Job Opportunities

Programs Director/Theatre Manager
Are you looking to bring your leadership and expertise and jump into an entirely new position with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking to fill the new position of Programs Director. In addition to overseeing the development and execution of Art Hop, Summertime Live, Art on the Mall, and Blues Skies, the Programs Director is also responsible for the oversight and management of the Jolliffe Theatre, a rental space located in the Epic Center.

If you enjoy event and program planning, as well as engaging with a diverse group of artists to develop creative connections within the community, then we want you to apply. This position is a full-time, benefits eligible, salaried position during which you will work days, nights, and weekends.

Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to: Kristen Chesak, Executive Director c/o Alyssa Weiskopf at aweiskopf@kalamazooarts.org or by mail at 359 South Kalamazoo Mall Ste 203, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The position is open until filled. EOE.

For a full job description, click here.

Theatre Technicians (various roles)
The ACGK is looking for various theatre technicians to staff rentals in the Jolliffe Theatre in the Epic Center downtown, Kalamazoo. Rentals may include meetings, rehearsals, performances, lectures, and special events (dinners, award ceremonies, etc.).

Roles range from House Manager, Stage Manager, Stage Technicians, Light Board/Video Operator, and Sound Board Operator and are hired on a per-project, contracted basis. Fees range from $15 - $20 an hour. The Jolliffe Theatre is in use approximately 250 days a year and is used during early morning, daytime, and evenings.

If you wish to be put into the pool from which the ACGK hires, please submit a resume with cover letter/email attention Kristen Chesak, Executive Director via Alyssa Weiskopf at aweiskopf@kalamazooarts.org or 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. For questions, please call 269-342-5059.

Volunteer Opportunities

For additional information on the following opportunities, or for more information, visit our volunteer page.

• Concerts in the Park Volunteer (see in you 2020!)
• Art Hop Host
• Office Volunteer
• Art on the Mall Volunteer (see you in 2020!)

If you're interested in receiving occasional emails regarding volunteer opportunities with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, please click here to fill out our Volunteer Opportunities sign-up form.  Note: You will be able to remove yourself from the list at any time.

If interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities, please email Alyssa Weiskopf.