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Education and Community Engagement Manager
The Education and Community Engagement Coordinator develops, implements, administers and maintains all aspects of an education and community relations program for the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center including but not limited to the Schooltime Performance Series, Teen Ambassador Program, The Z’s Creative Classroom as well as community class offerings and workshops. This new position will be responsible for cultivating relationships in the community, and creating an education plan, the purpose of which is to better serve our diverse community with meaningful performing arts performances and spaces that are welcoming and accessible to everyone.
About The Z
The Zeiterion Theatre (Or The “Z”) is a non-profit performing arts center whose mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire our community by presenting a diverse array of high quality performing artists and providing engaging learning opportunities that contribute to the cultural, social and economic vitality of the South Coast.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Theater, or Arts from an accredited college or university;
- A minimum of five years of related experience or any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities;
- Passion for the performing arts and the mission of The Z;
- Energetic self-starter, with a proven ability to thrive in a busy workplace as a team leader and player, in a collaborative environment of inclusion and mission-driven commitment;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, knowledge of and experience with web and social media are highly desirable;
- Preferential consideration given to candidates with grant research, writing and management experience;
- Commitment to planning, attention to detail, follow-through and execution;
- Aptitude for hiring, training, and motivating creative staff and instructors;
- Strong program management skills, including design, implementation, and evaluation as required;
- Proficiency with Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required;
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours when necessary;
To apply, please email your CV and resume to rgill@zeiterion.org
