Gulfshore Playhouse, one of the nation’s finest regional theatres, located in Naples, FL, is seeking a dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented Community Liaison. Join us at this exciting time, as we build our new, state-of-the-art theatre, and usher in a new era of professional theatre in Southwest Florida.
Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and small musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre that exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Gulfshore Playhouse has performed for many years in an intimate 200-seat venue at the Norris Center, a municipal building run by the City of Naples. The Playhouse is in the final phases of a $66M capital campaign and will soon be breaking ground on the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 368-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space. This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth, and the Community Liaison will have the opportunity to participate in everything from production to special events to coordinating daily business affairs.
Status: Full-time, year-round position
Start Date: August 2023
Representative Duties:
The Community Liaison will report directly to the Gulfshore Playhouse Director of Education and will be the primary point of contact between Gulfshore Playhouse and local community organizations with the goal of making art accessible for those who do not have access to it through our educational programs.
Responsibilities:
Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with community organizations that need access to theatre arts and theatre arts education.
Work closely with the full-time Education staff to plan and lead activities for summer production programs, classes, and workshops built to reinforce acting and technical theatre fundamentals
Along with the Education department, develop and implement workshops, seminars and forums which address timely topics. Provide education related to Gulfshore Playhouse programs to students, parents, and community partners.
surveys, and other forms of qualitative and quantitative feedback and keeping meticulous records of all data collected.
Work to ensure that the greater Naples community is aware of, feel part of, and feel welcomed into Gulfshore Playhouse.
Skills and Qualifications:
3-5 years related experience preferred
Strong ability to work effectively with community members, teachers, students, volunteers, and fellow staff
Communicate effectively, verbally and written, in front of community partners, Board members, students, and patrons
Resourceful; creative problem solver
Knowledge of theatre pedagogy and technical theatre
Ability to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude
Teaching, youth work and/or training experience
Ability to show patience and adaptability when working with students
Must pass a background check for working with children
Conduct oneself in the best interest of students, staff, community leaders, and volunteers in accordance with the values and mission of Gulfshore Playhouse
Fluency in Spanish is a highly preferred
The Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace under pressure.
Our Charter: https://gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/
Salary:
$42,000 – $45,000 per year
Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
Gulfshore Playhouse offers benefits that increase along with tenure, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and paid vacation and sick leave.
Please direct resumes to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Salary: $42,000 - $45,000 per year
COMPANY: | Gulfshore Playhouse | |
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DATE POSTED: | 7/12/2023 | |
WEB SITE: | click here | |
PHONE: | (239) 261-7529 | |
E-MAIL: | jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org | |
ADDRESS: | 2640 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite 211 Naples, FL 34105 |
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