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Join the Orpheum Theatre Group in Memphis and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to delivering unforgettable arts experiences. As a member of our team, you'll work in a dynamic environment that celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation while contributing to the magic that makes the Orpheum Theatre Group a beloved cultural institution.
Career Opportunities
Department: Finance
Reports to: VP/CFO
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Starting Pay Range: $55,000
At the Orpheum Theatre Group, you will find amazing talent on our stages and throughout our dedicated staff. We are committed to serving the Mid-South through our nonprofit mission, which includes our numerous education and community engagement programs. Our Orpheum Theatre Group team is dynamic, creative, innovative, and community-minded, and we are ready to welcome you!
The Accounting Manager supports the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations,
including accounts payable, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This
role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal
controls, and providing timely support for budgeting, audits, and reporting requirements.
How You Will Contribute
- Process accounts payable transactions, including checks, ACH payments, electronic
payments, and employee expense reimbursements. - Monitor outstanding payables and assist with cash flow tracking and analysis.
- Prepare and record bank deposits and track incoming payments.
- Reconcile multiple bank and credit card accounts and investigate and resolve
discrepancies. - Review and verify electronic payment activity and vendor invoices for accuracy,
completeness, and proper coding. - Record transactional data in the general ledger and maintain organized supporting
documentation. - Prepare and analyze general ledger reports and other financial reports for management
review. - Reconcile prepaid and clearing accounts and maintain reconciliation schedules.
- Maintain monthly reporting schedules, job code tracking, and internal accounting
worksheets. - Assist with annual information reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation and
compliance. - Support budgeting processes, audit preparation, and internal control activities.
- Review and process recurring vendor expenses, including insurance, benefits, and
telecommunications. - Participate in special accounting, finance, and banking projects as assigned.
How You Stand Out
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. Direct experience with Sage Intacct
accounting software a plus. - Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, and
reach overhead during events. - Spend significant time sitting at a desk working at a computer; manual dexterity
required for keyboarding. - Office environment is well-lit, heated, air-conditioned, and ventilated.
- During events, standing and walking are required approximately 25% of the time.
How We Stand Out
Benefits and Perks
- 401(k)and 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Unlimited paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Parking provided
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- A diverse team of colleagues
- Volunteer and committee opportunities
- Tickets to select Orpheum and Halloran Centre events as available
- Campus located in the heart of downtown Memphis with a historic theatre and modern
performing arts and education center
Our Mission
The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
Our Vision
The Orpheum Theatre Group will strive to be a world-class performing arts organization, serving as a cultural beacon and catalyst for positive change.
Our Values
- Innovative: The Orpheum Theatre Group takes risk and invests in new ideas.
- Inclusive: The Orpheum Theatre Group is welcoming and accepting to all.
- Inspirational: The Orpheum Theatre Group motivates positive change through the performing
arts. - Integrity: The Orpheum Theatre Group acts ethically and considers all viewpoints.
- lmpactful: The Orpheum Theatre Group provides meaningful opportunity.
- Transformative: The Orpheum Theatre Group changes lives, Memphis and the world.
Please send all cover letters and resumes to hr@orpheum-memphis.com. If you would like to apply in person you can obtain an application at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, 225 S. Main St between the hours of 10am-2pm Monday-Friday.
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Rentals & Events
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Starting Pay Range: $52,500
At the Orpheum Theatre Group, you will find amazing talent on our stages and throughout our dedicated staff. We are committed to serving the Mid-South through our nonprofit mission, which includes our numerous education and community engagement programs. Our Orpheum Theatre Group team is dynamic, creative, innovative, and community-minded, and we are ready to welcome you!
The Manager of Rentals & Events supports the Director of Rentals & Events by
managing the day-to-day coordination, administration, and execution of assigned rental
and special events at OTG. This role serves as a key operational partner, ensuring that
event logistics, contracts, financial documentation, and internal communications are
executed accurately and efficiently.
With a focus on operational excellence, client service, and cross-departmental
coordination, the Manager of Rentals & Events ensures that events are delivered
smoothly from contract execution through post-event settlement, providing internal
teams with the information and support they need to succeed.
How You Will Contribute
Key Responsibilities
Event Coordination & Execution
- Serve as the day-to-day manager for assigned rental events from contract
execution through post-event settlement. - Coordinate all event logistics, including schedules, staffing needs, security,
concessions, catering, housekeeping, volunteers, transportation, and other client
or artist accommodations. - Support on-site event operations assigned, serving as an OTG liaison during
events to ensure client and operational needs are met. - Provide operational backup to the Director of Rentals & Events and other
department leaders during peak activity periods.
Client Communication & Service
- Act as a secondary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and
ensuring timely, professional communication before, during, and after events. - Partner with the Operations team to ensure patron and client needs are met and
service expectations are exceeded.
Contracts, Financials & Administration
- Prepare and process rental contracts, event orders, permits, and related
documentation under the guidance of the Director of Rentals & Events. - Prepare invoices, track receivables, and assist with final settlements for rental
events in coordination with Finance. - Enter, maintain, and manage event data; assist with post-event reporting,
evaluations, and revenue tracking. - Assist with licensing and compliance documentation, including ASCAP, BMI, and
state revenue reporting requirements.
Internal Coordination & Scheduling
- Maintain and update the OTG master events calendar, ensuring accurate and
timely distribution of event details to internal departments. - Coordinate staff, artist, and client parking logistics for the theatre and
surrounding areas as needed. - Ensure all internal stakeholders have the information required to plan and
execute events effectively.
How You Stand Out
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in event coordination, venue operations, or event
management with a strong emphasis on customer service excellence. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
while maintaining attention to detail. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability
to quickly learn new software systems. - Experience in using rentals and event management software (e.g., Momentus)
preferred. - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Core Competencies
- Operational excellence and follow-through
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills
- Clear and consistent communication
- Financial and administrative accuracy
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Ability to remain flexible and responsive in a live-event environment
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
How We Stand Out
Benefits and Perks
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Parental leave
- Parking provided
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- A diverse team of colleagues
- Volunteer and committee opportunities
- Tickets to select Orpheum and Halloran Centre events as available.
- Campus located in the heart of downtown Memphis with a historic theatre and
modern performing arts and education center.
Our Mission
The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
Our Vision
The Orpheum Theatre Group will strive to be a world-class performing arts organization, serving as a cultural beacon and catalyst for positive change.
Our Values
- Innovative: The Orpheum Theatre Group takes risk and invests in new ideas.
- Inclusive: The Orpheum Theatre Group is welcoming and accepting to all.
- Inspirational: The Orpheum Theatre Group motivates positive change through the performing
arts. - Integrity: The Orpheum Theatre Group acts ethically and considers all viewpoints.
- lmpactful: The Orpheum Theatre Group provides meaningful opportunity.
- Transformative: The Orpheum Theatre Group changes lives, Memphis and the world.
Please send all cover letters and resumes to hr@orpheum-memphis.com. If you would like to apply in person you can obtain an application at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, 225 S. Main St between the hours of 10am-2pm Monday-Friday.
Department: Education and Community Engagement (EDUCE)
Reports to: Vice President of Education, Community Engagement, & Halloran Centre Programming
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Starting Pay Range: $50,000
At the Orpheum Theatre Group, you will find amazing talent on our stages and throughout our dedicated staff. We are committed to serving the Mid-South through our nonprofit mission, which includes our numerous education and community engagement programs. Our Orpheum Theatre Group team is dynamic, creative, innovative, and community-minded, and we are ready to welcome you!
The Presentations and Engagement Manager is a passionate and organized administrative professional who serves as a hub within the department for all aspects of administration, finance, scheduling, programming execution, registration, and operations. This team player is one who believes in supporting the education and engagement mission work on the administrative side while also facilitating the creative and contractual needs of visiting and local artists in the Halloran Centre. This self-starter works quickly, efficiently, and with attention to details in a fast paced and ever evolving department. This individual will lead the charge on supporting presentational programming from inception to execution while continuing to facilitate the Education and Engagement mission work as administrative lead. They work to sustain program growth and development, community building, and efficiency in protocol and practice for day-to-day operational functions while building deep and authentic relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
How You Will Contribute
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Halloran Centre Presentations Management and Execution
- Interpret and facilitate execution of contractual agreements for all Halloran Centre presentations by liaising between Department Vice President, Artist and/or Artist’s Agent, and internal departments including Production, Operations, Ticketing, and Marketing.
- Coordinate all logistical needs for presentations including accommodations, travel, hospitality.
- Collaborate in the creation, development, and execution of new presentational programming and engagement initiatives with an emphasis on audience development and retention as well as earned revenue generation.
- Liaise with marketing department on presentations information, proofing, assets, deliverables timelines, and keep both departments on track for all deadlines efficiency strategies.
- Track income and expenses for Halloran Centre Presents.
Administrative Program Management
- Manage recruitment, registrations, payments, and communications with program participants including students, teachers, parents, caregivers, families, and community partners.
- Contract and manage payment for all over hires as well as part time teaching artists for select programs.
- Track and provide reporting on all programs with regard to attendance numbers,
budgeting, income, expenses, survey results, and other data assessments as necessary - Coordinate all correspondence with program participants providing support, returning phone calls and emails, and maintaining participant relationships
- Solicit new attendees and increase awareness of programs
- Manage budgets and reconcile month end financial reporting with finance department
- Administer and track feedback surveys.
Operations and Scheduling
- Manage departmental calendar, both internally and in organization wide scheduling
- Book, track, confirm, and adjust logistical space needs on campus and off site as necessary
- Prepare event set ups, communicate event needs, and run registration check ins/outs for events and programs as scheduled
- Schedule meetings and maintain deadlines
- Attend monthly operations meetings
Finance and Administration
- Track income and expenses for EDUCE department general expenses overall
- Liaise with Accounting department monthly to balance all departmental financials
- Assist and support in general budgeting and finance as needed.
Archival and Marketing Coordination
- Liaise with marketing department for program copy, deliverables timelines, and keep both departments on track for all deadlines
- Cull and maintain photo and video archive
- Maintain overall departmental archives
Miscellaneous
- Act as chaperone for programs and special events or community workshops as needed
- Lead seating and facilitation of Student Matinees, plan and facilitate various engagement activities, participate in other all EDUCE staff programs and events as needed.
- Prepare reports for development and grants and sponsorships as needed
- Attend off-site community fairs, events, conferences, and other engagement opportunities as assigned.
Additional Departmental Duties
- Provide support for all administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling, follow up and correspondence, travel and accommodation arrangements, expense reconciliation, hospitality, archiving, and special added events and opportunities
- Attend full and department staff meetings
- Route and assist with department document edits
Department and Organization Participation
- Contribute to department and organizational goals as well as individual goals.
- Assist as needed on all department duties as assigned.
- Support the organization’s fundraising initiatives and assist as needed at fundraising events.
- Contribute to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to equity.
How You Stand Out
Preferred Experience and Education
- At least 3-years’ experience in arts or education administration
- Experience in cloud-based registration and database reporting software
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites
- Experience with arts related contracts
Preferred Skills
- Successful time management and prioritization; advanced multi-tasking
- Clear and accurate communication skills, both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and adept at proofreading
- Database design and management
- Budget and finance reconciliation capabilities
- Customer service and success at creating and maintaining relationships
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Mac operating systems
- Commitment to inclusion and heightened awareness to cultural sensitivities
- Working knowledge of theatre and general arts and humanities
Professional Traits
- Fluidity and flexibility to meet ever evolving needs, practices, and personalities while maintaining a positive attitude
- Commitment to maintaining sensitive and confidential information from program participants and partners
- Creativity, energized by new challenges; Innovative
- Patience
- Self-starting and forward-thinking; ability to anticipate needs and challenges in advance
- Commitment to presence and intentionality – big picture mindset and strategic thinking
- Desire to seek continued knowledge, growth, and best practices – both for the department and as an individual
- Passionate about the arts – particularly theatre
- Comfortable working both as a part of a team and as an individual in a fast-paced environment
- Open to constructive feedback
How We Stand Out
Benefits and Perks
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Unlimited paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Parking provided
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- A diverse team of colleagues
- Volunteer and committee opportunities
- Tickets to select Orpheum and Halloran Centre events as available
- Campus located in the heart of downtown Memphis with a historic theatre and modern
performing arts and education center
Our Mission
The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
Our Vision
The Orpheum Theatre Group will strive to be a world-class performing arts organization, serving as a cultural beacon and catalyst for positive change.
Our Values
- Innovative: The Orpheum Theatre Group takes risk and invests in new ideas.
- Inclusive: The Orpheum Theatre Group is welcoming and accepting to all.
- Inspirational: The Orpheum Theatre Group motivates positive change through the performing
arts. - Integrity: The Orpheum Theatre Group acts ethically and considers all viewpoints.
- lmpactful: The Orpheum Theatre Group provides meaningful opportunity.
- Transformative: The Orpheum Theatre Group changes lives, Memphis and the world.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to equity, inclusion, and respect. We commit ourselves to listening to and elevating voices that have been systemically silenced.
The Orpheum Theatre Group is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, we will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age (40+), disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.
Interested candidates must submit resume and cover letter to hr@orpheum-memphis.com for consideration.
Department: Education and Community Engagement (EDUCE)
Reports to: Director of Education and Engagement
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Starting Pay Range: $48,000
At the Orpheum Theatre Group, you will find amazing talent on our stages and throughout our dedicated staff. We are committed to serving the Mid-South through our nonprofit mission, which includes our numerous education and community engagement programs. Our Orpheum Theatre Group team is dynamic, creative, innovative, and community-minded, and we are ready to welcome you!
The Resident Teaching Artist is passionate and collaborative, actively practicing teaching artist with a specialization in music and/or movement and experience in arts administration. This team player has the combined training and skills in artistic practice as well as pedagogical tools to design curriculum, facilitate programs, mentor other teaching artists, and create art with youth and communities.
This individual also has the organizational and planning skills to lead programs and provide departmental administrative support for additional projects as needed. This role supports, assists on, and directs new and existing programs as determined by departmental needs, serves as a primary teaching artist in a variety of programs, acts as a choreographer or music director or director, and collaborates to support program growth and development, community building, and efficiency in protocol and practice for day-to-day operational functions.
How You Will Contribute
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teaching Facilitation
- Teach, facilitate, and lead educational programming for youth and communities in a variety of programs including Interactive Field Trips, From Where I Stand, High School Musical Theatre Awards, Camp SAY, Neighborhood Play Program, in-school residencies, workshops, classes, community engagement initiatives, and other assignments as determined and developed over time.
- Create lessons and curriculum that embody OTG’s philosophy of education and engagement.
- Create choreography and/or music arrangements and run rehearsals for programs as assigned.
- Positively represent OTG in the community and be able to communicate knowledge about OTG programming in general.
- Create positive and professional relationships with youth, communities, and partner organizations.
- Facilitate participant-centered creative engagement with diverse populations.
- Meet participants where they are, while simultaneously challenging them to grow through artistic experience.
- Write self-reflective classroom/rehearsal reports for program leaders.
- Maintain excellence and consistency in OTG curriculum and instruction.
- Receive training, feedback, and continued professional development.
Program Management - Various programs as needed.
- Responsible for overall program logistics, budget, and execution.
- Manage recruitment, registrations, payments, and communications with program participants including students, teachers, parents, caregivers, families, and community partners
- Contract and manage payment for all over hires as well as part time teaching artists for select programs
- Track and provide reporting on all programs regarding attendance numbers, budgeting, income, expenses, survey results, and other data assessments as necessary
- Coordinate all correspondence with program participants providing support, returning phone calls and emails, and maintaining participant relationships
- Liaise with marketing department for program copy, deliverables timelines, and keep both departments on track for all deadlines
- Cull and maintain photo and video archive
- Direct end-of program showcases, talent shows, and other varying creative culminating. projects that align with the goals of each program.
- Train and coordinate staff as needed per program.
- Facilitate all program operations and lead classes and activities as required.
- Reserve space in Momentus (Orpheum scheduling software) and communicate needs with Orpheum event staff.
- Update event details in Education and Engagement Department calendar.
- Design survey options for data collection and feedback on the camp experience.
Miscellaneous
- Assist in seating and facilitation of Student Matinees, facilitate engagement activities, participate in other all-Educe staff programs and events as needed on and off-site.
- Assist in supervision and administrative support for various programs.
- Prepare reports for development and education grants and sponsorship as needed.
- Track, manage, and regularly update all departmental technology and sign-out systems to ensure technology is organized, maintained, and accounted for.
Additional Departmental Duties
- Maintain the Education Mailbox Calendar in Outlook.
- Provide support for all administrative duties as needed.
- Attending full and department staff meetings.
- Route and assist with department document edits.
Department and Organization Participation
- Contribute to department and organizational goals as well as individual goals.
- Assist as needed on all department duties as assigned.
- Support the organization’s fundraising initiatives and assist as needed at fundraising events.
- Contribute to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to equity.
How You Stand Out
Preferred Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalency in the arts, education, or related field.
- Practical teaching artist leadership, curriculum design, and classroom and/or community facilitation.
- Completion of Orpheum Theatre Group’s Teaching Artist Training Program.
Preferred Skills
- Creativity and imagination.
- Energized youth/community engagement and empowerment.
- Attention to detail.
- Mentorship and exemplary leadership.
- Clear and accurate communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Success at creating and maintaining relationships.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Mac operating systems.
- Commitment to inclusion and belonging and heightened awareness to cultural sensitivities.
- Teamwork.
- Budgeting.
- Successful time management and prioritization; advanced multi-tasking.
- Working knowledge of theatre, dance, music, and/or general arts and humanities studies.
Professional Traits
- Fluidity and flexibility to meet ever evolving needs, practices, and personalities while
maintaining a positive attitude. - Commitment to maintaining sensitive and confidential information from program participants and partners; trustworthy.
- Energized by new challenges; Innovative.
- Patience.
- Self-starting and forward-thinking; anticipation of needs and challenges in advance.
- Commitment to presence and intentionality – big picture mindset and strategic thinking.
- Desire to seek continued knowledge, growth, and best practices – both for the department and as an individual.
- Passionate about the arts – particularly music and/or dance.
- Comfortable working both as a part of a team and as an individual in a fast-paced environment
- Open to constructive feedback.
How We Stand Out
Benefits and Perks
- 401(k)and 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Unlimited paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Parking provided
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- A diverse team of colleagues
- Volunteer and committee opportunities
- Tickets to select Orpheum and Halloran Centre events as available
- Campus located in the heart of downtown Memphis with a historic theatre and modern performing arts and education center
Our Mission
The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
Our Vision
The Orpheum Theatre Group will strive to be a world-class performing arts organization, serving as a cultural beacon and catalyst for positive change.
Our Values
- Innovative: The Orpheum Theatre Group takes risk and invests in new ideas.
- Inclusive: The Orpheum Theatre Group is welcoming and accepting to all.
- Inspirational: The Orpheum Theatre Group motivates positive change through the performing
arts. - Integrity: The Orpheum Theatre Group acts ethically and considers all viewpoints.
- lmpactful: The Orpheum Theatre Group provides meaningful opportunity.
- Transformative: The Orpheum Theatre Group changes lives, Memphis and the world.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to equity, inclusion, and respect. We commit ourselves to listening to and elevating voices that have been systemically silenced.
The Orpheum Theatre Group is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, we will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age (40+), disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.
Interested candidates must submit resume and cover letter to hr@orpheum-memphis.com for consideration.
Equal Opportunity
The Orpheum Theatre Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.