Available Positions
| POSITION TITLE: Development Operations Manager | CREATED: April 2025 |
| SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Development | FLSA STATUS: Exempt |
ABOUT INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE
The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) was founded in 1972 and is the only theatre in Indiana to belong to the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). Currently, the IRT produces six productions annually in two stages (the OneAmerica Mainstage, and the Upperstage) for diverse audiences. The repertoire includes work varying from world premieres to classics. The IRT serves audiences of multiple generations including students from early elementary through twelfth grade. With a significant endowment, the IRT is financially stable and looks forward to many more years of creating art for the Indianapolis community. Following many decades of diverse programming, the IRT leadership, in the past four years, has focused on further diversifying its staff and board, including ongoing anti-racist training for all.
MISSION
Rooted in the heart of Indiana, Indiana Repertory Theatre is committed to building a vital, vibrant and informed community through the transformational power of live theatre. The Indiana Repertory Theatre produces inclusive, top-quality, professional theatre and community programming to engage, surprise, challenge and entertain members of the whole community.
VISION
The Indiana Repertory Theatre will welcome the whole community, becoming a place of belonging for an ever-expanding audience of all ages and backgrounds seeking meaningful and enjoyable experiences. Using theatre as a springboard for both personal reflection and community discussion, our productions and programs will inspire our neighbors to learn about themselves and others. As the largest non-profit theatre in the state of Indiana, IRT’s goal is to help make Indiana a dynamic home of cultural expression, economic vitality, and a diverse and engaged citizenry.
COMMITMENT TO CREATING AND SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
The IRT is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming Theatre that celebrates diversity in all areas of our work. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender, and non-binary candidates.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Development Operations Manager will be an integral part of the development team, assisting in raising over $2M annually and working towards financial goals of long-term sustainability. Working alongside the Director of Development, this position will aid the team in all the fine details, including refining paperwork for planned estate giving, corporate fulfillment and donor stewardship and creating individual plans using prospect research and assisting the team to stay on track. This position will work behind the scenes but also needs to feel comfortable working with donors face-to-face during stewardship and cultivation events.
POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the Director of Development and the Associate Director of Development to facilitate Planned Giving strategies. Including, but not limited to, written donor communications, scheduling meetings and appointments, prospect research, establishing timelines and creating tracking procedures in development databases.
- Support potential upcoming campaign feasibility study. Including, but not limited to, written donor communications, scheduling meetings and appointments, prospect research and tracking progress.
- Working with the team help facilitate stewardship programs for donors at all levels.
- Assist in creating donor plans within the donor database for Director of Development and Associate Director of Development. This also includes strategies for utilizing the talents of the Managing Director, Artistic Director and Department Heads.
- Aid in the process of annual fund giving and appeals.
- Working alongside Development Systems Specialist facilitating donor lists, reports and updating donor information.
- Event coordination. Assist with the planning and logistics for the annual Celebrity Radio Show fundraiser, as well as donor events throughout the season including but not limited to hiring the caterer, event set-up and tear-down, coordinating event materials, and greeting guests at the event.
- Responsible for corporate benefit fulfillment and stewardship. Execution of program ads, logo placement, ticket distribution, signed contracts and facilitating corporate events.
- Represent the development team by greeting in Donor Lounges at performances, attending IRT events and hosting at the IRT Celebrity Radio Show.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Other duties as determined by the Director of Development
- Great attention to detail. Highly organized. Not anxious about learning new technology.
- Manage projects maintaining and meeting deadlines, prioritizing and multitasking.
- Is flexible and resourceful, especially when it comes to squeezing more impact from limited fundraising budgets.
- Attend and represent the theatre at many performances, committee meetings, community meetings, etc., frequently in the evening and on weekends.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three years in a nonprofit environment or equivalent situation with a knowledge of fundraising.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly organized.
- Excellent spoken language, writing and editing skills.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications, Outlook and fundraising software. Knowledge of Tessitura CRM software is a plus. Enthusiastic about learning new technologies.
- Prioritizes to meet deadlines.
- Contemplates larger issues and ideas, while also thinking logically to maintain consistency and accuracy in work and brand management.
- Ability and desire to work in a team-structured, informal, open environment while also having some autonomy.
- Passion for the arts
HEALTH & SAFETY
- COVID-19 vaccination, one booster, and proof of both vaccinations are required for employment at the IRT.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
- Must frequently communicate and express oneself with donors, business & civic leaders.
- Must occasionally move about the office/theatre area to access file cabinets and meet guests of the theatre.
- Occasionally light lifting for special event set up and tear down.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Please send a cover letter and resume to nlowder@irtlive.com. Please include the position for which you would like to be considered in the subject line. You may also mail them to the Indiana Repertory Theatre ATTN: Director of Development, 140 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
| POSITION TITLE: Overhire – Electrics, Sound, Scene Shop, Paint Shop, Costumes | CREATED: April 2022 |
| SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Appropriate Shop Head, Production Manager | FLSA STATUS: Seasonal Non-Exempt |
| SALARY: Starts at $14/hour, DOE | DATES: Various |
ABOUT INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE
The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) was founded in 1972 and is the only theatre in Indiana to belong to the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). Currently, the IRT produces six productions annually in two stages (the OneAmerica Mainstage, and the Upperstage) for diverse audiences. The repertoire includes work varying from world premieres to classics. The IRT serves audiences of multiple generations including students from early elementary through twelfth grade. With a significant endowment, the IRT is financially stable and looks forward to many more years of creating art for the Indianapolis community. Following many decades of diverse programming, the IRT leadership, in the past four years, has focused on further diversifying its staff and board, including ongoing anti-racist training for all.
MISSION
Rooted in the heart of Indiana, Indiana Repertory Theatre is committed to building a vital, vibrant and informed community through the transformational power of live theatre. The Indiana Repertory Theatre produces inclusive, top-quality, professional theatre and community programming to engage, surprise, challenge and entertain members of the whole community.
VISION
The Indiana Repertory Theatre will welcome the whole community, becoming a place of belonging for an ever-expanding audience of all ages and backgrounds seeking meaningful and enjoyable experiences. Using theatre as a springboard for both personal reflection and community discussion, our productions and programs will inspire our neighbors to learn about themselves and others. As the largest non-profit theatre in the state of Indiana, IRT’s goal is to help make Indiana a dynamic home of cultural expression, economic vitality, and a diverse and engaged citizenry.
COMMITMENT TO CREATING AND SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
The IRT is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming Theatre that celebrates diversity in all areas of our work. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender, and non-binary candidates.
POSITION PURPOSE
To support various shops as needed commiserate with skills.
POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- IRT is looking to rebuild our overhire lists as we recover from the pandemic. Positions include Scenic Carpentry, Upholstery, Scenic Artistry, Cabinetmaking, Rigging, Costume Construction, Pattern Making, Electrics, Audio Engineering, Projections, Stage Management, Production Assistants, etc.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience:
- General knowledge in your given field or in some instances, simply the desire to learn more about a department.
- General knowledge in technical theatre practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Varies depending on position.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- COVID-19 vaccination and proof of vaccination are required for employment at the IRT.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Varies dependent of position, but could include the following
- Ability to transport 25-50 lbs.
- The ability to operate power tools.
- The ability to ascend/descend stairs or work ladders.
- Additional needs will be communicated prior to engagement.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Please send a cover letter and resume with three references to ProductionJobs@irtlive.com. Please include the position for which you would like to be considered in the subject line. You may also mail them to the Indiana Repertory Theatre ATTN: Production Manager, 140 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.