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Organizational Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

• • TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre
  • TCT On Tour
  • TCT Academy 

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart. 

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
• We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
• We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
• We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
• We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

Position Overview: 

The TCT Academy Coordinator assists the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  The TCT Academy Coordinator is the “front door” to the TCT Academy, managing relationships with students and their guardians, while providing excellent customer service through administrative functions related to TCT Academy.

START DATE: JULY  2021

TCT Academy Department:   

The TCT Academy Department consists of the following programs:

• • TCT Academy’s Class Sessions
  • Private Lessons, Summer Camps
  • AcademyLIVE!
  • The STAR Program

Reports and Reporting:

The TCT Academy Coordinator reports directly to the TCT Academy Director.

Overview of Responsibilities: 

 The TCT Academy Coordinator duties include but are not limited to: 

• • Navigating TCT’s systems, software, and scheduling platform: ASAP (Administrative Software Applications)
  • Monitoring accounts, registration, and phone/email communication with students and their guardians
  • Managing capacity of classes, camps, and Academy events
  • Reviewing scholarship applications and dispensing awards
  • Managing classroom assignments and classroom rosters
  • Supervising front desk during class times.
  • Speaking to prospective students and their guardians about TCT Academy curricula as curated by the education staff.
  • Working with the Education Team and Marketing Department to proof class description copy for TCT Academy fliers and other marketing materials
  • Working with other TCT staff to launch hosted events under TCT Academy.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention with the TCT Academy Director.
  • Representing TCT at industry events.
  • Performing other duties as assigned to support TCT’s mission.

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications: 

• • A magnetic and warm personality with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, both written and oral
  • Broad understanding of theatre education including the ability to eloquently speak to the importance and benefits of an arts education
  • Familiarity with managing customer accounts, invoices, and schedules
  • Collaborate with a mission-oriented and dedicated staff
  • Working knowledge of PC and Mac-based productivity software and familiarity with industry standard theatrical software
  • Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, which may include irregular and extended working hours during certain times of the season.

Salary and Benefits:

• • Wage Range: $12-14/hr.
  • Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period
  • 403(b) retirement plan participation available with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service
  • Generous PTO based on years of service
  • Generous paid holiday schedule

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of cover letter/resume, portfolios, video links, demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total). No phone calls please.

DEADLINE:  MAY 18, 2021 –  5PM

Please submit your materials along with references to: submissions@tctcincinnati.com
Subject Line: SUBMISSION ACADEMY COORDINATOR

Organization Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

• TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre
• TCT On Tour
• TCT Academy 

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart. 

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
• We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
• We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
• We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
• We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

Position Overview: 

The TCT Academy Director assists the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.  The TCT Academy Director is a member of TCT’s Resident Artist Company and coordinates the Academy’s functions with the assistance from members of the Education Team.  TCT Academy Director directly supports and upholds the artistic integrity of the Producing Artistic Director’s vision for the organization’s Education Department.

START DATE: JULY 2021

Ideal Candidate:

The Education Team consists of a staff whose expertise is vast and multi-disciplined. The ideal TCT Academy Director candidate possesses piano accompaniment skills, has experience music directing, and finds joy coaching private voice students ages 9 and up.

Depending on the area of expertise, the ideal candidate could become a specialized resident artist for the organization. (i.e. a Resident Music Director, a Resident Pianist, a Resident Choreographer, a Resident Costume Designer, etc.)

TCT Academy Department:   

              The TCT Academy Department consists of the following programs:

• TCT Academy’s Class Sessions
• Private Lessons, Summer Camps
• AcademyLIVE!
• The STAR Program 

Reports and Reporting: 

The TCT Academy Director reports to the Education Director.

The TCT Academy Director will supervise a team of part-time, contracted, and full-time teaching artists, and work closely with the Education Manager to schedule their time. 

Overview of Responsibilities: 

             The TCT Academy Director’s duties include but are not limited to: 

• • Supervising TCT Academy contracted teaching artists.
  • Working closely with the Education Director and Education Manager to create the Education Department’s operating budget.
  • Observing teaching artists and providing feedback to the Education Director
  • Researching and developing TCT Academy lesson plan curricula and implementing TCT Academy curricula and policies in collaboration with TCT Education staff.
  • Assisting the Education Director to determine which classes the Academy will offer.
  • Supporting the Education Director with day-to-day administrative needs of the Academy.
  • Managing the TCT Academy Coordinator and other Academy Teaching Artists.
  • Assist the TCT Academy Coordinator in communication with parents, enrolling customers with class selection, organizing culminating class showcases, and fielding student, parent and teacher questions.
  • Working with the Education Team and Marketing Department to write class description copy for TCT Academy fliers and other marketing materials
  • Teaching vocal music and acting classes within the Academy at various levels.
  • Execute creative projects as assigned.
  • Working with other TCT staff to launch hosted events under TCT Academy.
  • Cultivating and measuring student retention.
  • Representing TCT at industry events.
  • Performing other duties as assigned to support TCT’s mission. 

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications: 

• A Master’s or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Education or related field, or equivalent work experience with Theatre Education (2+ years of experience in teaching and administrative work within an established performing arts training academy) is preferred.
• Broad understanding of all aspects of theatre education including knowledge of developmental and education theories and the impact theatre has on youth
• Familiarity with managing budgets and schedules
• Collaborate with a mission-oriented and dedicated staff
• Working knowledge of PC and Mac-based productivity software and familiarity with industry standard theatrical software
• Prior experience supervising a team in a dynamic environment
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills, both written and oral, are imperative
• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, which may include irregular and extended working hours during certain times of the season. 

Salary and Benefits: 

• Annual salary is competitive and based on experience
• Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a waiting period
• 403(b) retirement plan participation available with eligibility for an employer match after one year of credited service
• Generous PTO based on years of service
• Generous paid holiday schedule 

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of cover letter/resume, portfolios, video links, or demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total). No phone calls please.

DEADLINE: MAY 18, 2021 –  5PM

Please submit your materials along with references to: submissions@tctcincinnati.com
Subject Line: SUBMISSION ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Background
The mission of The Children’s of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Now in its 101^st season, TCT is the oldest professional theatre for young audiences in the country and is recognized as one of the top children’s theatres in the nation. TCT brings art to life through three divisions: TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre, TCT on Tour/WorkShops, and TCT Academy.

Arts organizations have the power to heal, uplift, and create lasting cultural change. The Change Fund at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati was launched in October 2020 due to the generous funding of KeyBank Foundation.   The Change Fund aims to create an inclusive culture and innovation through the addition of previously excluded voices. The generous donation from KeyBank Foundation provides exclusive funding for The Change Fund to implement projects dedicated to eight pillar areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. TCT has currently identified these pillars as:

1. Internships for Diverse Arts Administrators
2. Diverse Educators, Guest Speakers, Ambassadors, & Cultural Consultants
3. Development of diversity-focused new works and adaptations
4. Diverse Playwrights & Composers
5. Diverse Directors & Choreographers
6. Diverse Designers & Artists
7. Diverse Production Crew
8. Diversity-Focused Community Engagement Initiatives

The Change Fund seeks to offer opportunities for diverse individuals throughout the country including those of various races, ethnicities, religions, genders, abilities, socio-economic status, and more.

How It Works
The Change Fund at TCT will provide professional and educational opportunities for diverse people interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit/arts management through its internships for arts administrators. Internships will amplify the voices of individuals who have been historically underrepresented. The Change Fund will be an educational resource dedicated to projects that specifically and intentionally propel the perspectives of people who are of varying race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and more, for many years to come.

Interested participants may apply for internships related to their professional goals in non-profit arts management. Applicants may be aspiring non-profit marketing directors, CEOs, producers, development leaders, venue managers, and beyond. Interns will lead various programming efforts, share in mentorship by TCT leaders, partake in professional development, engage in networking opportunities with other arts and business leaders in the community, and will be provided with valuable educational opportunities pertaining to arts administration. Interns will also offer fresh expertise and perspective to TCT’s operations and programming departments.

Interns will be provided a stipend of $500 per week as well as a housing allowance if from outside of the Greater Cincinnati region.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• Undergraduate or Graduate students, or recent Graduates, who identify with a diverse population
• Interested in pursuing a career in Arts Administration
• Available for a minimum of 20 but up to 35 hours per week for a maximum of twelve weeks during the fall.

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should submit their resume/cover letter via submissions@tctcincinnati.com.  In addition, please submit an essay not to exceed 500 words, or a video not to exceed five minutes, indicating how an arts administration fellowship at TCT is of interest to you and how it will impact you personally, and how you hope to impact TCT in the context of arts administration. 

Applications must be received by May 31, 2021.