Theatre & Music Educator/Director

Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts combines delicious food, gracious hospitality, professional live theatre, and post-secondary theatre education in a serene and peaceful river valley located in the Canadian Badlands.

Summary: Join a team of dedicated theatre professionals who are passionate about creating great stories on stage, training the artists of tomorrow, and enriching people’s lives.

Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts (RTSA) is looking for a highly skilled individual who possesses strong music leadership skills, is a team player, and has a vision to serve the organization in the area of music education and direction as it pertains to professional theatre training while contributing to the attainment of Rosebud’s mission and mandate.

The ideal candidate is an authentic and innovative person with a background working with both students and professionals, leading and teaching ensemble singing, singing instruction, and music direction. They have an interest in working in the faith-based not-for-profit world, and care about the performing arts and arts education, especially in rural Alberta.

They are community-minded and able to inspire students and their colleagues to bring their best self to their work. They understand Rosebud’s unique brand and mission and can contribute to embodying that vision forward.

The position will include attending instructor meetings, education team meetings, and production meetings as required, as well as some committee work. This position is salaried and comes with a benefit package.

NOTE: Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts currently has a wide range of educational and artistic needs, and we are interested in the diverse offerings applicants may bring to the organization. If your skillset is a little different than this job description, please do not hesitate to articulate what your offerings are. You might be the perfect fit!

Job Function:

1. Provide music leadership for Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts
   
   1. Oversee all music related activities within the organization
   2. Ensure all music courses are taught with excellence and professionalism
   3. Champion the development of new music-based initiatives
2. Serve as an active artist/educator within the Education & Theatre departments
   
   1. Teach various music and/or theatre courses as assigned
   2. Music direct shows, ensembles, and choirs as assigned
   3. Participate in committee work
   4. Attend department meetings as required
3. Foster an enthusiastic and generous culture of faith, music and singing within the organization
4. Ensure musical excellence in all aspects of the organization’s performance events and opportunities
5. Support the organization’s mission and mandate within the community

Responsibilities:

Expected Results:

1. Professional, relevant, and effective musical training in all music related courses
2. Students who are well trained, challenged, and feel valued and respected throughout the process
3. Beautifully rendered ensemble singing within the student body, ensembles, community choirs, and Rosebud shows
4. Solid and thorough understanding of vocal production as it pertains to singing within the student body and for Rosebud musicals
5. Professional music direction for plays with music and musicals
6. Dinner music groups who are polished and confident, with repertoires that are appropriate and appealing to Rosebud guests
7. Execution of college level course syllabi, outlines, grading, and evaluations

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Post-secondary education in music and theatre
• Graduate degree in theatre or music is a definite asset
• At least 5 years of experience in the professional music and/or theatre industries and/or post-secondary teaching
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfortable working in the Microsoft environment
• Strong understanding of music theory
• A solid working knowledge of a variety of musical instruments is a definite asset
• Ability to direct ensembles and choirs in a variety of genres
• Comfortable working in a variety of musical genres
• Ability to effectively teach singing and vocal production
• Experience and expertise in other areas of theatre is a definite asset, including but not limited to voice & text, movement for the actor, choreography/dance, theatre production, theatre design, theatre history, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excited to support and further the vision of Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts in the successful execution of strategies and goals

How to Apply:

Applications: To apply please send the following to execdir@rosebudtheatre.com:

1. A resume(s) with both relevant and potentially related experience
2. A cover letter articulating how your particular skillset and offerings make this the perfect position for you

NOTE: Position subject to budget.

Organization: Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts
Deadline: Aug. 18, 2025