Youth Musical Theatre Director: Lead & Inspire

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

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.