Career Opportunities

To Apply:  Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@penobscottheatre.org

Organizational Overview

Penobscot Theatre Company is a non-profit regional professional theatre company in Bangor, Maine. Our mission is to create extraordinary theatrical experiences that engage and inspire our community, fostering a better quality of life in the heart of Maine. Having earned a reputation for excellence and innovation over 51 years, the company seeks to broaden its impact as the region’s cultural cornerstone – an engine of creativity, intellectual stimulation, and economic growth. Each season PTC produces 6 to 8 professional productions and 3 to 4 youth productions. By creating distinctive live theatre performances and programs that fully engage the heart and mind, we will continue to fuel the imagination of our audience, cultivate connections and understanding, and deeply enrich our community.  For more information about our work, please visit our website at www.penobscottheatre.org.

Position Overview:
In direct collaboration with the Costume Department Manager/Resident Costume Designer, the position is focused on design and implementation of design.  Apprentice is expected to assist with the build, sourcing, and execution of the costuming for PTC Mainstage Productions. Apprentice will also take a lead role in the Dramatic Academy, Penobscot Theatre Company’s youth education program, as the Costume Designer for fully realized youth productions. These productions are staged in collaboration with mainstage programming.  Apprentice may serve as a design assistant on a PTC Mainstage production.  Additional responsibilities and specific work schedule to be established between the Production Manager and Costume Department Manager upon assessment of candidate’s individual skills and interests. Opportunity to extend contract through the Summer Season may be available.

Responsibilities

• Daily Employment in Costume Shop
• Stitching, patterning, pulling, sorting, shopping, and restocking among other duties
• Assist the Costume Department Manager with daily shop tasks, including receipt tracking and maintaining run paperwork.
• Assist the Designer in tech
• Note taking, problem solving, material gathering, and being a representative for the department
• Run up to two productions as wardrobe supervisor.
• Working in association with the Wardrobe Supervisor on other to maintain show laundry.
• This position is the backup for our Wardrobe Crew should a show ever need a substitute for the Wardrobe Supervisor.
• Manage inventory culling stock as needed/ helping restock
• Costume Designer for Dramatic Academy Productions

Qualifications and Skills 

• Prior experience in a professional costume shop environment.
• Fluency in the terminology of the trade
• Skill, precision, and craftsmanship in garment construction/alteration with both hand and machine
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask without compromising safety and quality
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Adept skills of organization and follow-through
• Strong work ethic and a sense of urgency

• Ability to communicate clearly when giving directions or interacting with staff, visiting artists, volunteers, students, and other apprentices

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

• Ability to lift at least 30lbs
• Climbing Stairs is required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license, as well as a car is a requirement for the position (due to the physical distance between the costume shop and the theater, as well as errands that are frequently part of the daily responsibilities)  

Staff and Reporting Relationships
The Costume Shop Apprentice reports to the Costume Department Manager, the Production Manager and Artistic Director. 

Company Values:

The successful candidate will exhibit an unwavering commitment to the company’s values:  

Creativity. We are a destination for imagination, and we support the creative process by encouraging  thoughtful risk-taking and unconventional approaches to problem-solving and story-telling.  

Honesty. We tell the truth through our art and in every personal interaction.  

Respect. We demonstrate respect for ourselves, for others, and for the work we do by acting ethically; welcoming difference; showing appreciation for the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of others; and engaging in open exchange about ideas and decisions. 

Responsibility. We acknowledge the context and consider the consequences of our actions, serving as thoughtful stewards of our resources and holding ourselves accountable.  

Fairness. We balance conflicting interests and exercise impartiality, objectivity, and equity in our  interpersonal relationships, treating others as we would like to be treated. 

Compassion. We act with sensitivity to the feelings of others and seek to promote empathy and  understanding through our work.  

Greatness. We strive continuously to improve, aspiring to the highest standards  and contributing actively to a culture of excellence.  

Compensation and Benefits
This position starts mid August of 2025 and runs through Mid July of 2026. This position is a full-time, salaried position defined at $586/week and 40 work hours per week. The position is eligible for overtime if weekly work is beyond 40 hours. The position will alert their supervisor when hours worked are likely to go beyond 40 hours. This position is eligible for company housing, including a private bedroom with shared living spaces and bathroom. This position is eligible for employee benefit plans including health, with options for vision and dental add-on plans. The personnel policies of Penobscot Theatre Company will govern said apprentice position; please note that these policies alone do not establish a contract of employment with any employee. 

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the  essential functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with  disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the discretion to add or change the  duties of the position at any time. A more complete explanation of Penobscot Theatre Company personnel procedures is described in the Staff Handbook.

Job Title: Director of Development

Department: Development, Administration

Job Classification: Full Time; Salaried, Exempt Position

Job Relationships: Reports to Executive Director, works closely with the Artistic Director and Marketing Director

General Purpose: Donor stewardship, fundraising strategy and planning

Schedule: This position is a member of the Penobscot Theatre Company (PTC) administrative team, schedule is ordinarily Mon-Fri. Weekends, and evenings required as needs dictate.

Position Summary: Penobscot Theater Company seeks an experienced, strategic, enthusiastic, and outgoing development professional to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, expand and deepen our community connections and instill a culture of philanthropy among staff, volunteers, and board members. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for the arts, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising and development. The Director of Development will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Artistic Director,  and Marketing Director.

Duties

• Collaborates with the Executive Director (ED), Artistic Director (AD), and Marketing Director (MD) to develop a Comprehensive Development plan and Vision
• Leads fundraising strategies and initiatives for PTC and Dramatic Academy (DA – Educational Program) 
• Plans and executes fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives
• Tracks, documents and mails all donor and grant acknowledgements
• Assist in data collection – review and analyze ROI to inform strategy
• Support events management and coordination
• Partners with Executive Director to identify and apply for new foundation and government grants.
• Represents PTC at events as appropriate
• Works with ED to develop and execute Community Outreach events
• Engages and supports the Board in their fundraising efforts
• Oversee the development and implementation of a planned giving program
• Assists in nonprofit management tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience working in nonprofit fundraising and development or relevant sales/community experience
• Ability to think outside the box and creatively assess fundraising avenues
• Ability to manage competing responsibilities and proven skills in project management
• Demonstrated ability to build personal relationships with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort leading solicitations in-person and virtually
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and diplomacy 
• Experience with database management
• Passion for the Performing Arts
• Microsoft Office & Google Suite (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within the development field while contributing to securing PTC’s place in the community. Studies have shown that marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.PTC  is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. 

Job Type: Salaried, Exempt, In person

Pay: $60,000-$64,000/year.  Pay is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:  Health, optional Dental and Vision, Simple IRA, generous PTO

To Apply:  Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@penobscottheatre.org

Company Values:

The successful candidate will exhibit an unwavering commitment to the company’s values:  

Creativity. We are a destination for imagination, and we support the creative process by encouraging  thoughtful risk-taking and unconventional approaches to problem-solving and story-telling.  

Honesty. We tell the truth through our art and in every personal interaction.  

Respect. We demonstrate respect for ourselves, for others, and for the work we do by acting ethically;  welcoming difference; showing appreciation for the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions  of others; and engaging in open exchange about ideas and decisions. 

Responsibility. We acknowledge the context and consider the consequences of our actions, serving as thoughtful stewards of our resources and holding ourselves accountable.  

Fairness. We balance conflicting interests and exercise impartiality, objectivity, and equity in our  interpersonal relationships, treating others as we would like to be treated. 

Compassion. We act with sensitivity to the feelings of others and seek to promote empathy and  understanding through our work.  

Greatness. We strive continuously to improve, aspiring to the highest standards  and contributing actively to a culture of excellence.  

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The board of directors retains the discretion to add or change the dues of the position at any time in collaboration with employees. Individuals who work at Penobscot Theatre Company are “at will” employees. A more complete explanation of Penobscot Theatre Company personnel procedures is described in the Staff Handbook.