Employment Opportunities

At the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, our dynamic team works hard every day to enrich our community’s quality of life. A chance to join our team isn’t just a chance to work at a beautiful theater—it’s a chance to make a difference.

Director of Development

The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit performing arts venue located in the heart of downtown Wilkes-Barre. The Kirby Center presents over 80 diverse events annually, including concerts, Broadway shows, comedy, film, and educational programming. With a mission to provide broad access to the arts and enrich the cultural life of the region, the Kirby Center serves nearly 100,000 patrons each year and has welcomed close to three million guests since opening in 1986. As a cornerstone of the local arts community, the Kirby Center relies on philanthropic support to sustain its programming, outreach, and preservation efforts.

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The Director of Development is accountable for the management of the F.M. Kirby Center’s fundraising programs and development staff. Responsibilities include major gift research, cultivation, solicitation and grant development/compliance. The Director of Development collaborates closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on setting fundraising strategies and goals and aligns fundraising efforts with the theater’s overall strategic plan.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead the planning and execution of all fundraising initiatives, including individual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, special events, Planned Giving, and Tax Credit Programs.

· Grant research development and compliance for public and private sources.

· Oversee Membership to ensure new initiatives and retention.

· Develop strategies to advance relationships with donors and prospective donors.

· Budget development and oversight.

· Prospect identification.

· Responsible for the Advancement Committee of the Board of Directors.

· Legislative and government relations.

· Provide direct supervision to the Associate Director of Development.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Position requires four year degree and five years professional fundraising experience.

· Capital campaign experience preferred.

· Proven track record in gift solicitation on all levels.

· Experience in planning, implementing and managing fundraising campaigns and analyzing fundraising data.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives about the theater’s mission and impact.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse constituencies.

· Proficiency in donor management software and fundraising platforms.

CONTROL:

Must be comfortable and capable of working/communicating effectively with potential donors.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to careers@kirbycenter.org.

Front of House Manager

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

To train, manage, and supervise paid and volunteer staff and work hand-in-hand with director of operations to ensure professional, safe, and efficient operation of venue during stage, lobby, or film events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee venue operations & staff per established procedures.

· Help plan and organize lobby events.

· Supervise/coordinate catering requirements.

· Supervise artist/tour dressing room hospitality and catering needs.

· Manage head usher, head bartender, paid staff, and volunteers.

· Cash management control.

· Create volunteer incentives and annual appreciation dinner & awards program.

· Prepare required reports and paperwork in a timely manner.

· Assist with management of housekeeping staff to ensure venue’s appearance.

· Ensure proper customer service interaction.

· Maintain supplies and inventories with timely ordering.

· Assist with late seating/ticketing issues as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

DAILY TASKS:

· Scheduling of staff, bartenders and volunteers.

· Prepare bank/assign POS terminals/paperwork

· Organize programs/inserts/handouts

· Conduct pre-opening theater walk-thru (punch list).

· Staff meetings and training.

· Cash pickups/change bags/deposits.

· Artist merchandise settlement.

· Secure/arm building at closing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Excellent organizational and people skills.

· Knowledge of SkyTab POS System preferred.

· Retail, restaurant and/or bar management experience preferred.

· Experience with event planning.

· Computer experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

· Experience with crowd control and proper security practices.

· Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required.

· Proven track record in developing and maintaining customer service excellence.

CONTROL:

Capacity to manage paid staff and volunteers. Discretion when interfacing with patrons.

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to careers@kirbycenter.org.

Check back soon for more exciting opportunities at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts!

Want to become a volunteer? Email jason@kirbycenter.org.

I love my part time job!! Getting to work at the Kirby Center has been such an amazing experience. The people I have met have become family. They are there when you need them and will do whatever they can to help you out. Including getting to meet one of the best! My favorite Joker, Sal Vulcano! They know how much I love him and made this happen!!! I can’t thank them enough. If you are looking to have an amazing time working and meeting amazing people who work their butts off to bring entertainment to this area and volunteers and part time employees who also work their butts off to provide an amazing experience at the shows, let me know and I will get you in touch with someone at the Kirby!

– Rachel