Education Programs Associate
About The Position
The Education Programs Associate is a full-time position, supporting the day-to-day operations, planning, development and implementation of the Theater’s varied education programs—for teachers, students, and its general audiences. Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equity, as well as promoting a safe, supportive, and collaborative work environment. Visit our website to learn more about our IDEA to Action platform. www.chicagoshakes.com/ideatoaction
Requirements
- Service, ingenuity, and collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Mission-driven
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Three years work experience, preferably administrative work experience.
- Exemplary writing skills, along with experience crafting written communications for different audiences and purposes.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong presentational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multiple-priorities environment.
- Ability to problem-solve on the job.
- Ability to load and unload 25-lb bins that hold snacks, workshop materials, props, etc.
- Ability to set up registration tables for workshops.
- Ability to sit/stand a desk for extended periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CRM (Tessitura) and project management software (Asana) strongly preferred.
- Experience and proficiency with multiple software and database programs; advanced proficiency with Windows Office suite essential.
Responsibilities
- Drives IDEA to Action platform by engaging in committees, events, training and other initiatives as needed.
- Models CST’s core values of service, ingenuity, and collaboration as well as its customer service ethos.
- Manages daily phone and email contact with partner teachers including completing school group reservation contracts, scheduling, processing payments, and special requests.
- Maintain accurate records of teacher contacts in Tessitura
- Manages the data entry of Shakespeare Slam and Bard Core information
- Support the development of Team Shakespeare materials, coordinate printing, and archiving of these materials
- Supports the planning and implementation of Shakespeare Slam, Teacher Workshops, and Teacher Handbooks
- Manages the Shakespeare Slam volunteer program, this includes recruitment, scheduling volunteers, and briefing day of the workshops/bouts
- Supports the management of student matinees for day of needs, service calls, and collaborating with front of house.
- Supports the implementation of Pre-Amble programs by communicating details to internal departments, scheduling scholars, and processing payment requests.
- Supports the management of Teacher Workshops.
- Provides support for tracking and retrieving information for Development efforts.
- Communicates effectively with Front of House and Box Office regarding student matinees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
