Theatre Director - Seasonal

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Manhattan is seeking a Theatre Director to lead the MPRD summer musical theatre program. The role requires working with large groups of children and being available Tuesday evenings during the school year.

You will block productions, teach theatre techniques, develop lesson plans, and communicate effectively with students, parents and staff while maintaining a safe, engaging program that reflects Parks & Recreation values.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• One year of college education with courses in Theatre or Education.
• Work/volunteer experience with school-age children.
• Experience with musical theatre and past directing.
• Knowledge of basic theatre techniques.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Block an entire children's musical.
• Able to teach theatre techniques to young children.
• Create lesson plans/curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Establish cooperative professional working relationships with others.
• Actively listen to customers and address concerns.
• Provide excellent customer service aligned with Parks & Recreation mission.
• Must assist, develop, and facilitate a safe, successful, and ultimately fun theatre program.

Skills

Directing

Theatre techniques

Musical theatre

Child interaction

Communication

Background check

Education

Theatre coursework

Job description

Starting Wage: $20.00/hour

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable

Must be 18 years or older

Description (Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $20.00/hour

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable

Must be 18 years or older

Position Purpose

The Theatre Director will possess the basics of theatre, dance, and/or music to run the MPRD summer musical theatre program. Must be able to manage large, diverse groups of children. Must be available Tuesday evenings during the school year.

Job Duties

• Block an entire children's musical.
• Able to work with and teach young children theatre techniques.
• Ability to create lesson plans/curriculum.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally, with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment.
• Actively listen to customers and address any concerns or needs.
• Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy which reflects the mission of Parks & Recreation.
• Must assist, develop, and facilitate a safe, successful, and ultimately fun theatre program.

Requirements

Essential Physical Functions & Environment

• Work performed at indoor facility: Peace Memorial City Auditorium.
• Noise level and activity level vary.
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, feel, speak, hear, climb stair, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• One (1) year of college education with courses taken in Theatre or Education.
• Work/volunteer experience with school-age children.
• Experience with musical theatre and past directing.
• Knowledge of basic theatre techniques.
• Must pass a background check.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.