Theater Creative Director & Production Associate

JCC Association of North America; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America in Stamford, Connecticut, is seeking a Theater Creative Director & Production Associate. This full-time role involves leading theater classes, overseeing productions, and teaching various theatrical disciplines to students of all ages.

Ideal candidates will possess teaching and directorial experience, as well as expertise in production elements. Responsibilities include choreography, stage management, and collaboration with other staff members. Competitive salary is offered, starting at $50,000.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of teaching and directorial experience with children preferred.
• Available for weekday afternoons, early evenings, and weekends when necessary.
• Experience with lighting and sound design.

Responsibilities

• Lead theater classes and seasonal performing arts camps.
• Coordinate and oversee production aspects including sound and lighting.
• Act as Theater and Music Director for productions.

Skills

Teaching theater disciplines

Production oversight

Team collaboration

Stage management

Lighting and sound design

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in theater or music

Tools

Lighting software

Sound design software

Job description

Location and Job Title

Theater Creative Director & Production Associate
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities

The Stamford JCC Performing Arts Department is seeking a passionate, creative, and skilled individual to join our full‑time team as Theater Director & Production Associate. The role involves teaching a variety of theatrical disciplines to students of all ages, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of production, including sound, lighting, set design, stage management, and rehearsal operations.

• Lead instructor for theater classes and seasonal performing arts camps, teaching disciplines including acting, improvisation, musical theater, and voice to students from preschool through middle school.
• Serve as a class assistant for other performing and fine arts classes.
• Act as Theater and Music Director for productions (currently 3 dedicated productions per year).
• Provide private and small‑group voice instruction as needed.
• Choreograph basic musical theater movement and stage blocking.
• Collaborate with Dance and Theater staff and lead production on all Performing Arts performances.
• Oversee technical elements such as sound, lighting, and set coordination for all shows.
• Assist with stage management and backstage operations.
• Support creation, organization, and dissemination of rehearsal schedules.
• Support overall operations of the department as directed by the Director of Operations, Performing Arts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Senior Director of Programming, and JCC CEO.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2‑3 years of teaching and directorial experience with preschool and school‑aged children strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in theater or music, or at least 3 years of professional experience.
• Available to teach weekday afternoons and early evenings.
• Available for rehearsals and performances on weekends when required.
• Experience with lighting and/or sound design and related software.
• Stage management experience.
• Must be a team player, communicating openly and collaborating well.
• Ability to liaise professionally with parents and students.
• Available to start on or about August.

Additional Skill Sets (appreciated but not required)

• Proficient pianist (or another musical instrument).
• Set design experience.
• Dance and/or choreography experience.
• Interest in other Performing & Fine Arts Disciplines.

Salary

$50,000