Your theatre needs you!

Our amazing theatre is reliant on its member volunteers to keep running, and there are lots of rewarding ways to get involved. If you’ve ever wanted to try something new or bring your skills to our supportive theatre community then please consider one of the available roles below. All members are welcome, and we don’t want there to be any barriers to taking part.

• Are you ace at admin? Do you love a spreadsheet?
• Are you a people person? Do you love networking and building relationships?
• Do you have a specific technical skill – video editing, rigging and testing lights, or something else super cool?
• Are you a tidier and sorter, who likes everything to be in a set place?
• Are you excellent at Instagram and creating content?
• Maybe you’d like to learn any of the above? We’d love to hear from you!

The following roles are currently available to all members – either as individuals or on a sharing basis. Please get in touch if you’d like to help.

General admin roles

1. Trustee board secretary/admin support

• Work closely with the Chair to compile and circulate meeting agendas
• Take, edit and distribute minutes at each Trustee meeting.
• Confirm what decisions have been made and keep track of their implementation.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is sent to Companies House and the Charity Commission within the deadlines set

Interested in this role? Email: chair@southlondontheatre.co.uk

2. Volunteer coordinator

• Recruitment and onboarding of member volunteers
• Volunteer database management – including training records and qualifications
• Working with different teams to identify skills gaps and training opportunities
• Volunteer recognition and reward

Interested in this role? Email: stephen@southlondontheatre.co.uk

Theatre Committee roles

1. Performance Rights coordinator

• Research availability of performance rights for show submissions each season
• Negotiate and procure rights as relevant

2. Director support coordinator

• Keep Directors Handbook Updated
• Run regular (each season) support events for new directors
• Be the point of contact for directors to the committee

3. Producer

• Support bigger shows with budgeting, marketing and general coordination
• Work with Admin Support to ensure rehearsals are all booked and help coordinate any schedule changes
• Coordinate production meetings across the different functions and ensure all deadlines are met

4. Production Coordinator

• Be the main liaison between TC and backstage team to ensure backstage roles are filled for each show
• Build networks of of those with backstage expertise to help support shows as required
• Recruit members with specialist skills (such as Fight Coordination, Intimacy Coordination) to be able to support productions as required.

Interested in any of these roles? Email stephen@southlondontheatre.co.uk

Marketing & Comms roles

1. Website assistant

• Help keep the website up to date accurately
• Create and edit content accordingly, in an appropriate on-brand tone of voice
• Respond quickly to requests when required

2. Newsletter, programme and mailing support

• Gather appropriate content for newsletters, show programmes and emails
• Write/edit content to meet deadlines
• Format using set templates

3. Graphic designer

• Create mood boards and designs for show posters
• Adjust artwork for specific sizes and formats to fit SLT branding
• Work with the Comms team on deadlines and formats

Interested in any of these roles? Email comms@southlondontheatre.co.uk

Backstage & Technical roles

1. Set Build Team Leader

• Recruit and train set Build Leads, who will:

1. Ensure the safety of anyone involved in the get-in and get-out.
2. Ensure any structures (e.g. flats, deck) are safe.
3. Assess the competency of any scenery builders expected to work unsupervised and to advise as appropriate.

• Ensure volunteers and production crew keep the backstage area safe and tidy.
• Coordinate and plan the maintenance and construction of new stock scenery.
• Buy: shared paint, timber, tools, screws, and other relevant equipment.

Interested in backstage roles? Email alistair@southlondontheatre.co.uk

Membership roles

1. Membership volunteer

• Help keep our largely automated and simple to use systems up to date with accurate member information
• Assist in ensuring that our members are aware of and receive all their member benefits
• Take a role in promoting the theatre to prospective new members – sharing your passion for SLT with others at Open Evenings and via publicity

Interested in this role? Email membership@southlondontheatre.co.uk