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                                            Posted on: Apr. 01, 2022                                                                                    
                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                
                                                United States, Illinois, Chicago                                                                                             
                                                                                                         
                             
                         
                        
                     
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                                    Description:
                                    Job Title: Program Coordinator – Performance Troupe  
Reports to: Program Manager  
Department(s): Program Team  
Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)  
 
CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, acestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  
 
Summary:  
 
CircEsteem’s mission is to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of the circus arts. CircEsteem promotes the development of self-esteem, personal success and empowerment by (i) promoting the practice of circus arts; (ii) uniting youth from diverse backgrounds; (iii) providing social and emotional skill building; (iv) providing youth opportunities to participate in leadership training which results in paid opportunities throughout their participation with CircEsteem.  
 
CircEsteem is hiring a Program Coordinator to oversee the Performance Troupe (PT) program. The PT program is made up of CircEsteem’s advanced performers (Team) and intermediate performers (Club). These groups perform and practice together and separately, and it will be the responsibility of the coordinator to ensure that youth are:  
 
i) attending a program that embodies CircEsteem’s mission and values,  
 
ii) engaged in curriculum that focuses both on advancing their circus and performance skills, and social emotional learning,  
 
iii) actively working on leadership skills through in-program leadership opportunities, decision making opportunities, and organization-wide leadership activities  
 
The PT program generally consists of 5 programming days/week during the school year and 3-5 days of programming during the summer. Times and days vary based on the needs of the program.  
 
CircEsteem is looking for a Program Coordinator with the ability to execute applicable programs including program infrastructure; personnel management; program promotion and events, and various 
 
administrative tasks as needed.  
 
Duties Include:  
 
Mentoring and engaging with youth ages 10-19  
In partnership with Lead Coach, create acts and develop shows for gigs and special events, summer tour, winter show, and spring show  
Schedule teaching artists to assigned program  
Supervise and evaluate instructors  
Communicate with families through a monthly or weekly newsletter/flyer, as needed 
Collect and maintain data – intake paperwork, attendance, assessments  
Continuously adapt and improve program effectiveness  
Provide overall structure, support, and ability to problem-solve within assigned program 
Utilize curriculum and submit lesson plans weekly 
                     ○ Inorporate circus skills within the social and emotional skill building curriculum created by and for CircEsteem  
 
Maintain props and equipment in partnership with Operations and Program Team 
Provide pictures and videos per Outreach Director request  
Identify professional development opportunities to continue growth and development within role as well as for instructors across programs  
Attend and work special events throughout the year – Gala, Winter Show, Spring Show 
Attend and participate in staff trainings  
Coach on programs assigned by Program Director  
Organize and manage Summer Tour  
Prepare youth and chaperone for various gigs throughout the year  
Strengthen Club to Team pipeline  
Develop Teen Leadership Program in partnership with Summer Camp coordinator(s)  
Experience  
 
Experience with circus arts  
Experience with act development and show creation in a timely and efficient manner 
A minimum of 5 years coordinating a similar program  
Flexible with constantly changing situations  
Ability to juggle multiple projects  
Team player and collaborator  
Independent, critical thinker who has the ability to problem-solve  
Ability to positively communicate with co-workers, administration, parents, youth, and referring agencies 
Compensation:  
 
Salary: $42,000 – $50,000: Commensurate with experience  
Benefits: Contributions toward a 403b retirement account or Health Insurance Plan 
Paid Time Off: 15 days paid leave, 5 days paid sick leave  
Flex Time: Special events and excess overage of hours will result in the awarding of Flex Leave. Flex Leave must be approved by supervisor before additional hours are worked. 
 
Please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.
                                 
                                                                                                                                
                                
                             
                            
                                
                                                                        Application Deadline:
                                    Apr. 30, 2022 
                                 
                                                                    
                                                                                Job Start Date:
                                        May 16, 2022 
                                     
                                                                                                    
                                        Job Duration:
                                        Open ended
                                     
                                                                                                                                    
                                        Job/Audition Type:
                                        Full Time
                                     
                                	                            
		                            Job Category:
		                            Education/Teaching/Coaching
	                             
                                                                                                                                                                    
                                        Job Location:
                                                                                United States,  Illinois,  Chicago
                                     
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                     
                                                             
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