We're Hiring! Theatre Music Director (Temporary)
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
THEATRE MUSIC DIRECTORS (TEMPORARY)
Seeking Theatre Choreographers for the 2025-2026 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre
POSITION PURPOSE
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) is seeking experienced music directors to music direct upcoming plays in our Children’s Theatre Season. The music director works closely with the directing team, actors, designers, and the Theatre Team. Experience music directing theatre for children and families is preferred. This is a temporary paid position.
The music director reports directly to the Theatre Production Manager.
POSITION SUMMARY
Work closely with the production director to establish a clear musical vision of the show
Work closely with the production director to integrate musical rehearsals into the schedule
WOrk closely with Theatre Production Manager on additional music rehearsal needs as necessary
Work with the actors to teach music and develop musical performance skills
Lead and train actors in vocal warmups to begin rehearsals and performances
Attend weekly production meetings as needed
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Musical Directing experience
Energized by CMTM’s mission and values (listed below)
Experience working in professional and/or community theatre settings
Dedication to creating theatre for family audiences
Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with young actors ages 10-17 is preferred for intergenerational productions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKPLACE / ROLE
Able to teach music either through recorded tracks or by playing piano
Comfort attending virtual meetings and in-person rehearsals
Rehearsal rooms can range from noisy to subdued volumes, depending on the cast size and type of show
Well-lit, LED fluorescent work lights during the rehearsal period. Dark house and stage lights during tech week
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Organization reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Organization may deem appropriate.
SCHEDULE
Temporary per diem position
Rehearsals are typically on weekdays from 6-8:30 pm or 6-9 pm, depending on the
availability of the cast and CMTM space availability. Rehearsal schedules span approximately 6 weeks, with one-month performance schedules. Production meetings happen weekly, depending on the availability of the production team. Tech rehearsals run until 10 pm at night the week before a show opens.
This is a temporary, part-time, hourly position. Approximately 15 hours a week in person, M-Th.
CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre season runs from June 2025 - May 2026, with five professional productions throughout the season. The season includes two productions during the summer (June/July and August), two during the winter (Dec and Jan/Feb) , and closing in spring (April).
COMPENSATION
$18.23 / hour. Music Directors are paid for time in rehearsal and production meetings.
Earned Paid Leave (EPL): 1 hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.
EPL accumulated but not used is paid to the employee at the end of the temporary employment.
CMTM has a system of pay that offers a base rate based on position. This system is designed for equity and as such we do not have the ability to negotiate the compensation listed above.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant is required to email a resume, CMTM employment application, and a letter of interest.
The letter of interest should include answers to the following questions:
Why do you want to work in Maddy’s Theatre at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine?
How do you approach teaching music?
Could you elaborate on your approach to working with actors, both who can and cannot read music?
CMTM Employment Application can be found at https://www.kitetails.org/jobs
Applications accepted via email to hiring@kitetails.org
Application Deadline: This call will remain open until May 31, 2025. CMTM will prioritize filling earlier productions first.
CMTM encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single requirement above. At CMTM, we enjoy helping individuals grow professionally. If this role excites you and your past experience has some alignment with these qualifications, we encourage you to submit an application.
ABOUT CMTM
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.
We value Belonging.
Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We believe each person has value and worth; we celebrate what makes each of us unique and what binds us together as a strong community
We value Play.
We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s imagination. Play inspires our work, our physical spaces, our storytelling, and our learning experiences.
We value Community.
We center community in all we do. We strive to be an inclusive partner and resource in order to build strong, lasting relationships.
We value Curiosity.
We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others. Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world around us.
We value Trust.
We provide safe, inclusive experiences and spaces to ensure that the community’s trust is earned and upheld in all that we do.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage everyone to apply. CMTM provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility