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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to celebrate the complexity of our shared human experience.

We envision a world awakened by the wonder of theatre.

OUR VALUES

Belonging: Portland Playhouse works to be radically inclusive onstage and offstage. We serve together. We rise together. We lead with kindness.

Gratitude: We are here by the grace and generosity of our community. We honor, join with, and are guided by those who came before us as well as current and future generations.

Courage: We challenge the status quo; we take risks. We listen and learn with an openness to change.

STAFF OPENINGS

Director of Individual Giving and Stewardship 

 

Job Title: Director of Individual Giving and Stewardship 

Reports To: Artistic Director 

Position Type: Full Time (40 hours) or ¾ Time (30 hours/week) 

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 to be paid on bi-monthly basis

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Individual Giving and Stewardship to work collaboratively with the Artistic Director to solicit individual donations and provide stewardship for current donors. This role is essential to advancing our mission by developing comprehensive strategies to acquire, engage, and retain supporters across all giving levels. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working closely with our Development Manager, Staff, and Board to create meaningful donor experiences.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to work@portlandplayhouse.org. Please include “Director of Individual Giving and Stewardship” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please describe your experience with individual donor cultivation and share what draws you to theater and Portland Playhouse’s mission.

Application Deadline:

August 11th, with a start Date of September 2nd. 

Portland Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. 

AUDITIONS

Our 2025 – 2026 is fully cast (Paradise BlueA Christmas CarolAngry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, and Spongebob). We usually hold season general auditions in February/March, and then spend April – June casting the full season via show specific auditions.
 
We’d love to see you at general auditions next year in 2026! We don’t have exact dates yet, but please submit and express interest by filling out this Google Form so that we can contact you about future auditions and what you will need to prepare.
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at anytime at casting@portlandplayhouse.org.
 
We look forward to seeing you at an audition soon. 

Interested in Getting Involved?

We are always looking for volunteers as well as apprentices, crew members and corporate partnerships.

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