from K -12.
Our mission is to bring generations together through stories and experiences that touch the heart, engage the mind, and uplift the spirit. Our purpose is to uplift audiences and artists through exceptional live performances, cultural experiences, and educational programs that foster connection, empathy, and inclusion. We envision a thriving artistic hub in downtown Saint Paul - where people of all ages and identities feel welcomed, engaged, and celebrated.
PST encourages applications from qualified candidates of historically marginalized people, including Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latinx persons, persons with disabilities, persons from across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity, and those with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to hiring on merit and working to remove barriers in employment policies.
Key Responsibilities
Advancement & Marketing Support
● Assist with donor and patron database management through Salesforce (Patron Manager).
● Support fundraising efforts, including mailings, donor acknowledgments, and event coordination.
● Contribute to marketing initiatives by organizing digital assets and assisting with promotional materials. (Including but not limited to social media, press releases, communication with press, etc.)
● Assist in grant calendaring
Education Support
● Help coordinate classes and scheduling of teaching artists and overall education department support
Operations & Financial Organization
● Support bookkeeping tasks such as invoice tracking and financial documentation.
● Maintain organizational records, filing systems, and expense tracking.
● Order office and production-related supplies as needed.
Production & Artistic Administration
● Manage and organize scripts, contracts, and production documents.
● Assist with scanning, filing, and maintaining digital archives for production materials.
● Convert physical calendar into digital google calendar - maintaining up to date events.
Patron Services Support
● Assist in conducting box offices hours
● Schedule and coordinate group sales (calling schools, retirement communities, etc.)
General Administrative Support
● Keep Park Square Theatre’s Google Drive and internal filing systems organized.
● Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and meeting preparation across departments.
● Serve as a liaison between various departments to ensure smooth operations.
● Organize physical spaces including rehearsal rooms, library, conference rooms, and storage rooms.
● Any other tasks as needed that come up in the regular operations of a professional theatre.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
● Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and problem-solve proactively.
● Experience with administrative tasks such as record-keeping, database management, and office coordination.
● Proficiency with Google Suite; familiarity with Salesforce (Patron Manager) or other CRM systems is a plus but not required. We can provide training with Salesforce (Patron Manager).
● A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for supporting a nonprofit arts organization.
● Previous experience in a performing arts or nonprofit setting is a bonus but not required.
Compensation & Schedule
● This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule.
● Hourly wage is commensurate with experience.
● Opportunities to engage with theatre productions, special events, and professional development within a thriving arts organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter [3] detailing their interest in the position and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Send resume to Charliey Libra, Operations Manager
Please label your email attachment like this
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME - RESUME/COVER LETTER
I.e. Smith__Mary__Resume_Cover_Letter
Join Park Square Theatre and be part of a team dedicated to creating inspiring theatrical experiences for our community!
Play Submissions
Park Square Theatre values the artistic work and voice of all artists and writers. However, we do not accept unsolicited submissions of plays and musicals. We only access submissions from licensed theatrical agents.
Auditions
Open auditions are held once a year, with rolling auditions for pertinent shows posted with notice. Auditions can include but are not limited to acting, singing, and dancing. Notice for the date and time of general auditions will be given and posted on our website, social media, and appropriate channels like MN Playlist.
COMING UP: EQUITY AND NON EQUITY JOINT GENERAL AUDITIONS
Park Square Theatre will hold joint General Auditions in partnership with Mixed Blood Theatre, The Children's Theatre Company, Theatre Latte' Da, PRIME Productions, Frank Theater and Walking Shadow Theatre.
There will be two sets of auditions. One for acting only and one for singing only. Actors may sign up for both if they like
DATES
For EQUITY ACTORS - ACTING ONLY March 3, 4 - 10:00-6:00
For NON EQUITY ACTORS - ACTING ONLY - March 5 - 10:00-6:00
For BOTH EQUITY AND ON-EQUITY - SINGING ONLY - March 18 - 10:00-6:00
LOCATION- The Andy Boss Thrust Stage
Park Square Theatre in the Hamm Building
20 West 7th Place, St Paul 55102
Enter through the Hamm Building doors on 7th place and go downstairs.
PREPARATION
For the ACTING auditions please prepare a 2 minute monologue
For the SINGING audition please prepare 32 bars (Maximum) of a musical theatre song. Please have sheet music in your key in a binder for the accompanist. Please no loose sheet music.
PLEASE BRING WITH YOU
At lease five (5) copies of your headshot and resume.
Please staple your headshot to the back of your resume facing out
For information email Molly Heil - Production Manager heil@parksquaretheatre.org