Theatre Education Manager

FULL TIME | SALARY | QSEHRA HEALTH PACKAGE

Department: Education

Anticipated Salary: $38,500

The Theatre Education Manager will manage Theatre education initiatives and programming to inspire the next generation and grow a culture of continued learning through the arts within our community.

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO HERE:
As the Theatre Education Manager, you will shape the future of theatre education in Woodstock. You will design and steward programs that ignite imagination, build confidence, and cultivate lifelong artists and audiences. From first-time campers stepping onstage to teens preparing for college auditions to adults relearning their craft, you will create meaningful artistic pathways that develop skills, leadership, and a deep sense of belonging.

You will oversee performing arts classes, camps, workshops, showcases, and youth theatre productions, ensuring they are organized, mission-driven, and artistically vibrant. You will collaborate across departments, across sectors, and in educational partnerships, strengthening the connection between education and mainstage productions, festivals, marketing, and development. You will build strong relationships with teaching artists, schools, families, senior centers, and community partners, all in an effort for expanding access to theatre and elevating the impact of our programs.

This role is both visionary and hands-on. You will refine systems, improve registration and communication processes, maintain high-quality curriculum standards, and mentor instructors and volunteers. As Woodstock Arts continues to grow, you will help launch new theatre education initiatives aligned with our strategic plan. You will be given the opportunity in ensuring that our education programs are not only well-run, but transformational.

Through your leadership, students will discover their voices, families will feel connected, and our community will see the arts as an essential part of everyday life.

YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

• You believe theatre education changes lives – and are energized by building programs that prove it.
• You are both a creative thinker and a strong executor, able to dream boldly and manage details with excellence.
• You thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments and bring calm, organized leadership to complex logistics.
• You are confident hiring, mentoring, and supporting teaching artists while holding high standards for quality and professionalism.
• You communicate clearly and compassionately with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• You are excited to build partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand access to theatre education.
• You see challenges as opportunities to improve systems and strengthen impact.
• You are willing and able to work evenings and weekends to support classes, rehearsals, performances, and special events.
• You are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment where students of all backgrounds feel seen and valued.

WHO WE ARE:

Woodstock Arts is one of the few multidisciplinary arts organizations that exist in a small community. We are a cultural hub in the heart of Downtown Woodstock, GA. Through theatre, concerts, visual arts, festivals, classes, camps, and a vibrant campus, we create opportunities for people of all ages to gather, connect, grow, and engage with their community. 

As a cornerstone for creativity in our small but rapidly growing community, we strive to make the arts feel welcoming, alive, and accessible in everyday life.

MISSION: Engage Community with Relevant Art Experiences Every Day
VISION: To Lead the Nation in how arts exist in small communities.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY: To encourage a bold and adventurous Woodstock by championing and investing in creativity – supporting artists, inspiring audiences, and cultivating a place where imagination, curiosity, and community spirit can flourish.

STAFF VALUES: Make it Better, Find Humanity, Focus on the On-Ramps, Meaningful Work/Meaningful Impact, Mind your Mindset, Choose Trust First

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Arts Education Initiatives & Programming [45%]

• Design, direct, and oversee performing arts classes, camps, workshops, showcases, and youth theatre productions (including SPOTLIGHT Productions and repertory initiatives).
• Develop and maintain the seasonal schedule for all Theatre Education programming.
• In partnership with Education Director, lead curriculum development and quality control to ensure programs are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with organizational standards.
• Oversee student showcases and performance-based outcomes.
• Maintain registration systems, parent communications, and database accuracy.
• Coordinate auditions, contracting, and scheduling for youth productions and repertory touring initiatives.
• Manage rehearsals, script preparation, and performance logistics for student productions in partnership with theatre production staff.
• Explore and implement new theatre education initiatives in partnership with the Education Director.

Management & Operations [35%]

• Hire, contract, train, and supervise teaching artists, contractors, and program support personnel in consultation with leadership.
• Oversee scheduling, classroom logistics, supply procurement, and facility readiness for classes and performances.
• Ensure safe, organized environments by managing visitor flow, enforcing policies, and upholding safety standards.
• Track attendance, budgets, and program data to support evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong, proactive communication with students, parents, instructors, and staff.

Community Engagement [15%]

• Build and strengthen relationships with schools, teachers, senior centers, and community partners.
• Coordinate field trips, career day participation, college internship engagement, and outreach initiatives.
• Support marketing efforts by contributing content for press releases, digital communications, and promotional materials.
• Assist with grant writing and development efforts related to theatre education.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate theatre education into broader organizational initiatives and events.
• Serve as “Staff on Duty” and support cross-departmental needs during events as required.

Other Duties as Assigned [5%]

YOU WILL LIKELY BE:

A theatre educator, arts administrator, or nonprofit professional who holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre, arts education, nonprofit management, or a related field; or who brings equivalent professional experience in theatre education and program management.

Comfortable with everyday technology and eager to learn new systems. You likely have familiarity with Microsoft Office and social media platforms. Experience with Coursestorm and/or Spektrix is helpful but not required. Knowledge of WordPress and/or Elementor is strongly preferred but not mandatory.

Highly organized and energized by multi-layered coordination. Managing registrations, rehearsal schedules, teaching artist contracts, and production logistics simultaneously feels challenging in the best way.

A strong communicator who can translate detailed logistics into clear, accessible messages for families and students. You bring professionalism, warmth, and consistency to every interaction.

Positive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented. You are steady under pressure and excited to build something meaningful in a growing organization.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

This position requires a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends in alignment with class schedules, rehearsals, performances, camps, and special events.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Standing, walking, bending, some climbing, frequent use of hands, stooping, and lifting are required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

You will participate in organization-wide initiatives including marketing, fundraising events, and major programs. As a member of a collaborative team in a fast-paced nonprofit environment, you may also be called upon to support other departments when needed.

Woodstock Arts is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to building an inviting and inclusive arts community that celebrates individuality, diversity, and treats everyone with fairness and respect. We invite people of all races, ages, sexual orientations, family or parental statuses, gender expressions, and those with disabilities to apply. We want to represent diverse communities in our organization and welcome your interest.