Positions currently being offered

Date Entry / Salesperson posted 10/7/14

Sadecky's Puppets is seeking a temporary salesperson/computer operator. Applicant will be working in sales department from our headquarters (in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, USA) and helping to coordinate tours to the east and midwestern United States.

Requirements:

  • Be proficient on a MAC computer and have excellent data entry skills
  • A minimumof one year of experience in sales
  • An excellent telephone voice with a pleasant friendly attitude
  • Should reside in daily driving distance to Tarentum PA.

Duties include :

  • Website searching, data extraction of contacts and emails
  • Following up with prospective and past clients
  • Expanding the client list by internet search or other research
  • Booking shows and filling tours by email, phone, etc.
  • Light volume telephone reception

Compensation: $10/hr

Hours : 9:00AM-4:00PM Mon-Fri

This position is temporary for 4 weeks. Following a review of the work the position may be extended longer.

To apply, please send email and/or resume to:
info @ livepuppets.com
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Puppeteer posted 10/7/14

Sadecky's Puppets is seeking puppeteers to perform shows in the Western PA and surrounding areas. Our touring theater is in need of reliable person(s) to work in a team of 2, manipulating Muppet-style puppets to pre-recorded soundtracks. This position is for the upcoming (Christmas) holiday season.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience or be skilled in hand puppet manipulation

  • Schedule must be flexible, for mostly daytime shows in schools and some touring to nearby states.

  • Valid drivers license and good navigational skills

Duties include :

  • Learning and memorization of puppet movements for the live show "The Ice Skates"

  • Traveling to each location, setting up stage, lighting and sound equipment

  • Keeping the puppets, equipment and the company van in good working condition

Compensation: Base pay plus per diem for any overnights, paid training

Interviews are being held now and training begins in November 2014.

To apply, please send email and/or resume to:
info @ livepuppets.com
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Grant Writer re-posted 9/26/14

Sadecky’s Puppets, (founded in 1981) a non-profit corp. which provides educational entertainment for children, is currently seeking an experienced freelance grant writer to target new markets and expand current client base by developing partnerships to obtain corporate sponsorships and grants.

Requirements:

  • Grant writing experience with history of success

  • Degree in Marketing or Business Management

Duties include :

  • Gathering information to formulate projects or identify programs to be funded
  • Being able to identify appropriate funding sources
  • Writing letters of request and proposals while making sure requirements are met
  • Being successful in acquiring funds
  • Following up on each phase of the grant writing process
  • Working independently or with associates

Compensation: Please send your requirements w/ resume

Candidate must be able to spearhead the entire process from inception to fruition.

To apply, please send email and/or resume to:
info @ livepuppets.com
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