Job Opportunities
Technical Director
LOCATION: | Pittsfield, MA / Stockbridge, MA |
COMPENSATION: | $1,100-$1,200/week, commensurate with experience. Housing is provided. |
STATUS: | Full-time, Seasonal, May – September |
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) is accepting resumes for a Technical Director between the period of May – September. This position works closely with designers to draft, create, construct, install and strike all scenic elements across all three BTG stages: The Colonial Theatre (760 seats), The Playhouse (300 seats) & The Unicorn Theatre (122 seats).
Responsibilities Include:
- Work collaboratively with Director of Productions in planning and drafting productions for all BTG produced shows.
- Create cost estimates for each production prior to the building.
- Addressing maintenance and repairs of scenic elements during production show runs.
- Supervision of scenic staff in building, loading-in, maintaining and loading-out all scenic elements for all BTG productions; including but not limited to the safe operation of stage systems, and the supervision of all staff and volunteers in the safe use of rigging, electrics, soft goods, stage hardware, ladders and other scenic tools and equipment.
- Act as a technical crew member as needed.
- Supervise overhire crews as needed to support BTG Events.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Shop leadership, drafting, shop tool usage, maintenance and safety.
- Knowledge of Auto-CAD and/or Vectorworks.
- Ability to drive a box truck up to 26’.
TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Peter Durgin
Director of Productions
hiring@berkshiretheatre.org
About Berkshire Theatre Group
The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organizations merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 11,000 Berkshire County school children annually. In July 2020, Berkshire Theatre was the first company in the United States to earn approval from Actors’ Equity Association to produce a musical (Godspell) in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2028, Berkshire Theatre Festival will celebrate 100 years of making theatre.
Berkshire Theatre Group is committed to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BTG welcomes and encourages people from all backgrounds to participate in every facet of our organization as having a multitude of diverse voices expands and enhances the work we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. BTG is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.
Assistant Technical Director
LOCATION: | Pittsfield, MA / Stockbridge, MA |
COMPENSATION: | $850-$900/week, commensurate with experience. Housing is provided. |
STATUS: | Full-time, Seasonal, May – August |
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) is accepting resumes for an Assistant Technical Director between the period of May – August. This position works closely with the Technical Director to draft, create, construct, install and strike all scenic elements across all three BTG stages: The Colonial Theatre (760 seats), The Playhouse (300 seats) & The Unicorn Theatre (122 seats).
Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting the Technical Director with set-up and maintenance of the scene shop and tools.
- Assisting with purchasing of supplies for the same.
- Assisting with drafting of construction drawings for all BTG productions.
- Constructing scenery for all BTG productions.
- Loading in and striking of all BTG productions.
- Attending production meetings and technical rehearsals when assigned.
- Carrying out related tasks as assigned to you by the Technical Director.
- Addressing maintenance and repairs of scenic elements during production show runs
- Supervision of scenic staff in building, loading-in, maintaining and loading-out all scenic elements for all BTG productions; including but not limited to the safe operation of stage systems, and the supervision of all staff and volunteers in the safe use of rigging, electrics, soft goods, stage hardware, ladders and other scenic tools and equipment.
- Act as a technical crew member as needed.
- Maintain technical equipment and inventory; research/purchase any needed equipment.
- Provide support to presented, produced and rental events on all stages.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Shop leadership, drafting, shop tool usage, maintenance and safety.
- Knowledge of Auto-CAD and/or Vectorworks.
- Ability to drive a box truck up to 26’.
TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Peter Durgin
Director of Productions
hiring@berkshiretheatre.org
About Berkshire Theatre Group
The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organizations merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 11,000 Berkshire County school children annually. In July 2020, Berkshire Theatre was the first company in the United States to earn approval from Actors’ Equity Association to produce a musical (Godspell) in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2028, Berkshire Theatre Festival will celebrate 100 years of making theatre.
Berkshire Theatre Group is committed to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BTG welcomes and encourages people from all backgrounds to participate in every facet of our organization as having a multitude of diverse voices expands and enhances the work we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. BTG is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.
Ticket Office Associate
LOCATION: | Pittsfield, MA / Stockbridge, MA |
COMPENSATION: | $17/hour, approximately 15-30 hours per week |
STATUS: | Year Round OR Seasonal opportunities available; Hourly; start date effective immediately |
WORK HOURS: | Tuesday through Sunday; 11:45am – 8:00pm, based on schedule; most shifts are (5) hours in length and some nights & weekends are required |
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) is seeking a Ticket Office Associate to join our team and work closely with our Ticketing Manager & Patron Services team. This position is responsible for providing customer service to patrons both in-person and over the phone and will be scheduled at one of our two locations (Pittsfield, MA or Stockbridge, MA). Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant customer service and payment processing experience.
Responsibilities Include:
- Complete training for Spektrix ticketing system
- Stay up-to-date with new resources from Spektrix, event pricing information, promotional codes and special offerings from BTG.
- Provide excellent customer service while answering phones, processing ticket sales using Spektrix, and interacting with patrons both in-person and over the phone
- Assist patrons with seat selection, performance selection and recommendations on future attendance
- Provide patrons with knowledge of Berkshire Theatre Group
- Update patron information in ticketing system
- Reconcile sales (and other forms of income) consisting of cash, credit cards and checks at close of business day
- Attend rehearsal run-throughs of upcoming performances as available
- Coordinate third-party ticket sales (e.g. Half-Tix Program, Ticket Exchange Program)
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service experience
- Experience with payment processing (cash and credit card transactions)
- Attention to detail
- Comfort with MAC or PC computers
- Comfort with Google Suite (GMail, Calendar, Google Drive)
- Reliable transportation
- One year of prior experience in a customer service related field
TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Corey Cavenaugh
Managing Director
hiring@berkshiretheatre.org
About Berkshire Theatre Group
The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organizations merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 11,000 Berkshire County school children annually. In July 2020, Berkshire Theatre was the first company in the United States to earn approval from Actors’ Equity Association to produce a musical (Godspell) in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2028, Berkshire Theatre Festival will celebrate 100 years of making theatre.
Berkshire Theatre Group is committed to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BTG welcomes and encourages people from all backgrounds to participate in every facet of our organization as having a multitude of diverse voices expands and enhances the work we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. BTG is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.
Seasonal
Berkshire Theatre Group, will celebrate its 96th year as a professional theatre in Western MA in 2024 and is accepting resumes for our administrative & production teams for our 2024 season. Summer season runs from mid May until late August. Employment dates range from mid-May through early-September, and weekly salary varies based on position. Salary and housing included for all positions. Berkshire Theatre Group is a fully vaccinated company.
Production
Carpenters
Props Artisan
Scenic Charge
Scenic Artist
Head Electrician
Electricians
Assistant Audio & Projections Supervisor
Audio & Projections Engineer
Cutter / Draper
Stitchers
Wardrobe Supervisor
General Production Swing
Production Management Associate / Production Assistant
Production Assistants
To apply for a position on our production team, send a cover letter and resume to:Berkshire Theatre Group, Peter Durgin, Director of Productions at hiring@berkshiretheatre.org.
Administrative
Assistant Company Manager
Company Management Associate
Administrative Assistant
Audience Services Associate
To apply for a position on our administrative team, send a cover letter and resume to: Berkshire Theatre Group, Corey Cavenaugh, Managing Director at corey@berkshiretheatre.org.
Volunteering
Berkshire Theatre Group has numerous volunteering opportunities that can fit your schedule and lifestyle. In addition to working as an usher at one of our events, we are constantly looking for support on everything from mailings to gardening across our campus. No matter what your skills or interests, we can use your support.
Some of our volunteering opportunities include:
- Ushering at shows and events
- Database management
- Gardening and landscaping
- Assistance with mailings
- Phonebanking
- Building improvements
In exchange for your assistance, we provide complimentary access to BTG productions when available along with an exclusive invitation to a Volunteer Appreciation Event at the end of the summer.
For more information on volunteering opportunities, please contact:
Fabienne Theriault
Manager of Volunteer Services
413-448-8084 x31
volunteer@berkshiretheatre.org