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Casa Bonita

Roaming Cast (Puppeteers)

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$23/hr

Participate in scripted and improvisational performances, including puppet shows and interactive in ... Prior performance experience required in theater, improv, hosting, voice acting, puppetry, mascot ...

Casa Bonita Denver

Roaming Cast (Puppeteers)

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$23/hr

Participate in scripted and improvisational performances, including puppet shows and interactive in ... Prior performance experience required in theater, improv, hosting, voice acting, puppetry, mascot ...

Swaybox Studios

Costumer

New Orleans, LA

$12 - $16.25/hr

Overview The Costume Fabricator plays a key role in building and maintaining puppet costumes for ... theater, or television is a plus * Proficiency in both hand and machine sewing, with strong ...

Swaybox Studios

Costumer

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Overview The Costume Fabricator plays a key role in building and maintaining puppet costumes for ... theater, or television is a plus * Proficiency in both hand and machine sewing, with strong ...

SeaWorld

Entertainment Technician

Busch, AR · On-site

$15/hr

Provide theatrical support assistance to outside vendors/contractors. Perform scene shifts, props changes, assist as needed with puppeteer, costume changes, special effects and provide theatrical ...

Swaybox Studios

Fabric Dyer

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Collaborate with the costume and puppet teams by providing prepared fabrics, contributing to both ... theater * Expertise in a variety of dyeing techniques, including natural and synthetic dyes

Casa Bonita Denver

Roaming Cast

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$23/hr

Participate in scripted and improvisational performances, including puppet shows and interactive in ... Prior performance experience required in theater, improv, hosting, voice acting, puppetry, mascot ...

Casa Bonita

Roaming Cast

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$23/hr

Participate in scripted and improvisational performances, including puppet shows and interactive in ... Prior performance experience required in theater, improv, hosting, voice acting, puppetry, mascot ...

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How much do puppet theater jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for puppet theater in the United States is $44.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Puppet Theater vs Puppet Maker?

AspectPuppet TheaterPuppet Maker
Primary RolePerforming arts involving puppets in theatrical productionsCreating and designing puppets for performances or display
Work EnvironmentStage, theater, performance venuesWorkshop, studio, craft spaces
Required SkillsActing, puppetry techniques, storytellingSculpting, sewing, craftsmanship, design
Industry UsageEntertainment, education, cultural eventsManufacturing, arts and crafts, entertainment

While Puppet Theater involves performing with puppets on stage, Puppet Makers focus on designing and creating the puppets themselves. Both roles require creativity and some overlapping skills, but Puppet Theater emphasizes performance and storytelling, whereas Puppet Makers concentrate on craftsmanship and design.

What is a puppet theater?

A puppet theater is a form of performance art where puppeteers use puppets to tell stories to an audience. These theaters can range from small, portable stages to large, elaborate venues. Puppet theater often combines elements of drama, music, and storytelling, and can be aimed at both children and adults. Performances may use a variety of puppet types, such as marionettes, hand puppets, or shadow puppets, to bring characters and stories to life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Puppet Theater Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Puppet Theater Professional, you need strong skills in puppetry techniques, storytelling, stagecraft, and often a background in theater arts or performance. Familiarity with puppet construction materials, stage lighting, sound systems, and sometimes video recording equipment is typically required. Creativity, manual dexterity, collaboration, and audience engagement are essential soft skills that set performers apart. These abilities ensure captivating performances, effective teamwork, and the ability to adapt to diverse audiences and production environments.

What are some common challenges faced by puppeteers working in a puppet theater, and how can they overcome them?

Puppeteers in a puppet theater often face challenges such as perfecting synchronized movements, maintaining vocal variety for different characters, and adapting to various stage setups. Collaborating closely with other performers and technicians is essential to ensure smooth scene transitions and effective storytelling. Rehearsing extensively, seeking feedback from directors, and continuously refining performance techniques are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and delivering engaging shows.
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Infographic showing various Puppet Theater job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 42% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 16% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,429 per year, or $44.9 per hour.
Manager, Individual Giving (Hybrid)

Manager, Individual Giving (Hybrid)

City Parks Foundation

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager, Individual Giving will join a 17-person Development and Marketing team, raising approximately $14 million annually from individual donors, foundations and institutions, corporations, special events, and government to support our free programs in New York City parks. Reporting to the Director, Individual Giving & Special Events, this position will play a critical role in supporting the department's individual donor portfolio, and offer fundraising support to our Board of Directors and Executive Director.
The Manager will be responsible for managing and monitoring all non-membership individual giving, with a focus on mid-level and major donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. The Manager will be a liaison with the Board of Directors and will support senior leadership with their donor portfolios. The manager will also help oversee our online giving for a positive and up-to-date user experience.
COMPENSATION: $60,000 - $70,000.00 per year
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee the non-membership individual donor pipeline from prospect research through solicitation and stewardship
  • Manage a portfolio of donors of their own, and also support the Executive Director and Senior Staff with active management of their donor portfolios, including preparing briefings, coordinating follow-up, and tracking next steps
  • Develop strategies to improve donor retention and upgrades
  • Engage new and existing donors through cultivation at SummerStage concerts and planning program site visits, receptions, and special events
  • Serve as liaison for Board of Directors to support their personal giving and their solicitations
  • Working with the membership manager to identify Young Patron donors for advanced giving
  • Assist in special event donor identification and cultivation and in honoree research for our fundraising events
  • Oversee a calendar of and prepare required deliverables, including gift impact updates, quarterly program reports, solicitation letters, personalized acknowledgment letters, and year end program summaries
  • Conduct in-depth prospect research and wealth screens using iWave to identify, qualify, and build profiles on major gift prospects
  • Collaborate with the Database Administrator to build and maintain fundraising reports, dashboards, and moves management workflows in Salesforce, and oversee Individual giving data entry
  • Oversee our digital donor experience and website donation pages, supporting recurring gifts, DAF giving, matching gifts and social giving campaigns
  • Additional department general responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3 years of successful fundraising experience in a non-profit development office, working with individual donors
  • Exceptional, organizational, and relationship-building skills
  • Demonstrated experience conducting donor prospect research and building gift capacity assessments
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to write highly personalized donor communications
  • Experience working with board and senior leadership is preferred
  • Knowledge of fundraising trends
  • Experience with digital fundraising and social fundraising a plus
  • Strong CRM skills (Salesforce preferred) and experience with donor software
  • Ability to work on nights and weekends as needed
  • Passion for our mission of providing free programs in arts, environmental education, sports and community engagement in NYC parks and other public spaces

ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION
At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.
Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.
We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.
We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.
Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship.

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