Theatre Director - Seasonal

City of Manhattan Kansas • Manhattan, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Theatre Director will possess the basics of theatre, dance, and/or music to run the MPRD summer musical theatre program. Must be able to manage large, diverse groups of children. Must be available Tuesday evenings during the school year.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of college education with courses taken in Theatre or Education.
• Work/volunteer experience with school-age children.
• Experience with musical theatre and past directing.
• Knowledge of basic theatre techniques.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Block an entire children’s musical.
• Able to work with and teach young children theatre techniques.
• Ability to create lesson plans/curriculum.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally, with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment.
• Actively listen to customers and address any concerns or needs.
• Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy which reflects the mission of Parks & Recreation.
• Must assist, develop, and facilitate a safe, successful, and ultimately fun theatre program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed