Project Director, National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS)

The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) is seeking a project director to coordinate and facilitate the writing and delivery of new Pre-K-14 arts standards for dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. NCCAS, a partnership of eight national organizations, will begin revision of the 1994 National Arts Standards this fall, and will release the next generation of the standards in December, 2012. Interested applicants should go to NCCAS Project Director page to review and download the RFP.

Technical Director, Imagination Stage

Imagination Stage, Inc., an Equity children’s theatre in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Technical Director. The Technical Director is responsible for the execution of all technical aspects of performance/production programming in order to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of all events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute scenic designs/implement working drawings through hand and computer drafting while ensuring the work product serves the plans provided by the designer. Create detailed cost outs for each production. Attend all design meetings, production meetings and technical rehearsals.

Planning, evaluation, scheduling, implementation, engineering and supervision of all technical aspects (including sets, props, and special effects ) of performance programming, resulting in the highest level of artistic product produced in the most cost-effective manner. Actively participates in budget planning for future and current seasons.

Work to ensure safe, clean, organized and efficient working areas in scene shops, theatres and production storage areas. Maintain tools and equipment. Actively participate in long range planning for equipment and facility needs.

Supervise ATD, carpenter, scenic charge artist, props master, overhire carpenters, technicians, and apprentices. Actively recruits production staff and overhire.

Serve as emergency technician to assist with the prompt resolution of show-related incidents.


QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years TD experience
Expertise in carpentry, rigging, welding
Ability to hand draft, working knowledge of AutoCAD and VectorWorks
Working knowledge of stage mechanics and technical theatre (lights, sound, properties, projection, scenic art)
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to work within multiple budget lines
Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to meet deadlines
Understanding of the design process

Salary: low 40s + excellent benefits

For a complete job description, including how to apply, please see http://www.imaginationstage.org/about/jobs-a-auditions

Director of Youth Programs, Mosiac Youth Theatre

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit is an internationally acclaimed youth development program that concentrates on helping young artists excel on stage and in life. Mosaic's mission is to empower young people to maximize their potential through professional performing arts training and the creation of first-rate theatrical and musical art.

Job Description
The Director of Youth Programs provides the leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit Programs Department. The Director of Programs oversees the planning and implementation of all Mosaic programs, productions and workshops. The Director of Programs is responsible for developing and maintaining active and productive relationships with Mosaic programs staff, sponsors, parents and young artists. The Director of Programs is a member of Mosaic’s senior management team, reporting to the COO.

Primary Responsibilities
· Supervises Associate Artistic Director of Music, Director of Acting, Youth Support Director, Program Administrator and First Stage Administrator on curriculum, evaluation, budgetary, strategic planning objectives and day to day operations of the Programs department.

· Manages the design, implementation and management of curriculum for all Mosaic programs and workshops. Evaluates programs, workshops, curriculum and staff based on the Mosaic Model of Youth Development through the Arts.

· Ensures Main Stage staff and First Stage contractors receive the training and orientation necessary to ensure the effective, out-come driven execution of their assigned responsibilities.

· Acts as department liaison to Operations, Marketing and Development staff and coordinates information needed for program marketing and youth recruitment, grant application and reporting, productions, community performances and Mosaic business operations.

· Takes a proactive role in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of program funding sources.

· Oversees the management of program documentation.

· Provides program reports to CEO, Development staff, Board of Directors, funders and sponsors on a regular basis.

· Manages the Programs Department in a fiscally sound manner, ensuring that the appropriate systems, staffing and procedures are in place to support the achievement of youth development, artistic and financial goals. This includes developing and managing Programs line items in the organizational budget.

· Recruits and manages communications with the Arts & Youth Development Advisory Committee.

· Occasionally facilitates workshops on behalf of Mosaic in alignment with the Mosaic Model of Youth Development through the Arts.

· Serves as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Mosaic’s mission and programs in the community.

· Other duties as determined and deemed necessary due to job requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree
3-5 years management and administrative experience
3-5 years experience working with youth ages 11-18
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time
Demonstrated high level of integrity and leadership skills.
Ability to manage large projects to their conclusions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to work cohesively with peers
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Competent in Word, Outlook, Excel, Social Media and Explorer
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Physical Demands:
Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk and hear. Frequently required to work at a computer, sit, stand, walk, reach with hands, turn, sit, bend, go up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; must be able to work around bright lights and in dark spaces.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment varies.