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- DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
- PRODUCTION & DESIGN ARTISTS
Shotgun Players is a company of artists determined to create bold, relevant, affordable theater that inspires and challenges audiences and artists alike to re-examine our lives, our community, and the ever-changing world around us. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive work culture and audience experience where everyone who walks through our doors feels a deep sense of belonging. We center our values in all that we do and hold ourselves accountable with rigorous, comprehensive, and regular reviews of policies, procedures, and staff. Getting it “right” is not a box we can check. It’s a daily practice and we are all here for that journey!
Now in our 33rd season, Shotgun is looking for a Marketing & Communications Director, and production and design artists for our 2025 season and beyond.
We believe assembling a great team to tell the story is equally as important as selecting a great story. Shotgun Players has achieved national recognition and thrived for over 33 years because we’ve been able to attract some of the most talented, thoughtful, and courageous collaborators in the Bay Area. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists and artists of other underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. In line with our commitment to “shift the spotlight,” our goal is to hire over 50% BIPOC in our seasonal hires of artistic, technical, stage management teams, as well as permanent administrative positions until BIPOC workers’ representation at our organization matches their percentage in the local labor force (Alameda County).
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
STATUS: 15 hours/week, non-exempt employee
SALARY: $24/hour
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
START DATE: April 1, 2025
The Development Associate will collaborate with the Director of Development to design and implement fresh, sustainable fundraising strategies and programs that will complement and support the artistic work of our company. The key to our over three decades of artistic and fundraising success is our ability to nurture long-term relationships even as we strive to be more inclusive and welcoming to new connections. We view development as an exciting opportunity to create partnerships with people who are as passionate about our purpose and work as we are.
PRODUCTION & DESIGN ARTISTS
STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt employee
PAY RATE: Contract varies with the size of commitment. Designers are hired as independent contractors and crew are hired as part time hourly artists, starting at $19.25/hour.
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
START DATE: Mainstage shows will be produced Winter 2025 – Winter 2026
Shotgun Players is seeking designers and technicians for our 2025 Season and beyond! We’re looking for set, props, costumes, sound, video, and lighting designers, stage managers, and ASMs.
Shotgun Players is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We honor our inclusive community of artists, audience, staff, board, and company members and celebrate our many differences as we unite in our shared love for theater. Shotgun Players does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from underrepresented identities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.