Drama School Programs Lead

Arts Admin Jobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Disability Insurance

Flexible Savings Plan

403(b) Defined Contribution Plan

Paid vacation, personal, and holiday

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia is seeking a Drama School Manager who reports to the Director of Education to supervise and deliver Arden Drama School classes, camps, and related programming, in collaboration with Education staff.

Responsibilities include managing curriculum, hiring/training teaching artists, creating schedules, marketing to boost enrollment, collecting evaluations, communicating with families, and overseeing scholarships. Start December 2026; on-site, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre, Education, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience as a teaching artist in educational settings.
• Experience and/or interest in arts administration.
• Experience as a collaborative relationship-builder and a passionate advocate for theatre, youth, and education.
• Ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in their past work.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a theatre, which includes evenings and weekends.
• Initiative, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. Must have the ability to work within a fast paced, dedicated management team—rolling up your sleeves must be a favored tactic.
• A passion for theatre and in the Philadelphia cultural community with a genuine interest in becoming a driver of the Arden’s mission and vision.
• If hired, candidate must obtain and submit the following childcare clearances: Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check, FBI Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training, Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Arden Drama School program goals, administration, and delivery.
• Work with the Director of Education to determine Arden Drama School and Arden Summer Camp program design, class offerings, and curriculum.
• Hire, train, and oversee all Arden Drama School teaching artists and staff.
• Plan, lead, and attend all teaching artists orientations, meetings, and professional development workshops.
• Create, share, communicate, and manage schedules for all Arden Drama School programs.
• Develop marketing strategies to increase Arden Drama School enrollment and engagement.
• Distribute and collect evaluation forms, surveys, and assessments for all Arden Drama School programming.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers, students, and Arden Drama School community members.
• Manage applications, communications, fulfillment, and tracking of all scholarships.
• Teach workshops, classes, and camps for Arden Drama School, Arden Summer Camp, and Teen Arden.
• Oversee accessibility initiatives and assistive practices.

Skills

Teaching artist experience

Staff management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM databases

Email marketing platforms

Canva

Job description

The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia is seeking a Drama School Manager who reports to the Director of Education to supervise and deliver Arden Drama School classes, camps, and related programming, in collaboration with Education staff.

Responsibilities include managing curriculum, hiring/training teaching artists, creating schedules, marketing to boost enrollment, collecting evaluations, communicating with families, and overseeing scholarships. Start December 2026; on-site, full-time.