Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring seasonal FULL-TIME and PART-TIME Pandemonium Production and Technical Staff. These roles are integral to the creation & implementation of all artistic & technical components for CPT’s annual fundraiser gala, Pandemonium! Positions can begin as early as July 5th and can last through October 15th. The hourly rate for full and part-time work ranges from $19-$23. CPT will be accepting applications on an ongoing, first-come, first-served basis.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Every September, Cleveland Public Theatre hosts its one and only fundraising spectacular: Pandemonium which takes place this year on Saturday, September 6th. It takes over six months to plan; hosts over 1,400 guests; while 300 artists and 150 volunteers donate their time for the event which raises between $300,000 and $400,000 annually for our programming. The Pandemonium Production Staff members are an integral part of the success of this event as they transform the CPT campus into an explosion of art & color creating indoor & outdoor performance spaces & art installations that cover the entire space of the event. During the event, the staff acts as a go-to team of stagehands & technicians, fixing any issues that should arise & helping the stage/area managers as needed. In the weeks following the event, the production staff will strike & restore the campus to prepare for the 2025/26 season!
Compensation: $19-23/hour
Anticipated Start & End Dates: We will add team members as the summer goes on July 1, August 1, and August 15th. Employment may end early to accommodate schedules but ideally between September 15th and October 15th
*Must be available ALL DAY on September 5 th and 6th and daytime on 7 th
Hours: Full-Time Staff will work 35-40 hours a week in July and increase hours including overtime with overtime pay in the last few weeks before pan (not to exceed 60 hours a week)
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
BASE SKILLS
- Positive attitude and ability to collaborate and be a team player
- Technical skills in at least one of the following areas:
- Sound
- Lighting
- Scenic Construction
- Rigging
- Visual Art
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
QUALITIES & PERSONALITY
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to shift and change with process
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and sees projects to completion
Review of candidates will begin immediately, and continue until all available positions are filled. To apply, send an email to careers@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], PAN Production Staff. The email should include two attachments: a resume, and a one-page cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer. Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials after the original application.
ABOUT CPT
CPT is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance. Its mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between eight to ten adventurous professional productions and a robust series of new play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues and empower participants to work for positive change in our community. CPT is home to resident community ensembles Teatro Público de Cleveland and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, and CPT annually presents Station Hope, a large-scale community arts festival. CPT’s annual budget is around $1.8 million a year. CPT has 23 full-time staff members.
