Employment - Arts Academy Teaching Artists — OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE

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 Arts Academy TEACHING ARTISTS

Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy in Ogunquit, ME is seeking enthusiastic, qualified, Teaching Artists for their 2025 Summer programming. The Arts Academy dedicates itself to the continuing development of programming that will both teach and inspire youth looking to follow a path in the Arts. Especially interested in Artists with experience in all aspects of theatre, Directing, Choreographing, Music Directing, Stage Management, Props, Costumes, Audio, Lights, and Design. Employment dates are June 16 to August 24.

Ideal Candidate is charged with helping to grow the student’s self-confidence and creativity while also helping them to develop advanced skills in leadership, communication, responsibility, collaboration, and problem-solving skills essential to their success both on stage, in school, and in daily life. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or professional training and experience in the performing arts

  • Experience working with students ages 5-18 representing a diverse population while being able to cater to a wide range of abilities

  • Committed and passionate about theater and arts education

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills

  • Collaborate and coordinate with the Arts Academy staff and mainstage staff. to execute the programs assigned

  • Available for the entire Summer session contract, including, but not limited to, preseason production meetings and staff training. Individually negotiable

  • Theatre experience in a Teaching Artist capacity, or equivalent is strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with Google Drive, Microsoft Suite, and Tessitura a plus

  • Self-starter with initiative, problem-solving skills and a positive attitude

  • Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask

  • Energetic person who is able to thrive in a demanding environment

Job Duties/Expectations include, but not limited to…

  • Execute a top-notch, first class show in keeping with the Ogunquit Playhouse Brand supported by a team of professionals 

  • Excellent time management skills. Together with the Stage Manager plan and schedule all rehearsals

  • Ability to direct large groups of children in a fun and engaging manner

  • Develop and execute various Workshops during the course of the three-week programs for ages 8-18

  • Commitment to building strong relationships with all students and their families

  • Attend meetings before rehearsals with the staff when scheduled

  • Greeting students upon arrival for all rehearsals/performances/workshops

  • Checking in students in accordance with protocol set forth by the Education Director and Education Program Director

  • Checking students out and releasing them to an approved parent and/or guardian in accordance with protocol set forth by the Education Director and Education Program Director after all daily rehearsals/performances/workshops are complete

  • Participate in all Load-Ins and Load-Outs as scheduled by the Arts Academy Production Manager, Arts Academy Stage Management team, Main Stage Staff, the Education Director and Education Program Director

  • Collaborate and work with Directors/Choreographers/Stage Management and Arts Academy Staff, including, but not limited to, assisting in the creative process of the Rising Stars and Center Stage programs and assisting in Arts Academy props, costumes and sound departments as needed

  • Assist, when/and if requested with Main Stage shows if asked and when allowable within the schedule for Arts Academy

  • Familiar with Q-Lab, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Position is a W2, $18-19 /hour with overtime; 5-6 day, 40-48 hour work week 

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us

To apply, please send an introductory email with availability, include a PDF attachment only of your resume, references, and cover letter to Joyce A. Presutti, Education Director: yp@ogunquitplayhouse.org with 2025 SUMMER TEACHING ARTIST in the subject line. If you have a website and would like to include it, please send a link in the introductory email, this should not replace the required PDF as requested above.