Actor's Youth Theatre is Hiring an Assistant Artistic Director

MISSION:

Educate, inspire and grow youth to reach their fullest potential on stage and in life.

You will be hired as an independent contractor with AYT.

The Independent Contractor Agreement contains information pertinent to the position, your specific role, compensations, AYT's code of conduct and important dates

POSITION SUMMARY:

The AYT Assistant to the Artistic Director supports the Artistic Director. They will oversee the strategy and execution of all facility activity at AYT. This is a high-visibility role, requiring collaboration with all levels and groups across the theater, while also being hands-on in bringing every event to life. This role reports to the Artistic Director or the Executive Director in the absence of an Artistic Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

The Assistant Artistic Director is a part-time position reporting to the Artistic Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and support logistics of all theatre events (including the theatre's shows, classes and group performances)

• Assist the Artistic Director in coordinating staff and staff meetings

• Manages web page updates

 

• Manage detailed building schedules created by the Artistic Director and other important documentation; weekly class schedules and class lists, long range plan for group rehearsals and performances

• Help conduct site inspections of event spaces as needed (staying well-informed on space capacities, recommended layouts, and technical capabilities); assist in reviewing and maintaining licencing contracts for all shows

• Assist the Artistic Director in communication with boxoffice, teachers, Executive Director and Artistic Director to ensure all schedules are posted and communicated in a timely manner

• Be the on-site venue manager as scheduled

• Backup for Box Office Manager in managing payroll

• Assists Executive Director with fundraising goals and grant writing

• Assists the Artistic Director in scheduling and communicating daily theatre usage and rental

• Abides by the AYT Staff Ethics Policy

• Acts as the Artistic Director in the absence of the Artistic Director

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 3+ years prior experience in events or hospitality; supervising experience a plus

• Works well with students, their parents, AYT staff and demonstrates friendliness, enthusiasm and a customer-centric approach

• Proficiency in digital resources for planning, budgeting, creating timelines and scheduling

• Fluency with technology

• Familiarity with layout, seating, and ticketing software

• Displays excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in children and young adults

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

OTHER SKILLS/AB LIT ES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:

• Demonstrates flexibility, common sense, and good judgment

• Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and behaviors

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and/or assistance

• Ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints

• Must be organized with the ability to multitask

• Must be detailed-oriented and self-motivated

• Must have excellent memory and ability to function well under stress

• Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information

• Must have ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

 

• Long stretches at a computer, doing paperwork and answering phones, email or other communication

Salary: Commensurate with experience $200/week (reviewed quarterly)

Hours: Part Time (10-15 hours per week)

Performance Review: Conducted annually by the Artistic Director

COMMENTS:

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the Executive Director.

Applications will be accepted through 10/9/2021 

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