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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Center Theatre Group</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Position Description</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">TITLE: </FONT></B></FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Director of Education and Outreach</FONT></P></FONT><B><FONT size=3>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">CENTER THEATRE GROUP:</FONT></P></B></FONT><FONT size=3>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Center Theatre Group (CTG) is Los Angeles' preeminent nonprofit theatre company. On its three stages</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">- the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum and the Kirk Douglas Theatre - CTG presents the</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">highest quality and broadest range of theatre possible: groundbreaking new works, explosive</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">productions of the classics and Broadway plays and musicals.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">In the past two years alone, a total of 37 productions were presented, including 12 world premieres. Of</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">these, 5 have been or are scheduled to be presented in New York, including 2 musicals which received a</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">total of 21 Tony Award</FONT></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1>R </FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">nominations (more than any other theatre company outside of New York).</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Twenty of those productions were offered to students through P.L.A.Y. (Performing for Los Angeles</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Youth) programs.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">The same high standards that are applied to its stages extend to CTG's education programs. Through</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">performances for students, residencies at schools, discount tickets, and educational materials, CTG</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">reaches each year over 30,000 young people who would not otherwise experience professional theatre.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">As part of CTG's mission, the New Play Production Program is designed to foster the development and</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">production of new work, from artists within the diverse communities of Los Angeles as well as from</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">across the nation and abroad. Through this program, CTG commissions new plays, musicals and other</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">theatrical projects; partners with smaller Los Angeles theatre companies to present their work; develops</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">theatrical works; collaborates with other producers to share expenses and ensure the future life of the</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">projects; and supports artists in residence.</FONT></P></FONT><I><FONT size=3>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">CTG's Mission</FONT></P></I></FONT><FONT size=3>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">To serve diverse audiences by producing and presenting theatre of the highest caliber, by nurturing new</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">artists, by attracting new audiences, and by developing youth outreach and arts education programs.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">This mission is based on a belief that the art of theatre is a cultural force with the capacity to transform</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">the lives of individuals and society at large.</FONT></P></FONT><I><FONT size=3>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Performing for Los Angeles Youth Program (P.L.A.Y.)/Education Program:</FONT></P></I></FONT><FONT size=3>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">P.L.A.Y., which was established in 1971, is CTG's award-winning youth theatre and education program</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">that reaches over 30,000 young people annually. P.L.A.Y. tours Southern California elementary schools</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">with original plays, brings middle school and high school students to see mainstage shows in all three</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Center Theatre Group</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Director of Education and Outreach</FONT></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">theatres, conducts intense, in-school residencies, and provides easy-to-use website guides for each CTG</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">play.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">CTG's new Artistic Director, Michael Ritchie, has introduced a change to the programming of P.L.A.Y.,</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">focusing on bringing students to mainstage productions rather than producing plays aimed exclusively</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">towards children. In shifting the department away from production and more towards education, CTG</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">hopes to focus on broadening the definition of education to include adult audiences as well as children</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">and students.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">CTG's educational strategic priorities include a commitment to:</FONT></P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Integrate young people and families in the overall programming of the CTG as well as</P>
<P align=left>community outreach</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Create long-term strategic partnerships with schools, community organizations and families to</P>
<P align=left>encourage and increase theatre-going through education, participation and accessibility</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Teach skills and curriculum through the art and literature of theatre</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Assess and evaluate the results of its programming</P>
<P align=left>For more information, please visit Center Theatre Group's website at </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#0000ff size=3>www.centertheatregroup.org</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>.</P></FONT><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>THE OPPORTUNITY:</P></B></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>The Director of Education and Outreach will be joining CTG at a critical juncture in the evolution of the</P>
<P align=left>education and outreach programs. S/He will be expected to help refine and focus the educational</P>
<P align=left>mission, oversee any staff reorganization needed to make sure the structure is aligned with the mission,</P>
<P align=left>and develop new strategies for the ongoing professional development of staff.</P>
<P align=left>The Director of Education and Outreach is responsible for providing strategic, creative and visionary</P>
<P align=left>leadership in the development, operation and evaluation of all education programs for CTG, with the</P>
<P align=left>newly formed Education Committee of the Board. S/He provides leadership to ensure that all programs</P>
<P align=left>in the division support CTG's educational mission and strategic agenda. The Director will be</P>
<P align=left>responsible for operations including strategic direction, financial management, program development,</P>
<P align=left>human resources management, and external relations relative to the programs and, in partnership with</P>
<P align=left>the Director of Development, engagement in fundraising activities.</P>
<P align=left>Specific responsibilities include the following:</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To provide strategic leadership and direction to staff in the development and operation of all</P>
<P align=left>educational programs</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To build relationships internally across departments in furtherance of the educational agenda</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To serve as a key relationship builder with the L.A. Unified School District and other nonprofit</P>
<P align=left>and for-profit partners to extend the reach of the educational division programs at the highest</P>
<P align=left>point of quality</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To work with the development department in support of key individual and organized</P>
<P align=left>philanthropy initiatives</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To ensure that all educational programs continue to be characterized by innovation, impact and</P>
<P align=left>high quality</P>
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<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To build a cohesive, team-oriented work environment and culture that is fully integrated into</P>
<P align=left>CTG's institutional operations, goal setting and mission</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To explore, understand and connect to the diverse communities of Los Angeles</P></FONT><FONT face=SymbolMT size=3>
<P align=left>. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>To serve as the principle liaison to the Board and Board Education Committee regarding</P>
<P align=left>educational issues</P>
<P align=left>The Director of Education and Outreach reports directly to the Artistic Director and secondarily</P>
<P align=left>(operationally) to the Managing Director and currently supervises a staff of eight.</P></FONT><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS:</P></B></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>Leading candidates will be passionate about the role of arts education for all ages and CTG's</P>
<P align=left>educational mission. The Director should be a strategic thinker who can also make programs</P>
<P align=left>operational at the highest point of quality. The successful candidate will be a convener of people around</P>
<P align=left>core values and serve as a catalyst for mutually advantageous relationships within the departments as</P>
<P align=left>well as across the CTG operations. As such, the Director will be an outstanding, clear and compelling</P>
<P align=left>communicator who encourages collaboration, growth, coordination, joint ventures, and integration</P>
<P align=left>between and among different interests and disciplines. The Director will provide inclusive, decisive,</P>
<P align=left>transparent, empowering, and consistent leadership.</P>
<P align=left>The Director of Education and Outreach should have exceptional organization and administrative skills</P>
<P align=left>and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to plan, set goals and objectives and</P>
<P align=left>follow through is important. S/he should have excellent written and oral communication skills and be</P>
<P align=left>able to think on his/her feet. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, self-initiative, good</P>
<P align=left>sense of humor, high energy level, and a sincere dedication to the mission of CTG. S/he should be</P>
<P align=left>innovative and willing to explore new ideas.</P></FONT><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>CAREER PATH LEADING TO THIS POSITION:</P></B></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>Leading candidates will have experience that demonstrates the ability to conceptualize, plan, implement,</P>
<P align=left>administer, evaluate, communicate, and develop resources for programs. Although the successful</P>
<P align=left>candidate will most likely have leadership experience in theatre education or other cultural institution</P>
<P align=left>educational enterprises, it is also possible that the individual could come from another career</P>
<P align=left>background. However, any candidate should have a passion for and knowledge of theatre, as well as</P>
<P align=left>experience with curriculum. S/he should also have experience working with a complex school system</P>
<P align=left>and an understanding of current funding trends.</P></FONT><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>EDUCATION:</P></B></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>An undergraduate degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.</P></FONT><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>COMPENSATION:</P></B></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>
<P align=left>Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience. A comprehensive benefits package will be</P>
<P align=left>provided.</P>
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