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Education Programs Manager - Full-time Permanent

TDF’s Education Programs Manager is a motivated, goal-driven, enthusiastic relationship builder who works closely with the VP of Programs and the Education team. The Education Programs Manager helps administer the Introduction to Theatre Program, serving 11,000 public school students annually, working in close communication with 150 teachers and schools. The Education Programs Manager assists in the selection and development of curriculum around relevant live performances. Duties include: study guide writing, standards-based assessment and application, residency development and assessment, professional development training for teachers and teaching artists, and supporting teachers and teaching artists and students in arts-based education. The Education Programs Manager is responsible for collecting and maintaining data and information about program impact and implementation, and examining new ways to improve data and evaluative tools. The Education Programs Manager will have Wendy Wasserstein Project group(s) of students they work with throughout the school year. The Education Programs Manager will supervise approximately 20 teaching artists and make residency selections and assign co-teaching partners. The Education Programs manager will work with industry company managers to acquire discount tickets for programming.

The successful candidate will be a strong independent worker who also enjoys being on a communicative and supportive team. This person needs to be able to prioritize assignments, work under pressure, balance an array of responsibilities, meet deadlines, and adapt in the moment. This person needs to be comfortable in classrooms, in theatres and in large crowds, and have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. This person needs to be familiar with and comfortable around students and young people, and have an understanding of multiple intelligences and arts-based learning.

Position has the possibility of a hybrid schedule, which is typically 35 hrs/week. Some evenings and weekends will be required.

About you:

• You are a creative thinker and problem-solver who works well with others and has a desire to learn and implement new ideas.
• You are detail oriented with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• You take initiative, are flexible and work well both independently, cross-departmentally and with a team.
• You lead by example and inspire coworkers and those you supervise to do their best work and hold themselves accountable.
• You have a strong understanding of Word and Excel.
• You are familiar with best practices and evaluative processes for education and the arts.
• You have experience in public school classrooms and a strong interest in arts education.
• You are familiar with National and NYS Common Core Standards in Theatre.
• You can write and develop arts curricula across a range of needs.
• You have strong cultural competence, including an understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Financial management: Knowledge of financial management and budgeting, including the ability to prepare and manage budgets, track expenses and make informed financial decisions.
• Passion for arts education and arts accessibility: A deep commitment to the mission and values of TDF, as well as a passion for the arts and social justice.

Education:

• A bachelors degree in Theatre or Education (or a related field) is desirable. Minimum 5 years teaching experience or equivalent in a school, school environment or arts education program.
• Experience supervising and training staff.
• Any hire will be required to undergo a background check and be fingerprinted through the NYC Department of Education.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time permanent role, and the salary range is $60,000-$70,000. In addition, TDF offers excellent benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Company contributions to 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• Professional development
• A generous Paid Time Off policy

TDF is a hybrid-onsite organization, and staff are encouraged to be in the office 2-3 days a week. 

To Apply:

At TDF, we serve many communities who are historically excluded from the performing arts, and we are also committed to diversity of experience in our workplace. We encourage applicants with diverse cultural perspectives, including race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, class, physical ability, sexual orientation or educational background to apply. Additionally, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career, we will be glad to hear from you. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you are not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications.

To apply, please send your resume, a writing sample of arts education-related work and a cover letter telling us what you hope to bring to this role to resumes@tdf.org.

Start Date: September 2024

About TDF

TDF is dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone. As one of the only arts service organizations whose membership is the audience, our mission is to remove the financial, physical and invisible barriers to the performing arts. Our vision will be complete when every New Yorker and visitor to NYC feels ownership of and belonging in the live performing arts.

With an annual operating budget of $17 million, TDF fulfills its mission through two key areas of work:

1. TDF’s mission-driven ticketing programs provide broad access to audiences for whom price is a barrier to entry. Through the iconic TKTS Booths in Times Square and Lincoln Center, and through TDF’s membership programs, the organization serves more than 1 million audience members per year.

2. TDF’s theatregoing programs remove financial, physical and invisible barriers to attendance for the communities who need it most. These programs serve close to 50,000 audience members annually, particularly those impacted by hearing loss and deafness, vision loss and blindness, mobility loss, or by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Further, TDF serves 11,000 high school students every year and more than 150 community organizations, including veterans, seniors and other underserved communities. Our methodology includes both access to discounted/free tickets, and the curation of an environment at the theatre where audiences feel comfortable and safe, and can experience shows on their own terms.

TDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). TDF provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of: race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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