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Employment Opportunities at Barter Theatre

Current Available Positions

Director of Marketing

Barter Theatre (founded 1933) – a full-time, year-round AEA resident repertory company of theatre artists, a founding member of LORT – located in historic Abingdon, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Director of Marketing for fulltime
employment beginning fall 2010.

Must be skilled in strategic planning, branding, and audience development; energetic professional with strong leadership skills and a “hands-on” team work ethic. Responsibilities include planning and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan integral to the financial success of Barter Theatre. The director oversees all marketing efforts to cultivate and retain an annual audience of 160,000+. Proficiency in computer and electronic media a must; skills in video and other graphic media useful, candidate must be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite software and video editing programs like Final Cut Pro. The director works closely with Barter’s producing artistic director, the directors of advancement, development and sales and service. Requires proven direct marketing and advertising skills, demographic analysis, marketing research and strong knowledge of design and production for print, web and video.

Historic Barter Theatre offers a wide variety of productions including world premieres, developing new works, musicals, and classics in two newly renovated theatre spaces. Programs include Barter’s professional productions, series for young audiences and national tours. We value a collaborative work environment.

Competitive Salary; Benefits include paid vacations, health insurance and 401K plan. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Jayne Duehring, Director of Advancement, Barter Theatre, PO Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212. Email: advancement@bartertheatre.com. Barter Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

Apprenticeships and Internships

For information on internships and apprenticeships, please contact:
Acting • Katy Brown • barterplayers@bartertheatre.com
Technical • Cheri Prough DeVol • resdesign@bartertheatre.com
Administration • Diana Haynes • hrdirector@bartertheatre.com
Marketing • Peter Yonka • dirofmarketing@bartertheatre.com
Development • Mary Anne Holbrook • dirofdevelopment@bartertheatre.com

Volunteers

Theatre Volunteers

Those wishing to volunteer their time to Barter's Ushering Service or Gift Shop, please contact Barter's House Manager, Tom Childress, at giftshop@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-5407.

The Barter Players

Barter's theatre for young audiences needs help with anything and everything—house management, technical projects, set construction, making costumes, town criers, and more. For more information and to volunteer contact Katy Brown at barterplayers@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-3327.

Marketing

Volunteers are needed to help with data entry, surveys, brochure distribution, general office work and errands. Work when your schedule allows. Earn complimentary tickets for volunteering. Contact Barter's Communication Manager, Christine Webb, at communication@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-3342.

Development

Volunteers are needed to help with projects relative to fundraising. Help in research, data entry, filing, and general office activity. Great opportunity to learn about behind the scenes at Barter. Earn complimentary tickets for your volunteered time. Contact Barter's Director of Development, Mary Anne Holbrook, at dirofdevelopment@bartertheatre.com or 276/619-3303.

Upcoming Auditions

There are currently no scheduled auditions

General Casting Information

Barter holds auditions in New York each year through Paul Russell Casting and is in attendance at UPTA in Memphis every February. Depending on the year and the roles we are seeking, we may also be at auditions in Washington DC, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Asheville, and area universities.

To submit your headshot and resume to Barter Theatre, please mail to:
Katy Brown
Head of Casting
Barter Theatre
PO Box 867
Abingdon, VA 24212

Questions about casting can be addressed to Katy Brown at barterplayers@bartertheatre.com. We request that questions be sent via email rather than telephone.