Location: Wilmington,DE, USA
We are passionate about fostering an inclusive space that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and cultures. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
Delaware Theatre Company creates theatre of the highest professional quality in Delaware and thereby enriches the vitality of the area through artistic programming, education, and community service. At its heart, theatre is community. By telling our stories, by shining a light on our shared experiences, theatre strengthens the bonds between us. Connects us. That's what community is about - and that's what we're about. Delaware Theatre Company has been connecting people for the past 45 years.
Position Summary
The Director of Learning and Community Partnerships will be an innovative thought leader, strong collaborator, and skillful public advocate, with a fervent commitment to community engagement and relationship development. In addition to planning for the future of DTC's Learning and Community Partnerships Program, they will guide a multi-faceted operation of dynamic, innovative programs, serving more than 2,500 individuals annually. DTC's programs will be rooted in the tenets of aesthetic education and focused on the values of community and connection, inquiry and reflection, and authenticity in storytelling. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and access are central to all aspects of programming. The Director will ensure that that work continues while expanding on its execution and heightening the program's profile in the education, youth development, and philanthropic communities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Traits and Characteristics
The incoming Director of Learning and Community Partnerships at DTC will possess a unique blend of skills in collaboration, analysis, decision-making, and self-awareness. They recognize the talents and contributions of others while demonstrating the capacity for inclusive leadership, forward-thinking, effective planning, creativity, and goal-oriented action. The role requires a leader who values and exhibits behaviors that center on relationship-building, active engagement, customer focus, adaptability, and effective communication and collaboration.
Other key competencies include:
Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership experience and proven success in the direction and strategic expansion of educational programs. Ability to effectively communicate impact with a wide variety of constituencies. Familiarity with Delaware school systems is desirable, and a track record of community engagement is essential. Past experience as a teaching artist or in positive youth development with an understanding of current pedagogical theories and best practices is advantageous. If you do not meet all the qualifications but possess transferable or equivalent skills, experience, or education, we encourage you to apply and highlight those areas.
Compensation and Benefits
DTC provides a competitive and equitable compensation package in the range of $65,000 to $75,000, with benefits that include paid time off and holidays, health insurance, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to ...@delawaretheatre.org.
PostedAugust 14, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr