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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- PERFORMING ARTS- SEASONAL

Cary, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$16/hr - $26.97/hr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Cary Arts Center to provide administrative and programming support for the Performing Arts Program. This role involves supervision and administration of drama and dance programs, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

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Responsibilities

Email, telephone and/or personal contact with staff, instructors, and the public

Supervise, support, and coordinate drama and dance classes and summer camps

Produce summer Applause! Cary Youth Theatre mainstage production, including leading weekly production meetings, liaising with production staff to address questions and concerns, and managing tech and show week staff and rehearsals/performances

Communicate effectively with staff, instructors, program participants, and the public via email, phone, and in-person

Step in as drama instructor if needed, drawing on your teaching artist experience

Collaborate with staff to support program marketing and special events

Maintain program documentation and participant records for summer camps (i.e. camper registration and medical information)

Assist with various aspects of Performing Arts Program, such as scheduling substitute instructors, generating ideas for future classes, and assisting in the planning of future performing arts programming seasons

Assist with computer-related tasks in town programs

Perform other job-related tasks as needed

Qualification

Theatre EducationTheatre AdministrationDrama Teaching ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteProgram Registration SoftwareMultitaskingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre, Musical Theatre, Theatre for Youth, Theatre Education, or related field AND at least 3 years of experience teaching drama in a recreational and/or non-profit settings and current theatre administration experience

Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment

Extensive knowledge of educational theatre best practices, performance styles, and classroom management

Comprehensive knowledge of common office procedures and equipment, especially computers and related software, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and program registration software

Ability to remain organized, multitask, and work independently

Ability to complete assignments accurately and prior to the established deadline

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and coworkers tactfully and constructively

Ability to design an educational philosophy that focuses on a student-centered approach prioritizing theatre as an artform, safety, and fun

Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

Ability to acquire technical knowledge of Cary's policies, procedures and the services of the department

Preferred

At least 3 years of drama teaching experience

At least 1 year of theatre administration experience

Some experience with managing time-oriented projects that are both computer and in person based

Extensive background in theatre (at least 4 years) with experience in acting/performance, stage management, directing, and/or theatre production in community, recreational, and/or professional theatre companies

Some experience in theatre education program development