Arts Education & Outreach Director

Arts Hacker; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement match

Job summary

Quincy Community Theatre in Quincy, Illinois seeks a Director of Education to develop outreach workshops, oversee student theatre productions, and lead QCT’s educational classes. This role requires coordinating with directors and staff, training volunteers, and expanding education programs for Pre-K through adults.

The position is full-time and exempt, with irregular hours. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 annually, plus benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement

Qualifications

• Experience working with volunteer casts and crews of all ages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have attention to detail and ability to work independently on projects.
• Organizational skills with ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Strong theatrical background with directing experience in multiple genres.
• Experience teaching and/or working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement outreach workshops aligned with standards and cross-curricular material.
• Lead outreach workshops across grade levels; manage classroom dynamics.
• Handle administrative duties: scheduling, quotes, invoicing coordination, reports, and curriculum updates.
• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, and arts organizations to expand program reach.
• Collaborate with Artistic Director and staff to select seasons for student shows and support productions.
• Direct at least two student theatre shows per season and support guest directors.
• Coordinate with production teams to integrate technical and artistic elements.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student crews and volunteers for theatre productions.
• Create rehearsal schedules and oversee QCT on the Road tours and study guides.
• Ensure safety procedures during productions and tours; lead staff training on safety.
• Oversee class registrations and partner with Front of House on class communications.
• Develop and manage program budgets to ensure sustainability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts or related field

Job description

Quincy Community Theatre in Quincy, Illinois seeks a Director of Education to develop outreach workshops, oversee student theatre productions, and lead QCT’s educational classes. This role requires coordinating with directors and staff, training volunteers, and expanding education programs for Pre-K through adults.

The position is full-time and exempt, with irregular hours. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 annually, plus benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement