Training and Professional Programs Manager

Arts Admin Jobs; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is seeking a Training and Professional Programs Manager to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of public training programs for adult learners and to expand youth programming.

This role also oversees professional development initiatives and workshops across the Bay Area, using applied theatre practices to boost communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptive thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and evaluating training programs for adult learners
• Ability to recruit and support teaching artists
• Strong understanding of arts education and theatre pedagogy

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate public training programs for adult learners
• Lead development of sequential curriculum pathways and learning experiences
• Recruit, train, and support teaching artists
• Design and facilitate theatre-based workshops for businesses, schools, and community organizations

Job description

Reporting to the Director of the School of Theatre, Berkeley Rep seeks a dynamic educator, facilitator, and arts administrator to serve as Training and Professional Programs Manager. This position leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of public training programs serving adult learners and supports strategic expansion of youth programming. The Training and Professional Programs Manager is responsible for developing sequential curriculum pathways, recruiting and supporting teaching artists, and maintaining high-quality learning experiences aligned with Berkeley Rep’s artistic values.

In addition, this position leads Berkeley Rep’s Professional Development initiatives, designing and facilitating theatre-based workshops for businesses, schools, and community organizations throughout the Bay Area. Through applied theatre practices such as improvisation, ensemble-building, and Theatre of the Oppressed techniques, these programs support communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptive thinking across professional environments.

With a strong understanding of theatre practice, adult learning, and arts education, the Training and Professional Programs Manager maintains Berkeley Rep’s reputation as a leader in rigorous, inclusive, and innovative arts training.