FAIR Education & Engagement Assistant

Oregon Shakespeare Festival • Ashland, OR

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About The Position

The FAIR Education & Engagement Assistant will support and co-facilitate a range of Education & Engagement (E&E) initiatives at Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), with a particular focus on training, curriculum development, and community engagement. This position is ideal for early to mid-career educators, teaching artists, or arts administrators seeking hands-on experience in theater-based education, youth programming, and community outreach. Working closely with OSF's E&E team, the Assistant will train in teaching-artist practices, support programming logistics, and participate in departmental planning and cross-departmental collaboration. The position offers a robust professional development opportunity for those interested in arts education, Shakespeare studies, and audience engagement.

Requirements

• An associate degree or one to two years of relevant experience in education, teaching, or facilitation
• Demonstrated interest in working with students and learners of all ages
• Minimum of some prior teaching or facilitation experience (e.g., camps, TA roles, classroom support)
• General knowledge of theater or interest in performance-based learning
• Willingness to adapt presentations and teaching style based on audience needs
• Comfort with public speaking and collaborative team environments

Responsibilities

• Participate in training for educational workshops, talkbacks, tours, and teaching assignments
• Assist in preparing curriculum materials such as study guides, lesson outlines, and pre-show presentations (Prefaces)
• Support the planning process for the School Visit Program, including scheduling and resource prep
• Attend department meetings and observe collaboration with other departments such as Marketing, Development, and Artistic
• Assist in reading and reviewing plays for appropriateness for student audiences
• Engage with internal training in inclusive teaching practices, classroom management, and team facilitation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree