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The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.
Available Positions
Note: The Public is currently participating in remote work unless otherwise noted in the job description, but will require all candidates to reside in NYC upon the Public’s return to in-person work.
As a condition of employment, the Public will require all who report to work on site (either at the Public Theater or any other workspace or performing location) to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Public will provide exceptions only for employees with an approved medical or religious exemption.
NEW! SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK OPENINGS
The Public Theater is seeking friendly, professional, and motivated Front-of-House staff (mainly ushers) with excellent customer service skills for the 2022 Free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte Theater, The Public’s open-air venue in Central Park. This is a part-time, seasonal position from May 24th - September 11th. Click here for a complete job description and click here to apply.
NEW! PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER POSITIONS
Public Works, a major program of the Public Theater, aims to restore and build community by connecting people through the creation of extraordinary works of art. The Public seeks a Public Works Community Impact Coordinator to serve as an ambassador for the Public Theater with all the Public Works community partners, and represents the values of the Public Works program as well as the mission and vision of the Public Theater. Within the Public, the Community Impact Coordinator acts as a representative of the community. This is a full-time, seasonal position. For a full job description click here. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the subject line "Public Works CIC" to [email protected].
The Public Works Community Assistant will support the Public Works team in administrative and community-related tasks during the rehearsal preparation process, in rehearsal, and during the performance run. They will aid in general arts administration and grassroots community organizing. The Public Works Community Assistant will provide steady, front-facing support to community members involved in the production and will be a vital part of the Public Works team. This is a full-time, seasonal position. For a full description please click here. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the subject line "Public Works CA" to [email protected]
DEVELOPMENT
As the Associate, you will support the Manager of Tessitura Data and Information Analytics, by providing maintenance, customizations, and documentation for Tessitura, the CRM database at The Public Theater. This position is part of the Advancement Services team and reports to the Tessitura Data and Information Analytics Manager. For a complete job description, please click here. To apply, submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line "Associate, Tessitura" to [email protected]
The Public Theater is seeking a Prospect Researcher to support the information needs of the Development team. The Prospect Research will be responsible for preparing profiles, verifying research data, providing proactive research, and analyzing data on individual constituents of interest to The Public Theater. For a complete job description, please click here! To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line "Prospect Researcher" to [email protected]
As the Major Gift Coordinator, you will play an integral role in helping The Public meet its annual major gift fundraising goals during its largest comprehensive campaign. The Major Gift Coordinator will work closely with major gift professionals to draft donor correspondence, including proposals, coordinate donor and program meetings, manage donor and gift information, generate reports, and conduct prospect research. For a complete job description, click here. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line "Major Gifts Coordinator" to [email protected]
FINANCE
The Public Theater seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all finance and accounting activities, including, but not limited to overseeing the integrity of the record to report processes and controls through the Financial Controller and Financial Planning and Analysis functions. For a complete job description, click here. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter with subject line "Chief Financial Officer" to [email protected]
The Public Theater seeks a Financial Controller who is responsible for overseeing the integrity of and transforming the “record to report” financial management systems, internal control procedures and financial resources. For a complete job description, please click here! To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume with the word "Controller" in the subject line to [email protected]
HUMAN RESOURCES
OPERATIONS
PRODUCTION - FULL TIME
PRODUCTION - Part Time, Variable
For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to Costume Shop Manager Vanessa Watters [email protected] and include Wardrobe Supervisor & Dresser in your email subject title
Stitchers, Costume Department
The Public Theater seeks knowledgeable and experienced over-hire stitchers for its costume shop for the winter season.
Ideal Specialty Skills:
The Public Theater Prop Department is seeking organized and creative people to expand our list of Prop Managers and Assistant Prop Manager. As a Prop Manager, you will maintain a list of ongoing projects, including delegating and coordinating prop making. You will work closely with departments at The Public to ensure the successful execution of productions. This position is hired based on the duration of a project and is paid an hourly rate.
For a complete job description, please click here.
To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]
The Public theater Props Department seeks motivated and organized individuals to expand our freelancer list for run crew positions. As a member of the Run Crew, you will participate in scene changes, prop handoffs, and onstage presentation for each production. You will work closely with other members of the Props and Stage Management teams. Run Crew typically works nights and weekends.
For a complete job description, please click here.
To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]
The Props Department is seeking creative and crafty individuals to expand our freelancer list. We are looking for people who are willing to let their personal and cultural identities and experiences inform their work and help shape the stories we’re telling on stage. Qualifications include interest or experience in crafting, carpentry, sewing, or other detail-oriented creative pursuits; desire to learn and collaborate with other creatives; ability to perform physical tasks such as moving scenic materials and furniture and spending long periods standing up; previous experience in theater is not required. The ideal candidate is an open-minded team player who is excited about making things.
For a complete job description, please click here.
To apply, please email your resume to [email protected].
Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak New York is navigating, we have put all internships on hold at The Public Theater. We will update this section of our website when we resume hiring, so please check for updates in the future.