Director of External Affairs & Independent Projects · Board 26-27
Priority Deadline to Apply: March 6th, 2026. 11:59pm.
Term: May 16th, 2026 - May 14th, 2027.
Training & Transition: Now - May 15th, 2026.
Time Commitment: 6-8 hrs/week average; 10–12+ hrs/week during start & end of semester.
Meeting Cadence: weekly board meetings (Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00pm) + production meetings as needed.
Eligibility: current UC Berkeley Students.
Process: Statement of Purpose/Resume Submission + 1 interview.
Note: Teams of two may apply jointly for this role. Please mention at the bottom of the application.
Role Overview
External Affairs & Independent Projects manages Untitled’s relationships beyond the company and drives programming that isn’t one of the two mainstage productions. You’ll be the point person for partners like ASUC and TDPS, maintain our institutional standing and logistics (deadlines, compliance, tabling, outreach), and help grow Untitled’s presence on campus through partnerships, sponsorships, and funding opportunities. You’ll also produce and oversee our ongoing independent projects—currently the Demystification of Theater Arts DeCal and the Act One Pitch Contest—building the timelines, teams, and systems that keep them running smoothly year to year, and supporting any new independent initiatives the company chooses to launch.
Core Responsibilities
Serve as Untitled’s primary external point of contact (campus departments, student orgs, venues, sponsors, donors, and collaborators).
Maintain and grow relationships with TDPS/related entities and coordinate communications that involve external partners (often in collaboration with Marketing).
Keep Untitled in good standing as an RSO: monitor ASUC requirements, deadlines, trainings, and needed documentation.
Organize and oversee tabling plans at the beginning of each semester (general awareness, auditions, and show promotions) and coordinate staffing.
Lead fundraising and sponsorship pipelines (aim for at least one meaningful external funding source per season where feasible).
Apply for and secure ASUC funding for each production (and track timelines so nothing is missed).
Draft thank-you emails and stewardship communications after productions and key events.
Represent Untitled at external events when useful (or coordinate delegation if you can’t attend).
Produce and oversee (delegated) independent projects (currently: DeCal + Act One Pitch Contest): timelines, staffing, communications, and execution.
If new independent projects are pitched, support and oversee the project lead (scope, resources, accountability, and integration with board priorities).
Coordinate workshops/masterclasses for mainstage productions (faculty, artists, partners).
Maintain key institutional docs (e.g., constitution updates as needed).
Qualifications
Required:
Strong writing/communication skills (professional emails, clear coordination).
Comfort representing the organization externally and following through reliably.
Organized approach to deadlines and institutional requirements.
Preferred (Most applicants won’t have any/all of these… Don’t worry! We’re more than willing to train the right person.)
Experience producing events, managing programs, or leading student org initiatives.
Fundraising, sponsorship outreach, or grant-writing experience.
Familiarity with ASUC/RSO processes or willingness to learn them fast.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement
Untitled Theater Company is committed to building an accessible, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone who works with us, and we strive to reduce barriers and expand opportunity across our productions and leadership. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other protected characteristic, and we welcome applicants of all identities and experience levels; if you need an accommodation at any stage of the application or production process, let us know.
If you have any questions: Feel free to email untitledtheater@gmail.com.
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