Education Programs Coordinator - Two River Theater

EDUCATION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Job Description

Full-Time

Two River Theater seeks creative, qualified candidates with a background in theatre education administration for the position of Education Programs Coordinator. This position requires someone who can demonstrate administrative and organizational skills, is knowledgeable about teaching theater to young people, and who can assist with maintaining and evolving current and new programming in a growing education department. Applicants for this role should have robust communication and relationship building skills. A talent for clear and lively prose writing is necessary as all members of the education department contribute as writers for grants, marketing materials, playbills et al. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Education. The Education Programs Coordinator will perform all work in a manner that is consistent with Two River’s core values, including our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

About

Two River Theater Two River Theater is a non-profit organization located in the vibrant Jersey Shore community of Red Bank NJ. Two River is committed to creating great American theater by developing and producing work by some of the country’s leading artists. We are proud to be viewed as a vital cultural resource in the community. Through 6+ theatrical productions each year (over 150 annual performances of world premieres, musicals, and classics), 50+ annual audience engagement/community events and 15+ plus annual venue rentals, Two River serves an audience of approximately 50,000 annually. Anyone who joins our collaborative and fun team quickly becomes part of putting all of our initiatives into action day in and day out. Two River Theater is under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst.

Mission

We create great American theater by developing and producing new works and world masterpieces that most richly direct our gaze to the life of the human spirit. We cultivate an audience that cherishes the intimate joy of theater, enriched when shared by a community of others.

Core Values

Artistic Excellence: We nurture and challenge the visions of adventurous theater artists. Our commitment to the artistic process is sustained over time through an investment in people, their creative process, and our dedication to the highest artistic standards.

Education and Community Engagement: We make our theater a welcoming resource for all. We create engagement programs and partnerships that encourage all voices to come together in conversation around the stories we tell. We invest in the next generation of artists and audiences by introducing students and lifelong learners to the possibility and adventure that theater brings to our lives.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that the essence of theater is democratic: it invites us to encounter, consider and perhaps adopt other points of view, if only for a brief time in a darkened theater. We aspire to build an environment in which artists, audiences, employees, and Board members from different backgrounds and experiences together form an institution that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.

Operational Excellence: We dedicate ourselves to the highest standards in our governance, management, operational, and financial practices. We are committed to developing and retaining an experienced and accomplished staff, an engaged and informed Board of Trustees, and a working environment that attracts staff, volunteers, and artists of the highest caliber.

Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform all work in a manner that is consistent with Two River’s core values, including our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I), and contribute to the goal of creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive organization by participating in various staff and organizational ED&I initiatives.

• Handle administrative duties of the Education department.

• Provide support for ongoing education programs and projects including Student Matinees, Professional Development for Teachers, A Little Shakespeare, Metro Scholars, TheaterWorks, Summer Program, Play Dates, and virtual/in-person class offerings.

• Assist with booking school residencies and customized education programs.

• Work with the Institutional Marketing Manager on booking details for student matinees, and take the lead on booking residencies and tickets for the No Seats Empty and No Seats Empty: Total Experience programs for underfunded schools.

• Serve as the point person for students and families in communication with the Education Department. Ensure all are up-to-date on upcoming education programs and offerings through personal outreach, including emails and phone calls. Work directly with the marketing department to create any corresponding marketing materials needed for outreach.

• Schedule teaching artist visits for in-school residencies and on-site workshops.

• Serve as teaching artist for various residencies as needed and as aligns with the skills and interest of the candidate.

• Work closely with the Director of Education and Associate Director of Education to ensure that all workshops, residencies, and other events led by the Education department run smoothly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A positive attitude, ability to think creatively, and collaborative work style

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

• Experience, training, and enthusiasm for arts education preferred

• Candidate should exhibit a high degree of organization, attention to details and ability to manage deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong skills in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Publisher. Experience with Spektrix a plus

• Ability to work on selected weekday and weekend evenings required

• High energy and passion for Two River Theater’s mission

Compensation: Salary Range $37,000-$40,000. Benefits package includes medical and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, personal time and a 403 (b) retirement plan.

To Apply: Candidates should submit a cover letter (include where you saw this job posting), detailed resume, contact information for 2-3 references and two relevant writing samples (playbill article, grant narrative, et al) to Kate Cordaro, Director of Education at kcordaro@trtc.org. No phone calls please.

Subject line should read: Education Programs Coordinator

Application Deadline: October 15, 2021

Salary: $37,000-40,000