Director of Education and Youth Programming

Duluth Playhouse             April 28, 2025

Job Description | Director of Education and Youth Programming

Direct Supervisor: Executive Producing Artistic Director

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Responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the curriculum and teaching process of the education program at Duluth Playhouse.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Propose, consult and receive approval from the Producing Artistic Director on the vision, goals, and planned activities of the education program at Duluth Playhouse.
• Assist Producing Artistic Director with season selection for Playhouse Youth Theatre.
• Serve as director and/or choreographer on two Youth Theatre productions each season.
• Teach a minimum of 2 education classes each semester.
• Maintain the highest artistic quality and integrity for the education program.
• Assist guest directors and teaching artists to ensure quality results with Playhouse Youth Theatre.
• Assist Executive Producing Artistic Director with recruiting guest directors/choreographers for Playhouse Youth Series.
• Attend and facilitate all auditions for Playhouse Youth productions and assist with casting.
• Create audition packets; ensure scripts are available; schedule audition dates; ensure audition information has been forwarded for database and email blasts.
• Assist guest directors throughout the design and rehearsal process while
• providing key leadership during technical rehearsals and production meetings.
• Recruit, hire, and train teaching staff; providing staff training sessions each semester.
• Develop new education and outreach programs that further the Playhouse mission.
• Provide a safe and caring environment that fosters well-being and promotes respectful and responsible behavior from youth.
• Cultivate supportive relations with schools and other cultural organizations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on annual education budget; managing the department within budgetary goals.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Director on promoting the Youth Theatre and Education Program.
• Works with Executive Director and Director of Development to create the “ask” and a solicitation list of annual and project-based sponsors. Help contact and secure sponsors/donors.
• Serve as community spokesperson for Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre and Education Program.
• Participate in all Duluth Playhouse fundraising efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:.

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of educators and artists.
• Ability to speak effectively and inspire groups of students, teachers and parents.
• A demonstrated passion for the performing arts and theatre education

Compensation:

• Annual salary of $40,000-$45,000 per year DOE
• 80% employer paid health coverage
• 10 vacation days, plus Holidays and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Employer contributed SIMPLE IRA
• Complimentary tickets to all Playhouse productions

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The office environment is interactive, fast-paced, and tightly connected between departments. The Director of Education should be comfortable with spontaneous meetings and participate in collaborative discussions offering team support.

Duluth Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer in all positions, programs and services without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identification, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and communities to apply.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, 2-3 references, and any additional supporting documents you would like to provide, to Wes Drummond at wdrummond@duluthplayhouse.org with the subject “Director of Education”. No phone calls.

Position open until filled.

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