Assistant Coordinator of Theater Programs & Outreach - George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: Admin Office Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
Mason Community Arts Academy (MCAA) serves as the community arts education branch for the College of Visual and Performing Arts offering year-round classes and lessons, summer programs, and outreach programs in Theater, Music, Visual Art, Film & Video, and Professional Development.
About the Position:
The Assistant Coordinator of Theater Programs & Outreach works closely with other members of the Mason Community Arts Academy (MCAA) Staff in providing assistance with day-to-day operations, especially in the areas of administrative support for the MCAA/Acting for Young People (AFYP) theater year-round and summer programs. This position also serves in an instructional capacity (performance, general theater studies) as needed for year-round group classes, not to exceed 8 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Outreach & Theater Program Manager with the organization and implementation of year-round classes and special workshops
Classification: Admin Office Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
Mason Community Arts Academy (MCAA) serves as the community arts education branch for the College of Visual and Performing Arts offering year-round classes and lessons, summer programs, and outreach programs in Theater, Music, Visual Art, Film & Video, and Professional Development.
About the Position:
The Assistant Coordinator of Theater Programs & Outreach works closely with other members of the Mason Community Arts Academy (MCAA) Staff in providing assistance with day-to-day operations, especially in the areas of administrative support for the MCAA/Acting for Young People (AFYP) theater year-round and summer programs. This position also serves in an instructional capacity (performance, general theater studies) as needed for year-round group classes, not to exceed 8 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Outreach & Theater Program Manager with the organization and implementation of year-round classes and special workshops
- Assists with program planning, registration and wait list management;
- Prepares and dissemination of class materials throughout each session;
- Assists with written communications with students and parents;
- Assists with faculty communications throughout each session and for shorter-term specialty workshops; and
- Assists with on-site supervision of programs and classes as needed. Works with Manager to update procedures and protocols as needs arise.
- Assists with program planning and course descriptions for Weekly Acting Camps and Specialty Programs;
- Performs registration and wait list management, procurement and preparation of class materials, assistance with faculty communications for each program; and assistance with on-site supervision of programs and classes as needed; and
- Assists with planning and implementing daily camp procedures and logistics.
- Assists with scheduling and administering outreach initiatives in local schools;
- Monitors lesson plans and communicating with teachers;
- Oversees MCAA participation in special events and special projects as needed, e.g., preparing students for annual Arts by George performances and other opportunities that represent Mason, MCAA and CVPA in the greater community;
- Creates and ensures ongoing maintenance of scheduled programs and events; and
- Assists with faculty communications and pre-class preparation for school-based programs, gathers presentation material and contacts performers, coordinates rehearsals and performances, attends special events and special projects, and assists as an onsite and satellite representative for MCAA and AFYP in the broader community.
- Assists Director of Programs with course descriptions and input on registration and wait list management, procurement and preparation of class materials, and written communications with students and parents; and
- Assists with other administrative duties as needed, including office coverage, registration system tasks for private music instruction and group classes, and customer relations management.
- B.F.A. or B.A. in Theater (or the equivalent combination of education and experience);
- Experience working with children ages 5 - 18 in a community arts setting (typically at least 5+ years);
- Excellent organization and communication skills providing effective support for program development and implementation, scheduling and student retention, outreach initiatives, and special events;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; and
- Demonstrated strong teaching skill
Source : George Mason University