EMPLOYMENT
Employment opportunities at Baltimore Center Stage range from year-round positions that are full-time, to seasonal positions that are full or part-time, to temporary “job-in” labor. Current openings are listed below. Please observe posted application guidelines.
Baltimore Center Stage is committed to building a diverse community of staff and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Full-time Positions (Click link to view job description)
None at this time
Part-time Positions
Temporary Positions
For the following positions, please email your resume and letter of interest to productionjobs@centerstage.org
Baltimore Center Stage invites applications for the position of Camp BCS Camp Counselor to work at Camp BCS for our Spring Camp program. The Camp BCS Camp Counselor reports to the Director of Learning and Social Accountability Janal Daniel. This is a full-time position with a focus on supporting theater programming for students in Baltimore and throughout Maryland.
Camp Information
Camp BCS is five days a week and will run one week for the Private school break: March 14th thru March 18th and one week for the Public school break: April 11th thru April 15th. Camp hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. There will be four classrooms where students will be divided into small groups or pods. Counselors will manage and assist in management of a small group of students in person and virtually with some assistance from additional staff. Theater and/or arts education experience desired. Compensation is $15/hr.
Key Responsibilities
- The responsibilities, competencies, and expectations outlined below are representative, not exhaustive. Responsibilities may shift as needed to best align with organizational needs.
- Working with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate camp classes and activities.
- Leading and supporting campers as they participate in camp classes.
- Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules to ensure safety.
- Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment.
- Reporting and recording incident details, accidents and rule violations to camp staff and parents/guardians.
- Implementing conflict resolution techniques when necessary.
- Adhering to all camp procedures and protocols set forth by Camp BCS.
- Promoting participation and helping campers plan, carryout and evaluate projects and activities.
- Alternation responsibilities with other staff members to suit camp needs.
- Additional responsibilities as needed.
Required Competencies
- Cultural Competency: An understanding of Antiracism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices, and the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Communication: The ability to communicate transparently and effectively across mediums with an emphasis on interpersonal communication.
- Relationship Management: Good social and collaborative skills with an emphasis on building and maintaining meaningful and reciprocal relationships
- Relentless Curiosity: The ability to productively question the status quo and engage in solution-oriented, systems-thinking.
- Time Management: The ability to efficiently manage time, effort and decision-making skills across various programs and departmental operations.
COVID-19
Baltimore Center Stage has a written COVID-19 safety plan created by the theater’s COVID team. The plan will be provided to all camp staff, and counselors will also undergo COVID compliance training. Counselors are expected to:
- Perform daily space cleaning tasks and support campers in cleaning standards.
- Group supervision of campers with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character and skill development.
- Be concerned for the social adjustment of every camper.
- Exhibit personal habits, health, dress, speech, table etiquette and relationships with other staff that serve as a beneficial model to campers.
- Work with the camp directors and other camp staff to iron out difficulties with facilities, programs and campers.
- Follow all guidelines, policies & procedures, and complete other duties as assigned.
Note: Counselors will be asked to take a background test and complete a Camp BCS training.
Application Instructions
If you would like to be considered, please send in: your resume and a brief statement, either written or recorded, about you and your interest in the position to education@centerstage.org.
Hiring Process
Every application will be reviewed by the Director of Learning and Social Accountability and the LSA Coordinator. Selected applications will receive interviews. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis and will be conducted over the phone or on Zoom.
About Baltimore Center Stage
Designated the State Theater of Maryland in 1978, Baltimore Center Stage provides the highest quality theater and programming for youth, families, and all members of our community under the leadership of Artistic Director Stephanie Ybarra and Executive Director Michael Ross. BCS ignites conversations and imaginations by producing an eclectic season of professional productions across two main stages and an intimate 99-seat theater, and through engaging and
inspiring community and education programs. Everything we do at BCS is led by our core values—chief among them being Access For All. Our mission is heavily rooted in providing active and open accessibility to our Mainstage performances, as well as education initiatives and community programming to everyone regardless of barriers, be it financial or race.
Production Overhire
Baltimore Center Stage is a LORT Theatre located in Maryland looking to ignite conversations and imaginations by producing an eclectic season of professional productions across two mainstages (the Pearlstone Theatre and the Head Theatre), through engaging civic programs, and with inspiring education programs.
At Baltimore Center Stage, we invite each individual to bring the fullness of their identity and lived experience to their work. As an organization, we are actively working to becoming antiracist in every facet of our practice. Cultural competence, the ability to interact effectively with people across different cultures, backgrounds, and identities, and an understanding of the principles of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression are a must.
OVERVIEW
Baltimore Center Stage is seeking to expand its pool of overhire candidates in the following areas:
- Carpenters
- Electricians and Light Board Operators
- Audio Engineers and Microphone Technicians
- Stitchers
- Video Engineers and Board Operators
COMPENSATION
Between $17-25/hr based on duties and experience.
VACCINATION STATUS
These positions require working within a 6-foot radius of a group of people. Proof of vaccination is required.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Problem Solving: The ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to report problems for additional help.
- Communication: The ability to communicate transparently and effectively across mediums with an emphasis on interpersonal communication.
- Relationship Management: Excellent social skills with an emphasis on building and maintaining meaningful and reciprocal internal and external and conflict resolution relationships.
- Teamwork: The ability to work well as an enthusiastic member of the production team.
- Cultural Competency: An understanding and openness to continue learning of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices, and the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please submit: your resume, a cover letter (in the medium of your choice), and any additional materials you would like for us to review, to productionjobs@centerstage.org. Please include the position title in the subject line. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.
SUBMISSION
To help maintain an equitable process, please do not submit unsolicited candidate recommendations or directly contact BCS regarding this position.
For individual job descriptions, please see below.
Carpenter
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Construction, installation, and repair (if necessary) of scenic elements for all productions
- Load-in and strike of scenery
- Uphold safe practices and maintain a safe working environment
KEY EXPECTATIONS FOR JOB PERFORMANCE
- Execute duties and projects as assigned
- Skills in wood construction, metal working and rigging
- Hydraulic, pneumatic or automation experience a plus
- Professional theatre or equivalent academic experience a plus
- Ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs repeatedly, alone or with assistance
- Ability to crouch, twist, bend, stoop, climb stairs and ladders, stand and sit for extended periods of time, reach above, below and at neck level, work at heights above the floor
Electrician, Light Board Operators
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Hang and focus lighting elements for productions
- Serve as light board operator (EOS Family Consoles) for performances
- Uphold safe practices and maintain a safe working environment
KEY EXPECTATIONS FOR JOB PERFORMANCE
- Proficiency with ETC Eos Family of consoles, data, DMX devices and moving lights
- Ability to read and interpret light plots and other relevant paperwork
- Comfort working at heights such as on catwalks, ladders and lifts
Audio Engineers and Microphone Technicians
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Audio Director with implementation of audio requirements for all productions, events, and rentals
- Maintenance of department inventory
- Serve as sound board operator for performances (as needed)
- Uphold safe practices and maintain a safe working environment
KEY EXPECTATIONS FOR JOB PERFORMANCE
- Ability to patch, troubleshoot, and run sound systems (including intercom, RF systems, and 70v paging and monitoring systems)
- Familiarity with large format digital (preferably Yamaha) and analog consoles
- Live mixing experience with musicals as well as musical acts
- Proficiency with programming QLab, digital networking, Dante interface systems, and MIDI
- Understanding of theatrical rigging of loudspeakers
- Knowledge of recording techniques and recording platforms
- Proficiency with soldering, basic electronic repairs, cable building, and simple woodworking
Stitcher
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist costuming team (draper and first hand) in fitting, stitching, or other assigned costume duties
- Maintain and alter costumes as assigned
- Assist with inventory and maintenance of workroom supplies and equipment, as time permits
- Uphold safe practices and maintain a safe working environment
KEY EXPECTATIONS FOR JOB PERFORMANCE
- Experience in machine and hand sewing techniques
- Experience in dressmaking, tailoring and/or cutting skills
- Proficiency in commercial and industrial sewing machine operation
- Excellent garment construction skills
- Experience in a professional costume shop a plus
- Openness to learning new techniques
Video Engineer and Board Operators
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Projections in productions – interfacing with the designer about needs, installing and supporting the projection system, possible programming of system during tech, and possible running of the system for performances
- Rentals and Events – working closely with the Rentals Department to set up and support any video needs for rentals and events in the building
- Lobby spaces – working closely with the Artistic Department to engineer specific lobby engagement projections for the productions. This is also an opportunity for some design work.
- Other duties include regular maintenance of gear, inventory, and maintaining proper storage of all the Multimedia equipment
- Uphold safe practices and maintain a safe working environment
KEY EXPECTATIONS FOR JOB PERFORMANCE
- Execute duties and projects as assigned
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse range of collaborators
- Working knowledge of Isadora and Watchout platforms, Photoshop and video editing software, network infrastructure and theatrical rigging experience
- Drive to understand new technologies and how to integrate them into theatre
- Experience with basic small audio systems setup and operation a plus
- Events engineering or theatrical experience a plus