Volunteer or Intern
Asheville Community Theatre values and welcomes diversity in its workforce, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals based on job-related qualifications and the ability to perform a job. ACT does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, skin color, age or disability in any of its activities or operations.
Please read our COVID policy here.
Volunteer:
ACT is a volunteer-driven theatre where everyone is welcome! If you’re enthusiastic about learning a new skill or sharing your talents with us, we’d love to have you! Please fill out the Volunteer Information Form, and look forward to hearing from us soon.
If you want to usher at ACT, fill out our Usher Volunteer Information Form.
Please read our full COVID policy here.
Volunteer Orientation Sessions
We hold Volunteer Orientation sessions for all other volunteer positions throughout the year. Sessions usually last about one hour. Sign up for which session you want to attend on the Volunteer Information Form above.
Usher training is done either as at the beginning of a season or at your first ushering shift.
Note: Asheville Community Theatre policy prohibits participation by anyone on any sex offender or sexual abuse registry to any activity sponsored by Asheville Community Theatre. The only exception is being a member of an audience of an event sponsored by ACT.
Internships:
Custom Internships
In the past, we have been able to customize internships tailored to individual interests or requirements. If you’re interested in connecting with Asheville Community Theatre about a possible internship, please email Zoe Zelonky, our Education Director.
Jobs:
Box Office Manager – $48,000/annually
This position is full-time, hourly (non exempt).
Asheville Community Theatre is looking for a dynamic, customer-focused Box Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of our box office—our central hub for patron services! This full-time, hourly position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and has a knack for organization and problem-solving.
Responsibilities include managing ticketing and class registrations, supervising box office volunteers, ensuring smooth front-of-house operations, and serving as the go-to expert for our ticketing software. If you’re passionate about live theatre and have strong customer service and technical skills, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Artistic Team & Teaching Artist Positions:
If you are interested in an artistic position (director, music director, choreographer, designer) for a future Mainstage or Tanglewood Youth Production Class show, please submit your information using the Artistic Team & Teaching Artist Portal. We look to hire people within the WNC region, and do not provide stipends for travel or lodging. Submissions will be processed on a rolling basis.
Productions in our 35below season are proposed by and produced by individuals from the WNC region. We are currently not accepting applications for 35below. Please check the 35below page on our website for more information.