Join the PAA Team!
Do you love to work with students in theatre?
Looking for a fun, creative challenge?
Apply to join PAA’s Faculty and Staff Today!
- PAA is seeking experienced, passionate theatre professionals who love to work with students and are excited to work in non-traditional theatrical spaces.
- Candidates must have a willingness to learn, be highly organized, self-motivated, and committed to working as part of larger teams. Programs are designed for ages 3 – grade 12 with some adult classes too.
- PAA’s programs and classes encompass a wide variety of experience levels. With the exception of the advanced level, musical theatre programs have placement auditions that usually occur at least 4 weeks prior. More information on each program is located throughout the website.
- PAA operates as an independent 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization located at 8817 South Broadway in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
- PAA hires 50+ contractors annually on a rolling basis and will only respond to selected applications.
- Due to the nature of PAA's activities, all hired employees and contractors are background checked every 1-3 years.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
Approved - January 13, 2018.
PAA is an inclusive community that welcomes participation without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, color, religion, disability, sex, creed, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military status, political service, and affiliation. PAA is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions, terms, and conditions are made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, Veterans' status, marital status or other factors protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.
Current Openings
Marketing Manager
PAA is seeking an experienced and energetic marketing manager to join our team and help drive enrollment growth!
Education and Experience:
PAA is seeking an experienced and energetic marketing manager to join our team and help drive enrollment growth!
The marketing manager will work under the supervision of the Executive Director and alongside the webmaster to help achieve the organization’s goals. The right candidate for the job will have experience with:
- Developing and executing a multi-faceted marketing strategy that supports the organization’s goals
- Intimate understanding of how to run digital ad campaigns and measure results
- Managing advertising vendors, and negotiating best possible rates
- Planning and tracking an annual budget
- Designing print and digital materials
- Planning and executing digital and in-person fundraising events
- Photographing in-person fundraising events
- Managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr, and TikTok)
- Executing successful email marketing campaigns and measuring results
- Making updates to company website to keep information accurate
Salary: $50,000+ Commensurate with experience
- commensurate with experience
- Full-Time Salaried
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain Marketing and Messaging Strategies both short and long term.
- Update PAA website regularly with appropriate content.
- Manage all outward, customer facing materials to ensure cohesive branding.
- Design Flyers, Programs, and Brochures for all shows and seasons.
- Design Ads (Both digital and print).
- Design Promotional Materials (Includes videos, posters, brochures, direct mail, and playbill programs).
- Manage Social Media channels and use these platforms to increase PAA’s reach. (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr, and TikTok.)
- Track and report on website metrics. Make efforts to improve SEO
- Track and report on social media metrics
- Manage Email Marketing
- Create and send weekly newsletter through Mailchimp
- Create and send strategic dedicated emails
- Track email marketing metrics and make efforts to improve audience, open and click rates
- Photograph all PAA Events and post online.
- Search for new ways to promote PAA.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Partner with the PAA Webmaster to manage Class/Show/Event Registration & Ticket Sales
- Collaborate with the Program & Development Coordinator to design materials, develop a marketing strategy, and implement marketing campaigns for two large annual fundraisers as well as smaller events throughout the year.
Necessary Software Knowledge:
- Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Dropbox/Google Drive, Google Docs, Facebook for Business, Google Ads, MailChimp
APPLY using the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this page
- Please make sure to include:
- A cover letter detailing why you would like to work with us and highlighting relevant experience.
- A CV/resume
- 3 References with contact information
- Optional: reels, photographs, and other supporting documentation
Please note, due to the volume of applications, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company founded in 2006, located in Highlands Ranch CO. Providing quality theatre education in acting, dance, voice and behind the scenes tech and design, Through high quality class and performative opportunities, PAA focuses on the growth of students as individuals, and as active participants in the world.
All Summer Technical Theatre Positions
The Performing Arts Academy (PAA) in Highlands Ranch is taking applications for all summer technical positions;
- Scenic and Lighting
- Props
- Costumes
- Sound
- & Stage Management
TPAA will be producing 10 youth musicals as 1 and 2 week camps through June and July 2023. PAA seeks out highly creative, and skilled technicians, who can deliver professional quality production. All contractors will be working with or around children of all ages and must pass a background check. All positions are paid and contracted per show. Contractors must have daytime availability during the camp dates, and must have reliable transportation and local housing.
Many opportunities available. All positions paid.
Work dates/times and duration vary by program.
Local hires only; no housing or transportation available from PAA.
Student ages vary by program from ages 3 - grade 12, and some 18 yrs+ adult classes.
Background checks are performed on all hired faculty.
APPLY using the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this page
- Please make sure to include:
- A cover letter detailing why you would like to work with us and highlighting relevant experience.
- A CV/resume
- 3 References with contact information
- Optional: reels, photographs, and other supporting documentation
Please note, due to the volume of applications, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company founded in 2006, located in Highlands Ranch CO. Providing quality theatre education in acting, dance, voice and behind the scenes tech and design, Through high quality class and performative opportunities, PAA focuses on the growth of students as individuals, and as active participants in the world.
Freelance Faculty Positions
Join our team!
We are seeking experienced theatrical teaching artists for classes and musical theatre productions. Contracted freelance positions are available in artistic, design, tech and management.
Work dates/times and duration vary by program.
Local hires only; no housing or transportation available from PAA.
Student ages vary by program from ages 3 - grade 12, and some 18 yrs+ adult classes.
Background checks are performed on all hired faculty.
APPLY using the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this page
Please make sure to include:
A cover letter detailing why you would like to work with us and highlighting relevant experience.
A CV/resume
3 References with contact information
Optional: reels, photographs, and other supporting documentation
Please note, due to the volume of applications, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company founded in 2006, located in Highlands Ranch CO. Providing quality theatre education in acting, dance, voice and behind the scenes tech and design, Through high quality class and performative opportunities, PAA focuses on the growth of students as individuals, and as active participants in the world.
Come join the team at PAA!
PAA is an inclusive community that welcomes participation without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, color, religion, disability, sex, creed, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military status, political service, and affiliation. PAA is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions, terms, and conditions are made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, Veterans' status, marital status or other factors protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.