RESPECT Actor-Educactor - RESPECT

RESPECT, an Omaha-based traveling educational theater company, is seeking a diverse and multi-talented cast of Actors-Educators to join our team for 2023-2024.



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Job Description:



Actor-Educators are the foundation of our team and will rehearse and perform in interactive educational plays and workshops for participants of all ages. These programs are specifically designed to meet the core of RESPECT’s mission to “Stage Conversations” about bullying, abuse, mental health, and other topics relating to healthy relationships.



Ideal candidates should have strong backgrounds in performance as well as education and or/youth leadership. They should also have a passion for mental health awareness and be able to utilize their theatre expertise to help audiences learn about empathy.



Required experience/qualifications:



At least one (1) year of acting/performance experience

Positive attitude

Willing to collaborate and learn from others

Dependability

Reliable transportation



Additional preferred skills and experience:



One (1) year of teaching/educational experience or youth leadership/mentorship

Strong memorization and improvisation skills

Strong communication skills

Public speaking/panel moderating

Experience working in the non-profit arts or education sectors

Basic knowledge of Google Suite



***Please note: Even if not all of these requirements describe you, our team at RESPECT is willing to train someone we feel will be a good fit!



Basic Actor-Educator Duties Include:



Attending rehearsals

Memorizing lines and blocking

Performing in and facilitating RESPECT plays

Teaching social-emotional skills from RESPECT-provided lesson plans during workshops, and after-school programs

Traveling to and from sites with all necessary materials

Responding to all organization communication within 24 business hours

Participating in team meetings, professional developments, and trainings

Collaborating with other Actor-Educators and RESPECT staff

Actor-Educators will assist with non-profit management when the work-day allows (no previous experience needed) which may include:



Researching grant opportunities

Newsletter development

Assist with social media development and graphic design

Assist with props maintenance and organization

General program administration management (calling for RSVPs etc.)

Networking and helping to sustain relationships with other community organizations

Providing support for the Board Committees

Supporting fundraising efforts

Other projects as necessary



Actor-Educators are classified as part-time employees of RESPECT and work a three day work-week (27hrs) with the following schedule for 46 weeks of the year:



Tuesday: 8 – 5:30pm

Wednesday: 8 – 5:30pm

Thursday: 8 – 4:00pm



Weeks off (2023-2024 calendar):



July 31st – August 4h

November 20th – 24th

December 18th – January 5th

May 27th – May 31st



All RESPECT programming is scheduled during these time frames, which includes (but is not limited to): rehearsals, performances, workshops, after-school programs, meetings, filming promotional materials, and professional development. Any potential programming scheduled outside of those hours will be strictly based on Actor-Educator availability and will include additional compensation.



Most programs are performed in the Omaha-Metro area. Some travel beyond that area is required, with occasional overnight caravans. Additional pay commensurate with the demands of out-of-town performances.



Annual Compensation: Annual Compensation: $23,598 paid bi-weekly with 27 hours PTO and additional monthly transportation stipend.



Occasional additional hours may be required and will be compensated at $19/hour, including attending the annual fundraiser currently being held on the evening of October 26, 2023. Periodic overnight travel will be compensated at a separate rate.



For questions about this position email artistic.director@respect2all.org.
Salary: $19.00/hour