Title: Assistant Head Carpenter, Miller Theater
Department: Production
Reports to: Ensemble Arts Philly Director of Production and Miller Theater IATSE Union Steward
Status: Union
Summary:
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) is seeking a qualified individual for the unionized stagehand position of Assistant Head Carpenter at the Miller Theater. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who support production activities at the Miller Theater.
Essential Functions:
Assist with load-in, setup, rehearsal, performance, and load-out of presentations in the Miller TheaterSupervise and help lead the extra IATSE crew during load-in, rehearsal, performance and load-out for presentations in the Miller TheaterOversee the safe installation, operation, maintenance and repair of staging, scenery, rigging, and mechanical systemsReview, interpret and implement technical drawings, ground plans, and rigging plotsOperate and maintain all in-house theatrical equipment in the Miller TheaterMaintain and monitor appropriate materials, equipment, tools and supplies as required for production supportAbility and willingness to work across all departments during non-yellow card attractionsWork within all theatrical disciplines and attend to a wide range of duties as assignedParticipate in long term project planning along with management; Develop and specific goals necessary to maintain and improve the department’s capabilitiesAssist with ensuring that all tenant installations conform to applicable fire and safety regulations, especially as regards the maintenance of fire lanes, and clear access to fire exits and emergency suppliesKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Substantial experience with a variety of musical and staged attractions in one or more active, large scale metropolitan venuesSignificant experience with scenery, rigging, and carpentry in a theatrical environmentProficiency with counterweight fly systems, stage automation, and liftsWorking knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot theatrical rigging systems and stage machineryStrong knowledge of safe rigging practices and OSHA standardsWorking knowledge of theatrical video systems and equipmentWorking knowledge of theatrical lighting systems and equipmentFamiliarity with knot tying, hand/power tools, and scenic construction methodsPosition requires leadership skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team while supporting one another to accomplish common goalsAbility to work independently and in support of a department leadExcellent interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with all staff, management, artists, and the public in a professional mannerAbility to anticipate potential problems and provide solutionsAbility to attend to numerous projects concurrently; the ability to respond positively, effectively, and quickly to shifting prioritiesWorking Conditions/Physical Demands:
Affiliation with I.A.T.S.E. union, Local 8 is required after hiring.Position will require movement and placement of theatrical objects, including prolonged durations of standing as well as pushing, pulling, and lifting items greater than 50lbsPosition will require work at heights and on ladders & liftsPosition will require work indoors, outdoors, and in intermittently noisy spacesWork schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.Resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position.
About The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA) brings together one of the world’s preeminent orchestras with the iconic venues that have anchored Philadelphia’s cultural life for nearly 170 years. As owner and operator of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and the programming partner for the historic Forrest Theatre, POEA serves as a cornerstone of the city’s artistic and civic identity, welcoming one million people annually to a vibrant constellation of stages across Center City.
Representing both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and a dynamic roster of resident partners and visiting artists, POEA presents more than one-thousand events annually that represent a wide range of programming, including Broadway, classical, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations, reflecting and serving the breadth of the region’s communities. Through innovative programming, robust educational initiatives, deep commitment to diverse communities, and expanding digital platforms, POEA acts as a convener and civic partner—bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and creating an expansive, inclusive future for the arts in Philadelphia and beyond.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.
Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. POEA strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.
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Department: Development
Reports to: Chief Philanthropy Officer
Summary:
The Development Assistant serves in an administrative support role within The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Development office, performing important support tasks that impact the success of the department and the entire organization.
The Development Assistant will provide high-level support to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Vice President of Philanthropy, and Vice President of Development, including but not limited to calendar management, meeting scheduling, maintaining consistent records, data entry, travel arrangements, and written correspondence. The Development Assistant will assist in scheduling and coordinating meetings for the Department and will also provide administrative support for the comprehensive fundraising campaign.
The scope of the Development Assistant’s work will require collaboration and coordination with all members of the Development department and other departments, with an especially close collaborative relationship with the Manager, Office of the President and CEO.
Essential Functions:
Provide administrative support to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Vice President of Philanthropy, and Vice President of Development, including scheduling meetings, agendas, drafting correspondence, budget tracking and reporting, travel arrangements, and other team logistics. Track and manage communications with donors, including scheduling meetings, providing support in preparation for donor meetings, and updating and maintaining records in our donor database.Facilitate all required donor and volunteer meeting coordination follow-up, including letters and other materials, coordinating additional meetings, and/or securing tickets for performances, events, or other special invitations. Provide administrative support for several key committees of the Board.Perform administrative and office support and assist with onboarding new team members and disseminating important information.Assist with the planning and execution of the Development Department’s full staff meetings and planning retreats.Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of administrative support experience. Prior experience working in a non-profit fundraising office is preferred. Knowledge of or appreciation for the performing arts is a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Superior administrative skills, with impeccable attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.Strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service. Excellent interpersonal skills and a high comfort level working with a variety of personality types.Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to draft correspondence and take meeting minutes.High level of personal and professional integrity in dealing with colleagues, board members, and donors, and the ability to work with confidential information.Ability to work collaboratively within the Development Department and across the entire organization.Ability to work independently and take initiative on designing and implementing new projects, and the ability to evaluate and recommend improvements to existing procedures.Ability to thrive in highly collaborative and fast-paced settings. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Co-Pilot) and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systemsFamiliarity with donor database, Tessitura, preferred, or comparable CRM. Ability and willingness to participate in evening and weekend activities, including performances, concerts, and donor events.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Routine for office environment. The employee will be required to perform the essential functions of the job during evening and weekend concerts and/or events.
Resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position.
About The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA) bring together one of the world’s preeminent orchestras with the iconic venues that have anchored Philadelphia’s cultural life for nearly 170 years. As owner and operator of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and the programming partner for the historic Forrest Theatre, POEA serves as a cornerstone of the city’s artistic and civic identity, welcoming one million people annually to a vibrant constellation of stages across Center City.
Representing both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and a dynamic roster of resident partners and visiting artists, POEA presents more than one-thousand events annually that represent a wide range of programming, including Broadway, classical, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations, reflecting and serving the breadth of the region’s communities. Through innovative programming, robust educational initiatives, deep commitment to diverse communities, and expanding digital platforms, POEA acts as a convener and civic partner—bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and creating an expansive, inclusive future for the arts in Philadelphia and beyond.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.
Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. POEA strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.
Read LessPosition Title: Vice President, Strategic Projects
Department: Strategic Office
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Position SummaryThe Vice President of Strategic Projects plays a critical connector role across The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA). Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as a strategic partner to the President and CEO, this leader helps turn organizational priorities into results by coordinating projects that strengthen operations, support artistic and audience goals, and advance POEA’s mission as a world-class orchestra and a cultural cornerstone of Philadelphia.
Working closely with department heads and the Enterprise Leadership Team, the VP guides complex, cross‑department efforts from planning through completion. Projects may include implementing new business or earned‑revenue initiatives, improving season‑planning and workflow processes, supporting labor and workforce planning, coordinating high-level board and governance projects, and advancing elements of the organization’s long‑range strategic plan.
This position ensures major initiatives are well organized, resourced, and communicated—helping teams stay aligned, informed, and accountable while maintaining clarity between strategy and execution.
ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Project Management (Primary Focus)
Lead and manage high-impact, cross departmental projects from initiation through completion, ensuring clear goals, defined scope, and measurable outcomes.Example projects may include advancing new business opportunities or earned-revenue initiatives, supporting labor relations analysis or workforce planning, coordinating board management and governance initiatives, and leading major strategic planning efforts.Develop project charters, timelines, KPIs, and reporting frameworks; monitor progress, anticipate risks, escalate issues, and drive solutions and tradeoff decisions.Leverage practical project management tools to keep major initiatives moving and on schedule.Analyze new earned‑revenue ideas (venue use opportunities, experiential programming, food & beverage strategy) and lead cross‑team pilots.Lead or support special initiatives assigned by the COO and President & CEO, including organizational effectiveness projects, strategic planning work, and enterprise change management efforts.Oversee the cross‑department metrics meetings and senior leadership meetings, ensuring that each department submits data and presentations on time, that the information presented is accurate and actionable, and that discussions lead to concrete next steps that move the organization forward.Required
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management, strategy, operations, arts administration, consulting, or a related field, with a track record of leading complex, cross functional initiatives.Demonstrated success managing multistakeholder projects in a nonprofit, performing arts, entertainment, or similarly matrixed environment.Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and visual—with the ability to synthesize complexity, tell a clear story, and translate strategy into actionable plans.Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and sound judgment, with the ability to build trust and influence without formal authority across diverse teams.Proficiency with project management tools and comfort working with data and dashboards to track progress and impact.Experience in performing arts, live events, cultural institutions, or adjacent creative industries.Preferred
Familiarity with nonprofit governance, budgeting, and development operations, including board engagement and philanthropy.Experience partnering closely with C-suite executives or serving in a chief of staff, strategy, or transformation role.Background in organizational change management, process improvement, or management consulting.Work Environment and RequirementsThis position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an onsite/remote schedule as determined by organizational policy and business needs.Evening and weekend work is required in conjunction with performances, special events, rehearsals, and other organizational activities.Routine office environment with extended periods of computer and desk work; ability to navigate performance and event venues as needed.Reporting structure
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO).Member of: Senior leadership team, collaborating closely with the President and CEO and other executives.Direct reports: noAbout The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts PhillyThe Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA) bring together one of the world’s preeminent orchestras with the iconic venues that have anchored Philadelphia’s cultural life for nearly 170 years. As owner and operator of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and the programming partner for the historic Forrest Theatre, POEA serves as a cornerstone of the city’s artistic and civic identity, welcoming one million people annually to a vibrant constellation of stages across Center City.
Representing both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and a dynamic roster of resident partners and visiting artists, POEA presents more than one-thousand events annually that represent a wide range of programming, including Broadway, classical, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations, reflecting and serving the breadth of the region’s communities. Through innovative programming, robust educational initiatives, deep commitment to diverse communities, and expanding digital platforms, POEA acts as a convener and civic partner—bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and creating an expansive, inclusive future for the arts in Philadelphia and beyond.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.
Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. POEA strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.
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