Artistic and Equity Coordinator

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Artistic and Equity Coordinator. This full-time benefits-eligible position requires someone who has demonstrated administrative support skill, as well having demonstrated cultural competency in the areas of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, antiracism and antibias and the ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist organization and assist in dismantling structural racism in theatre. Applicants for this role should have exceptional attention to detail, communication and collaboration skills, and demonstrated time-management, and problem-solving skills.   

CTC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice in our organization and our community, and thus we seek a broad spectrum of employees. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color, as well as those who are from other underrepresented communities.  

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius and Managing Director Kimberly Motes, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DESCRIPTION OF MINNEAPOLIS AND THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA

Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area has a thriving and vibrant arts scene. The Twin Cities metro area is one of the largest theatre markets in the country, with over 150 theatres. Minnesota year in and year out ranks near the top nationwide in federal and state arts funding and has a strong history of private arts philanthropy.  

The Twin Cities area is the second largest economic center in the Midwest and is annually ranked as a top area in terms of quality of life. It is home to several restaurants and chefs who are James Beard nominees or winners. The Minneapolis parks system has been called the best-designed, best-financed and best-maintained in America.  

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination. CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Artistic and Equity Coordinator is a key member of the Artistic staff and the Equity and Community Partnerships team primarily responsible for coordinating and supporting activities of the Artistic department, including new play development, and assisting with both CTC’s internal justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) efforts, as well as our community partnership work. This position reports to the Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships and provides that leader with scheduling, administrative and external communication/coordinator support. This role provides logistical support for workshops, readings and community meetings, including travel arrangements and day-of support. They assist the Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships in allyship training at the start of the rehearsal process for each production and participate in all CTC anti-racism/anti-bias committees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Artistic Support 

• Coordinate season planning meetings incorporating Production, Artistic and Administrative leaders

• Provide scheduling support to Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships

• Support Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships’ work as liaison with Artistic collaborators, such as playwrights, directors, designers, dramaturgs and other artists, coordinating meetings and sending communications as needed

• Assist Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships in research of work of artists in the theatre field such as playwrights, directors, designers and dramaturgs, with a focus on those whose perspectives are underrepresented in theatre

• Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting scheduling for dramaturgs for projects and provide institutional support for both dramaturgs and commissioned playwrights and provide logistical support to the Casting Director as needed for auditions

Production Support

• Participate in the start of the rehearsal process, assisting the Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships in allyship training and creation of room commitments that reflect CTC’s culture

• Assist in coordination of postmortem process for each production, scheduling meetings for all relevant Artistic, Production and Administrative departments

New Play Development

• Organize, and assist in scheduling all workshops, readings and conversations regarding new play development, including travel, hotels, schedules, per diems for traveling artists and fulling day-of needs such as copying scripts 

• Work with the Generation Now Fellow to coordinate CTC’s support of the Generation Now project

• Work with Business Office to ensure the timely pay out of invoices associated with new play development activities (workshops, readings, etc.)

• Assist Associate Artistic Director/Director of Equity and Community Partnerships in contracting of actors for workshops and readings as needed

Community Partnerships and Engagement

• Serve as support to CTC’s community partners and maintain strong lines of communication

• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events with CTC community partners

• Support the Associate Artistic Director and Director of Equity and Community Partnerships in tracking and stewarding community organizations and their relationship with CTC over time

• Host and facilitate post-show discussions and talkbacks, including Student Matinees, on a periodic basis

Support of CTC’s Internal JEDI Efforts

• Participate in CTC’s anti-racist/anti-bias committees, providing support as needed, such as taking notes and/or meeting minutes

• Provide support for all CTC Employee Resource Groups as needed

• Provide support in coordination, scheduling, and implementation of ACT One employee personal and professional development

• Provide support for the allyship training at first rehearsal for Education Department productions, such as Institute Intensives

Collaborate with all departments in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Assist with monitoring and ensuring access, representation, participation, and decision making for historically marginalized communities in the Artistic Department, new play development projects, and in all aspects of CTC’s operations

• Study topics that lead to a deeper understanding of how white supremacy, racial violence, and systemic racism have shaped American society and how that shapes CTC’s workplace and the lives of CTC employees

• Study topics that lead to a deeper understanding of systemic bias against people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and people who are economically under resourced.

• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and biased workplace practices and policies

• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

Other important duties

• Proactively contribute to CTC’s mission to educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities

• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Demonstrated administrative support skills, such as scheduling and event coordination and calendar management  

• Demonstrated cultural competency in the areas of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-bias

• Demonstrated communication and customer service abilities

• Demonstrated ability/willingness to lead/facilitate group discussions preferred

• Ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization and work to dismantle structural racism in theatre

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Adaptability - Ability to quickly shift direction and focus to respond to changing market conditions, workplace or new opportunities

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem

• Collaboration - Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture

• Communication - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely express ideas and ask questions effectively of others

• Computer skills – demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, email and calendar programs 

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures

• Detail-oriented – Thoroughness and accuracy when completing a task through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small

• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, 

ethnicity, religion or physical abilities

• Emotional Intelligence – Ability to perceive, manage, understand and reason with emotional responses of self and others

• Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized   

• Liaise Effectively –Ability to facilitate effective communication between parties

• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task

• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems

• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given 

• deadlines

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

Other Qualities

• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment

• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment

• A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access  

COVID-19 Vaccine

All employees of CTC are required to be fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. If a candidate is selected to fill this role, they will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for those with sincerely-held religious beliefs and practices or a qualifying medical condition which would prevent them from getting this vaccination, so long as it does not create an undue hardship for the company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace or the employee seeking accommodation.   

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for this full-time position is between $44,000 and $49,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; vacation and sick leave; nine paid holidays; and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Robertson, Director of Human Resources at jobs@childrenstheatre.org. Please include the name of the position(s) to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.