Employment

A few highlights of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust staff on the job.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a not-for-profit arts organization committed to presenting a wide range of quality performing and visual arts, providing comprehensive educational experiences, and stewardship of Pittsburgh's Cultural District as a national model of revitalizations through the arts.

Those interested in applying for open positions, please submit a resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications to the following address:

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Attn: Human Resources
803 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

E-mail: employment@trustarts.org
Fax: 412-456-5945

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Benefits of working at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

In addition to a competitive salary, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust provides full-time employees with an excellent employee benefits package including:

Generous employee vacation/leave plan
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Employer paid life insurance
403(b) employee retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Discounted parking lease plan
Access to preferred ticketing for many Trust shows and events

Full-Time Employment Opportunities

Director of Curatorial Programming

The Director of Curatorial Programming is a full-time, salaried position overseeing curation of the Trust’s galleries and public art installations as aligned with the Trust’s mission. The role administers the Trust’s Visual Arts budget to produce approximately 20 exhibitions each year. In addition, the position will be expected to stay current with contemporary artists and conversations, engage guest curators, build partnerships with Pittsburgh artists and organizations, and create connections nationally and internationally. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Artistic Planning and Venues and will be a key member of the Programming Team. The individual will also work in close partnership with the Gallery Manager, who oversees the installation and staffing of the five galleries, and will coordinate with the entire Programming team, finding creative ways to align programming and leverage audience participation across programming.

Priorities for the Director of Curatorial Programming will be:

Conceptualize, design, and implement art exhibitions at five gallery venues, rotating exhibits at each venue 4 times per year.
Directly curate 3-4 exhibits per year, as well as engage guest curators, gallery partners, touring exhibits, etc.
Participate in the commissioning of major public art projects throughout the Cultural District.
Create written context for exhibitions and provide a voice to press and publications.
Develop curatorial relationships with international, regional, and local artists and institutions to research new opportunities and keep abreast of emerging art and artists, traveling nationally and internationally occasionally.
Collaborate with the marketing team on audience development strategies and promotional materials.
Create and maintain program-specific budgets.
Maintain regular contact with artists, patrons, and various constituent groups for fundraising and cultivation.
Working with the Gallery Manager, participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of gallery personnel in delivering an unforgettable guest experience including best-in-class customer service.

Interested candidates should possess the following qualifications, skills, and traits:

A deep knowledge of contemporary art, artists, and current conversations.
Curatorial experience implementing successful exhibitions.
Connections to artistic networks of artists, makers, scholars, and others on the local, national, and international levels.
Enthusiasm for emerging artistic trends and supporting emerging artists.
Ability to build bridges and create innovative partnerships with Pittsburgh-based artists, galleries, and other members of the local art community.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to provide clear direction and context for programming.
Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.
A proven commitment to values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

The salary range for this position starts at $90,000. Interested applicants should forward cover letter, current resume, and four professional references to Maureen Shannon, Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, at shannon@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.

937 Liberty Venue Manager

The 937 Liberty Venue Manager is responsible for creating a professional, warm, and welcoming atmosphere for all guests entering the 937 Liberty venue and other Trust spaces. This position involves direct interaction with each guest and is equal parts customer service representative, stage manager, and house manager. At 937 Liberty, the Manager will oversee all aspects of theater operations and shows for the 1st floor and 3rd floor theaters, coordinating with other Trust departments to ensure that the facility, staff, artistic performance, and guest experience are of the highest quality. This position will also assist in any necessary managerial duties needed for the 2nd floor art gallery as well as other Trust venues.

In addition to interfacing with guests, the Manager will also be the primary point of contact for visiting companies producing work in the theatrical/studio spaces in each venue. This work will include coordinating with visiting technical theater/production personnel on proper load-in, running, and load-out procedures. The Manager will work a flexible schedule, often involving evening and weekend hours as dictated by the event and performance schedules at each location.

Applicants should have a minimum 4-5 years’ experience that includes venue management, arts administration, project management, managing artists or production management. Prior experience managing a customer service team in a theater, retail, or front of house environment required. This individual should have comfort and familiarity with theater audio/video equipment and knowledge of how to troubleshoot A/V issues. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills and the ability to market the theater experience to a wide audience. This person is customer-service focused with an entrepreneurial outlook and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with detail-orientation.

Bachelor’s degree in theater, theater management, theater production or related field required. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range starting at $45,000. Qualified applicants should send a current resume with cover letter to: Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or email application materials to shannon@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.

Assistant Manager of Donor Relations

The Assistant Manager of Donor Relations supports the Trust’s individual fundraising initiatives and event coordination for individual donors under the direction of the Manager of Individual Giving. This full-time, salaried position handles event planning logistics for numerous fundraising and stewardship events throughout the year.  This person works with the individual giving team to strategically identify and implement new ways to enhance donor relations through ongoing cultivation and communications, including drafting solicitations, creating newsletters, and analyzing donor giving history and trends to improve donor acquisition and retention. Some flexibility for evening and weekend hours is required as a number of events take place outside of standard working hours.

Candidates should have a minimum 1-2 years of development and event planning experience.  Knowledge of donor database software is required (Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge preferred).  This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects/priorities.  Strong communications skills, comfort with making solicitations, excellent problem-solving skills, detail orientation and self-motivation are essential to success in this role.  A bachelor’s degree in humanities, business, writing, or equivalent professional experience in a related field is required.  The salary range for this position starts at $40,000.

Please send cover letter and resume to:  Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 OR shannon@trustarts.org.  No phone calls, please.

Assistant Manager of Institutional Giving

The Assistant Manager of Institutional Giving will join a team of fundraising professionals to set annual goals in all areas and develop institutional fundraising strategies that will result in increases in both revenue and sponsorship base. This full-time, exempt position acts as a liaison between sponsors and the Trust for benefits fulfillment, concierge services, and event information. This individual conducts research and gathers information necessary to strategize sponsor outreach and maximize corporate sponsorships. The Assistant Manager creates, inspires, and maintains sponsor loyalty through stewardship, communication, and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation and impact of their gifts.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in English, communications, humanities or related field of study with a minimum of 2-3 years’ development experience (could be institutional or individual). This individual should have experience with process management, customer service, event planning or sales/marketing. Knowledge of moves management and classification/stewardship of prospects preferred. Candidate must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with strong writing and project coordination skills. Comfort dealing directly with sponsors and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential. The salary range for this position starts at $40,000.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 OR shannon@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.

Development Systems Associate

This is a full-time, salaried position. The Development Systems Associate will provide data management to support donor services for individual, corporate, and public sector giving. The Associate will have primary responsibility for processing daily contributions through mail and digital platforms. This individual will work closely with the entire Development Team and interdepartmentally within the organization to coordinate and oversee annual and special projects. To accomplish this work, the Associate must be familiar and comfortable with data entry, archiving of patron records, organization, and fundraising.

Candidates should have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or data management or equivalent professional experience in a related field. A minimum of 2 years’ data management experience is required. Experience working with customer/client record management required, fundraising or finance focused data experience preferred. This individual must be a strong internal communicator with good organizational and problem-solving skills. Detail orientation and ability to multi-task in a busy environment are essential. Knowledge of CRM software (preferably Tessitura) is required. The salary range for this position starts at $36,000.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 OR shannon@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.

House Electrician

This is a full-time position for a skilled technician to oversee operation of stage lighting systems for large touring theatrical road shows (i.e., Broadway tours), rock & roll shows, and other large stage performances such as opera and ballet. This individual should be knowledgeable in the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex lighting technologies and related work as required. The House Electrician reports directly to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Production Management team. The House Electrician must be available to work a flexible schedule, often working long hours to accommodate performance requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of theatrical lighting systems, modern lighting design concepts, and emerging technologies for stage lighting and production. Experience in the maintenance and operation of professional quality stage lighting equipment for major theatrical productions in a large entertainment venue is required. The ideal candidate will possess effective written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stage labor and production management to create an outstanding overall production experience. Applicants should possess effective leadership skills while maintaining a calm demeanor and true sense of diplomacy.

This position is an I.A.T.S.E Local 3 position, and a full-time position with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, with excellent salary and benefits. The starting hourly rate for the House Electrician is $35.76.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 or email application materials to shannon@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.

Programming Coordinator

This is a full-time, salaried position responsible for providing support to staff members across the Programming Department. This is a key support position, coordinating with all Programming personnel to address administrative and logistical needs for artists, performances, and festival events. The Coordinator must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend coverage during performance and festival weeks. The Coordinator will assume the following responsibilities:

Assist with artist contracts, addendums, and visa applications.
Coordinate visiting artist accommodations, logistics, and hospitality, including managing accommodation budgets for individual events.
Provide communications and coordination between the Programming Department and its Advisory Boards, Support Committees, and community volunteers.
Maintain Programming databases and departmental files.
Work cross-departmentally to respond to inquiries and assist with various special projects and duties as assigned.

Candidate must be a team player, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess strong communication and project coordination skills. Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel required. This individual will be expected to work with a wide variety of stakeholders and personalities, so exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with knowledge of the performing arts and industry terminology highly beneficial. The salary range for this position starts at $34,000.

Part-Time Employment Opportunities

Box Office Representative/Part-Time Ticketseller

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is seeking part-time box office representatives to process ticket sales, exchanges, subscriptions, and donations in person and by telephone at the Theater Square Box Office location. These individuals should demonstrate excellent customer service skills as they interact with Cultural District patrons, members, and donors. Box Office Representatives will be required to maintain knowledge of performances throughout the Cultural District.

Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team. This position requires exceptional customer service orientation, the ability to focus in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency with computers and customer databases. Cash handling experience is a plus. Applicants must be able to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required. This is a part-time, union position with a starting wage of $15.33/hour.

Please send resume and cover letter (including your availability to work the shifts noted above) to: tsmith@trustarts.org or The Box Office at Theater Square, 665 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. No phone calls, please.

Front of House Ambassador

Front of House Ambassadors assist theater patrons and support traffic flow, seating, and facility security at performances scheduled at various Trust facilities. Ambassadors are scheduled to work for the duration of an event, typically between four and six hours. These individuals work cooperatively with House Managers, Floor Managers and other event personnel to ensure guest safety, comfort, and enjoyment while visiting Trust venues and/or attending Trust shows or events.

This is a part-time position working mostly evening and weekend hours. Ambassadors will be rotated with other part-time staff members with no annual guarantee for the number of events worked. Hours will be determined by the needs of the Trust and will coincide with events scheduled at Trust facilities. Parking reimbursement is provided during work shifts.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong customer service orientation with outstanding communication skills. Teamwork, empathy, discretion and professional demeanor are essential for success in this position. Salary for this position is $15/hour.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Director of Volunteer Services and Front of House Guest Experience - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 OR rieser@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.

Gallery Attendant/Ambassador

Gallery Attendants and Ambassadors assist guests and support traffic flow, information sharing, and gallery security at exhibitions scheduled at various Trust galleries. Gallery Attendants/Ambassadors are scheduled to work between four and six hours per shift. These individuals work cooperatively to ensure guest safety, comfort, and enjoyment while visiting Trust galleries and/or attending Trust exhibitions.

This is a part-time position working daytime, evening and weekend hours. Gallery Attendants/Ambassadors will be rotated with other part-time staff members with no annual guarantee for the number of hours or events worked. Hours will be determined by the needs of the Trust and will coincide with events scheduled at Trust galleries.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Gallery Manager - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 OR tcoleman@trustarts.org. No phone calls, please.

Guest Services Center Representative

The Guest Services Center Representative is a part-time, hourly position providing customer service support during performances and events at the Benedum Center and Byham Theater. These representatives interact with guests seeking information and assistive equipment to enhance their patron experience. Duties include:

answering patrons’ questions regarding the theater, performances, and the Cultural District
handing out assistive listening devices and closed captioning devices
maintaining the cleanliness of the area and cleaning returned devices
filing out daily reports detailing Guest Service Center activities

Applicants must have a very flexible schedule and be available on evenings, weekends and holidays (to align with performance schedules in the theaters). Knowledge of ADA policies is a plus. Base salary is $15 per hour. To apply please email resume and cover letter to ethomas@trustarts.org.

Stagehand

This is a part-time, hourly position for a technician in the installation and operation of large touring theatrical road shows (e.g., Broadway tours), rock & roll shows, and other large stage performances such as opera and ballet. This individual should have the ability to follow direction and be an on the job learner. This is a union position with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 3.

The stagehand reports directly to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s House Carpenter and the Trust’s Production Management team. Stagehands must be available to work a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends), often working long hours to accommodate performance and event requirements. Hours are offered via a hiring hall; stagehands accept calls that work with their schedule and their skill set(s). Union calls are issued based on seniority.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are examples but are not limited to the various types of job responsibilities.

Load and unload road cases, scenery, and materials from loading dock.
Assemble and disassemble scenery, stage equipment, and auxiliary items such as dance flooring.
Set up audio and lighting equipment, theatrical equipment, microphones, props, and auxiliary equipment such as orchestral music stands.
Move and rearrange furniture, set up risers, and operate scenery-moving machinery.
Assist with video, sound, and light production and/or maintenance.
Rigging which may include raising motors, lighting, and scenery out into the grid as well as lowering it onto stage.
Work with audio engineers, electricians, carpenters, and other backstage personnel.
Other backstage duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Skill or ability to learn about stage equipment and various tools used. On the job training is provided.
Ability to work from oral requests and well as printed run sheets to achieve desired modifications/installation.
Willingness to work long hours, accommodating work schedule to requirements of performance and events.

This position is an I.A.T.S.E Local 3 position, and a part-time position with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, with an hourly rate of $29.06 along with benefits including pension. Please send cover letter and resume to: Todd Nonn at work.with.IATSE3@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.

Internships

The Trust offers a range of internship opportunities. Visit our internship program page for more information.

Volunteer

The Trust's broad mission offers a number of opportunities to engage with the organization and the community. Visit our volunteer page for more information.

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