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At The Old Globe we believe that theatre matters, and our commitment is to make it matter to more people. We are looking for people to join our team whose work in every area of the company helps us make that a reality. Please see below for our list of open positions, and check back often as this page updates with new opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
The Old Globe is actively seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Helen Edison Gift Shop
Gift Shop Supervisor (part-time)
Lady Carolyn's Pub Staff (part-time)
Associate Director of Philanthropy
Events and Suite Staff (part-time)
Production
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Old Globe will not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, genetic information, sex or sexual orientation, or any other protected category in its hiring and employment practices, or in any other aspect of the employment relationship.
The Old Globe seeks a general maintenance technician with a background in building maintenance, to work for this award-winning, acclaimed regional theatre located in beautiful Balboa Park.
Job duties include: Performing preventative maintenance duties; responding to work requests; event set-up and take-down; appliance maintenance and repair; plumbing repair; preventive maintenance/repair on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment and monitoring boiler and HVAC units; and electrical work including replacing and installing electrical components and equipment.
Building Maintenance or similar experience required. Knowledge and experience in electrical, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC maintenance preferred. Position is regularly scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. Candidates must also be available to work periodically on nights and weekends.
Pay range is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Must be able to pass a background check and have valid California Driver’s License, and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access and anti-racism work in the theatre.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply email letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org with subject: "Maintenance Tech (Full-Time)”.
Apply for Maintenance Technician
The Old Globe in beautiful Balboa Park is looking for a hospitable and attentive person to work part-time in the theatre's Gift Shop. Duties include opening and closing the gift shop, interacting with patrons, cashiering, stocking, inventory management, volunteer supervision, and running end of shift reports.
The Gift Shop opens prior to performances and stays open through show intermissions as well as daytime weekend hours. Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends. A typical shift is three and a half to four hours, average weekly hours of 20-25 when in production. The hourly rate is $17/hour. Applicants must be able to complete and clear applicable background screening.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org. Please indicate “Gift Shop Supervisor” in the subject line of your e-mail.
Apply for Gift Shop Supervisor (part-time)
The Old Globe Theatre seeks hourly part-time staff for cashiering, food preparation, and bartending positions. Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays, as early as 10:00 a.m. or as late as 11:00 p.m. Will work approximately 10-25 hours per week during productions. Candidates must be over 21 to work in Pub.
Pub Staff must provide world class customer service; be able to work in a fast-paced environment; have accurate cash handling skills; and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and switch tasks when necessary. Food and beverage customer service experience and cash handling experience is required; Bartending experience preferred. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access and anti-racism work in the theatre.
Position pays $16.80 per hour plus tips and ticket privileges. Must be able to pass applicable background check.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org; please indicate “Pub Staff” in the subject line.
Apply for Lady Carolyn's Pub Staff (part-time)
One of the nation’s leading professional regional theatres and one of Southern California’s largest arts institutions, the Tony Award-winning Old Globe has served the San Diego region for 89 years through delivery of thrilling theatre art as a public good. Through its stage productions, arts engagement programming, artist training initiatives, new play development platform, and humanities programs, The Old Globe creates theatre that lives beyond the stage.
The Director of Philanthropy will continue evolving a comprehensive, modern, and sophisticated fundraising program to support the theatre’s acclaimed productions and community programs, overseeing an 11-person team in the areas of major, institutional, planned, and annual giving, as well as membership and special events. The initial focus will be evaluating, re-envisioning, and reengineering the way the Globe fundraises, and articulating an overarching fundraising philosophy in partnership with the Managing Director and Artistic Director.
Download the position description: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20216-theoldglobe
The Globe has retained the Diversified Search Group to assist in this confidential search process. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be submitted at https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/v2/20216 , or directed to:
Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director and DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice Leader
Diversified Search Group
gerard.cattie@divsearch.com
Apply for Director of Philanthropy
The Old Globe, located in San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park, seeks an experienced development professional to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors. With a budget of more than $36 million, the Tony Award-winning Old Globe is a recognized leader among American regional theatres. Known for producing a broad range of work from Shakespeare and the classical repertoire to world premiere musicals and plays, the Globe annually produces up to 16 productions annually including a Globe for All touring program that performs in community venues throughout San Diego County.
Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and working with an experienced team of twelve development professionals, the Associate Director of Philanthropy will personally work with a portfolio of 100-120 prospects and donors capable of five to six figure gifts.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience as a front-line fundraiser in a complex, donor-centered, nonprofit environment; have outstanding people, written, and oral communication skills; be a sophisticated and innovative thinker, a great listener, and innovative problem-solver; have a highly personalized approach to donors; and enjoy working with in a fast-paced, creative environment where one day is never like the next. The ideal candidate will be organized, utilize moves management software to its fullest capacity, and understand and value the importance of analytics in fundraising. The selected candidate will love theatre and be committed to theatre’s vital role in community.
Salary range is $90,000-100,000. Full-time position with benefits including 401(k). Knowledge of donor relationship software vital; experience with Tessitura a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for business use. Weekend and evening work is required. Must be able to pass applicable background check.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps to move from the ideation of an inclusive culture in our theatre to its actualization we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong.
The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, working class, and people from other historically and presently marginalized groups to apply. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org, subject: Associate Director of Philanthropy.
Apply for Associate Director of Philanthropy
The Old Globe is seeking hospitable and conscientious individuals to join our Events and Donor Suite staff to fulfill two crucial roles; event support and donor concierge services.
As part of the events staff, individuals will provide hands-on assistance and/or coordination to the Events Director before, during, and after donor cultivation and stewardship events. Duties include, but are not limited to, event set-up and take-down, clean-up, bartending, and greeting. If assigned as an Event Lead, that individual will be the onsite person responsible for the operations and logistics of the event. This includes having the ability to follow a detailed event sheet, troubleshooting event and guest issues, and reporting a summary of the event to the Events Director.
As a Donor Suite Concierge, individuals will work shifts in the Lipinsky Family Suite, providing professional and high-quality hospitality to The Old Globe’s Circle Patron donors who are attending performances at the Globe. Bartending and beverage service is required, must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
As a member of the Events and Suite Staff, individuals will regularly engage with the Globe’s top-level donors and must exhibit a high level of hospitality and patience. This individual must be able to manage donor issues and complaints calmly and professionally, and to fulfill a variety of roles. Must have (or obtain) state-required RBS (Responsible Beverage Server) Certification.
Hourly pay rate range for the position is $16.80-17.50, plus tips; $16.80 per hour for Donor Suite Concierge and $17.50 per hour when working as Events Staff. Staff may also have ticket privileges. Previous experience in the hospitality industry and weekend and evening availability is required. This is a part-time position with a variable schedule.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send resume and cover letter to HR@TheOldGlobe.org. Please indicate “Events/Suite” in the subject line of your e-mail.
Apply for Events and Suite Staff (part-time)
The Old Globe seeks an Assistant Company Manager to assist in the day-to-day responsibilities of the Company Management department. The Assistant Company Manager will make Travel/Housing arrangements for guest artists, provide transportation for artist needs (such as for medical appointments, groceries, errands, and airport transportation,) and provide concierge services to Guest Artists for all specific needs which arise. The position will also assist in the oversight of The Old Globe’s 22-unit actor housing complex, including purchasing, scheduling housekeeping, and ordering repairs. Other duties include facilitating shipping and distribution of all actor packages, including transporting/lifting/carrying boxes to and from housing, and assisting with all opening and closing night parties.
Ideal candidate will have strong administrative and Interpersonal skills and experience working in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. A background in theatre, and/or experience working with artists/talent or in event planning or apartment management preferred.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, including up and down stairs, and have a valid driver’s license. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm plus on call every other Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Must also be available for some night and weekend work. Full-time position with benefits. The hourly rate is $25.00/hour.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org; please indicate "Assistant Company Manager" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Apply for Assistant Company Manager
The Old Globe, San Diego’s largest regional theatre, seeks candidates for an Assistant Technical Director. Responsibilities include drafting (AutoCAD), technical design, and project management. The Assistant Technical Director works closely with the Technical Director and other Assistant Technical Directors to plan and oversee the scenic construction process, ensuring safe and efficient solutions for all scenery and automation.
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of scenery construction and high-quality, efficient AutoCAD drafting skills. Knowledge of structural /mechanical design, and scenery automation is a plus.
The Old Globe produces more than 14-productions each year in three theatres, which typically include two enhanced pre-Broadway musicals. The scene shop is a fully equipped 14,000-square foot facility with CNC router and extensive metal-working capacity. This position is an excellent opportunity to practice technical production at the highest level in regional theatre.
Position pays $25.50 - $27.00 per hour. With earned overtime pay, expected average annual compensation range is between $57,000 and $65,000. Full-time with benefits including 401(k), vacation, health insurance, and holidays.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org; please indicate "Assistant Technical Director" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Apply for Assistant Technical Director
The Old Globe seeks Costume Director candidates to lead the Costume department in support of The Old Globe’s 15 show season. The Old Globe is known for the high-quality work done in all shops, and particularly for its excellence in costuming. Productions range from period Shakespeare to Broadway-bound musicals. The Costume Director will lead a shop of 15 to 50 full-time and seasonal employees in all areas of costume construction, wigs and makeup, crafts, and wardrobe support. Responsibilities include the leadership of the costume departments and wardrobe, working closely with visiting designers to execute world class costume designs, directing the work of design assistants, and managing the construction workflow. Management work includes day-to-day supervision of costume employees, the creation and supervision of department budgets, management of show budgets, department payroll, and financial reporting.
Successful candidates must have progressive experience in managing professional costume departments. Experience with a wide range of period productions and musicals is required. Applicants should be able to demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in all phases of costume construction including garment construction, tailoring, and period styles. Applicant must be able to demonstrate rich collaboration in the realization of costume designs for the stage, a drive for excellence in execution, and effective human-centered management of shop employees.
The Old Globe is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, they strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. For the Costume Director, there is a particular emphasis on creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for performers of diverse identities, backgrounds, and abilities, given the vulnerabilities in the costuming process. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. The Old Globe strongly encourages people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply. Selected candidates must be able to pass applicable background check and have a valid driver’s license.
Pay range is $80,000-95,000. Full-time salary position with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), vacation, and paid holidays. Modest relocation reimbursement may be available. Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org, subject: "Costume Director.
The Old Globe, a Tony Award-winning theatre and one of the country’s leading regional LORT B+ theatres seeking qualified applicants for a Prop Shop Foreperson, responsible for leading prop fabrication in support of The Old Globe’s 15 show season of a broad range of work from Shakespeare and the classical repertoire to world premiere musicals and plays on its three stages, touring productions, and Arts Engagement events.
The position is ideal for highly qualified artisan, furniture maker, and shop manager. In this role, you’ll get to work with some of America’s best scenic designers, directors, and creative teams. Our well-equipped shop is tightly integrated into the rehearsal process and provides ongoing support to shows in performance. You will be an integral part of making our productions amazing.
Responsibilities include: Supervising and working alongside props artisans, building and modifying stage properties to meet design specifications, furniture construction and restoration, hand prop creation, painting, sewing, creation of food and other prop materials, supporting ongoing productions, shop and warehouse maintenance, and providing regular safety training to department staff.
Desired Skills: Crew supervision, carpentry, metal working (welding, braising, and finishing), art skills, (including painting, sculpture and design), sewing and associated crafts, Safe shop work practices, shop organization, tool and equipment maintenance, period styles, furniture construction, puppetry, casting, molding, faux painting techniques, electro-mechanical effects and pneumatics.
Other Requirements: Valid California Driver’s license and ability to drive vehicles including 24’ trucks. In order to comply with Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) Guidelines for LORT Theatres, this position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption would apply.
Work schedule is 40 hours/week, 9am-6pm, with occasional overtime and weekend assignments. This is a full-time, IATSE Local 122 Union position available. Hourly pay rate is $28.14/hour; benefits include vacation, IATSE Pension, and Union Health plans. If the selected candidate is not a member of the Union, they will be required to join IATSE local 122.
The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps to move from the ideation of an inclusive culture in our theatre to its actualization we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong.
The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, working class, and people from other historically and presently marginalized groups to apply. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org, subject: Prop Shop Foreperson.
Apply for Prop Shop Foreperson
The Old Globe is seeking to fill open temporary positions in all shops: carpenters, electricians, sound technicians, properties, costumers, and wardrobe staff.
Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends may be required. Must be able to complete and clear a background screening. In order to comply with Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) Guidelines for LORT Theatres, these position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption would apply. These positions are represented by IATSE Local 122. Hourly pay range is $25.89 to $27.01 per hour.
The Old Globe is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our operation; therefore we strongly encourage applications from populations underrepresented in the theatre field. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to HR@TheOldGlobe.org.