Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring for a Part-Time, Ongoing Facilities Associate & Substitute/Overhire Associates to join the CPT staff and contribute to our success and community. This is an integral role at CPT. You will enable impressive theatre and art experiences by collaborating to make a great environment. 

The CPT physical environment is a campus consisting of three buildings and a parking lot. Inside the three buildings are two performance venues, rehearsal halls, and offices. 

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position, send an email to Eddie Wilson, Operations Manager, at careers@cptonline.org. Opportunity to apply will close July 31 or when the position is filled. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Facilities Associate. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a cover letter giving examples of work that illustrate the experience required in the description and explaining why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Facilities tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager including but not limited to the following areas: 

• Maintaining janitorial & facilities supplies and equipment inventory & stock 

• Clean all patron and employee spaces daily or as scheduled 

• Light maintenance and repairs assigned 

• Assist in preparing spaces for ongoing programming, private rentals, and special events 

• Upkeep of landscaping, building exteriors, and parking lot 

• Report facilities issues to Operations Manager and execute remedies as discussed

• Report on security issues  

• Meet weekly with Operations Manager to review and plan 

Compensation: $15–17/hour based on skills and experience.

Part-Time Ongoing Facilities Associate will work up to 30 hours a week with an average of 16 to 20 hours per week. *Must be available five days a week and some weekends with notice. 

Substitute/Overhire Facilities Associates will work as needed, covering special events, weekends, or substitute during the week. Must be available with notice for weekends.  

Hours: General work hours are 8:30am–12:30pm. However, frequency of special events and support of programming will stretch work into the afternoons or evenings and weekends for special events.

QUALIFICATIONS 

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 

QUALITIES & PERSONALITY 

• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate and be a team player 

• 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 

BASE SKILLS 

• Ability to walk, climb extended ladders, stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds

• Able to operate and maintain hand and power tools

• Able to drive, with a valid driver’s license

• Special consideration will be given to candidates with handyman experience or experience in one more construction trade, e.g. electrical, carpentry, paints and finishes.

ABOUT THE CPT STAFF 

CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. CPT has a demanding work environment, but we have fun and love what we do. We value hard work and strive to center courage, humanity, integrity, representation, respect, and joy, “challenging each other to do and be our collective best.” At CPT, cross-department work is the norm.  

ABOUT THE CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE 

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.