Careers & Casting
An institutional culture of dignity, trust, and mutual respect.
At Geva Theater, we are committed to upholding the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our programming, casting, hiring of guest artists, and recruitment of staff in all departments.
Geva Theatre provides a variety of opportunities for tomorrow’s artists and leaders to hone their craft alongside our professional staff.
Job Openings
As Rochester’s professional theatre, we take particular responsibility to reflect the community we serve. To that end, for all employment opportunities, we actively encourage applications from women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities. All are welcome here.
Donor Engagement Officer
Geva Theatre, a LORT B regional theatre in the heart of Rochester, NY with an annual operating budget of $8.5 million, seeks a dynamic and experienced Donor Engagement Officer to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in the $250-$2,499 range. This frontline fundraiser will manage a portfolio of 250–300 donors and prospects, building lasting relationships to acquire, retain, and upgrade gifts while connecting supporters to Geva’s artistic mission.
This position reports to the Director of Development and serves as an integral member of the Development Team. The Donor Engagement Officer will work closely with the Director of Development to establish goals and benchmarks, specifically targeting: increased number of mid-level donors; increased total revenue from the mid-level donor segment; improved donor retention rates; and successful gift upgrades from retained donors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Donor Engagement (35%) – Identify, qualify, and cultivate mid-level donors through personal outreach, events, and tailored experiences.
- Solicitation (40%) – Develop and execute strategies to renew, upgrade, and acquire gifts, leveraging annual fund drives, targeted campaigns, and special appeals.
- Stewardship (15%) – Provide personalized acknowledgments, coordinate donor experiences, and ensure accurate recognition across all platforms.
- Data & Reporting (10%) – Maintain accurate donor records, track progress, and report regularly on portfolio activity.
- Other duties as assigned
Desired traits in a successful candidate:
- 3–4 years of proven success in fundraising, sales, or relationship management.
- Demonstrated ability to close gifts, build relationships, and meet revenue goals.
- Exceptional communication, organization, and project management skills.
- Comfort with direct donor outreach and solicitation.
- Experience engaging with diverse communities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; donor database experience.
- Passion for live theatre and the arts.
Preferred: Nonprofit fundraising experience, knowledge of the Rochester philanthropic community, and familiarity with planned giving or multi-year campaigns.
About Geva
Geva Theatre is dedicated to creating and producing singular theatre productions and programs that serve the Rochester region and beyond, by illuminating the fullness of our many human experiences. As Rochester’s flagship professional theatre, Geva is one of the most attended regional theatres in New York State. Geva operates two venues – the 511-seat Elaine P. Wilson Stage and the 180-seat Ron & Donna Fielding Stage.
Critical to Geva Theatre’s core values is an institutional culture of dignity, trust, and mutual respect. We are committed to upholding the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism in recruitment of staff in all departments. To that end, for all employment opportunities, we actively encourage applications from persons of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals with disabilities and all other identities and legally protected classes. Geva Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome here.
Compensation
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience ranging from $25-$28/hr.
If you are a relationship builder with a passion for the arts and a track record of fundraising success, we’d love to hear from you.
Run Crew Positions
Geva Theatre, a professional regional theatre in Rochester, NY with LORT B & D stages, seeks qualified run crew members for its productions. We are looking to hire stagehands, follow spot operators, A2s, wardrobe crew, production assistants, and light and sound board operators. Each production will require approximately a 6-8 week commitment.
The primary responsibility will be attending all technical rehearsals and performances (8 shows a week) for each production. Performances are weeknights, weekend afternoons and weekend evenings. Crew calls involve any necessary preshow set up and post show restore for the position assigned.
Candidates must have demonstrated skill in the area they are applying for and at least some experience in the live professional theatre. Pay rate of $16.50 per hour. These are ideal jobs for early career candidates or recent college graduates. We are particularly interested in candidates from the greater Rochester area.
Geva is committed to upholding the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racist theater in recruitment of staff in all departments. We actively encourage applications from women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities. All are welcome here.
Please include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
Production Overhire
Geva Theatre, a professional regional theatre in Rochester, NY with LORT B & D stages, seeks qualified run crew members for its productions. We are looking to hire the following positions: Scenic Carpenter, Scenic Artist, Props Artisan, Stitcher, Costume Crafts, Electricians, and Audio Technicians.
Under the supervision of the applicable Production department head, job duties will include the construction, installation, maintenance, modification, or removal of various production elements. The ideal candidate will be diligent, organized, collaborative, positive and professional and have some experience in the area that they are applying.
Positions are on a temporary, “show-by-show” basis, may be part-time, and may require evening and weekend work hours. Applications are accepted and filed on an ongoing basis, if a position is needed candidates that have applied will be contacted. Pay rate of $16.50 an hour.
Geva is committed to upholding the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racist theater in recruitment of staff in all departments. We actively encourage applications from women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities. All are welcome here.
Please include a cover letter, resume and references with the application form. Geva Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
Internships, Apprenticeships, and Fellowships
For information about internships and apprenticeships for current college students and directing fellowships for recent post advanced degree (or equivalent professional experience) theatre directors, please email our education department. All other career development and hiring inquiries should be submitted here.
Casting
Geva is a member of the League of Resident Theatres and works under an agreement with Actors Equity Association (AEA), the union of professional actors and stage managers. By agreement, most (but not all) adult actors are required to be members of AEA.
General auditions for both union and non-union actors are held annually, prior to the beginning of each new season, at which time local actors are invited to present monologues and/or songs.
Local non-union casting is conducted in Rochester by Geva’s artistic staff. Please check this space for further information about any and all local casting calls.
If you have any questions about casting at Geva, please email casting@gevatheatre.org
Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Geva
Critical to Geva Theatres core values is an institutional culture of dignity, trust, and mutual respect.
In every decision we make, we strive to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to facilitate artistic excellence and risk.