The Literary Department seeks a Dramaturgy volunteer. This is a great opportunity for professional training for those interested in a career in Dramaturgy.
Duties May Include:
- Discuss and pursue with the Production Dramaturg research for Arena Stage productions.
- Do Season Planning Research.
- Xerox scripts and research materials.
- Help the Dramaturg and Allen Lee Hughes Fellow to compile and put together the Research Packets.
- Word process playwright correspondence for acknowledgment and return letters on scripts and inquiry letters.
- Attend rehearsals for productions.
- Read scripts and write reports to be discussed with the Allen Lee Hughes Fellow.
- Pick Up and Return of Library Books, Videos, CD’s.
- Work on research for one or two theater productions.
Time Commitment:
- Hours will be fixed on an individual basis, depending on the availability of the volunteer and the needs of the department. However, a set schedule (Thursdays, all day or Monday and Wednesday mornings) is required.
- The volunteer may be asked to come in on additional days, but that will be agreed upon by both the volunteer and the department (and usually only for an urgent project).
Arena Stage values diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Group Sales Department is seeking an Audience Development volunteer, open to flexible hours and scheduling. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for part-time volunteer work or someone interested in pursuing a career in sales, marketing, or audience development.
Duties may include:
- internet research
- creating and maintaining excel databases
- working with ticketing software
- conducting mail merges
- assisting with mass mailings
- distributing materials at exhibits and events.
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Be on-call for labeling, envelope stuffing, filing, and other clerical tasks for our administrative offices. Fridays,10:00am-12:00pm as needed.
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Volunteers receive complimentary tickets to
Arena Stage shows (determined by the number of
hours worked), invitations to special staff and
audience enrichment events, and an invitation to
a picnic at the end of the season.
If you are interested in
one of the administrative volunteering positions
listed, please call Jamie Gahlon, Management Assocaite at (202) 554-9066 x218 or email jobs@arenastage.org >
If you are interested in
ushering, click
here > or call the House Management
Coordinator at (202) 554-9066 x704.
