[NEohioPAL] Education Director at Taper Theatre in Los Angels

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Job Opening -- great opportunity
 
 
 
MORRIS & BERGER
Consultants in Executive Search
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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Center Theatre Group
Position Description
TITLE: Director of Education and Outreach
CENTER THEATRE GROUP:
Center Theatre Group (CTG) is Los Angeles' preeminent nonprofit theatre company. On its three stages
- the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum and the Kirk Douglas Theatre - CTG presents the
highest quality and broadest range of theatre possible: groundbreaking new works, explosive
productions of the classics and Broadway plays and musicals.
In the past two years alone, a total of 37 productions were presented, including 12 world premieres. Of
these, 5 have been or are scheduled to be presented in New York, including 2 musicals which received a
total of 21 Tony AwardR nominations (more than any other theatre company outside of New York).
Twenty of those productions were offered to students through P.L.A.Y. (Performing for Los Angeles
Youth) programs.
The same high standards that are applied to its stages extend to CTG's education programs. Through
performances for students, residencies at schools, discount tickets, and educational materials, CTG
reaches each year over 30,000 young people who would not otherwise experience professional theatre.
As part of CTG's mission, the New Play Production Program is designed to foster the development and
production of new work, from artists within the diverse communities of Los Angeles as well as from
across the nation and abroad. Through this program, CTG commissions new plays, musicals and other
theatrical projects; partners with smaller Los Angeles theatre companies to present their work; develops
theatrical works; collaborates with other producers to share expenses and ensure the future life of the
projects; and supports artists in residence.
CTG's Mission
To serve diverse audiences by producing and presenting theatre of the highest caliber, by nurturing new
artists, by attracting new audiences, and by developing youth outreach and arts education programs.
This mission is based on a belief that the art of theatre is a cultural force with the capacity to transform
the lives of individuals and society at large.
Performing for Los Angeles Youth Program (P.L.A.Y.)/Education Program:
P.L.A.Y., which was established in 1971, is CTG's award-winning youth theatre and education program
that reaches over 30,000 young people annually. P.L.A.Y. tours Southern California elementary schools
with original plays, brings middle school and high school students to see mainstage shows in all three
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theatres, conducts intense, in-school residencies, and provides easy-to-use website guides for each CTG
play.
CTG's new Artistic Director, Michael Ritchie, has introduced a change to the programming of P.L.A.Y.,
focusing on bringing students to mainstage productions rather than producing plays aimed exclusively
towards children. In shifting the department away from production and more towards education, CTG
hopes to focus on broadening the definition of education to include adult audiences as well as children
and students.
CTG's educational strategic priorities include a commitment to:
. Integrate young people and families in the overall programming of the CTG as well as
community outreach
. Create long-term strategic partnerships with schools, community organizations and families to
encourage and increase theatre-going through education, participation and accessibility
. Teach skills and curriculum through the art and literature of theatre
. Assess and evaluate the results of its programming
For more information, please visit Center Theatre Group's website at www.centertheatregroup.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Director of Education and Outreach will be joining CTG at a critical juncture in the evolution of the
education and outreach programs. S/He will be expected to help refine and focus the educational
mission, oversee any staff reorganization needed to make sure the structure is aligned with the mission,
and develop new strategies for the ongoing professional development of staff.
The Director of Education and Outreach is responsible for providing strategic, creative and visionary
leadership in the development, operation and evaluation of all education programs for CTG, with the
newly formed Education Committee of the Board. S/He provides leadership to ensure that all programs
in the division support CTG's educational mission and strategic agenda. The Director will be
responsible for operations including strategic direction, financial management, program development,
human resources management, and external relations relative to the programs and, in partnership with
the Director of Development, engagement in fundraising activities.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
. To provide strategic leadership and direction to staff in the development and operation of all
educational programs
. To build relationships internally across departments in furtherance of the educational agenda
. To serve as a key relationship builder with the L.A. Unified School District and other nonprofit
and for-profit partners to extend the reach of the educational division programs at the highest
point of quality
. To work with the development department in support of key individual and organized
philanthropy initiatives
. To ensure that all educational programs continue to be characterized by innovation, impact and
high quality
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. To build a cohesive, team-oriented work environment and culture that is fully integrated into
CTG's institutional operations, goal setting and mission
. To explore, understand and connect to the diverse communities of Los Angeles
. To serve as the principle liaison to the Board and Board Education Committee regarding
educational issues
The Director of Education and Outreach reports directly to the Artistic Director and secondarily
(operationally) to the Managing Director and currently supervises a staff of eight.
TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Leading candidates will be passionate about the role of arts education for all ages and CTG's
educational mission. The Director should be a strategic thinker who can also make programs
operational at the highest point of quality. The successful candidate will be a convener of people around
core values and serve as a catalyst for mutually advantageous relationships within the departments as
well as across the CTG operations. As such, the Director will be an outstanding, clear and compelling
communicator who encourages collaboration, growth, coordination, joint ventures, and integration
between and among different interests and disciplines. The Director will provide inclusive, decisive,
transparent, empowering, and consistent leadership.
The Director of Education and Outreach should have exceptional organization and administrative skills
and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to plan, set goals and objectives and
follow through is important. S/he should have excellent written and oral communication skills and be
able to think on his/her feet. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, self-initiative, good
sense of humor, high energy level, and a sincere dedication to the mission of CTG. S/he should be
innovative and willing to explore new ideas.
CAREER PATH LEADING TO THIS POSITION:
Leading candidates will have experience that demonstrates the ability to conceptualize, plan, implement,
administer, evaluate, communicate, and develop resources for programs. Although the successful
candidate will most likely have leadership experience in theatre education or other cultural institution
educational enterprises, it is also possible that the individual could come from another career
background. However, any candidate should have a passion for and knowledge of theatre, as well as
experience with curriculum. S/he should also have experience working with a complex school system
and an understanding of current funding trends.
EDUCATION:
An undergraduate degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.
COMPENSATION:
Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience. A comprehensive benefits package will be
provided.
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