Employment Opportunities

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Finance Manager

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of a Finance Manager.  The Playhouse has become one of the leading regional theaters on the East Coast and is the largest arts organization in Bucks County.  BCP presents a year-round schedule of original productions, featuring stars of stage and screen, and visiting artists presentations.  Its two-acre campus includes the historic playhouse, an outdoor courtyard café, waterfall picnic area, river promenade, and a full restaurant/bar. Bucks County Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and harassment-free environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Administration. This is an exempt full-time position with a work week consisting of at least 40 hours per week, more when necessary to meet deadlines.

BENEFITS

Employer-contributed health insurance; life insurance; LTD; staff complimentary tickets to performances; staff discounts; voluntary 401k, dental, vision; paid holidays; paid time off; sick pay.

START DATE

ASAP

DETAILS OF POSITION

Financial Management (70%)

  • Maintain an easily auditable and transparent financial infrastructure.
  • Responsible for all day-to-day AR functions of the department including but not limited to daily end-of-day sales reports, deposits, cash reconciliation, internal audits of cash drawers; and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Cover all AP functions when Bookkeeper is away.
  • Maintain cash flow projections by monitoring bank balances daily.
  • Reconcile all bank and GL accounts.
  • Perform all end-of-month closing duties and ensure monthly financial reports are completed by the given deadline.
  • As part of closing duties, ensure that all expenses and revenues are coded to the appropriate account, project, or classification.
  • Prepare financial reports in compliance with grant requirements and grant applications.
  • Assist Director of Administration in budget formation and forecasting process and contribute to the review and administration of the budget and comparisons of budgeted to actual spending.
  • With assistance from the Director of Administration, Bookkeeper and third-party bookkeeping service, prepare reports and information to support the CPA with annual audits and tax filings.
  • Ensure that all charity registrations are kept up to date.
  • Manage general liability, Directors and Officers, liquor liability and all other insurance policies.
  • Always work towards streamlining and sharpening protocols and processes, keeping current on trends, GAAP, software, and anything else that will keep the organization current and the finance department highly functioning.
  • Maintain an organized workspace, both physical and with online file sharing.
  • Other duties as necessary.

Human Resources/Payroll Administration (30%)

  • Coordinate and carry out day-to-day HR functions of the organization, including weekly/bi-weekly payroll administration and management of ADP TotalSource.
  • Maintain compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding of all entering and exiting employees in ADP TotalSource; ensure onboarding paperwork is kept up to date and department directors are properly instructed on onboarding protocols.
  • File all workers compensation claims and general liability claims.
  • Support the Director of Administration in drafting and distributing new and updated policies and procedures.
  • Maintain an organized workspace, both physical with online file sharing.
  • Other duties as necessary.

It is imperative to always maintain a safe, inclusive working environment in accordance with the Playhouse’s commitment to creating an equitable, diverse and harassment-free environment. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a transparent financial infrastructure, including budgeting, reporting and support of outside auditing.
  • 3-4 years of relevant experience; non-profit experience preferred.
  • Expertise with Sage or similar accounting system; Sage Intacct experience highly preferred.
  • Experience working with a co-employer such as ADP.
  • Stellar written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a diverse range of staff, Board Directors, artists and vendors.
  • Strong organizational skills and time management abilities; capacity to prioritize competing responsibilities.
  • High attention to detail and consistent commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and systems and collaborate in other areas as needed.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a resume as well as a written, audio, or visual statement and references to Teresa Sanpietro (teresa@buckscountyplayhouse.org). Please include Finance Manager in the Subject Line.

House Manager

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of a part-time House Manager starting April 2024.

Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, the House Manager plays a vital role in ensuring smooth front of house operations as well as a pleasant experience for patrons of the theater. This is a forward-facing position that requires a professional demeanor, grace under pressure, problem-solving skills, and great attention to detail. This position is hourly and requires nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Serve as the manager on duty for performances; remain with Front of House team until the end of the performance day and serving as the manager for all closing activities
  • Serve as the official representative for the organization during performances; make sound effective decisions as the manager on duty
  • Trouble-shoot onsite problems
  • Ensure high level of customer service to VIPs
  • Delegate to and oversee staff and volunteer ushers
  • Tend to theater patron needs before, during, and after performances including scanning tickets, assisting patrons to their seats, coordinating traffic flow in the house, lobby, and attached restaurant, assisting patrons who use mobility assistive devices
  • Intervene disruptive or potentially hazardous patron activity (ie physically intoxicated patrons)
  • End of night cash handling for Box Office
  • Complete end-of-performance reports
  • Opportunity for occasional light office work on non-performance days, when needed
  • Performs other duties assigned by supervisors

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Experience in customer service
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with Box Office CRM
  • Weekend and evening availability
  • The ability to work actively for 4+ hours
  • A plus if you enjoy theater or live performances

Accessibility: 

This position will require you to move about a raked theater space before and during performances. You will need to be able to navigate in low-light. Use of ticket scanning devices and ability to hand out programs and verbalize directions is required. House Managers assist in emergency situations so you will need to be able to open doors and speak loudly and clearly.

Up to $20/hr

Interested candidates should send resume and references to Kelly Wilson, Patron Services Manager, kelly@buckscountyplayhouse.org. Include “House Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls or visits please

Box Office Associate

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of a part-time Box Office Associate starting March 2024.

You will be part of a fast-paced front-line team, handling initial contact for patrons interested in Bucks County Playhouse events and servicing patrons when they attend events at the Playhouse. This multi-faceted role includes regular interaction with the general public, both in-person, email correspondence, and over the phone. 

This is a part-time position, between 20-30 hours/week, reports to the Sales Manager and Patron Services Manager, and is part of the Sales and Marketing Department. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Develop exceptional knowledge about the Playhouse and enjoy sharing that knowledge with patrons as a brand ambassador 
  • When working in the Box Office, set up the box office and lobby, print will call tickets, check facilities are in working order 
  • Answer questions about BCP events, add-ons, and resolve any customer service barriers or issues in a positive and knowledgeable way 
  • Assist customers with any technical issues experienced with the website and move the customer towards completing a ticket sale 
  • Follow up and complete group sales payments with day-of event details and/or handle changes to initial group orders 
  • Perform on-site intake for performances when groups are in attendance, including serving as the day-of point person for last minute questions and changes 
  • Perform basic account maintenance activities in the Box Office/CRM programs and databases 
  • Meet Quality Assurance Requirements and other key performance metrics
     

We are seeking candidates who have: 

  • Experience in customer service and/or arts administration 
  • Experience with ticketing platforms or CRM databases 
  • Familiar with cash handling processes and procedures 
  • Comfortable working with groups and group leaders 
  • A love or appreciation of theater
     

Accessibility: 

This position will require you to work between two offices, located approximately 1/10th of a mile apart. This work can mostly be done seated but will require moving between the theater space and the parking lot to greet groups. You will be required to use a computer, speak on the phone, and process cash sales. 

Starting at $17/hr 

Interested candidates should send a resume to Kelly Wilson, Patron Services Manager,  kelly@buckscountyplayhouse.org. Include “Box Office Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls or visits please.

Ushers

Bucks County Playhouse is seeking Ushers for May 2024 – January 2025. Summer-only applicants will be considered. This is not an acting opportunity or a pathway to an acting opportunity.

This is a fun, fast paced environment and is a perfect opportunity for high school seniors, college students, full-time professionals seeking additional income, and retirees looking to stay active. Candidates must be 17 years old at the time of their start date. 

These positions are hourly and paid. Highly flexible scheduling based on availability with up to 30 hours per week possible. Weekends and evenings required. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Scan tickets, hand out programs, direct crowds, and guide patrons to their assigned seats, including assisting patrons who use mobility assistive devices 
  • Monitor audiences while the performance is in progress and report on any notable audience behavior 
  • Intervene/de-escalate when patrons are not abiding by theater policies 
  • Monitor and re-stock facilities as needed 
  • Assist with managing volunteers 
  • Prepare playbills for distribution 
  • Assist tidying up theater and Lobby post-show 

We are seeking candidates who are: 

  • Quick and eager learners 
  • Confident with basic technology 
  • Comfortable working with individual patrons as well as larger crowds 
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Appreciative of theater

Accessibility: 

This position will require you to move about a raked theater space before and during performances. You will need to be able to navigate in low-light. Use of ticket scanning devices and ability to hand out programs and verbalize directions is required. Ushers assist in emergency situations so you will need to be able to open doors and speak loudly and clearly. 

Starting at $15/hr 

Interested candidates should send a resume to Kelly Wilson, Patron Services Manager,  kelly@buckscountyplayhouse.org. Include “Usher” in the subject line. No phone calls or visits please.

OVER HIRE LABOR AND RUN CREW

For those seeking to work backstage, the Bucks County Playhouse Production Department regularly brings in casual over hire labor to support shows.

BCP hosts a wide variety of shows and events. Crew needs will vary and include, but are not limited to: sound, lighting, wardrobe, carpentry, properties, painting, rigging, video, run crew, and stage management. Please inquire with details of the areas you would like to work in.

Over hire crew members are expected to be knowledgeable in the department they are working, be flexible working with other departments as needed, and adhere to safety guidelines.

Please contact Tess Ammerman, Assistant Production Manager, tammerman@buckscountyplayhouse.org

Props Supervisor

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of a Props Supervisor.  The Playhouse has become one of the leading regional theaters on the East Coast and is the largest arts organization in Bucks County.  BCP presents a year-round schedule of original productions, featuring stars of stage and screen, and visiting artists presentations.  Its two-acre campus includes the historic playhouse, an outdoor courtyard café, waterfall picnic area, river promenade, and a full restaurant/bar. Bucks County Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and harassment-free environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.

Props Supervisor

This is a full-time exempt position reporting directly to the Production Manager with a work week consisting of at least 40 working hours, more during certain weeks of production.  Duties of the position will evolve as the organization and its needs evolve.

 The Props Supervisor is an essential member of the BCP production team, collaborating closely with designers, production team members, visiting artists, and the Director of Production to ensure that all projects produced and presented at BCP are executed to the highest possible standard.

The Props Supervisor is responsible for the fabrication, organization, and maintenance of props for all BCP productions.

 Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
  • Work with design teams, production staff, and outside vendors in the procurement of all properties and furniture for all shows, including rentals, returns, and fabrication.
  • Ensure the upkeep and repair of all properties and consumables for the run of show.
  • Track all props expenses and purchases.
  • Maintain an organized props/furniture inventory.
  • Coordinate transportation of rehearsal props between rehearsal spaces in New York City and performance space in New Hope, PA.
  • Supervise overhire properties artists as needed.
  • Attend production meetings and designer run-throughs.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager

The position is allotted 10 days of paid time off in addition to statutory holidays as outlined by the company annually.

 TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a resume as well as a written, audio, or visual statement and references to Ryan Walsh (ryanw@buckscountyplayhouse.org). Please include Props Supervisor in the Subject Line.

Wig & Wardrobe Supervisor

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of a Wig & Wardrobe Supervisor.  The Playhouse has become one of the leading regional theaters on the East Coast and is the largest arts organization in Bucks County.  BCP presents a year-round schedule of original productions, featuring stars of stage and screen, and visiting artists presentations.  Its two-acre campus includes the historic playhouse, an outdoor courtyard café, waterfall picnic area, river promenade, and a full restaurant/bar. Bucks County Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and harassment-free environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.

Wig & Wardrobe Supervisor

This is a full-time exempt position reporting directly to the Production Manager with a work week consisting of at least 40 working hours.  Duties of the position will evolve as the organization and its needs evolve.

The Wig & Wardrobe Supervisor is an essential member of the BCP production team, collaborating closely with designers, production team members, visiting artists, and the Director of Production to ensure that all projects produced and presented at BCP are executed to the highest possible standard.

The Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for the costume maintenance, preshow, and post-show needs for all BCP productions and presentations.  The position works intimately with the acting ensemble; as such, they should be able to handle issues with discretion, prioritize privacy, and value creating a comfortable work environment.  When not in performance, the Wardrobe Supervisor maintains the costume shop and inventory. Duties assigned will align with the skills of the Wardrobe Supervisor, and may include stitching, hair, makeup, or other tasks.  The work schedule will follow the performance schedule, to be adjusted when not in performance.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
  • Serve as Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor for all productions, presentations, and visiting artist performances.
  • Maintain and clean costumes and wigs during all production runs, addressing and repairing any reported costume issues.
  • Attend all production meetings and designer run throughs.
  • Organize and maintain wardrobe spaces including wardrobe room, costume and wig storage, dressing rooms, quick change booths, and other backstage storage areas.
  • Construct or alter costume pieces as needed.
  • Track all wardrobe expenses and purchases.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Production and Facilities.

The position is allotted 10 days of paid time off in addition to statutory holidays as outlined by the company annually.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a resume as well as a written, audio, or visual statement and references to Ryan Walsh (ryanw@buckscountyplayhouse.org). Please include Props Supervisor in the Subject Line.