Young People's Theatre (YPT) is currently searching for candidates to fill the full-time position of Education & Participation Programs Coordinator, reporting to the Associate Director, Education & Participation. YPT is looking for an artist educator with significant administration experience to fill this role within our dynamic Education & Participation (E&P) Department. We are seeking someone who loves collaborating with their co-workers as well as working with children and youth. This is a full-time, salaried position.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Coordination of school and community programming including planning, scheduling and communication with YPT staff, educators, community partners and artist educators.
• Working with the Associate Director, Education & Participation to hire and schedule artist educators for school workshops and residencies as well as community programs.
• Member School program planning and development including ongoing communication with teachers and principals.
• Coordination and facilitation of post-performance Q&A sessions at the theatre.
• Internal coordination of YPT’s accessible performances and associated events in conjunction with the Associate Director, Education & Participation.
• Ongoing needs assessment and program evaluation.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Three years’ experience in arts education.
• Post-secondary degree in Education or Arts Administration and work experience in a professional theatre setting are assets.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working in schools as an artist/educator or equivalent community setting with young people.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with budgets.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.

 Accessibility & Inclusion
Young People’s Theatre is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that strongly supports and values diversity and fosters an equitable and inclusive work environment which includes accommodation. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, and people who are differently-abled and other individuals from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, contact: [email protected]