philanthropy manager

technical director

lead electrician

facilities technician

residence manager

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Sadly, this theatre exhibits a toxic work culture within the production team that favors longer working hours over efficiency and employee well-being. They say that salaried employees will work 40 hrs/week with no chance at over-time and then expect 60-70 hrs/week. They say this is only during busy periods--they even go so far as encouraging their employees not to take company holidays off--and that they make up for it with "production days off" but these days off are not actually honored. The high turnover rate at this company exists for a reason. 

I’ve never felt happier working for a company like the ZACH Theatre, they make their employees feel so special and always strive to give us the opportunities that will help us further succeed and thrive in the industry. I highly recommend working for ZACH. The pay could be better, but they make up for it with their kind community of directors and artists that you work with.

ZACH theatre pays the least of any professional theatre or lighting company in Austin, TX. For a LoA company this is very concerning; but add in the high cost of living in Austin-- the wages for technicians are laughable at best.

You can work fast food and make better money for less stress and danger.  

I spent several years with this company and given the opportunity, I would definitely work for them again. The management promotes the idea of igniting imagination - something other companies should learn to do.

I really like working at ZACH. I enjoy my co-workers and it's fun getting to have an impact on an Austin institution. Could make more money outside of non-profit, but for me it's definitely worth it.

I love my time at Zach, you have fantastic bar staff and house members who help out and are fun to talk to. Plus being able to get free tickets to each show with a friend is nice as well.

Great place  to develop skills. Low wage compared to carpenter value in Austin. Expect to work some long days and nights. Some people get burned out pretty quickly.

The theater puts on a great show. The talent they hire is impressive.
There is some good company spirit and the staff is included in most company events.

Family type atmosphere that is always willing to give a hand when you need it.  Artsy space, with eccentric people.  Typical 9-5 type environment.

I was strung along for a year at part time with the promise of a full time position. After I finished the major projects I was brought in for I was let go.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Philanthropy manager 5 salaries reported	$58,500 per year
Technical director 2 salaries reported	$64,000 per year
Lead electrician 2 salaries reported	$20.25 per hour
Facilities technician 3 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Residence manager 2 salaries reported	$62,000 per year

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