Literary Assistant

The application window for this position has an anticipated end date of 06/04/2024.

Company Overview

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is one of the largest non-profit theatre organizations in the nation, presenting Broadway tours and producing theatre, cabaret, musicals, and innovative, immersive experiences. Through these experiences and alongside our robust Education program, we engage hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The DCPA’s workforce includes more than 300 employed team members in non-union and union positions (in partnership with seven unions). In addition, we employ hundreds of artists and contractors annually. We have a strong volunteer program which includes more than 300 volunteers.

Our Mission: “We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.”

Culture Statement

For more than 40 years, creativity and community have been the foundation of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ success. As a leading cultural organization in the Rocky Mountain West, we are actively participating in a cultural evolution of belonging and anti-racism. Our commitment to reflect the diversity and priorities of our community — in our workplace, audience and programming — has never been more present.

We believe that the theater can transform us — and be transformed by us. We invite you to be part of our Team.

Job Purpose

The Literary Assistant will provide part-time administrative and dramaturgical support to the Literary Department for an average of 30 hours per week over a 10-month period (Aug 2024-June 2025). Responsibilities include projects and tasks to be completed independently, as well as general tasks in support of the Literary Department workflow.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with general Literary administrative support and industry research.
• Read and evaluate three scripts per week.
• Helps maintain Script Submissions and Reader logs and assists in transferring Literary assets to new database.
• Circulates production scripts and latest drafts to appropriate teams.
• Helps maintain records of history and subsequent productions for plays the company has developed and premiered.
• Updates industry marketing contacts lists.
• Write three Study Guides for the season.
• Compile one Dramaturgy Packet.
• Facilitate cast post-show discussions when coverage is needed (average one per show).
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theatre or literary related fields or commensurate experience. Dramaturgy or playwriting background preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate working in a large, multi-faceted organization. Team-oriented, collaborative worker and thinker.
• Computer proficiency required including work with databases and calendar programs. Experience with all Microsoft programs.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job you will be required to be physically and mentally present and able to respond to communications and ideas expressed in all forms.

Working conditions

Sitting, standing, working indoors, and working on computers or at a desk. Duties are performed in a general office setting. One day per week of remote work using shared software and digital platforms. Occasional evening duties.

In order to provide high quality, culturally competent care to our patrons, students, guests and team members, it is of highest importance that our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel welcome and valued.