Education & Community Programs Assistant

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,909,000 - 21,491,000; Part time

Job summary

Broadway Dallas is seeking an Education & Community Programs Assistant to support the Education and Community Partnerships Department. This part-time, hourly role focuses on High School Musical Theatre Awards programs, camps, school matinees, and community ticket access.

On-site work at Music Hall at Fair Park is required. The assistant will help edit adjudication packets, coordinate summer camps, act as liaison during Dallas Student Days, and manage front-of-house tasks for events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One+ year of program/event management experience, preferably with K-12 or educational theater.
• Experience in copy editing or writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Familiarity with online forms such as Jotform.

Responsibilities

• Edit adjudication packets and school paperwork for the HSMTA program and manage related communications.
• Provide on-site support for summer camps as the administrative staff representative.
• Coordinate Dallas Student Days: assist with ingress/egress, front of house, and teaching artist coordination.
• Oversee on-site event management such as ticket distribution for community ticket nights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event management

Copy editing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Jotform

Job description

Position Title: Education & Community Programs Assistant

Department: Education and Community Partnerships

Reports To: Director of Education & Community Partnerships, Allison Bret

Direct Reports: None

Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Compensation: $25.00 per hour working 10-12 hours per week

Schedule : Variable, with frequent weeknight and weekend work hours based on programming

Location: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas, TX

Remote Work: Flex: In person at the worksite, with remote opportunities at supervisor’s discretion

Desired Start Date: October 15, 2026

Position Summary:

Spread the spirit of Broadway and promote excellence in musical theatre in and around North Texas by joining a growing Education and Community Partnerships Department at Broadway Dallas! The Programs Assistant position will focus as integral support staff for the Broadway Dallas’ High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) program, partnership with the Dallas Independent School District, and community ticket access programs. This position will aid the department’s program managers on special events, including summer camps, school performance/matinee programming, and the HSMTA awards ceremony. They will play an integral role in the thriving arts community of South Dallas/Fair Park in their work as a program assistant.

This position requires regular on-site work in and around the Music Hall at Fair Park. Familiarity with Fair Park and its surrounding neighborhoods is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administratively support the HSMTA program by editing and compiling adjudication packets and compiling school paperwork as well as handling associated communication.
• Serve as on-site support for summer camp as an administrative staff representative--helping liaison between camp staff, Broadway Dallas staff, and families/participants.
• Serve as a coordinator for Dallas Student Days during which thousands of students attend performances in the Music Hall: assist with ingress and egress, front of house processes, and teaching artist coordination.
• In-person event management such as ticket distribution on community ticket nights at Broadway Dallas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience in program and/or event management, preferably involving K-12 students in educational theater settings such as after-school care, performing arts programs, or college readiness programs.
• Experience in copy editing or writing experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated familiarity with online forms such as Jotform or similar software.
• Access to consistent method of transport to/from the Music Hall at Fair Park and other designated work locations (venues, off-site event/meeting sites, etc.).

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Box office or customer service experience.
• Photographyexperience.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Demonstrated appreciation of musical theatre orthe performing arts in general.

Working Conditions:

• Some office tasks and computer work.
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around children including sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs.
• Drug/Alcohol Free and Safe Workplace, and Anti-Harassment Policies.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and seminars on topics such as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Access (EDIA), safe space training, and other opportunities as available.
• Occasional access to complimentary tickets to theatrical performances in the Music Hall and at surrounding arts organizations.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Broadway Dallas is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, so applicants excited about this role but whose experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

About Broadway Dallas

The non-profit Broadway Dallas has presented the best of Broadway touring productions to North Texas audiences since 1941. Located in the historic Music Hall at Fair Park, Broadway Dallas promotes excellence in live musical theatre with year-round performances for diverse audiences of all ages, impacting the lives of children and families through education and community outreach programs, while enriching the cultural landscape of North Texas and the Southwest Region. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Broadway Dallas relies on a variety of funding sources to offer affordable ticket prices, preserve the beautiful historic theatre, educate young audiences, and develop impactful community programs.

Broadway Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. Broadway Dallas is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, volunteers, sub-contractors, vendors, and clients.

We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.