Education Program Manager, Nashville Children's Theatre

Nashville Children's Theatre, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, is hiring an Education Program Manager. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day logistics of a successful camp and class environment and coordinating community engagement programs. The Education Program Manager reports to the Director of Education and supervises a part-time education assistant.

Major areas of responsibility include:

• Refine and uphold logistical and administrative policies and procedures for NCT Education programs.

• Provide mentorship to teaching artists, interns and volunteers to ensure that NCT educational curriculum is successfully delivered.

• Collaborate in developing curriculum guides and support materials that explore content, themes and issues in the Theatre’s productions.

• Support professional development offerings that will further the implementation of arts integration techniques and practices by educators and school administrators in Middle Tennessee.

The successful candidate will be a personable, positive, and diplomatic individual with integrity, an exceptional work ethic, creativity, sense of humor, an appreciation of theatre, and a desire to empower children. Familiarity with Mac and PC working environments, a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years professional experience in theatre education is required. Advanced degree in related area preferred. This position is a full-time, salaried, benefits eligible position with an annual salary in the high $20s.

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and references via email to afuss@nashvillechildrenstheatre.org. Applications must be received by Friday, January 28, 2011.