JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Graphic Design & Social Media Coordinator

Location: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Marketing Manager

The Graphic Design & Social Media Coordinator at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre serves as the primary graphic designer for organizational marketing materials.

General Description

The Graphic Design & Social Media Coordinator at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre serves as the primary graphic designer for organizational marketing materials, creating visual assets for productions, concerts, films, fundraising initiatives, rentals, and special events across print and digital platforms. This role also supports The Strand’s social media presence through content planning, scheduling, and audience engagement while helping maintain a cohesive brand identity across platforms.

This role offers opportunities to contribute creatively to one of Georgia’s leading historic arts venues while building a diverse professional portfolio across live entertainment marketing. This role reports directly to the Marketing Manager and works closely with staff across all departments to execute creative campaigns and support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Serve as the primary designer for marketing materials supporting productions, concerts, films, educational programs, fundraising initiatives, rentals, special events, and organizational campaigns.
• Create engaging visual content across print and digital platforms, including advertisements, posters, marquees, social media, email campaigns, signage, playbills, and other promotional materials.
• Ensure all visual content aligns with The Strand’s branding and design standards.
• Resize and adapt artwork across multiple formats and platforms.
• Organize and maintain digital asset libraries for easy access and consistency.

Social Media Management

• Assist with planning, creating, scheduling, and publishing content across The Strand’s social media platforms while maintaining a consistent brand voice and visual identity.
• Maintain a consistent voice and visual identity across social channels.
• Capture or assist in capturing event and behind-the-scenes content when needed.
• Monitor trends and contribute ideas that increase audience engagement and visibility.
• Assist with community engagement by monitoring comments, messages, and interactions as assigned.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work.
• Prioritize assignments in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with shifting production schedules.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to support organizational marketing goals and ensure cohesive messaging.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and relevant creative software.
• Familiarity with Canva and social media scheduling/management tools.
• Strong understanding of design principles, visual storytelling, and social media best practices.
• Basic photography and/or video editing experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the arts and committed to The Strand’s mission.
• Creative thinker with strong visual instincts and a proactive approach.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support organizational initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Candidates with strong portfolios and demonstrated design experience are encouraged to apply regardless of educational background.
• Portfolio demonstrating graphic design work required.
• Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or business.
• Experience in nonprofit, theatre, arts, or entertainment environments is a plus.

Special Considerations

This position must pass a background check. This position may work with minors.

Software Used

Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Social Media Management Tools (Meta Business Suite or similar platforms), Mailchimp

Schedule/Details

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 20–29 hours per week, with a flexible schedule based on organizational needs. All-staff meetings are held Wednesdays at 2pm. Some evening and weekend availability may be required for events, performances, and content capture opportunities.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials below:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Graphic design portfolio*
• 2–3 examples of social media content or campaigns created or managed, including sample posts, graphics, captions, videos, or links when available

*Graphic design portfolios should showcase original creative work created by the applicant and should not include AI-generated or AI-assisted graphic designs or artwork.

Development Manager

Location: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Position
Salary Range: $55K – $60K
Department: Development
Reports To: Executive Director

Position Purpose
Serving as a member of The Strand’s leadership team, the Development Manager leads and builds upon a strong, established contributed-revenue program in support of its strategic and annual operating plans. The position strengthens existing giving programs while identifying opportunities for continued growth across individual giving, membership, sponsorships, grants, special events, donor stewardship, and capital needs. The Development Manager cultivates relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, government funders, and community stakeholders while providing staff leadership to the Board’s Development Committee. Working closely with marketing, finance, programming, operations, and executive leadership, the Development Manager maintains effective fundraising systems, communications, reporting, and donor records. The ideal candidate will be skilled at engaging the community, working collaboratively with staff and board leadership, and have a passion for arts education and entertainment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Fundraising strategy and revenue

• Develop and execute an annual development plan, revenue projections, budget, and calendar aligned with the Strand’s strategic plan.
• Maintain and grow individual giving, membership, corporate sponsorship, institutional funding, special events, and donor-recognition programs.
• Track performance against established goals and adjust strategies based on results.
• Partner with executive and operations leadership to identify capital and facility needs and develop appropriate funding strategies.

Donor and community engagement

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Design and consistently deliver donor, sponsor, and membership benefits.
• Expand the Strand’s community presence through outreach, partnerships, performances, and development events.
• Represent the Strand professionally at community and arts-sector functions.

Grants and institutional giving

• Research foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
• Coordinate grant proposals, budgets, supporting materials, agreements, reports, and submission deadlines.
• Maintain accurate grant records and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

Board engagement

• Serve as staff liaison to the Board’s Development Committee.
• Equip board members with plans, information, materials, and support needed to participate effectively in fundraising.
• Encourage full board participation in giving, cultivation, introductions, and stewardship.
• Provide development reports at board and committee meetings.

Development operations and communications

• Maintain accurate donor and prospect information in the CRM and establish appropriate gift-processing, acknowledgment, reporting, and record-retention procedures.
• Produce timely fundraising forecasts, dashboards, reports, and board materials.
• Collaborate with marketing to create consistent fundraising communications across print, email, web, social media, and public relations.
• Protect donor confidentiality and follow applicable gift-acceptance, privacy, and ethical fundraising standards.

Measures of Success

• Achieve or exceed total annual fundraising targets (individual, corporate, foundation, grants).
• Demonstrated growth in donor retention, prospect pipeline, and average gift size.
• Growth in the number and retention of Strand members, donors, and sponsors
• Strong engagement of the Strand Board in fundraising, committee service, and community leadership.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Three or more years of relevant fundraising or revenue-development experience, including but not limited to sales, account management, community relations, or business development.
• Evidence of meeting fundraising, sales, sponsorship, or retention goals.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication.
• Experience managing detailed records in a CRM.
• Ability to work with donors, volunteers, executives, and board members.
• Understanding of financial statements, key metrics, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate strategic goals, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
• Independent, goal-driven work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Performing arts or cultural nonprofit experience.
• Grant writing experience.
• Capital campaign or facilities fundraising experience.
• Familiarity with PatronManager, Tessitura, Blackbaud, or DonorPerfect.
• Relevant degree.

Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works primarily in an office environment.
• Attend performances, donor events, and community functions outside of standard business hours.
• Provide one’s own transportation.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear clearly.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is variable depending on activity.

Theatre Technician

Location: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Production
Reports To: Technical Director

General Description
The Theatre Technician is responsible for assisting in all aspects of production at The Strand. This includes planning, setup, operation, strike, and maintenance of technical and stage equipment for a wide variety of in-house productions, theatre rentals, and other events booked at The Strand. Event types include but are not limited to musical theatre productions, concerts, movies, recitals, lectures, stand up comedy, fundraisers, etc.

This role requires a strong background in technical theatre, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of artists, professionals, and clients

The Theatre Technician reports directly to the Technical Director. The Technical Director reports to the Production Director. The Theatre Technician works closely with all members of the Production Department, as well as artists and professionals both internal and external.

Key Responsibilities
Depending on the nature of the production or event, along with other members of the Production Department the Theatre Technician may be asked to perform duties such as:

General Technical Support:

• • Provide technical support for Strand productions and events.
  • Assist with the maintenance and repair of theatre facilities and equipment.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, other technicians, operators, designers, producers, and performers to assist in the planning and execution of events.
  • Assist with the setup, construction, and strike of sets, props, and scenery.
  • Operate rigging systems and ensure the safe movement of scenery and equipment.
  • Coordinate with stage management and other departments to ensure smooth running of performances as assigned.
  • Act as lead projectionist (digital projection) for movie screenings as assigned.
  • Maintain a clean and organized stage, backstage, and dressing room area.
  • Assist with other event operations as needed.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded technician with practical knowledge of live production with a specialization in one of the below areas as well as a willingness to gain skills and experience in other areas of production:

Lighting:

• • Design, set up, and operation of lighting equipment for tech rehearsals and performances.
  • Program and run lighting boards for performances and events, including but not limited to concerts and theatrical productions.
  • Maintain and repair lighting instruments and equipment.
  • Oversee the production and quality of professional-level staging and visual effects.
  • Ensure proper storage and inventory of lighting equipment.
  • Perform rigging and lighting duties as needed.

Sound:

• • Set up, operate, and maintain sound equipment including microphones, speakers, and mixing consoles.
  • Conduct sound checks and troubleshoot any audio issues during performances.
  • Mix live sound for performances and events, including but not limited to concerts and theatrical productions.
  • Perform load-in and load-out of band and event equipment, including cabling and patching.
  • Ensure proper care and handling of all audio equipment.
  • Oversee visiting audio techs during shows and events.
  • General Strand Staff Responsibilities
  • Contribute to an inclusive environment that encourages respect for all cultures and backgrounds.
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism.
  • Contribute to the overall success of The Strand by performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Production or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in technical theatre or a closely related area, with proficiency in lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Working knowledge of equipment and procedures for lighting, rigging, and live sound control systems.
• Familiarity with current industry standards and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Physical ability to lift up to 75lbs and work at heights.
• Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Frequent bending, stooping, or crouching during equipment setup.

Special Considerations

• This position requires night and weekend work based on projects and performance schedules.
• Periods of high volume/workload may be required.
• This position must pass a background check.
• This position works with minors.

Schedule/Details

This is a full time salaried position. The Theatre Technician will be expected to be present for events as well as regular weekday office hours. As production schedules vary, the Theatre Technician is expected to work with the Technical Director to distribute their full-time hours appropriately throughout the week. Staff meetings are weekly on Wednesdays at 2pm and attendance is required.

Software/Equipment Used

ETC Ion ● Allen & Heath Avantis ● L-Acoustics ● Smaart ● Dante Audio Networking ● Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 10K projector ● QLab ● VLC ● Microsoft Office ● Google Workspace

Event Staff/Bartender

Location: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Job Type: Part Time
Department: Events
Reports To: Bar and Concessions Manager
Starting pay: $8.50 per hour, plus tips

General Description

A Bartender/Event Staff employee is responsible for maintaining operations and assisting customers at The Strand concessions stand or bar and lounge spaces.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to provide excellent guest service while working in a fast-paced environment
• Proper cash handling including, greet and service guests at the registers, taking orders, and accepting payments, handling cash, debit and credit cards
• Prepare food and beverage such as popcorn, candy, fountain sodas, beer, wine, and mixed drinks using standard formulas or following directions.
• Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines; and accept payment and make change.
• Clean workspace and equipment, and clean dishes and fountain equipment
• Inventory control: Assess inventory and assist in preparing product orders as necessary
• Stock and restock items as necessary
• Ensure all sanitation procedures are followed relating to all local licensing regulations

General Strand Staff Responsibilities

• Contributing to an inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism when interacting with staff, patrons, and the general public as a representative of The Strand, during the course of business, and when on Strand property.
• Contributing to the overall success of The Strand by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Event Staff/Bartender Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Prior concessions and bar experience preferred including POS systems and purchasing
• Must utilize excellent guest service skills to enhance the theatre experience and meet the needs of patrons with a positive attitude
• Must be able to multitask and be self-motivated
• Must be able to communicate clearly and congenially with patrons about theatre events, programs, and history
• Possesses excellent cash handling skills and knowledge of daily sales reporting
• Adherence to a uniform policy and grooming standards -must present a neat, professional appearance
• Qualified candidate will be a mature, responsible, dependable individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment
• Must satisfactorily fulfill all departmental training requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays and special events
• Ability to provide a high standard of service, hospitality, and professionalism

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Prepared to submit to a background check

Strand Employee Policy (partial)

• Any direct or indirect harassing, intimidating, abusive or threatening language, actions or behavior are prohibited and will not be tolerated of any employee on Strand premises or while on Strand business
• Violations of Strand harassment policy or any other form of unlawful or unethical conduct, harassment or discrimination are subject to disciplinary action including termination.
• If an employee holds another job, The Strand should be considered the primary employer and has no objection as long as he or she can effectively meet the performance standards for his or her position with The Strand. All employees will be held to the same scheduling demands and standards of performance required for the position regardless of outside employment.
  Staff should assume there are guests in the theatre at all times and maintain an appropriate demeanor.
• Staff should not eat, smoke, or chew gum in the presence of customers or in any public area of the theatre.
• Staff should maintain the highest standards relating to personal hygiene.
• Staff should escort guests, rather than pointing out directions to another area of the theatre, when possible.
• All public facing employees should be smart and professional in business dress. Examples of unacceptable dress include jeans, sneakers, open toed shoes, tshirts, hats, shorts, sweatshirts, wrinkled or faded clothing, overly revealing or offensive attire, clothing with holes, tears, or stains.
• Maintaining order and cleanliness of workspaces is the responsibility of every employee.

Schedule/Details:

This is a part-time position. Starting pay is $8.50, plus tips. Event staff must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays and special events.

Software Used:

Clover POS System

Volunteer Usher

Location: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Job Type: Volunteer
Reports To: Box Office Manager

General Description

Volunteer Ushers are an essential part of the guest experience at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre. Ushers serve as the theatre’s front-of-house hospitality team, helping patrons feel welcomed, informed, and supported before, during, and after each performance.

This volunteer role is ideal for individuals who enjoy customer service, supporting the arts, and being part of a historic, community-focused nonprofit organization. All ushers receive training prior to working independently

Primary Responsibilities

Volunteer Ushers may be assigned a variety of front-of-house duties, including:

• Greeting patrons and providing a warm, professional welcome
• Scanning or taking tickets and assisting with audience flow
• Helping patrons locate seats and navigate the theatre
• Assisting with ADA seating, wheelchair access, and mobility needs
• Answering patron questions or locating staff when needed
• Monitoring the auditorium for disruptions, safety concerns, or guest needs
• Supporting intermission crowd movement

Ushers are expected to remain attentive and visible throughout the performance and to prioritize patron needs at all times.

Schedule and Time Commitment

• Most usher shifts occur on evenings and weekends
• Occasional daytime weekday events may require usher support
• Ushers are expected to arrive 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start time
• Ushers typically remain on duty until approximately 15 minutes after the performance begins

To remain in good standing, ushers are expected to volunteer for a minimum number of events per calendar year.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16
• Friendly, professional demeanor and strong customer service skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and navigate stairs
• Willingness to work as part of a team and be flexible with assignments
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
• Interest in the performing arts and community service
• Must be able to pass a background check

Prior ushering or theatre experience is not required.

Benefits and Perks

Ushers in good standing are eligible for:

• Complimentary soft drink and popcorn after the show has started and late seating has concluded
• The opportunity to stay and watch the performance after ushering duties are complete, seating permitting

Policies and Expectations

• Ushers must follow all theatre policies, including safety and emergency procedures
• Alcohol consumption while performing usher duties is strictly prohibited
• Ushers are expected to be familiar with basic theatre information, seating layout, house rules, event details, and emergency exits
• Usher conversations and personal activities should never take priority over patron service

How to Get Started

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Usher, please contact:

Email: boxoffice@strandmarietta.org
Phone: 770-293-0080

We welcome individuals who enjoy serving others, supporting the arts, and helping create memorable experiences for our community.

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