Visionary Artistic Director, Youth Theatre

Playbill, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Youth Theatre seeks an imaginative Artistic Director to lead our artistic programs and help shape the next chapter of one of Arizona's most respected youth arts organizations.

The ideal candidate will move seamlessly between the rehearsal hall, production meetings, boardroom, classroom, and community, guiding programming, budgeting, and educational initiatives while championing equity and youth development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Education, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of six years of progressive leadership experience in theatre, performing arts, arts education, nonprofit arts management, or related environment.
• Demonstrated directing experience and collaborative artistic leadership.
• Experience working with youth performers and educational programming strongly preferred.
• Financial and operational acumen, including experience managing production budgets and organizational resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and change leadership capabilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead artistic programs and help shape the next chapter of Valley Youth Theatre.
• Move seamlessly between the rehearsal hall, production meetings, boardroom, classroom, and community.
• Oversee budgets and organizational resources to support productions and programs.
• Collaborate with youth performers, educators, and community partners to develop educational programming.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Change leadership

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Youth program experience

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Education, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Valley Youth Theatre seeks an imaginative Artistic Director to lead our artistic programs and help shape the next chapter of one of Arizona's most respected youth arts organizations.

The ideal candidate will move seamlessly between the rehearsal hall, production meetings, boardroom, classroom, and community, guiding programming, budgeting, and educational initiatives while championing equity and youth development.