Jobs at MSMT

MSMT is looking for dedicated, hardworking, theatre loving professionals to fill positions in the following departments (Click the links below for more info):

TO APPLY:

Please submit to Kyle Coyer, Director of Production at jobs@msmt.org, your cover letter, employment resume, 3 contact references which should include the person’s name, position, company they work for, phone, and email address.  Post LAST NAME and JOB POSITION in the subject line please.

** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**

Deadline: April 15, 2023

 

WORKING at MSMT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

-Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing

-Prolonged periods of working in dark, quiet, or enclosed spaces at the theatre

-Ability to regularly move and lift 30-50 lbs.  All positions involve lifting and moving cumbersome boxes, packages, equipment, etc.

-Occasional ladder and MEWP (Personnel Lifts) work at heights up to 30 feet (technicians)

 

WORK WEEK AND HOURS

-MSMT standard work week is Monday through Sunday

-An average work week is between 50-70 hours

-Work hours follow rehearsal and performance schedules. All positions will work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required per department

-There will be a company day off every week except during tech week where some departments will get 2 daylight days of rest

 

EXEMPT AND HOURLY POSITIONS

-Hourly positions are non-exempt and are eligible for overtime

-Salaried positions are exempt and will not receive overtime

 

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS

VACCINATION

MSMT is a fully vaccinated company.  All employees must be fully vaccinated and have had all available vaccine boosters against the Covid-19 virus.  Copies of vaccination card (s) must be provided to the Company Manager on the date of offer.  Offers shall be rescinded if potential candidates cannot produce their vaccination card or medical documentation of vaccinations.

 

TESTING

All employees will be required to test on the first day of employment.  During the season, all employees must be willing to be tested at the company’s discretion based on the current Covid climate, union agreements, and when deemed necessary.  All applicable mandates by the Federal, State, and local governments Covid-19 guidelines, CDC Covid-19 guidelines, and MSMTs Covid-19 guidelines shall be adhered to.

 

MASKS

During the season, all employees must be willing to wear masks at MSMT venues, housing, events, etc. based on the current Covid climate, union agreements, and when deemed necessary.  All applicable mandates by the Federal, State, and local governments Covid-19 guidelines, CDC Covid-19 guidelines, and MSMTs Covid-19 guidelines shall be adhered to.

 

About Maine State Music Theatre

Founded in 1959 by Victoria Crandall, Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is a not-for-profit summer stock performing arts organization based in Brunswick, Maine.  MSMT is committed to presenting high-quality theatrical productions which include 4 fully staged musicals, 3 concerts, 3 productions of Theatre for Young Audiences, offsite concerts, fundraisers, and co-productions with other theatres.  MSMT is a strong economic driver for the Mid Coast Maine region and employs up to 200 artists, technicians, musicians, administrative personnel, and actors each summer season.

 

Mission Statement

To enrich lives through musical theatre.

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusion are core values at MSMT.  We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees.  We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

 

MSMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  MSMT is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at MSMT are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race and color; religion or belief;  national, social or ethnic origin; age; disability; sex, gender/gender identity, transgender status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family or parental status; pregnancy; family medical history or genetic information; political persuasion and/or belief; or status as a whistleblower in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws.  MSMT will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

 

All persons are encouraged to apply.

 

MSMT is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer