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Employment

Writers' Theatre is currently hiring for the following positions:

Education Outreach Coordinator

Writers’ Theatre is accepting applications for the position of EDUCATION OUTREACH COORDINATOR. Ideal applicant has a background in arts education, teaching artist work and experience in a performing arts institution. The Education Outreach Coordinator reports to the Director of Education and supports in all areas of the Education Department.

Responsibilities

Coordinates The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights touring show:
- Reaches out to schools and organizations to book performances
- Maintains tour according to Equity guidelines
- Meets education and budget goals
- Accompanies tour to schools every day in January-February; serves as tour liaison and facilitates all post-show discussions
Assists in administering programs on and off-site (school site visits, assisting in PD days and trainings at schools, coordinating student matinees at the Theatre).
Serves as a Teaching Artist for in-school residencies as needed.
Facilitates post-show discussions for the Theatre’s season and supports in implementing From Page to Stage and other adult audience enrichment events.
Helps foster community partnerships between the Theatre and the wider community and schools; serves as liaison for community outreach events on and off-site.
Assists in administrative duties for department.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. At least one year working in arts education preferred; experience as a teaching artist a must.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Passion for live theatre and for working with youth.
A highly-motivated, self-starter with the ability to be assertive in demanding community-based settings.
Confident speaker with the sensitivity to lead complex, nuanced conversations with diverse audiences.
Acute facilitation aptitude: including empathy, openness, humility.
Highly-organized and flexible; quick thinking problem-solver, comfortable working under pressure.
Understanding of the landscape of urban school system.
Exemplary writing skills with attention to detail.
Team player, collaborative spirit, sense of humor a must.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package offered includes medical, dental and disability insurance, vacation and other paid leave, a 403(b) retirement plan, commuter transit plan, and medical and dependent care cafeteria plans.

To apply

Writers’ Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested and qualified candidates should send: 1) a resume 2) a detailed cover letter by Monday, July 1, 5:30pm to: Nicole Ripley, Director of Education; Email: nripley@writerstheatre.org

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Properties Designers

Writers Theatre is accepting resume applications for Properties Designers for the remainder of its 2012/13 season. This is an ongoing opening filled on a per show basis. Designer is responsible for envisioning all props in a show, as well as shopping for, creating, and modifying all props as needed. Designer is also responsible for providing rehearsal props out of storage, attending necessary meetings, attending designer runs, and attending all tech rehearsals and previews.

Pay is competitive per show.

To apply

Writers’ Theatre is an equal opportunity employer located in Glencoe, IL. All personnel decisions (including hiring practices, evaluation and working conditions, promotion and termination) are made without regard to considerations of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or physical or mental disability (except where related to ability to perform the essential functions of the job, in accordance with applicable laws) or other status protected by law. Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and salary history to production@writerstheatre.org. Local applicants only, please. No phone calls please.

The cost of producing theatre continues to rise. Currently, ticket sales cover only half of our costs, with the remainder being made up by generous individual, corporate and governmental support.