Job Opportunities

Goodpeed Musicals does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes are only accepted for specific job openings. Goodspeed Musicals is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from people of color and women. Goodspeed Musicals does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. EOE

Goodspeed employees are also eligible for The Andrew A. Isen Prize at Goodspeed Musicals. The prize, to be given annually, will recognize a young person between the ages of 20-29 who has demonstrated excellence in their work during the previous Goodspeed Musicals season.

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, CT seeks a Marketing Associate to assist with graphic design, social media execution, creating video content, as well as other marketing duties and providing administrative support for the Marketing Department.

Primary duties:

Design and coordination of banners and signage
Design and distribution of print ads
Create weekly reminder emails and surveys
Create and edit video content for social media, emails and website
Assist with social media content creation, posting, monitoring and analysis
Assist with website maintenance
Track department spending
Maintain calendar postings
Monitor patron questions and complaints received via email and surveys

Required Qualifications & Skills: College degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, especially graphic creation, video editing and social media management. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, highly organized, strong project management skills, detail oriented, excellent language and proofreading skills, proficient with Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign & Photoshop, Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Background in theatre, experience with Patron Manager ticketing software, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Survey Monkey, MailChimp, DesignEdit content management software.

The Details:
Full Time, 30 hours per week
Salary: $16-$18 per hour with benefits

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Please send cover letter, résumé, and professional references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line “Marketing Associate.”

BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE

Goodspeed Musicals seeks a box office representative to sell tickets and provide information about our events, in person at the box office and by phone. Must be comfortable learning and working with ticketing software, have a professional demeanor, and provide superior customer service. Part-time position includes weekdays, weekends and some evenings. 15-20 hours per week. Salary is $13.30 per hour.

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@goodspeed.org. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender-binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!

THEATRE USHER

Goodspeed Musicals looking for hardworking, responsible people to join our usher team. Must be comfortable working with the public, have a professional demeanor, and provide superior customer service. Part-time seasonal position with flexible schedule that includes weekday and weekend afternoons and evenings. 15-20 hours per week. Salary is $13.00 per hour.

To apply, download and application HERE and return to jobs@goodspeed.org or visit the box office for an application. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender-binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!

GIFT SHOP ATTENDANT

Goodspeed Musicals looking for outgoing, enthusiastic, responsible people to join our gift shop team. Must be comfortable working with the public, have a professional demeanor, and provide superior customer service. Part-time seasonal position with flexible schedule that includes weekday and weekend afternoons and evenings. 10-20 hours per week. Salary is $13.00 per hour.

PRODUCTION POSITIONS

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Goodspeed Musicals, a two-time Tony Award-winning LORT theater in East Haddam. CT, seeks Stage Management Apprentices/Production Assistants for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. SM Apprentices/Production Assistants are key members of the stage management teams on all Goodspeed productions. The position is ideal for non-AEA stage managers to work on complex musicals with limited spatial resources.

Duties include assisting the PSM and ASM with setting up and managing daily rehearsals, technical rehearsals onstage, and performances. This encompasses generating paperwork and run sheets; working closely with our creative teams, actors, and run crews; coordinating people and things in close quarters; helping maintain the show from both technical and artistic standpoints; as well as lending a hand with all other aspects of stage management life at Goodspeed.

Candidates should be intensely focused on a career in stage management and be able to handle a great deal of detail in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, creative thinking, and a high level of written and verbal communication skill is required. Of course, the ability to work well with others, make coffee, and wrangle copy machines is necessary—as is a sense of humor.

The ideal candidate will also have stage management experience outside the confines of college; knowledge of the AEA/LORT contract; the ability to understand musical terms and follow a score; and familiarity with the challenges in working on long-running shows.

Position for qualified non-AEA candidates for our 2022 Season are available. Salary is $13.00/hour. Overtime paid when working over 40 hours/week. Housing available for a weekly fee.

Email cover letter, resumé, & three references (in PDF format) to: Brad Spachman, Production Stage Manager: brad@goodspeed.org. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.

PRODUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS

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AUDITIONS

NYC Equity Auditions will be announced in trade publications such as Variety and Backstage.

ARTISTIC POSITIONS

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GOODSPEED MUSICALS, a two-time Tony Award-winning LORT theater in East Haddam,

CT, seeks a Director of Finance to oversee and manage all financial systems of the organization,

with an annual budget of approximately $10M. The successful candidate will have an anticipated

start date of August 1, 2021. The Director of Finance has the primary responsibility for

Goodspeed Musicals’ finance operations, including day-to-day, month-end, and quarterly

accounting processes and financial reporting; creation and monitoring of detailed budgets and

forecasts; supervising accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and benefits management; managing

the annual audit, 990 preparation, and state charitable registrations; preparing and assisting with

grant budgets and reports, government and charitable aid applications, and preparation for and

liaising with the Board and Board Committees as needed. Qualified applicants will have 5+ years

of experience in accounting; experience leading and preparing a non-profit organization through

annual audit; ability to effectively present complex financial information and respond to

questions with stakeholders at various levels; and a keen understanding of non-profit finance

practices. Salary is between $80,000-$90,000/annual DOE, full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible.

For the full job posting, please visit www.goodspeed.org/about/career-opportunities.

Send cover letter, resume, and professional references to jobs@goodspeed.org. Our goal is to be

a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve.

Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace

environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/

trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities

are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!