Program Coordinator - Performance Troupeexpired
Posted on: July 28, 2021
United States, Illinois, Chicago
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Description:
Reports to: Program Director
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
Incorporate 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 physical movement or circus arts (coordinator is not required to be a circus performer, but should be comfortable and willing to learn and develop the necessary skills to lead an advanced performance troupe with support from qualified circus instructors)
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: $36,000 – $48,000: 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:
Aug. 18, 2021
Job Start Date:
Aug. 30, 2021
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Job Location:
United States,
Illinois,
Chicago
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