Attack Theatre is a Pittsburgh-based dance company that creates work at the intersection of art and community, resulting in programs that are personal, authentic, welcoming, and fearless. Under the artistic direction of Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Peter Kope and Michele de la Reza, the company maintains a commitment to remain curious in our investigation of new ideas and productions; to collaborate through deliberate, interdisciplinary partnerships; and to connect with local and global communities providing accessible, creative learning opportunities.  Attack Theatre’s new home in the heart of Lawrenceville offers performances, classes, and community events; and strives to be an inclusive epicenter of dance, learning, and community partnerships. Rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination, Attack Theatre conducts hundreds of arts education programs in school and community settings each year; supporting creative learning and wellness for participants of all ages.

Attack Theatre Values

-  Cultural Responsibility: We commit to becoming a community of learners through equitable practices that celebrate and support the creative in all of us, regardless of who they are, or how they identify. We start by challenging our perspectives and expanding our artistic boundaries through empathy, and the opening of our doors, hearts, and minds to understand how every lived experience contributes to the artful expression of life through dance.

-  Collaboration + Expression: At the heart of our creative process, we forge creative partnerships with artists, audiences, and communities to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and experimentation as an integral part of our artistic vision.

- Learning: We nurture the next generation(s) of artists, thinkers, and leaders through creative learning programs rooted in reflection, curiosity, and imagination.

Attack Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity in all areas of our work, on and offstage. Attack Theatre seeks to recruit candidates for all positions of employment that represent our communities in race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status, and marital or parental status. All Attack Theatre offices, studio and classroom spaces are ADA compliant. Applicants who represent marginalized communities and bring diverse perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Title: Marketing and External Relations Director 
Reports To: Managing Director 
Location: Lawrenceville / Pittsburgh, PA 
Job Type: Full Time Exempt 

Attack Theatre is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager who will lead the marketing and communications strategy and implementation of all programs using data-driven and research-informed methods and practices to optimize revenue and stakeholder engagement. 

 Who we are: 
Attack Theatre is a Pittsburgh-based dance company that creates work at the intersection of art and community, resulting in programs that are personal, authentic, welcoming, and fearless. Under the artistic direction of Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Peter Kope and Michele de la Reza, the company maintains a commitment to remain curious in our investigation of new ideas and productions; to collaborate through deliberate, interdisciplinary partnerships; and to connect with local and global communities providing accessible, creative learning opportunities. Rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination, Attack Theatre conducts hundreds of arts education programs in school and community settings each year; supporting creative learning and wellness for participants of all ages. 

 With a move to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Attack Theatre's new home offers performances, classes, and community events; and strives to be an inclusive epicenter of dance, learning, and community partnerships. 

Position Overview: 
Attack Theatre offers education and performance work across the region and internationally. With a recent move to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Attack Theatre is poised to grow. The Marketing and Communications Manager will leverage Attack Theatre’s brand and robust history to create strategies that optimize messaging, amplify the culture and impact of varied programs on and off-stage, leverage data to grow brand awareness, collaborate with curiosity to support stakeholder engagement strategies, and articulate the value of dance, movement and kinesthetic learning to the Attack Theatre's diverse constituent groups.  

 What You’ll Be Doing: 
Attack Theatre has robust technology infrastructure that allows the Marketing and Communications Manager ample data and tools to mobilize robust communication campaigns set against institutional and program-specific goals.   

 The following provides a detailed list of the potential for the role. We know there are great candidates that may not have all the qualifications or experiences listed but possess intuitive knowledge or other transferable skills. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. 

 Specifically, the role will: 

 Communications, Brand, Identity, and Presence 

  • Create data and research-driven email-marketing strategies and messaging, marketing campaigns, website content, email newsletters, print and e-communications. 

  • Deliver a clear and consistent brand experience and high-quality creative concepts for all production and educational programs in collaboration with the Artistic Directors and Arts Education team. 

  • Develop digital and print communication materials and marketing plans for performance, arts education, donor, ticketing and touring needs. 

  • Establish brand goals and align marketing efforts with revenue goals to achieve ticketing, programming, and individual giving revenue goals. 

  • Manage all external contractors for photography, videography, graphic design, etc. 

  • Ensure all programs meet brand guidelines and embeds equity and accessibility into communications practices. 

Public Relations and Media 

  • Write and distribute press releases, online listings and public information for programming. 

  • Coordinate with media, photographers, and press. 

  • Coordinate with Managing Director to raise awareness and revenue for office and studio rentals. 

Website and Social Media 

  • Manage www.attacktheatre.com, ensuring that all web communication is current, accurate and meets Attack Theatre standards of quality and content. 

  • Create an effective and relevant social media strategy that produces innovative and effective impact within social media platforms. 

  • Collaborate with the Social Media contractor, ensuring timely and thoughtful engagement with participants/users. 

Individual Donor, Patron and Participant Communications 

  • Support the creation of content, print and digital materials for annual fund and donor communications.  

 Audience Data Management and Collection 

  • Design, manage and track audience data collection methods including audience surveys, marketing campaign analysis, web and social media analytics, and e-communication metrics. 

  • Use data to inform marketing, brand, and advertising decisions. 

 Special Events 

  • Assist with planning and implementation of minor and major special events. 

  • Collaborate with the Managing Director to ensure volunteers are prepared, informed and scheduled as needed. 

  • Assist with securing and coordinating hospitality needs, sponsorships and in-kind donations. 

 Enterprise and Sponsorship Development 

  • Work with the Leadership Team and Enterprise Data Manager to pursue revenue and business development opportunities with new and existing partners. 

  • Cultivate and secure sponsorship opportunities to support programs and special events. 

  • Secure program ads for inclusion in all-season and/or individual program materials. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

 Requirements 

The ideal candidate is a creative life-long learner who is agile in emerging technologies and software, highly organized, systems-oriented, and an excellent writer and communicator. We are seeking a candidate that is detail oriented, energized by work-flow systems and tools, and thrives in a fast-paced collaborative work environment that values a human-centered design approach to ideation and implementation. 

 The candidate must also have the following: 

  • 3-6 years of experience as an employee in marketing, media relations, communications (arts nonprofit experience preferred). 

  • Excellent writing skills with strong copy-editing skills. Able to concisely distill abstract or complex ideas and programs into clear messaging that is accessible and relevant to a wide range of audiences through thoughtful segmentation and targeting. 

  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

  • Knowledgeable of marketing best practices within the performing arts industry. 

  • Experienced with a variety of software platforms and the desire to utilize technology as an effective tool for communication and engagement. 

  • Flexible, curious, and committed to learning. 

 Experience with: 

  • MailChimp 

  • Design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite/Canva) 

  • Patron Software or CRM (e.g. Little Green Light) 

  • Microsoft Office Suite 

  • Web design software (e.g. Squarespace) 

  • Ticketing software (e.g. RegFox and Ticket Spice) 

  • Basic video editing 

  • Project Management software for personal and organizational workflow effectiveness (e.g. Airtable) 

 What we offer: 

  • Salary of $44,000 - $51,000 annually DOE 

  • Unlimited PTO 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (dental and vision 100% company paid) 

  • 401K retirement plan with company match. 

  • Primarily in-person work location with weekly work-from-home options with work hour flexibility. Due to the nature of Attack Theatre programs, some on-site nights and weekends are required. 

  • Professional but relaxed office atmosphere, no corporate dress code, and pet-friendly 

  • Free classes and studio space (when available). 

 To safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our audiences, students, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, Attack Theatre is requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful applicants must be able to provide proof of vaccination before hire. 

 Attack Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work, on and offstage. We encourage applicants with a unique cultural perspective inclusive of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, class, physical ability, and sexual orientation. Offices, studio and classroom spaces are ADA compliant. 

General Management Intern

Job Type: Internship

General Management Internships at Attack Theatre are ideal for persons interested in the operations and administration of a thriving performing arts organization. Due to the small and collaborative nature of Attack Theatre’s staff, this position offers a valuable learning experience that more compartmentalized internships do not offer. This internship will offer insight and experience in the workings of a growing nonprofit arts organization based locally and working globally. 

Founded 27 years ago, Attack Theatre is a dance company currently operating with a staff of two artistic directors, four administrative employees, and a company of dancers, teaching artists, musicians, and designers working interdependently. Due to the small and collaborative nature of Attack Theatre’s staff, this position offers a valuable learning experience that more compartmentalized internships do not offer. This internship will offer insight and experience in the workings of a growing nonprofit arts organization based locally and working globally.  

This is a hybrid position with remote and in-person responsibilities, pending personal accessibility and COVID-19 safety measures to be assessed throughout the semester. The staff and artists work primarily at Attack Theatre’s new headquarters in the heart of Lawrenceville.  

Hours are flexible (part-time/full-time), and will be mutually agreed upon at the beginning of the internship.  

Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities may include: 

  • Assist with marketing research and development for performances and events  

  • Assist with preparation of local and national grants and final reports, upkeep of grant calendar and deadlines. 

  • Research new foundations, donor sources, and corporate sponsorships 

  • Assist with administration and operations of Season Productions and our special March Fundraising event Rock, Paper, Sizzle, plus numerous educational and outreach performances and residencies. 

Intern Will Gain:

  • Diverse skills and hands-on experience in nonprofit management for a mid-sized performing arts organization. 

  • Ability to add development, fundraising and general management experience to a resume

  • Experience supporting Attack Theatre programs that include local theater and site-specific productions, arts education, and touring initiatives

  • Direct interaction with varied artists, designers and technicians

  • Opportunities to give creative insights or feedback regarding potential projects/performances, marketing, and sponsorship strategies

  • Opportunities to interact with professionals in the nonprofit sector, specifically the arts 

In addition to gaining the skills associated with these responsibilities, all interns are encouraged to share any specific skills or knowledge they would like to gain during their time with Attack Theatre. Staff will work with interns to develop or assist on projects that align with these interests. 

Intern Will Have:  

  • Interest in non-profit performing arts 

  • A collaborative work practice who welcomes a human-centered design approach to ideation and implementation 

  • Organized and detail oriented

  • Desire to transform ideas into action

  • Curiosity and interest in learning the field 

  • Semi-regular availability (schedule will be mutually agreed upon) 

And most importantly, intern must be flexible, self-motivated, organized, able to work independently, and interested in and passionate about learning every day. 

This is a hybrid position with remote and in-person responsibilities, pending personal accessibility and COVID-19 safety measures to be assessed throughout the semester. The staff and artists work primarily at Attack Theatre’s new headquarters in the heart of Lawrenceville. To safeguard the health of our our audiences, students, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, Attack Theatre requires all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

For additional questions or information:
Jeremy Czarniak
jeremy@attacktheatre.com 

Teaching Artists

Job Type
Contract, Temporary

Description
Attack Theatre seeks Teaching Artists for year-round programming, reporting directly to the Arts Education Manager. Must be reliable, organized, and comfortable working with children through in-person, virtual and/or hybrid formats. The logistics of the position depends on the specific arts education program and will be discussed upon hire.

  • Job Type: Contract, Temporary

  • Dates of employment: Ongoing

  • Compensation: $50 - $125/day (depending on the program)

  • Schedule: School days, after-school, evening, possibility of weekend hours

General Responsibilities
Develop creative movement lesson plans that align with specific program expectations, manage classroom behaviors and structures, coordinate and adjust schedules with teacher/site-coordinator, prepare in-person or virtual teaching space with necessary materials in a timely manner, conduct classes and workshops, execute pre- and post-assessments as needed and participate in planning meetings with Arts Education Manager and/or educational provider.

Attack Theatre is a Pittsburgh-based dance company that creates work at the intersection of art and community, resulting in programs that are personal, authentic, welcoming, and fearless. Under the artistic direction of Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Peter Kope and Michele de la Reza, the company maintains a commitment to remain curious in our investigation of new ideas and productions; to collaborate through deliberate, interdisciplinary partnerships; and to connect with local and global communities providing accessible, creative learning opportunities.

Attack Theatre’s new home in the heart of Lawrenceville offers performances, classes, and community events; and strives to be an inclusive epicenter of dance, learning, and community partnerships. Rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination, Attack Theatre conducts hundreds of arts education programs in school and community settings each year; supporting creative learning and wellness for participants of all ages.

Attack Theatre Values

  • Cultural Responsibility: We commit to becoming a community of learners through equitable practices that celebrate and support the creative in all of us, regardless of who they are, or how they identify. We start by challenging our perspectives and expanding our artistic boundaries through empathy, and the opening of our doors, hearts, and minds to understand how every lived experience contributes to the artful expression of life through dance.

  • Collaboration + Expression: At the heart of our creative process, we forge creative partnerships with artists, audiences, and communities to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and experimentation as an integral part of our artistic vision.

  • Learning: We nurture the next generation(s) of artists, thinkers, and leaders through creative learning programs rooted in reflection, curiosity, and imagination.

Requirements

Skills, Competencies, and Interests

  • Must be 18 years or older with required Pennsylvania State Clearances (Act 33/34, PA Criminal Records Check and Federal Criminal Background Check)

  • Prior teaching experience and/or work with kids

  • Knowledge of the arts, specifically dance or movement

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Understanding of and commitment to the work of Attack Theatre and/or arts education

Work Environment/Physical Demands
Attack Theatre is committed to keeping its employees safe. To safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our audiences, students, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, Attack Theatre requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful applicants must be able to provide proof of vaccination before hire.

While some of the above responsibilities may be completed remotely, most aspects of this job must be done from both Attack Theatre’s studios located in Lawrenceville and the program partner’s location. The incumbent will need to be present at Attack Theatre’s studio and/or other educational environment in order to complete the duties as assigned. Attack Theatre’s offices, dance, and classroom studio space are ADA compliant.

A person in this role will be exposed to conditions considered typical for an educational environment such as fluctuating room temperatures, moderate to loud noise levels, LED and fluorescent lighting, and other classroom equipment and furniture. The incumbent may be asked to lift and or move classroom furniture, though it is not a requirement of the position. The incumbent is also required to have reliable transportation, but personal transportation is not required for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Attack Theatre seeks to recruit candidates for all positions for employment that represent our communities in race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ability, marital status, veteran status, or citizenship status. Attack Theatre is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, we are dedicated to being a workplace for all. Qualified applicants who represent marginalized communities and bring diverse perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Salary Description
$50 - $125/day, depending on the program

Company Dancer

VIRTUAL AUDITION DATES:

April 15, 2024 – Virtual submission open

May 13, 2024 – Virtual submission deadline

May 20, 2024 - Applicants are notified whether they are invited to the callback

June 1 - 2, 2024 - In-person callbacks (Pittsburgh, PA)

September 9, 2024 - Start date (possible summer opportunities)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Weekly salary ranges from $475 to $600.

Attack Theatre provides a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid holidays. Attack Theatre supports mentorship and other opportunities for the growth and professional development of all its artists and employees.

Attack Theatre strives to hire and support company members who reflect and represent the diversity of the communities, students, and audiences we serve. We seek artists, collaborators, and partners who bring diverse voices, identities, and lived experiences to the company and the work. Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+ dance artists are encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Attack Theatre seeks one male identifying company member for a 28 - 36 week full-time contract for the 2024 - 2025 season beginning September 9, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Company members are part of a small ensemble of movers, collaborators, creators, educators, learners, and curious thinkers. Attack Theatre is seeking compelling dance artists with strong technique, the desire to collaborate within the creative process, the flexibility to work in a variety of performance styles and venues, experience and interest in education and community environments, and the desire to engage authentically as part of a cohesive ensemble and as an expressive soloist.

Attack Theatre seeks dance artists who possess a ravenous curiosity for movement and the creative process. Company members are expected to improvise and work with props and objects in creative play and performance settings. Dancers will share their own weight and support the weight of others in close physical contact. Company members are key participants in the development and sharing of new forms of artistic inquiry and audience engagement.

Attack Theatre is a company deeply committed to creative learning programs rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination. Company members must be comfortable teaching and engaging in school and diverse learning environments. Individual support and training in Attack Theatre teaching pedagogy will be provided.

The company schedule is a full-time commitment Monday-Friday. Some early morning, evening, and occasional weekend commitments are a requirement of the position. Any candidate offered a position will be required to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination and must be able to pass Act 151 (Child Abuse History), Act 34 (Criminal Record Check) and Act 114 (FBI Federal Criminal History). All artists applying must be either citizens of the US or have valid working visas.