Presser Job Opportunities
Administrator- Full-Time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Job description:
Job Summary
The Administrator serves as the main assistant to the Executive Director, overseeing the daily operations, financial health, programming, community engagement, and facility needs of Presser Arts Center. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role manages administrative staff, coordinates events, leads financial accounting and budgeting, handles front-of-house/box office needs, and supports marketing and production logistics.
Responsibilities
Manage daily data entry, monthly reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, investment account updates, and yearly vendor/1099 data collection.
Process tuition, registrations, and ticket payments via payment gateways (Stripe, Square, PayPal, Purplepass).
Oversee all cash handling, petty cash, box office cash, concessions, and bank deposits.
Develop annual operating budgets, ticket revenue targets, and facility cost tracking with the Board Treasurer.
Manage grant applications and reporting.
Oversee ad sales for production programs, annual membership mailings, donor acknowledgments, and corporate sponsorships.
Execute public relations efforts including radio interviews, civic speaking engagements, local media notices, and street sign updates.
Maintain master facility schedules, inventory lists, rental logistics, and annual vendor contracts.
Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, screen calls/walk-ins, prepare monthly Board packets, and handle mail/shipping.
Coordinate logistics, front-of-house staff, ticketing, concessions, and catering for 50+ summer camps, mainstage productions, galas, and art gallery exhibitions.
Ensure facility compliance with safety codes, liquor licensing, and ADA accessibility standards.
Create print and digital promotional assets (ads, posters, flyers, banners, programs) without AI generation.
Manage social media platforms, website updates via Squarespace, and Mailchimp e-blasts.
Plan, schedule, purchase royalties for, and staff workshops, summer programs, and mainstage/blackbox productions.
Assist with ordering props, costumes, and materials as requested by artistic directors.
Recruit, train, and supervise administrative staff, volunteers, interns, and front-of-house crews.
Experience
Proficiency with Apple-based devices and software.
Experience with accounting software (specifically QuickBooks).
Design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or a willingness to learn.
Experience with website platforms (Squarespace), email marketing (Mailchimp), ticketing tools (Purplepass), and social media management.
Background in financial bookkeeping, payroll, tax documentation (1099/W2), and budget creation.
Experience with grant writing, donor development, and grant management.
Event planning, contract negotiation (with performers, artists, and vendors), and gallery/exhibition curation experience.
Knowledge of local safety codes, ADA standards, and liquor licensing regulations.
General familiarity with theater/arts center production logistics and history of the local arts community.
Age Requirement: Must be 21 or older.
Core Characteristics: Exceptional organization, time management, problem-solving skills, and forward-thinking adaptability.
Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, encouraging, energetic, customer-service oriented ("happiness" key on phone calls), and a natural peacemaker.
Work Ethic & Professionalism: High level of confidentiality (handling sensitive financial and personal data), ability to delegate, comfortable moving around (prefers active tasks over sitting), and willing to assist with light housekeeping.
Join us to be part of a vibrant team where your organizational talents will make a real impact! We value proactive individuals who thrive on efficiency, excel at multitasking, and enjoy supporting others. This role offers the chance to grow your administrative skills while contributing to a positive workplace environment.
Benefits:
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Education:
Associate or higher (Preferred)
Location:
Mexico, MO (Required)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Available to work evenings for events
Job hours and salary can be negotiated based on education and experience.
Applications will be accepted starting November 1st, 2026 with employment beginning Jan 1, 2027
Technical Director/Teaching Artist Full-time/seasonal
Responsible for tekking 4 summer camp productions while teaching students the basics of scene painting, construction, sound and lights. This person will also assist and support other camps as needed.
Supervise strikes, plan and implement all set design, submit materials orders.
This person will be in charge of Technical Tract campers 7th-12th grade.
Responsible for: Set design, painting, and building for all theatre camp productions as well as props. The Technical Director will also be in charge of sound and lighting design and instruction of students.
A successful applicant must also be able to teach younger campers how to build/paint/hang lights/run sound and light/create props/etc. and serve as a role model. There are no more than 5 students to supervise at one time.
Work with Directors of Theatre Camp. Emphasize Clean-up and Organization to students.
Hours are 8-4:30.
price range for Full-time Seasonal position = $2500-$3500
June 1-August 11, 2023.
Submit resumes to lois@presserpac.com by March 1, 2023.
Internships are available in the following areas:
PPAC offers exciting opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing an internship with a local nonprofit arts organization.
Arts Administration
Reception
Marketing Outreach
Arts Education
Set Construction/Scene Design
Production
Theatre
Summer Camps
Hospitality
If you are interested in more information about internship opportunities at PPAC, please email your name, contact information and area of interest to katie@presserpac.com.
WORK STUDY PROGRAM
Many students enjoy camps, classes and workshops but are ineligible for financial assistance. Work Study is a great program that enables participants to volunteer work throughout the year that banks their hours toward a camp or arts opportunity to offset tuitions and fees. Please email inquiries to katie@presserpac.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Presser is an equal opportunity institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the bases of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers employment, and participation in the organization’s programs, activities, and services.
