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The Educational Theatre Association seeks teaching artists and theatre educators to teach student workshops as well as professional development courses at the Thespian Festival and the EdTA National Conference.

EdTA strives to create balanced events that cover a variety of topics within the discipline of theatre. Technical theatre courses are particularly needed as are theatre courses that align with the new National Standards for Theatre Education. EdTA offers student programming meant to prepare young people for colleges and careers.

The Thespian Festival, a weeklong celebration of high school theatre, will be held June 23-28 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Last year, the Festival featured over 100 workshops and master classes for students and teachers. Workshop presenters will be expected to teach at least eight sessions during Festival week. Many presenters will receive an honorarium as well as room and board. However, they are expected to secure their own transportation to and from Lincoln. Festival proposals will be accepted until April 1.

The 2014 EdTA National Conference is a four-day professional development opportunity for middle and high school theatre educators. Conference is scheduled for July 24-27 in Cincinnati. EdTA is looking for workshops that address the theme of the event, Theatre at the Core. EdTA seeks courses for new and experienced educators focusing on the fundamentals of theatre education, curriculum, technology, 21st-century skills, arts integration, and differentiated learning. Conference proposals will be accepted until March 15.

For more information, please contact Craig Branch at cbranch@schooltheatre.org or Jim Curtis at jcurtis@schooltheatre.org.

ADVERTISING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with approximately 90,000 members nationwide. EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education by: Honoring student achievement in theatre and enriching their theatre education experience; Supporting teachers by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition; and Influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA operates the International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary organization that has inducted over 2 million theatre students since its founding in 1929.

JOB DESCRIPTION
EdTA seeks an Advertising and Business Development Manager whose objective is to grow sources of non-dues revenue through advertising and exhibit sales, and to coordinate and grow the Association’s royalty program. This position will help develop and implement a new revenue source through online advertising sales. The Advertising and Business Development Manager will report to the Director of Marketing, but interact extensively with multiple departments, including Publications, Membership, Development, and Educational Events.

SUMMARY OF BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the maintenance and cultivation of advertising clients for the Association’s publications and exhibitors at two Association events. They will be responsible for creating and executing sales campaigns, writing and negotiating contracts; managing and processing royalty reports and payments; and periodic marketing communications projects.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as a part of a team with a strong customer-service, goal-oriented personality. Client management and deadline management skills are a must. Limited travel will be involved, including the Association’s week-long Thespian Festival in June and professional conference in summer/fall. Prior experience in selling online advertising is preferred.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an account manager for current advertising and exhibiting clients.
•  Prospect for new clients.
• Negotiate and write advertising contracts.
• Set advertising rates and contribute to the budget process on advertising revenue.
• Develop sales campaigns to increase advertising/exhibiting revenue and client base.
• Manage incoming advertising art and works with Publications Department to get art to the designer.
• Work with Events Department to manage the exhibit areas of Association events.
• Coordinate with the Development Department to ensure that advertising/exhibiting components of sponsorship agreements are fulfilled.
• Develop and execute royalty agreement opportunities with selected vendors.
•  Process reports on royalty payments of Association vendors.
•  Will help to develop and launch web/electronic advertising. 

Please submit cover letter, resume, salary history and/or requirements to:

EdTA, Attn: Katherine Fischer, Marketing Manager
2343 Auburn Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219

or by email at kfischer@schooltheatre.org

No phone calls, please.