Job Openings: Working with Davidson Community Players

Davidson Community Players (DCP), one of the Charlotte region's most prolific theatre producers, is seeking a Director of Development to lead a pivotal chapter in our growth. DCP is in the midst of an ambitious capital campaign to renovate our historic Armour Street Theatre, and we are looking for a connector, a builder, and a true believer in the power of community theatre to anchor a region's cultural identity.

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving arts organization at a transformational moment — and to help shape what DCP looks like for the next generation of supporters, artists, and audiences.

This position reports to DCP's Executive Director, Steve Kaliski.

This position is open until filled.

Job Duties

Capital Campaign

• Leading and executing DCP's capital campaign for the renovation of Armour Street Theatre, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at all levels.

• Developing and managing a campaign timeline, tracking progress toward goals, and reporting regularly to leadership and the board.

• Partnering with board members and volunteers to activate their networks in support of campaign goals.

Individual & Major Giving

• Designing and implementing a comprehensive individual giving strategy, including annual fund, mid-level, and major gift programs.

• Building and managing a personal portfolio of major gift prospects, with a focus on moving donors through a structured cultivation and solicitation cycle.

• Getting out into the Davidson, North Charlotte, and Lake Norman communities to identify, engage, and steward the next generation of arts supporters.

Foundation & Planned Giving

• Developing and directing strategies for foundation giving, including identifying new prospects and deepening relationships with existing funders.

• Launching and growing a planned giving program, including marketing, prospect identification, and donor recognition.

Grants & Administration

• Occasionally researching and writing grant proposals and reports in partnership with program staff.

• Maintaining accurate donor records and tracking all fundraising activity in DCP's donor database.

• Collaborating with marketing and communications staff to support donor-facing materials and appeals.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of nonprofit development experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts, capital campaigns, or planned giving.

• Proven track record executing or supporting a capital campaign.

• A natural relationship-builder who is energized by community engagement and comfortable cultivating donors at all levels.

• Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow programs from the ground up.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with donor databases and CRM platforms.

• Genuine enthusiasm for the arts and an understanding of DCP's mission and community role.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits that include health, dental, and vision. DCP has a flexible, generous PTO policy and encourages outside creative work when it doesn't conflict. Salary: $60–80K range, commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Email Steve Kaliski at steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org with cover letter, resume, and contact info for 3 references.

DCP is seeking Teaching Artists to instruct our fall Youth Ensemble Workshops.  Ensemble Workshops are for students age 8-16, at all levels of experience.  Each Ensembles rehearses twice a week for ten weeks beginning in September and continuing through performances in November, with breaks for major holidays. 

Ensemble Workshops offer students both instruction and production experience.  Ensembles will be grouped by age and will be assigned a script.  Instructors will then use theatre-related activities to teach the skills essential to effectively creating a fully-staged production.  Process should be emphasized over final product.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidates will have:

• Experience teaching drama, particularly to children.

• The ability to adapt lesson plans to a variety of course lengths and situations.

• Flexibility, the ability to work independently, and responsibility.

• Proficiency in using positive discipline methods. 

• A degree (or currently working towards one) in the arts and/or directing experience is a plus, but not required.

Instructors are compensated at ~$30/hour.

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, a resume highlighting teaching experience, and contact information for three references to Katie Mullis, Education Director, at Katie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

DCP seeks seasonal interns in Production and Education. Ideal for college students or early-career arts professionals, these internships provide apprentice-style positions for candidates looking for part-time work for 3-4 months.

Seasons are defined as the following:

• FALL: September - December

• SPRING: January-April

• SUMMER: May-August (FULL FOR 2026)

Internships can be tailored to the individual, but basic duties for each department may include:

EDUCATION:

• Assisting the Education Director with administrative duties.

• Attending classes and camps to ensure smooth operations and quality control.

• Collaborating with the Education Director on new outreach initiatives.

PRODUCTION:

• Assisting on carpentry and scenic painting projects.

• Assisting on load-ins and strikes.

• Participating on production crews as board operator, wardrobe, or run crew.

• Working as an Assistant Stage Manager.

COSTUMING:

• Curating costumes for performance summer camps and ensemble classes

• Collaborating with a local costume warehouse on managing inventory

• Transportation required

Interns are paid $13/hr and may work 10-30 hours/week depending on interest and availability.

Applications considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please email Steve Kaliski at steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org with cover letter, resume, and contact info for 3 references.

We are seeking experienced carpenters and painters to volunteer in our scenic shop at 18515 Old Statesville Rd. in Cornelius. We have particular needs from April - early August.

This are ideal roles for retirees with woodworking or carpentry backgrounds. Commitments to set blocks of days/hours would be much appreciated.

Please email Steve at steve@davidsoncommunityplayers.org if interested.