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<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us">September 5, 2008</SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B>POSITION AVAILABLE:</B><B> ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THEATER EDUCATION</B></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us">The Beck Center for the Arts is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest cultural and performing arts organizations. Each year, we provide professional theater performances and high-quality arts education for tens of thousands of patrons and students throughout the region. We seek a talented individual to join us in the role of Associate Director of Theater Education.</SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us">The Associate Director of Theater Education serves as a team-oriented member of the Education Department who is responsible for the design, implementation and management of the theater education curriculum as well as the production of youth theater shows; hiring, managing and supervision of theater education faculty; overseeing the budget for all aspects of the educational and production components of the programs, working with and supervision of program volunteers and CAST, the parent support organization of theater education; and interface with colleagues to design a comprehensive program that meets the needs of the community and is congruent with mission of the organization.</SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us">The ideal candidate would be a highly organized, creative, detail-oriented, and energetic person with experience working with children as a theater teacher or as a director. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Theater or Education with a minor in Theater or equivalent professional experience is preferred. The possession of strong written and verbal communication skills, strong customer service skills and the ability to be flexible, creative and dedicated to the program is a must. The ability to work evenings and weekend is required.</SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us">We offer a fun and flexible working environment with a unique arts and education mission. To apply, please send your resume and references along with your current or desired salary range to: Edward P. Gallagher, Director of Education & Creative Arts Therapies, Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 or via email at </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:egallagher@beckcenter.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF">egallagher@beckcenter.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us">.</SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us">We are an equal opportunity employer.</SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us">Learn more about us at </SPAN><A HREF="http://www.beckcenter.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF">www.beckcenter.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" FACE="Elephant">Edward P. Gallagher, MT-BC</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" SIZE=2 FACE="Elephant">Director of Education & Creative Arts Therapies</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" FACE="Elephant">Beck Center for the Arts</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" SIZE=2 FACE="Elephant">17801 Detroit Avenue</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" SIZE=2 FACE="Elephant">Lakewood, OH 44107</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" SIZE=2 FACE="Elephant">216.521.2540 x12</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" SIZE=2 FACE="Elephant">egallagher@beckcenter.org</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#17365D" SIZE=2 FACE="Elephant">www.beckcenter.org</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A NAME=""><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#969696" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Posted by</FONT></SPAN></A></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#969696" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Fran Storch</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#969696" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Publications Manager</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#969696" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Beck Center for the Arts</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#969696" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">17801 Detroit Avenue</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#969696" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Lakewood, OH 44107</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#969696" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">(216) 521-2540, x20</FONT></SPAN></P>
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