Education Director

Spokane Civic Theatre is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the Education Director. This leadership position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance Civic’s educational offerings and initiatives. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in developing and implementing educational programs that align with Civic’s Mission to foster an enduring love for live theatre in every community member.

Founded in 1947, Spokane Civic Theatre is an award-winning nonprofit community theatre. The organization is a cultural beacon in the Inland Northwest and a fixture in downtown Spokane’s North Bank area. With two performance spaces and an active education program, each season, Civic produces 15-20 plays, musicals and other live events—created by more than 400 volunteer creative contributors, serving approximately 30,000 audience members—and conducts innumerable performing arts classes, predominantly for the youth of the community. To date, Civic has produced more than 800 shows, represented Spokane at national and international festivals, garnered throngs of awards, and nurtured generations of artists, educators and performers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic visionary and entrepreneurial leadership to the department and overall organization related to Civic’s education initiatives; lead the development and implementation of comprehensive educational strategies; ensure all education programming reflects current best practices in performing arts education
• Foster a culture of learning and community building that inspires community members to meaningfully participate in Civic’s educational initiatives; develop programs serving diverse populations, creating pathways for sustained student engagement, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and collaborators
• Develop a strategic plan that demonstrates the scalability of Civic’s education programs
• Contribute to high-level planning and decision-making to align education efforts with Civic’s Mission and goals
• Plan, prepare and deliver class and workshop curriculum, lesson plans and/or instructional materials
• Create and deliver instruction to students in various formats (classes, workshops, etc.); observe and evaluate students’ performance and development
• Develop, supervise and support outreach programing such as Civic Interactive and Shakespeare in Schools
• Recruit, develop, supervise, lead, and inspire coordinators and teaching artists who are passionate about arts education and committed to professional growth
• Produce and/or direct Civic Education productions; supervise stage managers and other production personnel (including directors when producing)
• Develop and manage the department’s budget; collaborate with staff to support fundraising initiatives, including grants, and ensure program sustainability
• Foster clear communication across departments to ensure alignment and collaboration on educational programs, outreach projects and community events; establish and maintain good communication with Board of Directors and the Education Committee including periodic updates and presentations
• Serve as an ambassador for Civic, representing the organization in the community and cultivating partnerships that expand access to the performing arts
• Maintain Civic Education spaces and collaborate with staff to arrange for educational resources and equipment
• Uphold and integrate Civic’s Values of civility, diversity and inclusion into Civic Education’s programming and operations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required in Theatre, Education, Arts Administration, or related; Master’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of progressive leadership experience in performing arts education, preferably within a theatre or performing arts organization
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic vision while maintaining operational excellence
• Demonstrated success in program development, staff supervision and budget management
• Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate arts education programs and initiatives
• Comprehensive understanding of current trends in performing arts education and training, theatre for young audiences, accessible arts programming, and other current areas of practice
• Strong knowledge of educational best practices and curriculum development; deep appreciation for theatre history and contemporary developments
• Essential attributes: Leadership skills, Big picture thinker, Lead by example, Customer service focus, Positive attitude, Flexibility, Team-oriented, Adept at time management, Trustworthy, Excellent work ethic, Creative problem-solver
• Exceptional interpersonal, diplomacy, problem solving, and communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities; ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that promotes collaboration; excellence in team building and professional development of staff
• Superior working knowledge of MS Office Suite (or similar softwares)
• Concentration and accuracy required to meet administrative responsibilities
• Some heavy lifting, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, crawling, stooping, bending, climbing, and other physical exertion
• Practice safety protocols at all times

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office setting
• Theatre setting
• In the community

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The Director of Education reports to the Executive Director, working in close partnership with Civic staff, teaching artists, Board of Directors, and Education Committee. The role encompasses strategic planning, financial oversight of the Education department budget, program development and team leadership.

Status:
Exempt, full-time position, eligible for benefits. Work hours vary and may include weekends, holidays and other scheduled work periods as necessary.

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Spokane Civic Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.