About A.C.T.American Conservatory Theater is an essential gathering place that brings artists and communities together to inspire and provoke. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein, A.C.T.'s mission is to engage thespirit of the San Francisco Bay Area, activate stories that resonate, promote a diversity of voices and points of view, and empower theater makers and audiences to celebrate liveness. A.C.T. values inclusion, transformational learning, participation, and rigorous fun. A.C.T. is a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theater serving almost 200,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area annually through theater, training, and education and community programs. About the Department:A.C.T. provides more than 15,000 young people, educators and community members from the Bay Area opportunities to experience the transformative power of theater each year through engaging performances, events, workshops, in-school residencies, Student Matinees, and professional development opportunities. Our programs build creativity, empathy, critical thinking, and collaborative spirit while fostering the artists and audiences of the future. A.C.T. works with 40+ community organizations in the Bay Area, providing access to the performing arts to those for whom it is often financially or geographically out of reach. Through these partnerships, we share our commitment to lifelong learning and our belief in the power of play to underscore our common humanity.More information about the Department here.Position Purpose: Reporting to the Manager of Education and Community Programs, the Education and Community Programs Coordinator plays an integral role in the logistics of A.C.T.'s school and community programs, including data collection, onsite event support, and communication between team members and outside stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesCoordinating educational and community programs:
- Co-leading the department's data collection, including maintaining spreadsheets with detailed information about classes, teachers, hours and attendance, including but not limited to data collection for the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth & Their Families
- Communicating logistical details with teachers, teaching artists, schools, and A.C.T. staff
- Processing weekly attendance and sending reminder emails to schools with missing information
- Collecting and processing student evaluations and other data
- On-site event support for programs including school exhibitions and student matinee performances, including supporting and collaborating with front-of-house staff, teaching artists and production team
- Organizing food, space, and supplies for residencies and events, as well as processing receipts for all purchases
Additional administrative duties:
- Attending weekly departmental staff meetings and various and A.C.T.-wide meetings
- Taking accurate and efficient notes in meetings
- Keeping the departmental Outlook calendar up to date with all departmental events, classes, and meetings
- Additional support for school and community programs as needed
Required Experience
- At least 2 years' experience in arts education and/or arts administration
- Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills
- General knowledge of professional theater
- Strong organizational skills, as well as a strong understanding and proficiency with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Comfort interacting with arts education professionals, students, artists, educators, arts leaders and administrators
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and strong time management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Desired Experience
- Bachelor's degree in education, theater, nonprofit management, and/or related field or equivalent experience
- Experience in teaching artistry and culturally responsive arts education, and/or, experience in stage management or production management
- Experience working with underserved youth and diverse community members of all ages
- Strong writing, public-speaking, presentation, and communication skills
- Familiarity with the San Francisco Unified School District and/or the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families
- Passion for the power of theater to help achieve personal transformation and social change
EDI at A.C.T.Diversity makes us stronger. If you'd like to learn more about A.C.T. EDI values, Mission, Vision and culture go to Mission, Values, and EDI | American Conservatory Theater (act-sf.org) ACT is committed to diversity in its programming and creating an inclusive work culture and environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.