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JOB DESCRIPTION

Learning Programs Associate
The Learning Programs Associate is a full-time position, assisting throughout the department’s work in implementing Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s wide range of programs.

Organizational Overview
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a year-round season—featuring plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside education programming for students, teachers, and lifelong learners, and creative community engagement with the city’s artists and neighborhoods.
Founded in 1986, the Theater has evolved and expanded to present as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually and has been honored with numerous national and international awards. Chicago Shakespeare is the city’s leading presenter of international work and has toured its own productions to five continents. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen. Located on Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, Chicago Shakespeare’s campus features the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater, The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, and the Thoma Theater Upstairs. Onstage, in classrooms and neighborhoods across the city, and in venues around the world, Chicago Shakespeare is a multifaceted cultural hub—inviting audiences, artists, and community members to share powerful stories that connect us. http://www.chicagoshakes.comAs a non-profit organization, Chicago Shakespeare is committed to approaching its work onstage and in the community with the values of service, ingenuity, and collaboration. The Theater strives to engage today’s artists and audiences in active and critical conversations with the work of the Theater’s namesake playwright, William Shakespeare.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equity, as well as promoting a safe, supportive, and collaborative work environment. http://www.chicagoshakes.com/ideatoaction

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Support the day-to-day operations involving the Theater’s robust student matinee series and professional learning programs for teachers, including extensive, year-round stewardship of relationships with teachers, both by telephone and in person.
 Maintain daily contact management records on teachers and student contacts utilizing organization-wide Tessitura data base.
 Execute and track school group contracts through internal systems and with the contracting parties.
 Participate in welcoming, seating, and oversight of student audiences; proactively utilize these onsite contacts with teachers to build ongoing supportive relationships.
 Assist in the planning, recruiting, organizing, implementation, hosting, and evaluation of the annual high school Chicago Shakespeare Slam with schools across the region.
 Assist in the organizing and hosting of the Theater’s access programs, including audio-described, ASL, and open-captioned performances.
 Develop expertise in operation/implementation of data-base programs utilized in the Department (Tessitura and Excel), and proactively contribute to identifying needs in Department’s use of database.
 Serve as advocate for the learning and access programs and constituencies throughout the organization and in the community, demonstrating a capacity to articulate the education philosophy and IDEA objectives in which the department’s work is based.
 Support the facilitation of post-show cast discussions for the abridged Shakespeare production.
 Assist in maintaining the onsite Teacher Resource Center collection.
 All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
 The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in English, Humanities, Education, the Arts or Communications, and one to two years full-time work experience.
 Strong organizational skills.
 Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
 Experience and proficiency with multiple software and database programs; advanced proficiency with Windows Office suite essential.
 Strong presentational skills.
 Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multiple-priorities environment.
 Ability to problem-solve on the job.
 Ability to research and write effectively for variety of audiences is highly desirable.
 Experience with desktop publishing desirable.
 Tessitura software and HTML software preferred.
 Ability to work frequent Saturdays and some evening hours when education programs are scheduled with an emphasis on the first semester of the school year

COMPENSATION
Salary is competitive within the non-profit performing arts industry and commensurate with qualifications and experience. $40,000-45,000 annually. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 403b, paid time off, life insurance, and commuter spending plan.

TO APPLY
Please click the link to apply https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=25304&clientkey=4621FBE113149577F5420D7C0E70621D. All applications must include a resume and cover letter that reflects a sample of writing skills., current resume, and a brief writing sample.