Director, Community Partnerships - Atlanta, United States - The Woodruff Arts Center

Description

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation's third largest arts center.

Comprised of three Art Partners-Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art-there's a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

Reports to:
Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access


FLSA:
United States of America (Exempt)

Employment Status :

Regular/Full timeThe Alliance Theatre is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in all areas of our work, including casting, education programs, marketing and public relations efforts, play selection, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

At the Alliance Theatre, we stand firmly in knowing that IDEA values are essential and enriching to our artistic and organizational success.

We recognize that a diverse team brings a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and talents to the table, and this diversity is at the heart of our ability to create compelling and impactful theatre.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique insights.

Our IDEA values are not just a reflection of our commitment to fairness, but also a testament to our dedication to producing stories that resonate with a diverse audience and reflect the richness of the world around us.

We encourage all applicants who are committed to contributing to an equitable and inclusive work environment to apply for a role, particularly anyone from traditionally excluded and/or marginalized groups.

The Alliance Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law.

The Director of Community Partnerships and Engagement is a critical extension of the company's leadership team and champions the work of community engagement in professional and civic settings on behalf of the Alliance Theatre.

They will be a magnetic and vibrant leader with a resourceful, creative and analytic mind who displays an enthusiasm for theater and builds deep relationships within the community.

As a goal-setter, they will develop innovative ways to enrich the greater Atlanta community through programs and partnerships that engage audiences of all ages.

Experience in Directing and/or Producing is highly desired but not required.

This position sits in our ARTISTIC DEPARTMENT and reports directly to the Artistic DirectorsSALARY RANGE:

Starting at $60,000Community EngagementRESPONSIBILITIESSet the engagement strategy for the Alliance Theatre in partnership with the Artistic Directors and Senior Staff.

Communicate engagement strategy to full AT staff and rally them around said strategy.

Lead cross-departmental Engagement meetings; supervise an Engagement Assistant; recruit and supervise interns, graduate interns, and fellows from local universities and organizations.

Realize Engagement strategy through Partnerships, Audience Building, and Community-Based Programs.
Community PartnershipsRESPONSIBILITIES Steward existing and develop new strategic partnerships both locally and nationally.
Activate partners to advance strategic goals of the Alliance Theatre.
Represent the Alliance Theatre in community and professional settings.
Evaluate effectiveness of each partnership.

Audience Building and EngagementRESPONSIBILITIES Steward Community Access Program for community partners that includes Community Tix, a Community Night for each production, and space and resource sharing.

Collaborate with Marketing to build and bring in affinity partners for audience building initiatives including, but not limited to, PRIDE Nights, College Nights, Young Professionals events, Fraternity/Sorority Gatherings, etc.

In collaboration with Marketing, Literary and Artistic Departments, curate a slate of engagement materials and events for Alliance productions including, but not limited to, preview events, lobby displays, artist talks, talkbacks, and community conversations.

Partner with Groups, Promotions, and Box Office on show-specific engagement strategies.

Community-Based ProgramsRESPONSIBILITIES Direct and/or Produce Special Artistic Projects:

on and off-site limited engagement productions, building experiences that are appealing to new audiences while also measuring the results both in terms of the number of new audience members and the impact of the experience.

In collaboration with the Education department, organize arts workshops in the community:

Partner with communities, organizations, civic institutions, and others using theater and creative tools to address community needs and to lift up community voices & stories.

Produce and schedule tours of productions to community organizations as warranted.#J-18808-Ljbffr