Playhouse Director of Education Job Posting

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, a Tony Award winning LORT B theatre producing 11 mainstage and three touring productions per season on an $11 million budget, seeks a Director of Education to lead all educational activities for the organization. Playhouse educational programs serve more than 50,000 students per year in the Tristate area (Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky) with student matinee performances, three “young audiences” touring productions, summer camps, in-school workshops and after-school programs. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading educational activities at a regional, not-for-profit theatre and will join the Playhouse as a member of its senior staff.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, supervise and implement all programs of the Education Department on time, on budget and with maximum creativity and inspiration
• Serve as producer of the three school and community touring productions (with the possibility of directing one each season)
• Supervise and work with Education Associates and Community Outreach Coordinator to schedule residences, after-school programs and touring performances
• Foster relationships with school systems and community arts centers to host and benefit from Playhouse programs
• Plan and oversee summer camps, including hiring of part-time teachers
• Audition/recruit young artists for the Playhouse’s acting intern program and manage program throughout the season
• Create, track and maintain departmental budget
• Empower and mentor education staff by articulating our educational philosophy in all aspects of the department’s business
• Work effectively with Artistic Director, Managing Director and senior staff to plan strategically for the department and for the organization as a whole.

Position is exempt, full-time, full-year with salary and full benefits package commensurate with experience. Position is anticipated to begin June 1, 2015, with orientation visits prior to that date.

Please email a cover letter, resume and three references by Jan. 30 to: Blake Robison, artistic director, at blake.robison@cincyplay.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.