Education & Community Programs Coordinator

Northlight Theatre; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlight Theatre in Evanston is hiring an Education & Community Programs Coordinator to support our Education & Community Engagement programs through leadership, relationship building, and administrative coordination. The role centers on managing program portfolios, leading youth initiatives, and helping guide strategic growth under department and organizational leadership.

This onsite position will be based at 820 Church Street, Evanston, 20 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, 10am–3pm,

Qualifications

• Passion for arts education and community engagement.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience developing curricula for arts education and working as a teaching artist.

Responsibilities

• Manage program portfolios and coordinate education activities.
• Lead youth initiatives and support strategic growth of programs.
• Teach residencies 1–2 times per semester and coordinate related duties.

Skills

Arts education

Community engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Job description

Now Hiring: Northlight Theatre is now hiring for Education & Community Programs Coordinator. Working under the supervision of the Education & Community Programs Manager, The Education & Community Programs Coordinator supports Northlight's Education & Community Engagement programs through a blend of leadership, relationship building, and administrative coordination. This role centers on managing program portfolios, leading youth initiatives, and supporting strategic growth as guided by department and organization leadership. The Education & Community Programs Coordinator will be an active member of the Northlight Teaching Artist cohort and will be expected to teach one to two residencies per semester scheduled in addition to these hours & paid at Northlight's standard Teaching Artist rate.

A full job description is available on our website at www.northlight.org/opportunities.

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community. A professional LORT D theatre, programming includes a 5play mainstage season, the Interplay new play development series, and a dynamic year-round audience engagement and education program. For more information about the theatre: www.northlight.org.

Qualifications: Passion for arts education and community engagement, strong communication and organizational skills, & ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams. experience working as a teaching artist with both youth and adults. Must have experience developing curriculum for arts education.

Job Location: This position is onsite at 820 Church Street in Evanston.

Schedule & Compensation: This position will work onsite at Northlight Theatre Admin Offices from Tuesday Friday from 10am-3pm for a total of 20 hours per week. Pay rate: $24/hr. Some remote work may be possible on a case-by-case basis with advance approval from Supervisor.

Additional Information: As an equal opportunity employer, Northlight Theatre hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company’s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Reflecting our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible employer, we welcome applications for all open positions from a diverse applicant pool that reflects our community and programming .