Position Summary:  

Develop, organize and implement existing educational programs, including On School Time Series; Arts Education School Residencies, The Kenny Awards; Junior Theatre Celebration, and Shea’s Winter, Spring and Summer Camps. Research and develop new educational programs as necessary in continuance of Shea’s mission to provide innovative and effective educational experiences. Work closely with Arts Engagement to build new relationships and be a part of community outreach to increase arts interactions community wide. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with teaching artists, classroom teachers, school sites and all partners to ensure program delivery, scheduling, program registration as well as assisting with lesson plans and program design.  Candidate will also have a passion and commitment for diversity, equity and Inclusion in education. Is able to build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences. This individual will arrange and track multiple, simultaneous arts residencies across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties. 

Essential Functions: 

• On School Time Series: Research upcoming touring productions.  Establish show selection criteria.  Communicate with production companies regarding bookings and contract negotiation and terms.   Along with the Education Assistant, coordinate all ticket sales efforts for performances and maintain communication with schools attending performances. Communicate with Production Manager regarding technical needs and with House Manager regarding audience requirements.  Design seating plan and coordinate audience services to allow for the general smooth operation of each performance.
  

• School Residencies: Offer schools in WNY tailored designed arts in education residencies exploring themes of upcoming On School Time Series show. Recruit appropriate teaching artist necessary to execute residencies. Work with Teaching Artist to design curriculum for pre- and post-show experience. Develop pre and post student surveys. Nourish Shea’s and school relationships for lasting impact. 
  

• The Kenny Awards:  Implement and organize all efforts in relation to the application process including maintaining applicant database, marketing, and scheduling interviews with applicant schools. Conduct social events and workshops to promote the program. Solicit, select and train new Kenny Judges as needed.  Maintain communication with Kenny Judges regarding performances and selection procedures.  Provide all logistical groundwork for The Kenny Awards ceremony, including communication with finalist schools regarding performance requirements, Kenny Judge ticket requests, scheduling rehearsals and workshops, communicating with the Production Manager regarding technical needs, instigate ticketing procedure for in-school ticket sales, ordering of merchandise and writing and editing of all written materials for the event. Work with Marketing Department in the development of all media announcements and press releases regarding the event. Work closely with the Production Manager during the rehearsal and ceremony to allow for the safety of all students involved and the general smooth operation of the event.
  

• Junior Theatre Celebration: Serve as Shea’s point of contact for the iTheatrics team, participating schools, and other stakeholders. Maintain database of participating and prospective in-school and out-of-school-time musical theatre programs.  Coordinate and execute day-of program logistics.
  

• Shea’s Winter, Spring and Summer Camps: Organize and implement the application process; duties include maintaining applicant database, development of application materials and application distribution.  Work with the Marketing Department in the development of all related marketing materials.  Maintain communication with all applicants throughout the application process and process all payments.  Lay all logistical groundwork for the event, including hiring appropriate Teaching Artist staff, schedule development, request food and material donations, reserving necessary equipment, organizing local professionals attending workshops and events, communicating with Production Manager regarding technical needs and working closely with Arts Engagement and Education Department in the overall organization of all camps.   

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Assess educational needs of community and state’s Common Core learning standards; create new show-specific programs and develop existing programs to meet the needs and standards of the area’s schools. 
• Utilize study guides provided in workshops, master classes and classroom application. 
• Research potential funding options and develop materials used to support grant applications. 
• Supervise education department interns and any volunteers assisting during educational events. Provide communication regarding intern scheduling, necessary training, feedback and evaluation. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Education, Arts Administration, Theatre or Music Management or the Arts strongly preferred 
• Previous experience in education, engagement, and arts learning preferred. 
• Previous experience in project management or events management strongly preferred  
• Two years of experience in non-profit program management 
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong communication skills 
• Excellent writing skills 
• Broad cultural competencies 
• Grantwriting knowledge 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with multiple departments and connect to a very diverse audience on many different levels. 
• Superior organization abilities, attention to detail and experience in managing diverse tasks in high pressure, deadline-oriented environment. 
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and maintain self-supervision, as well as ability to work productively in a team environment. 
• Basic knowledge of educational principles, learning standards, curriculum development and lesson planning.  Experience in public presenting and/or classroom instruction. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Proficient in computer applications and attention to detail.