The Stamford JCC Performing Arts Department is seeking a passionate, creative, and skilled individual to join our full-time team as Theater Director & Production Associate.
In this dynamic position, the Theater Creative Director will serve as the Lead Theater Instructor, teaching a variety of classes for students of all ages. Instruction will span multiple theatrical disciplines including (but not limited to) Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater, and Voice.
In addition to teaching, the Theater Creative Director & Production Associate will play a key role in the production and technical execution of all Performing Arts at the J performances. Responsibilities will include overseeing technical elements such as sound, lighting, and set coordination of all JCC Performing Arts productions, assisting with stage management and backstage operations, and supporting rehearsal operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is both a passionate theater educator and a collaborative, hands-on contributor behind the scenes in bringing youth arts programs and performances to life.
Responsibilities:
Instruction:
· Serve as Lead Instructor for all theater classes (approximately 7 per week) and seasonal performing arts camps
· Teach a range of theatrical disciplines, including acting, improvisation, voice, and musical theater, to students from preschool through middle school
· Serve as class assistant for a variety of other Performing & Fine Arts classes (approximately 5-10 per week)
· Act as Theater and Music Director for productions
· Provide private and small-group voice instruction as needed
· Choreograph basic musical theater movement and stage blocking
Production:
· Collaborate with Dance and Theater staff, and lead production on all JCC Performing Arts performances
Administration:
· Support the overall operations of the department as directed by the Director of Operations, Performing Arts
· Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations Performing Arts, Senior Director of Programming, and JCC CEO
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 2–3 years of teaching and directorial experience (working with preschool and school-aged children strongly preferred)
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in theater or music, or at least 3 years of professional experience.
• Available to teach weekday afternoons and early evenings
• Available for rehearsals and performances on weekends, as performances and special events require
• Experience with Lighting and/or Sound design and related software
• Stage management experience
• Must be a team player: someone who communicates openly and can collaborate well
• Ability to liaise in a professional manner with parents and students
• Available to start on or about August
Additional Skill Sets (appreciated but not required):
• Proficient pianist (or another musical instrument)
• Set design
• Dance and/or choreography experience
• Interest in other Performing & Fine Arts Disciplines
Salary:
$50,000 per annum
Agency Information:
The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Stamford JCC Performing Arts Director of Operations, Danielle Reinstein Marra, at dmarra@stamfordjcc.org with the subject line “Lead Theater Instructor, Performing Arts.”
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