Director of Education - Mill Mountain Theatre

Job Title: Director of Education

Reports To: Producing Artistic Director

Supervises: Guest Artists, Teaching Assistants, Interns, Apprentice Company

Hours: Exempt full-time (40 hours), some nights and weekends

Starting Salary: $33K-$36K

Start Date: May 3, 2021



JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Education (DoE) is responsible for the implementation of Mill Mountain Theatre’s education initiatives and outreach programming. As the only equity professional theatre in the Roanoke Valley, Mill Mountain Theatre feels a special responsibility for training the next generation of theatre artists and building an appreciation of the art form in the next generation of audiences. The DoE is responsible for overseeing Mill Mountain Conservatory as well as representing the interests of MMTC families and students in board and staff meetings. The DoE is responsible for organizing all educational events including classes, performances, and fundraisers. They are also responsible for directing and organizing all aspects of MMTC shows in addition to their teaching responsibilities.



DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serving as the primary contact for MMTC students and families

Preparing material for classes every semester (12 during regular semesters and 10 in the summer) by choosing and cutting music, choreographing for classes, selecting monologues, scenes, poetry, and sometimes writing their own material

Reaching out to MMTC families individually to recruit for semester enrollment

Teaching classes and private lessons

Assembling and managing teaching staff, including accompanists, teaching assistants, musicians, college interns, and high school interns

Working with the Producing Artistic Director to assemble an artistic team and organize actors and parents for all conservatory shows

Attending weekly staff meetings held by the Producing Artistic Director

Scheduling and organizing coffee houses

Scheduling, organizing, promoting, and facilitating free master classes for the students of greater Roanoke; this involves contacting the artists, confirming payment, creating a lesson plan, designing a flyer, email correspondence with students, and organizing social media marketing with local community and arts organizations

Organizing, promoting, and hosting the annual MMTC Ice Cream Social every year on Labor Day; this is a free event for MMTC and Roanoke families to meet the staff and their peers as well as learn about MMTC

Scheduling, marketing, and holding auditions for MMTC conservatory shows

Teaching as outreach to city and county schools through after-school teaching

Serving on the Artistic Planning Committee to assist the Producer in planning future seasons for MMT, including but not limited to Conservatory programming

Attending board meetings, staff meetings, and management meetings

Corresponding with the Education Committee of the Board of Directors

Attending important private or community events to represent MMT

Organizing, rehearsing, and leading student actors in community performances at locations like Parks & Arts, Historic City Market, Hotel Roanoke, and the Taubman Museum

Organizing, marketing, and hosting the summer cabaret fundraiser for the conservatory show; this includes rehearsal, creating a set list, designing the flyer, contacting local businesses for their involvement, online promotion, set up, and clean up

Helping with and organizing students to assist with strike of shows

Attending technical work calls for productions

Organizing and marketing the season announcement event

Assisting with actor move-in and transportation when needed

Assisting with professional auditions when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Theatre Education, or related field)

Professional musical theatre performance experience

Minimum of two years education or related experience in an Equity theatre

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility and friendly attitude

The desire to promote a positive team environment

The ability to work well with staff, volunteers, and board

Residency within reasonable driving distance of Roanoke

Own vehicle

The ability to work evening and weekend productions/special events

The ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

The ability to read, write, and speak English clearly

Knowledge of MS Office programs and the ability to work well with databases

Housing within driving distance of Roanoke (if relocating, MMT will provide housing for the first 4 weeks of contract)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mill Mountain Theatre operates on a flex work schedule. This job will require regular work on nights and weekends.



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires physical engagement with students in a classroom and/or rehearsal setting. The applicant should be comfortable working on their feet for significant stretches of time.



EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all Mill Mountain Theatre business activities.



In addition, MMT business decisions shall be made without regard to the following: race, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age, disability, U.S. veteran status, or sexual orientation.



It is the policy of MMT to provide an atmosphere free of:



Religious bias.

Harassment on the basis of a person’s national origin.

Discrimination against any employee or applicant because he/she is a disabled veteran.

Discrimination against any employee or applicant as a result of their physical disability in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) is intended to protect qualified individuals with disabilities against discrimination in employment and in the provision of services to the public. MMT is committed to compliance with the ADA and will engage in the interactive process with the candidate or employee to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be found as soon as it is put on notice of the potential need for an accommodation. All employees are strictly prohibited from discriminating against qualified applicants or employees with actual or perceived disabilities, or patrons with actual or perceived disabilities. All requests for accommodation should be made in writing and directed to the Producing Artistic Director.



Full-Time Position. Start date: May 3, 2021



Please submit cover letter and resume/c.v to ginger@millmountain.org