Employment

Performing Arts Instructor (Access)

The Naples Players is seeking part-time artists and educators to join our Arts Access team as instructors of a variety of performing-arts based enrichment programs.

The Naples Players is a non-profit community theatre with the mission of building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre. Our Arts Access department fulfills this mission by facilitating inclusive classes for students with developmental disabilities and engaging our over 40+ partner organizations of varied abilities and backgrounds in classes, workshops, vocational training and meaningful arts experiences.

Candidates should have practical theatre/performing arts knowledge with the passion to use their skills for the benefit of personal, social, and cultural wellbeing. We are especially interested in educators with experience in interdisciplinary theatrical arts, such as Acting, Directing, Improv, Musical Theatre, Dance/Choreography, and Music Direction. If you have special skills such as Puppeteering experience or Devising theatre, please list those skills in your application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead facilitator in assigned classrooms
• Develop objectives and curriculum for your assigned classes
• Ensure the safety, development, and well-being of all students
• Maintain required paperwork
• Meet with staff, families, and volunteers, when needed
• Determine the strengths and abilities of your students and adapt curriculum in the moment to suit those needs

Requirements

• Candidates must have previous education experience or high-level proficiency in desired artistic medium
• Passion for cultivating community and access to the arts through educational experiences for students of varied ages and backgrounds
• Comfortable leading and holding space for a class of up to 16 students
• Ability to adapt to a variety of classroom settings to varied student populations
• Ability to effectively assess needs and problems objectively
• Must have own transportation

Other desirable skills include:

• Experience participating in and facilitating an artistic discipline with students living with ASD, IDD, or other neurological/emotional/developmental disabilities
  • OT Training, ABA specialists and behavior specialists, ESE educators, etc.
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speakers
• Experience in diverse theatrical modalities
• Experience accompanying students on piano

Schedule:
Schedule is determined by type of class and age group; typically, classes are 1-2 hours – daytime and afternoon/evening opportunities available.

TO APPLY:
Submit a resume and cover letter to:
Summer Pliskow
Director of Arts Access and Applied Theatre Programs
[email protected]

Marketing Coordinator

The Naples Players (TNP) located in idyllic Naples, Florida is seeking a motivated professional to serve as the next Marketing Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

With a primary focus on marketing strategy, the Marketing Coordinator leads the implementation of development and marketing initiatives, communication, and brand management efforts for both earned and contributed revenue streams. Ad purchasing and coordination, as well as email and social content creation, and the tracking of organizational KPI’s are a foundational part of the position.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing messaging across departments, with a background in Marketing & Communications; and a track-record for accountability in generating revenues.

Principal Duties:

• Help plan, coordinate, and execute The Naples Players marketing and branding goals and objectives
• Adhere to the overall marketing plan and customize messaging as needed for each production, KidzAct youth education program, Adult education program, general branding and other efforts associated with development, special events and other activities.
• Coordinate a public relations program, including writing, and placing of press releases, and calendar releases, pitching and/or writing and coordinating feature stories, coordinating photography, and handling press inquiries for both the productions and Naples Players generally.
• Oversee all marketing collateral including but not limited to ads, posters, cards, brochures, and any direct mail pieces.
• Coordinate all placement and production of print, radio, and TV commercials.
• Coordinate and execute all online presence including all social media, e-blasts & website.
• Coordinate use of all media trades.
• Implementation of the TNP Brand strategies.
• Work closely with the company’s Box Office team; enabling them to meet their sales objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and information
• Develop and maintain strong community connections with local organizational partners, community leaders, and board members.
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Desirable Skills Include:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related experience is encouraged.
• Experience in marketing performing arts a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills including but not limited to WordPress knowledge and social media metrics.
• Flexible hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Other Desirable Skills Include:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships of trust and respect with development staff, colleagues, volunteers, and donors.
• Commitment to building a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable community where all people can thrive.

Compensation:

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, exempt

Starting at $45,000, but commensurate with Experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision  – 401K match  – PTO

TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and cover letter to:

Bryce Alexander
CEO & Executive Artistic Director
[email protected]