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Job Title: JumpStart Theatre Program Mentor
Department: Chapters and Communities
Supervisor: Community Manager
FLSA Status: Part Time, temporary, non-exempt
Prepared By: Director of Human Resources
Prepared Date: 8/18/2016
Approved By: Director of Chapters and Communities
Approved Date: 8/19/2016

Organizational Overview
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with more than 100,000 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 more than 2 million theatre students since its founding in 1929.

EdTA, in collaboration with New York City-based companies iTheatrics and Music Theatre International (MTI), has created JumpStart Theatre, a three-year scalable pilot program designed to bring musical theatre into schools that currently do not have performing arts programs. JumpStart is modeled after the successful Broadway Junior Musical Theatre Program founded by the Shubert Foundation, iTheatrics and MTI in 2005 in collaboration with the New York City Department of Education.
Summary

The Program Mentor will coach and train teachers from (up to) three Cincinnati-area schools in all aspects of their preparation to produce a musical production with their students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• From September thru December:  Meet with teachers from up to three Cincinnati-area schools 1-2 times per month to check in on progress, assist with audition workshops, or provide guidance leading up to their auditions.
• From January thru March:  Visit each school once each week for approximately 2 hours at a time during their rehearsals. Observe, offer guidance and support to teachers, as needed, on topics including directing, acting, blocking, time management, lighting, sound, costumes, props, etc.
• Provide consistent, accurate, and timely communication.
• On a weekly basis, provide detailed, written reports, with simple photo/video support, including program strengths and weaknesses for each school. Reports will be submitted electronically.
• Attend and support 3 daylong boot camps each school year (9:00am-4:00pm on September 30, 2016, January 27, 2017, and March 10, 2017).
• Attend at least one performance at each school (March 2017).
• Assist with 2-3 rehearsals at each school in the month of April (2017) to prepare for the Showcase, polishing 1-2 songs from each school’s selected show.
• Attend JumpStart Showcase on May 2, 2017; serve as support staff, offering assistance as needed for backstage or front-of-house responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in theatre/theatre education, or comparable field, preferred.
• At least one year of experience teaching both adults and children (ages 10-14).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Reliable transportation

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to HRManager@schooltheatre.org.  Reference EdTA JumpStart Theatre Program Mentor in subject line.

No calls, please.
Submissions due by Friday, September 2, at 4pm.

Educational Theatre Association
2343 Auburn Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2815
schooltheatre.org

Job Title: Educational Events Manager
Department: Education
Supervisor: Director of Events and Education
FLSA Status: Full Time, non-exempt
Prepared By: Director of Human Resources
Prepared Date: 7/29/2016
Approved By: Deputy Executive Director
Approved Date: 7/30/2016

Organizational Overview
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with more than 100,000 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 more than 2 million theatre students since its founding in 1929.

Summary
Partners with the Director of Events and Education and the Education and Events team to plan and manage member focused events, such as the International Thespian Festival, Junior Thespian Festival, and the EdTA National Conference, by performing the following duties.  Additionally, supports the creation of professional development curriculum and materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, prioritizes, and implements project plans, including educational workshop programs, teaching artist management, and student showcases and competitions.
• Negotiates contracts and maintains relationships with teaching artists and preferred vendors.
• Compiles estimated cost models, submits final budget, tracks budget statistics, and prepares management reports.
• Assists in developing the logistics and execution plan for four major national events.
• Negotiates group air and hotel contracts for event staffers and attendees to meet approved budget.
• Sets up meeting and event schedules, organizes materials, reviews transportation itineraries, and books venues and services.
• Assists in creation of internal and external promotional pieces.
• Coordinates registration and payment procedures, promotional advertising and mailings, and corporate sponsorship activities.
• Organizes required catering services and room and communication equipment setup.
• Supports the management of on-site staffing and registration.
• Determines appropriate responses to problems and emergencies.
• Develops materials and manages a cohort of subject matter experts to grow the organizations catalogue of professional development offerings.
• Provides project status updates.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.  Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information at a high level.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and process documents.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply basic mathematics, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions, and percentages.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient knowledge of the MS Office Suite and general comfort with new technologies.

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to HRManager@schooltheatre.org.  Reference EdTA Educational Events Manager in subject line.

No calls, please.

Submissions due by Monday, August 8, at 4pm.

Job Title: Managing Editor, Publications
Department: Publications
Supervisor: Director of Publications, Editor in Chief
FLSA Status: Full time, exempt
Prepared By: HR Director
Prepared Date: 6/2/2016
Approved By: Director of Publications, Editor in Chief
Approved Date: 6/3/2016

Organizational Overview
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with over 100,000 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 more than 2 million theatre students since its founding in 1929.

Summary
Partners with the Editor in Chief to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of editorial and other staff engaged in preparing written material for print or electronic publication by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees the publication process.  Assigns editorial resources.
• Coordinates activities of design, editorial, and production departments.
• Oversees workflow of projects to completion within specified budgets and deadlines.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in publishing methods and systems.
• Evaluates and oversees the implementation of new methods and systems.
• Confers with authors and editors regarding budget, background information, objectives, audience level, and style.
• Prioritizes, tracks, handles, and maintains records of the elements, costs, and time schedules of multiple projects.  Assists in preparing and managing the department budget.
• Works within the context of standard editing procedures and house style.  Traffic and inspect proofs for accuracy.
• Selects, supervises, obtains cost estimates from, and pays invoices of outside vendors such as freelance editors, packagers, proofreaders, and indexers.
• Contribute to editorial meetings, including content ideas for multiple platforms; work with internal staff and freelancers to maximize editorial opportunities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Directly supervises the production of Dramatics and Teaching Theatre magazines. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and five years of relevant experience; or eight to 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language and Computer Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret articles and journals.  Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and the MS Office Suite.

Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to HRManager@schooltheatre.org.  No calls, please.

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a professional organization for theatre education with over 100,000 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 TITLE:  Order Fulfillment Clerk

POSITION:  EdTA seeks an Order Fulfillment Clerk to assist in the packaging and shipment of outbound retail inventory.

SKILLS DESIRED:  Successful candidate will have a high attention to detail, ability to count and pack physical materials, and the ability to perform highly repetitive tasks.

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Director of Membership

EDUCATION REQUIRED:  High school diploma or equivalent preferred

STATUS: Part-time Temporary, non-exempt

STARTING WAGE: $9.00 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Order Fulfillment Clerk will assist the Shipping Coordinator in the counting, organizing, packing and shipping of ITS merchandise and membership materials.  Hours are based on volume and may fluctuate from 10-40 hours per week.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs day-to-day order fulfillment within the Shipping/Receiving area.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be very detail oriented, high degree of accuracy is necessary
• Must be able to properly pack up to 150 packages per day
• Reaching, stretching, bending, lifting, and climbing are a daily part of this position.
• Must be able to safely lift and stack 50-pound boxes

Please submit cover letter and résumé by email (Subject Line: EdTA Order Fulfillment Clerk) to: HRManager@schooltheatre.org.

No phone calls, please.