Seattle Children's Theatre · 7 hours ago
School Partnerships & Programs Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$32.63/hr - $32.63/hr
3+ years expSeattle Children's Theatre (SCT) has served more than 4 million children since its founding in 1975 through professional theatre and arts education. The School Partnerships and Programs Manager oversees SCT’s school workshops and residency programs for grades PreK-12, leading curriculum development and managing relationships with school partners.
EducationMedia and EntertainmentNon ProfitPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
In partnership with the Director of Education & Engagement, select, develop, and expand annual School Partnerships and Program offerings
Manages the One&Five Program, including communications, processes, and reporting
Establish systems, timelines, and accountability structures that enable the Field Trip Coordinator to independently manage day-to-day field trip operations
Develop, evaluate, and refine curricula for workshops and residencies through a culturally responsive and inclusive lens, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with organizational values
Develop and monitor work plans to ensure timely residency and workshop programming launches and smooth program operations
Engage in teaching skills within programming when needed
Develop, manage, and maintain programmatic operations, including educator events, school tours, workshops, residencies, and after school production programs
Collect, track, and report program data, evaluations, and participant feedback
Respond to escalated school partner concerns in a timely and supportive manner
Oversee and maintain operational budgets, including budget planning, tracking, forecasting, and reporting for both school programs and field trips
Manage revenue goals for school programs and field trips
Oversee and negotiation contracts and invoices for schools or other educational partner organizations
Cultivate and maintain authentic relationships with schools and educational partner organizations, guest artisans, students, educators, and teaching artists
Represent SCT at field events, conferences, and education programming
Collaborate with development and marketing teams to support program visibility and impact
Contribute to long-term planning for the Education & Engagement department
Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with SCT’s mission and expand the reach of programming
Hire, onboard, schedule, and support faculty for programming
In partnership with the Emerging Professional Program Manager, support/oversee the hiring and scheduling of summer interns
Manage and support the School Programs and Field Trips Coordinator, including work scheduling, performance feedback, and professional development
Support Teaching Artist and Guest Artist hiring, on boarding, communication, scheduling, and assignment and/or artist agreements
Conduct 20-40 annual Teaching Artist evaluations and performance reviews in collaboration with department leadership
Approve timecards for faculty and support staff
Actively participate in equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion (EDAI) initiatives, including staff meetings and training
Contribute positively to the organization’s culture, embodying SCT’s mission, vision, and values
Adapt to evolving departmental needs by supporting additional tasks and projects as required
Qualification
Required
Relevant field experience in Theatre Education, Arts Administration, and/or Youth Program Management
3-5 years of progressive program management experience in arts education or youth programming, including work with multiple organizations with revenue-based educational programming
Experience in curriculum design and evaluation for ages 3.5-18 with an inclusive, culturally responsive approach
Proven leadership in hiring, supervising, and supporting staff and teaching artists
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; comfort with databases/registration systems
Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills
Highly organized and adaptable; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion
Preferred
Experience with Tessitura or similar data management systems
Experience with Asana or similar project management systems
Familiarity with youth development frameworks and best practices
Direct experience teaching or developing theatre curriculum for young people
Experience collaborating with marketing and development teams to support program visibility and revenue growth
Background in contract and invoice management
Knowledge of Seattle's arts education ecosystem and existing relationships with local community partners
Multilingual abilities
CPR/First Aid certification
Benefits
Vacation: 80 hours annually
Sick Time: 96 hours annually
Health, Dental, and Vision: Employer-paid coverage
Retirement: Optional 403(b) plan
Additional: FSA options, ORCA Passport, discounted parking
Company
Seattle Children's Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre is a civil and social organization that offers innovative artistic programs to empower young people and families.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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