Employment

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Property Superintendent

American Players Theatre is looking for a full-time, year-round Property Superintendent to maintain our apartment buildings and provide lawn care for both the APT campus and apartments. This position would work closely with our Maintenance team and Company Management staff to ensure that the grounds and apartments buildings are well maintained, safe and welcoming.

The responsibilities of the Property Superintendent position include:

• Performs or engages contractors in the repair and maintenance of all APT-owned apartment buildings including the plumbing, electrical, roofing, HVAC, painting, battery replacement for smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, light bulb replacement, etc.
• Plans and executes large improvements of apartment buildings (roof repair/replacement, window replacements, updating, plumbing fixture improvements, utility updates)
• Performs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas or air conditioning required for operations. This includes all HVAC systems, the changing of filters, scheduling of seasonal maintenance and coil cleaning.
• Maintains lawn, planted areas and trees on all properties. (Includes mowing, watering, weeding, fertilization, planting, etc.)
• Maintain hardscapes, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
• Spring start up: cleaning gutters, yard clean up, outdoor furniture set up
• Winter shut down: store all outdoor furniture, yard clean up
• Performs and/or coordinates snow removal for sidewalks and driveways/parking lots.
• Assist company management with moving and installing furniture
• Enforces tenant policies in coordination with Company Manager (smoke detectors, tidy outdoor living areas, no bicycles inside apartments, etc.)
• Documents check in/out status of apartments, records notes
• Coordinates maintenance requests with landlords
• Inventories old furniture, coordinates move out/move in for new furniture and other items as determined by Company Manager
• Assists Maintenance team with APT campus projects as needed

The Ideal candidate would have an ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building issues and experience planning and executing building/renovation projects. They should also be able to execute basic lawn, garden and tree care knowledge, have an attention to detail and accuracy and have clear communication and organization skills.

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment at APT.

This position requires a valid driver’s license.

Work Days/Hours: The Property Superintendent position is a full-time, year-round position. Hours are flexible but generally within normal business hours. On call for emergencies required.

Salary: $41,000-$44,000 with a benefits package that includes PTO, health/dental/life insurance, and a 403(b) plan.

APT is an equal opportunity employer who believes that a rich diversity of people, ideas and experiences makes us stronger and the commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is vital to our work. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) applicants and candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or veteran status.

To apply, please send a resume and references to: Cari Stebbins, Operations Manager, at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Start date of mid to late August 2022.

About American Players Theatre

American Players Theatre is a professional theater located just outside Spring Green, Wisconsin. Situated on 110 acres of hilly woods and meadows, APT has two theaters, the newly renovated 1089-seat outdoor amphitheater and the 201-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre. From June through November, APT produces nine plays in rotating repertory. With annual attendance of over 110,000 and an annual budget of $8 million, APT ranks as the country’s second largest outdoor theater devoted to the classics. The Wall Street Journal said APT was “America’s finest classical theater festival, unrivaled for the unfailing excellence of its productions.”

At APT, we believe that how we do our work is as important as the work we do, so we strive to be an organization based on trust, respect, personal responsibility, true collaboration and shared delight in constant improvement. For more on this, check out our values, Anti-Racism Vision and Action Plan and our Land Acknowledgement here.

Company Manager

American Players Theatre (APT) seeks Company Manager
APT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

General Description: Reporting to the Associate Artistic Director and working closely with the Production Manager and Artistic Staff, the Company Manager is responsible for the housing and comfort of APT’s visiting seasonal staff.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with a strong commitment to honesty, clarity, and transparency. They must be organized with excellent attention to detail, a proactive approach to work, a commitment to diplomacy and care, and a willingness to engage in difficult conversations. They must show a commitment to creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment, and to learning and practicing anti-racism.

Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Assess housing needs for visiting seasonal staff members.
• Secure housing for all visiting seasonal staff, using a combination of APT-owned apartments, short- and long-term leased apartments, homestays and hotels as necessary.
• Interface with landlords to secure and maintain rental housing
• Interface with APT’s property superintendent to maintain APT-owned apartments year-round.
• Ensure that all apartments are equipped with furniture and basic amenities; coordinate cleaning as needed between residencies.
• Provide resources and be the point of contact for visiting staff to ensure a comfortable residency in the Spring Green area. This includes providing information about shopping and other area amenities.
• Plan and host company events such as the Company Picnic, Opening Night parties and the annual Design Conference. Support the company during technical rehearsals.
• Coordinate arrival of visiting seasonal staff at the beginning of their contracts.
• Check visiting seasonal staff in and out of apartments; collect and return security deposits and coordinate utilities.
• Facilitate conflicts and issues, including roommate disputes and maintenance requests.
• Manage the Assistant Company Manager, which is an 8-month position.
• Maintain inventory of furniture and housewares owned and provided by APT.
• Alternate with the Assistant Company Manager being on call for emergencies.

Desired Experience, Skills and Traits:

• Company management experience and knowledge of professional theater is helpful but not necessary.
• Customer service and/or project management experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills are essential to this position.
• Superior organizational skills are important
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Ability to spot and solve problems quickly
• A welcoming spirit, understanding and empathetic
• Confident to speak into challenging situations
• Confident in the MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel, and Adobe
• Event planning experience, skill and interest a plus

Job Requirements:

The Company Manager offer will be subject to a background check for driving APT vehicles.

Full COVID-19 Vaccination is required for employment at APT.

Work Days/Hours: This is a full-time, year-round, exempt position. Hours vary, with some evening and weekend hours required. The Company Manager position offers flexibility for remote work outside of the production season.

Salary: Salary range is $48,000-$52,000 with a benefit package that includes PTO, health/dental/life insurance and a 403b plan.

To Apply: Send a letter of interest, PDF resume and referenced to Carey Cannon, Associate Artistic Director, at [email protected]. Please include Company Manager in the subject line.

APT is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About American Players Theatre: APT’s mission is to perform timeless, challenging, poetic texts, with Shakespeare at the center, to the broadest audience possible. We strive to share our understanding that great poetry and stories, both from our past and from the emerging voices of our future, can illuminate the ever-expanding experience of what it is to be human.

Located outside of rural Spring Green, WI (population 1684), APT regularly draws an audience of over 110,000 each year from across the state and around the country. The company typically performs nine plays in rotating rep in a beautiful 1080-seat outdoor theater and in a 201-seat indoor theater during a season that runs from June to November. APT, with an annual budget of over $8M, has enjoyed steady growth, striking artistic success, remarkable financial stability and increasing national recognition in recent years.

Front of House Staff

American Players Theatre is looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work with APT’s front of house staff. Part and full time positions begin in early June and run through the beginning of October, and require night and weekends. Positions include shuttle driving, concessions staff, parking cars and taking tickets. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have a clean 2-year driving history to be eligible to drive the shuttle. Ideal candidates will have previous customer service experience, be able to handle difficult situations with a positive attitude, have excellent communication skills and enjoy working outdoors. Starting wages are $12/hr for ticket taking and parking staff and $13.45/hr for eligible shuttle drivers.

Please send a letter of intent to Lauren Dochnahl at [email protected].

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Concessions Staff

American Players Theatre is seeking friendly, outgoing individuals to join our concessions staff. Positions run June through October, 10-30 hours a week. Must have flexible availability for weekday evenings, and weekends. Previous customer service experience preferred. Must be 18 or older. Starting wage is $12/hr. For an application or more information, contact Cari Stebbins at [email protected]

APT is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are not currently seeking submissions for our 2022 Season.

All artistic staff positions are currently filled.