Visionary Artistic Director, Youth Theatre

Valley Youth Theatre; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Valley Youth Theatre seeks an imaginative Artistic Director to lead artistic programs and shape the future of a premier Arizona youth arts organization. The right candidate moves smoothly between rehearsals, production meetings, classrooms, and community engagement, guiding shows and educational offerings with vision and integrity.

The ideal leader has a record of directing and collaborative artistic leadership, deep commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to manage budgets and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Education, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of six years of progressive leadership experience in theatre, performing arts, arts education, nonprofit arts management, or a 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Kenntnisse

Collaborative leadership

Directing experience

Youth programming

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Equity & inclusion

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

Valley Youth Theatre seeks an imaginative Artistic Director to lead artistic programs and shape the future of a premier Arizona youth arts organization. The right candidate moves smoothly between rehearsals, production meetings, classrooms, and community engagement, guiding shows and educational offerings with vision and integrity.

The ideal leader has a record of directing and collaborative artistic leadership, deep commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to manage budgets and