VOLUNTEER
All Volunteer positions are gifted two free tickets to all Enso Theatre productions, as long as they are serving as an Enso Volunteer. We are happy to post your headshot/photo and short bio on our website/social media platforms and promote your business, if applicable. Finally, all Enso Volunteers will be invited to an exclusive end-of-year celebration of their work!
It is essential to Enso's philosophy that we pay our artists and staff fairly for their work. Please note that all positions listed below will eventually become paid positions. In order to reach that point, we are asking for help from those who are excited by our vision. Check out The Future of Enso for more information.
It is essential to Enso's philosophy that we pay our artists and staff fairly for their work. Please note that all positions listed below will eventually become paid positions. In order to reach that point, we are asking for help from those who are excited by our vision. Check out The Future of Enso for more information.
MARKETING
(the following points can be divided amongst several volunteers or combined into one position, pending the applicant) We're looking for someone to look carefully through our website pages, containing all information regarding our upcoming classes, events and shows, and to craft social media posts about these events. We're looking for someone to create art (any kind of art) related to our upcoming production of "The Romeo and Juliet Project" and post it on social media. Bonus points if it is virtually interactive. We're for someone to look carefully through our website pages, containing all information regarding our upcoming classes, events and shows, and to craft emails to send to PDX Backstage and to news sources. We’re looking for someone to create a detailed marketing strategy outline for the next year, based on our currently scheduled classes and shows. The strategy will keep in mind our marketing budgets for each class/show, our target demographics and how best to reach them. The Marketing Manager will recommend where resources be spent based on the above. ENSO ARTIST MANAGER
(the following points can be divided amongst several volunteers or combined into one position, pending the applicant) We're looking for someone to reach out to the community and find local artists and performers to present their work/perform before our productions. This person would be responsible for marketing our pre-show needs, interviewing/auditioning potential candidates, and scheduling the performers. 2-3 hrs/week. We're looking for someone to set up our lobby and pre-show each night of performance. This includes arranging the artwork, making each night's featured artist has his/her bio displayed, coordinating the pre-show performers and working with the Artistic Director to schedule pre-show performance time during tech. 1 hr before every show, 3 hrs during tech week. WE'RE LOOKING FOR AN ARTIST MANAGER FOR THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES: Care of Trees November 15 - Dec. 2nd (possible extension Dec. 7 & 8th) Thursdays - Saturdays Call Time: 6:30p Sundays Call Time: 1:00p NO SHOWS: Nov. 22, 23 & 25th @Shaking the Tree Theatre 823 SE Grant St. Portland, OR ACCOUNTANT
We're looking for someone to help us with our finances. Assistance with tax information is a plus. Our operation is currently very small, so this position would only require 2-3 hours/week. |
DEVELOPMENT
(the following points can be divided amongst several volunteers or combined into one position, pending the applicant) We're looking for someone to research relevant grants to Enso Theatre and input their information into our spreadsheet. We're looking for someone to reach out to local businesses to create partnerships and sponsorships. 2-3 hrs/week. GRANT WRITER
Enso Theatre Ensemble is looking to expand our team of grant writers, and we'd love for you to join us! This "ensemble" of grant writers will be assigned a specific area of Enso to research and write about (main stage, education, wellness, operational, etc). The ensemble will meet once a month to discuss grant progress and company vision, and to have a delicious meal and delicious drinks served to them! Deadlines and goals will be managed by Enso's Grant Coordinator; volunteer grant writers' only responsibility will be crafting engaging content. Grant Writers will be members of the Enso Ensemble and receive complimentary tickets to all Enso productions. This is a volunteer position, with a 2-5hr/wk time commitment. We ask that volunteer grant writers commit to one year on the Grant Writing Team. Ready to join in the fun or interested in learning more? Please contact ensotheatre@gmail.com with a brief description of your writing and/or grant writing experience and a short writing sample. We look forward to working with you! CONCESSIONS MANAGER
We're looking for someone to run our Concessions stand at each performance, as well as take Art Sales. We will train you on Square, and you will be provided information on the featured artist(s) each night. Any tips that come your way are yours to keep! WE'RE LOOKING FOR A CONCESSIONS MANAGER FOR THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES: Care of Trees November 15 - Dec. 2nd (possible extension Dec. 7 & 8th) Thursdays - Saturdays Call Time: 6:30p Sundays Call Time: 1:00p NO SHOWS: Nov. 22, 23 & 25th @Shaking the Tree Theatre 823 SE Grant St. Portland, OR |
Email us at ensotheatre@gmail.com with the title of the position(s) you're interested in, in the subject line. We will respond shortly to set up a meeting. Thank you!!