Hawke's Bay Youth Theatre – Hastings, North Island
The Hawkes Bay Youth Theatre Company (HaBYT) is a theatre training company for young people aged 9 - 18. We run weekly drama classes for four different age groups and produce one show per year, per class along with open workshops and holiday programs. The work we explore is complex and mature, delving deeply into voice, character, and movement skills. Within our kaupapa, we strive for excellence, provide opportunities outside the drama class, and together create lasting memories.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous School, Arts or Business administration experience preferred.
Must have proven experience in using: Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs and spreadsheets, Canva (or InDesign), social media campaigns, Eventfinda or other ticketing platform experience preferred but not essential.
Experience in using Facebook and Instagram. Confident in website management.
Tasks & Responsibilities
6 hours a week, work from home position. Extra hours during production times.
Weekly: Manage enrolment registrations, send welcome letters, respond to all enrolment enquiries throughout the term, create and update rolls for each class, coordinate the HaBYT calendar for tutors/students/parents/Board members, design and manage social media campaigns.
Termly: Liaise with parents in conjunction with class tutors, produce a termly newsletter, manage the HaBYT website, manage venue bookings and communication, liaise with schools, manage merchandise sale and purchases (e.g., T-shirts/Hoodies), take minutes at termly Board meetings and disseminate to Board members (extra hours paid for this).
Yearly: Organise police checks for staff, work with the board to coordinate fundraising plans and events.
Production assistant (2 or 3 shows a year): Work with tutors on coordinating their productions including help with costuming and set where needed, performance rights, Eventfinda listings, design and implement social media advertising for shows, and manage front of house, bar, and ticketing.
Occasionally attend classes on Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons/evenings to meet students, parents, tutors and take photos for social media, etc. Be available all week to respond to enrolment queries, tutor needs, board requests, and parent liaison.
Note
Flexible and timely responses are essential. This role includes day, evening, and weekend hours - not suitable for someone looking for a one-day-a-week role.
You will be joining a team of dedicated tutors, very cool theatre kids, and a very supportive Board of Trustees all striving for the same thing: providing opportunities for young people to find their creative theatre groove with like-minded others. You'll also get to see some awesome theatre!
Pay
$30 hour. Contractor role.
Average of 6 hours a week including one week of each term school holidays.
40 weeks a year. Will include some school holiday hours.
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