Employment Opportunities at Asolo Rep

Current Employment Opportunities

• Associate Technical Director

  TITLE:      Associate Technical Director

  STATUS:   FTE, Exempt

  SALARY :     $60,000  + comprehensive benefits package

   

  Please apply with cover letter, resume, and references to : asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

   

  Asolo Rep (LORT B) Florida’s premier professional theatre and one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern US is seeking to fill its Associate Technical Director. This is a full-time exempt staff position which requires a candidate to be a resident of the community, modest relocation available. The Associate Technical Director is responsible for collaborating with the Technical Director to facilitate the technical design, construction, load in, and strike of all Asolo Repertory Theatre productions, FSU Conservatory productions, and Outside contracts. Alongside the Technical Director, the Associate Technical Director will review and budget scenic designs, determine technical requirements, generate construction drawings, purchase and track materials, oversee construction, and lead load ins, strikes, and other crew calls, as necessary. In addition to attending all production meetings and technical rehearsals, the Associate Technical Director will provide technical support to all Asolo productions and related departments.

   

  Responsibilities

  The Associate Technical Director works alongside the Technical Director to:

  • Oversee the construction, rigging, installation, and maintenance of theatrical scenery.
  • Generate working construction drawings using CAD Software.
  • Purchase and Inventory stock and specialty materials.
  • Track shop progress, show elements, and maintain a production schedule.
  • Supervise full-time and overhire scene shop personnel, including carpenters, metal workers, scenic painters, properties artisans, and electricians.
  • Organize and schedule IATSE overhire union labor for shop work, load ins, strikes, and other calls, as necessary.
  • Produce budgets, timeline estimates, and bids for all Asolo Rep productions, FSU Conservatory shows, and Outside work.
  • Lead IATSE Crews to safely load in and strike scenery.
  • Maintain safe working conditions and train others in safety related matters.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment at the Scene Shop, Rehearsal Spaces, Asolo’s Mainstage (The Mertz Theatre), and other facilities, as necessary.
  • Other duties may arise through discussion and experience.

  Required Qualifications

  • This position is hands-on and requires a range of theatre experience
  • Advanced knowledge of current theatrical construction techniques and best practices
  • Ability to manage shifting and competing priorities, exercise good judgement, and maintain a calm and positive attitude in stressful environments
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Punctual, self-motivated, and detail oriented. Works effectively in both a team and self-directed situations
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Vectorworks
  • Proficient in Microsoft office suit, Dropbox, and basic computer skills
  • Comfortable working at heights from Genie lifts, ladders, and scaffolding
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License
  • Night and Weekend Hours required

   

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Comfortable driving 18’ box truck or pickup with trailer attached
  • Forklift Certified or willing to become certified
  • OSHA 10 or 30 Certified or willing to become certified
  • Working knowledge of Creative Conners Equipment and software

• Individual Giving Manager

  TITLE:                       Individual Giving Manager

  STATUS:                    FTE, Exempt

  REPORTS TO:         Associate Director of Individual Giving

  ORIGINAL DATE:  01/2026

  SALARY RANGE:  $55,000-65,000, plus comprehensive benefits package 

   

  Please apply to : asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

   

   

  Position Summary:

  The Individual Giving Manager at Asolo Repertory Theatre (Asolo Rep) reports to the Associate Director of Individual Giving and is a key member of the Development team, responsible for the planning and execution of Annual Fund strategies and benefits. In collaboration with the Individual Giving Associate, the Manager utilizes broad-base communications through direct response, email, and digital and social media to acquire, engage, cultivate, steward, and upgrade Annual Fund donors ($1,000-9,999), as well as a moves management process that incorporates appropriate and personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship steps to increase donor and prospect engagement. A special focus of the Manager’s responsibilities is to grow the Annual Fund, which requires the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective individual donors, with special emphasis on building a pipeline and bringing in increased gifts. While much of this fundraising work will be managed independently, important to the Manager’s success will be a desire and willingness to collaborate with the Development team and across other departments. The Manager will have one direct report: the Individual Giving Associate.

   

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive solicitation strategy for assigned portfolio, focusing on upgrading annual gifts;
  • Manage successful growth strategies, including multi-channel direct mail and marketing;
  • Create new strategies for the Annual Fund with detailed programmatic and financial goals for growth;
  • Prioritize donor engagement and maintain excellent donor stewardship practices through emails, handwritten thank you notes, phone calls, donor meetings, etc.
  • Oversee fulfillment of Annual Fund donor benefits, in collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization;
  • Host donor visits and attend functions to welcome donors and advance donor relationships;
  • Oversee accuracy of Annual Fund-level donors in program book lists and other recognition;
  • Collaborate with the Individual Giving Associate and the Marketing & Communciations department to coordinate all communications, including appeals, solicitations and proposals, and invitations;
  • Utilize research resources for donor and prospect research;
  • Monitor Annual Fund-related expense budgets and revenue projections;
  • Collaborate with Special Events on donor engagement and stewardship opportunities.
  • Update and maintain bio data, contact information, call reports and moves management, and other interactions in Tessitura;
  • Other duties as assigned.

   

  Skills and Knowledge:

  • Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling letters, narratives, and calls-to-action;
  • Superior verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills;
  • High level of personal and professional integrity in dealing with colleagues, Board Members, and donors;
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative on designing and implementing new projects;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated in relating to Board Members, donors, volunteers, senior leadership, and colleagues;
  • Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and sensitive deadlines;
  • Ability to interpret financial information and manage data;
  • Ability to work with confidential information;
  • High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask;

   

  Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years of fundraising experience, preferably with comparable or larger-sized organizations ($10 million or more annual fundraising goal);
  • Prior experience with other areas of fundraising (planned giving, annual fund, institutional giving, etc.) and knowledge of and experience with the Gulf Coast-area philanthropic community and its leadership is a plus;
  • Experience with CRMs like Raiser’s Edge or Tessitura;
  • Must be available to host donors in the evenings and attend evening cultivation events and performances; weekend work is required during the season (November through June).
  • Knowledge of or strong interest in theatre and the performing arts is also a plus.

  To Apply:   Email  asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

   

• Finance Director

  Department: Business Office

  Reports To:  Managing Director

  Classification:      Exempt       Full Time             Annual

  Date Prepared:  July 2026

  Salary: $100,000 – $110,000

  General Summary: Senior leadership position providing strategic financial leadership and direct management of the organization’s finance and accounting.

  Please apply with resume, cover letter to asolo_human_resources@asolo.org.

   

  The Opportunity:

  The Finance Director is a senior management position and a key member of Asolo Rep’s leadership team.  Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director partners with senior leadership in strategic decision making and operations, and provides leadership for all financial planning, accounting, reporting, and internal controls for the organization.

  Beyond day-to-day financial management, the Finance Director serves as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director and board on the long-range financial health and sustainability of the institution – helping shape how the organization plans, invests, and grows in service of its artistic and community mission.

   

  Positions Supervised:  

  Staff Accountant

  Business Associate

   

  Essential Job Functions:

  Strategic Financial Leadership

  Develops multi-year financial plans and scenario models to inform season planning, capital projects, endowment strategy, and other long-range strategic initiatives.

  Leads the annual budgeting process in partnership with the Managing Director and department heads.  Monitors budget-to-actual performance throughout the year and prepare forecasts and cash flow projections.

  Serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing a financial perspective to institutional strategy, season planning, capital projects, and organizational decision making.

  Financial Operations & Accounting

  Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and month-end close.  Prepares timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and not-for-profit fund accounting standards.

  Maintains internal controls and fiscal policies and procedures.  Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.

  Partners with the Development department on reconciliation of contributed revenue, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of gifts, grants, and pledges across systems.

  Partners with Human Resources on payroll processing, 403(b) retirement plan , 457(b) plan and worker compensation policy and auditing.

  Maintains the organization’s business insurance policies (general liability, directors and officers, volunteer coverage) including claims handling and liaison with providers.

   

   

  Reporting, Audit & Compliance

  Prepares and presents monthly financial reports to the Managing Director, board, and Finance Committee.

  Manages the annual independent audit and preparation of Form 990.  Serves as primary liaison to auditors, banks, and investment managers.

  Oversee financial tracking and reporting for grants, restricted funds, and the endowment.

  Governance & Team Leadership

  Attends monthly board, finance and executive committee, strategic planning, department heads, and operations committee meetings.  Serves as staff liaison for Finance Task Force, Facility Task Force, Endowment Campaign Task Force, and any other finance-oriented task force appointed by the board.

  Supervises, mentors, and develops the Business Office team (Staff Accountant and Business Associate), fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service across the organization.

  Works to support the vigorous operation, mission, and goals of the institution with leadership and collegial working relationships.

  Job Requirements

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  Highly organized, self-motivated and has professional oral and written communications skills; ability to maintain good rapport with management and staff in other departments such as marketing, development etc.

  Must be detail oriented and able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

  Strong knowledge of GAAP, not-for-profit fund accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

  Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders, including the board.

  Proven leadership and staff development skills; high level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.

  High level of computer skills including advanced Excel and accounting/ERP software; experience with Financial Edge and Tessitura systems a plus.

  Minimum Education/Experience Required:

  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience; CPA or MBA preferred

  Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including supervisory experience; not-for-profit fund accounting experience required (Performing Arts experience preferred)

  Demonstrated experience managing independent audits and presenting financial information to boards, finance committees, or senior leadership

   

  About Asolo Repertory Theatre:

  Asolo Repertory Theatre is recognized as one of the premier professional theatres in America and the largest professional not-for-profit theatre in the Southeastern United States.  A founding member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and the State Theatre of Florida, Asolo Rep presents up to ten productions each season spanning contemporary works, classics, new plays, and musical theatre, and cultivates the next generation of artists through its affiliation with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.  Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein and Managing Director Ross Egan, Asolo Rep serves more than 100,000 patrons annually through its productions and its nationally recognized education and engagement programs.

• Associate Director of Individual Giving

  Position Summary:

  TITLE:                         Associate Director of Individual Giving

  SALARY RANGE:     $95,000-105,000, plus comprehensive benefits package

  Please send cover letter, resume and references to asolo_human_resources@asolo.org

  The Associate Director of Individual Giving at Asolo Repertory Theatre (Asolo Rep) is a senior frontline fundraiser responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors at all levels – Membership, Annual Fund, and Major Gifts – in support of Asolo Rep’s general operations, special projects, endowment, and fundraising events. The role carries a special emphasis on building and managing a robust Major Gifts pipeline. While a high degree of independence is expected, success in this role also requires genuine collaboration across the Development team and other departments. The Associate Director directly supervises the Major Gifts Officer and works in close partnership with the Individual Giving Manager, who oversees the Individual Giving Associate.

   

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work with Director of Development in developing and maintaining a comprehensive solicitation strategy for assigned portfolio, focusing on upgrading annual gifts and securing leadership gifts, while also cultivating a pipeline of new donors, with an emphasis on the Major Gifts pipeline;
  • When appropriate, provide support and guidance to the Producing Artistic Director, Managing Director, Director of Development, Board Members, or senior leadership on cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of current and prospective major donors;
  • Oversee Major Gifts Officer in acquisition and retention of higher-level donors ($10,000 and above), managing successful stewardship, cultivation, and moves management strategies;
  • Provide strategic oversight and partnership to the Individual Giving Manager, supporting Annual Fund growth across Membership and Annual Fund donor levels;
  • Cultivate and steward major donors through personal visits, correspondence, and meaningful touchpoints throughout the year;
  • Oversee accuracy of program book lists and other recognition;
  • Draft, review, edit, and coordinate all Major Gifts communications, including solicitations and proposals, acknowledgement letters, and invitations;
  • Utilize research resources for donor and prospect research;
  • Prepare and monitor annual Major Gifts expense budgets and revenue projections;
  • Collaborate with Special Events on donor engagement and stewardship opportunities.
  • Regularly attend performances to welcome donors and advance donor relationships;
  • Update and maintain bio data, contact information, call reports and moves management, and other interactions in Tessitura;

   

  • Create new strategies to use performances, events, community programs, and donor benefits to encourage greater frequency of participation and new or increased support;
  • Other duties as assigned.

   

  Skills and Knowledge:

  • Exceptional writing skills, with demonstrated ability to craft persuasive major gift proposals, donor narratives, and calls-to-action that inspire giving at the leadership level;
  • Superior verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills;
  • High level of personal and professional integrity in dealing with colleagues, Board Members, and donors;
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as to lead, mentor, and support direct reports in achieving team goals;
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Board members, major donors, volunteers, senior leadership, and colleagues;
  • Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and sensitive deadlines;
  • Ability to interpret financial information and manage data;
  • Ability to work with confidential information;
  • High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask;

   

  Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 5-7 years of successful frontline fundraising experience, preferably with comparable or larger-sized organizations ($10 million or more annual fundraising goal);
  • Demonstrated accomplishments in managing donor portfolios, making personal solicitations, and achieving or exceeding personal and department fundraising goals is required;
  • Prior experience with other areas of fundraising (planned giving, annual fund, institutional giving, etc.) and knowledge of and experience with the Gulf Coast-area philanthropic community and its leadership is a plus;
  • Proficiency with CRMs like Raiser’s Edge or Tessitura;
  • This role requires regular evening availability for donor cultivation events and performances, as well as weekend work during the season (November through June); scheduling is managed collaboratively with supervisor.
  • Knowledge of or strong interest in theatre and the performing arts is also a plus.