Volunteer Position: School Performance Coordinator (SCP)
Reports to: School Director
JOB SUMMARY: Manages communication and logistics for all on T.U.P.A.C. School on & off campus demonstrations & performances.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives and evaluates performance requests, coordinating details with school director.
- Communicates terms and details with parents, teaching artists, partners and venues, ensuring school needs are met.
- Proactively seeks performance opportunities with potential partners and venues.
- Tracks performance progress and ensures contract compliance and payments.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Experience with needs for diverse dance students.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Preferred experience with project management and business contracts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must pass a background check.
- Passion & Experience in the performing arts.
- Passion & Experience working with BIPOC & intergenerational artists.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to DEI.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, no anger issues.
- Accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.
TACOMA URBAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER · T.U.P.A.C. · HILLTOP·TACOMA
Volunteer Position:Associate Producer (AP)
Reports to: Producer, Director & Curator for T.U.P.A.C.’s Live Performance Productions
VOLUNTEER SUMMARY: The AP supports T.U.P.A.C.’s Producer, Director & Curator in communications, maintaining high production standards and leading performers confidently during rehearsals and performances.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains absolute confidentiality in all communications (will be working with professional artists and creatives).
- Relays communications between producer, director, choreographer(s), guest artists.
- Assists director during rehearsals and performances, leading rehearsals when necessary.
- Encourages performers, boosts morale, and maintains a positive atmosphere.
- Relays instructions and coordinates logistics during performances.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Passion & Experience in the performing arts.
- Passion & Experience working with BIPOC & intergenerational artists.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to DEI.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, no anger issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus.
- May involve pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
- Noise level varies but may be loud during performances.
- Accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.
Volunteer Position: Print Materials Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Assistant
JOB SUMMARY: Creates and coordinates printed promotional content and support materials for T.U.P.A.C. performances, ensuring accuracy, adherence to brand guidelines, and timely delivery.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate creation of concert programs and other print materials such as fliers, postcards, brochures, and posters.
- Gather and verify content from staff for materials.
- Attend monthly departmental meetings to collaborate on campaign generation.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills in alignment with organization’s Mission and Core Values.
- Adhere to organization’s by-laws, policies, procedures, and member covenants.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Experience drafting print content.
- Graphic design skills or familiarity with drag-and-drop design tools.
- Ability to create concise written content with specified tone and voice.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Requires use of hands to handle objects and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Noise level in work environment varies depending on location.
- Reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Volunteer Position: Electronics Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Assistant
JOB SUMMARY: Documents, tracks, and oversees the use of laptops, PC’s, projectors and other electronic equipment, ensuring accessibility and readiness for T.U.P.A.C. staff & volunteers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains inventory of all electronic equipment, high-value materials via spreadsheet - quantity, make and model, condition, location, instructional manuals and replacement value.
- Coordinates equipment transfer between storage areas and studio & performance venues.
- Administers and tracks laptop and electronic loans to staff & volunteers, ensuring timely return and maintenance via spreadsheet.
- Coordinates regular maintenance and procurement of new equipment.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Repair and basic hand tool skills.
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronics and maintenance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must pass a background check.
- Requires walking, talking, and hearing; use of hands to handle objects and reach.
- Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus.
- May involve pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying objects up to 25 pounds.
- Noise level varies depending on production or location.
- Passion & Experience in the performing arts.
- Passion & Experience working with BIPOC & intergenerational artists.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to DEI.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, no anger issues.
- Accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.
Volunteer Position: Print Materials Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Assistant
JOB SUMMARY: Creates and coordinates printed promotional content and support materials for T.U.P.A.C. performances, ensuring accuracy, adherence to brand guidelines, and timely delivery.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate creation of concert programs and other print materials such as fliers, postcards, brochures, and posters.
- Gather and verify content from staff for materials.
- Attend monthly departmental meetings to collaborate on campaign generation.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills in alignment with organization’s Mission and Core Values.
- Adhere to organization’s by-laws, policies, procedures, and member covenants.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Experience drafting print content.
- Graphic design skills or familiarity with drag-and-drop design tools.
- Ability to create concise written content with specified tone and voice.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Requires use of hands to handle objects and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Noise level in work environment varies depending on location.
- Reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Volunteer Position: Donor Cultivation Coordinator
Reports to:Executive & School Director
JOB SUMMARY:Engages donors through Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center’s Donor Management System, fostering relationships and encouraging continued support through timely communications and acknowledgements.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acknowledge first-time donors and continued large gift donors, expressing appreciation on behalf of T.U.P.A.C.
- Send annual donor receipts and notifications about fundraising campaigns and performances.
- Encourage donor activity to raise their level on the T.U.P.A.C. donors chart.
- Ensure accuracy of donor records and update profiles as needed.
- Notify other staff of donors deserving leader acknowledgements.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Experience acknowledging donations or writing donor communications preferred.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must pass a background check.
- Passion & Experience in the performing arts.
- Passion & Experience working with BIPOC & intergenerational artists.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to DEI.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, no anger issues.
- Accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.
