director

Job description

Education coordinator (theatre-based)

Responsible to:
Artistic Director, Executive Producer

Specific Responsibilities:

to create, manage and administrate projects that support the artistic work of the theatre, develop future audiences and train the next generation of new artists
to deliver projects that nurture and support emerging artists
to promote the theatre as a valuable resource to all areas of the community, both locally and regionally
to create and develop close relations with schools, training and education partners and community groups
to research, initiate and manage projects aimed at enhancing appreciation of theatre, new writing and related arts
to recruit and manage workshop leaders and assistants as appropriate
to promote the theatre’s work through outreach workshops, especially to those who would not normally come to the theatre
to lead occasional workshops, talks and events and represent the theatre at conferences and industry events as appropriate
to monitor and evaluate activity and produce reports as appropriate
to attend read-throughs, rehearsals (as required), previews and press nights
to attend a weekly company meeting and act always in the best interest of the theatre
other general duties as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
proven experience in arts educational systems
proven experience/ understanding of vocational training
proven experience of professional theatre production
experience of working with young people
experience of working with community groups
experience of project management
excellent budget control
excellent written and verbal communication skills
excellent organisational skills
ability to work on your own and as part of a team
a proven interest and knowledge in new writers/writing
excellent attention to detail
computer literate, including: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, e-mail