Program Coordinator

About…Productions (www.aboutpd.org) is looking to fill a part-time position, Program Coordinator.

The Program Coordinator will work with and be supervised by the company’s Producing Artistic Director and Administrative Director to ensure the company’s major programs are successfully and efficiently produced. The position will be a hybrid on-site/remote position and will be 20-25 hours per week.

Program Coordinator Goals/Job Description:

Coordinate, with staff, the pre-production, production, and post-production aspects of the company ORIGINAL THEATERWORKS’ development process and full production runs, incl:
– Assist with casting (scheduling, checking in, etc) and, later, venue needs
– Lead communication and coordination of designers and crew
– Coordinate and track production supply needs including set supplies/materials
– Support with PR outreach in coordination with productions’ PR firm

Coordinate, with staff, the administrative and production details of the YOUNG THEATERWORKS program including:
– Lead communication and coordination with participating artists, community members, and volunteers
– Evaluate program impact by tracking attendance, evaluation surveys, and public comment,
– Prepare, plan and execute logistical needs such as transportation, COVID Testing, etc.
– Assist with expanding the program to more schools

Coordinate, with staff, the administrative and production details of its SPECIAL EVENTS including fundraising events, and ancillary educational programs (student matinees, panels, post-play discussions, etc.)
– Provide event support (set-up, strike, supply runs)
– Lead communication and coordination with participating artists, community members, and volunteers
– Support with table events outside of AP Programming

Qualifications:

– 1-2 years of similar program coordination work including theater, arts education, and/or event planning
– prior work with non-profit arts, arts education, and/or cultural organizations is a plus
– strong interest in About…Productions’ mission (www.aboutpd.org/mission)

Desired Skills:

– Must have knowledge of theatrical production. Knowledge of video production is a plus.
– Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
– Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively
– Proficient with Google Business Suite and/or similar software
– Familiarity with/Interest in Greater LA’s art sector, (including theater companies, venues, and arts organizations)
– Knowledge of Equity and/or other similar contracts a plus

About the Company:
Now in its 36th year, About…Productions collaboratively creates and presents innovative original theaterworks with the region’s leading artists to unearth and illuminate cultural histories of the Southwest, California, and Los Angeles. We bring affordable theater to low-income, under-served communities by mining seldom-tapped regional histories, addressing relevant issues and under-represented voices.

The company also conducts an arts education program – Young Theaterworks. It serves highest-risk and educationally underserved youth in Los Angeles-area public schools with high impact, standards- and project-based learning that improves academic achievement and creative engagement. Strengthening students’ literacy practice, and collaboration and communication skills, the program also empowers them to become stewards of their community’s history.

Salary: $22 – $25 an hour

Benefits: Telecommuting Stipend, Professional Development Opportunities

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: December 14, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to Administrative Director Sofija Dutcher at admin@aboutpd.org.