Jobs
Creative Practitioner / Youth Theatre Leader and Co-ordinator
We are looking for a creative, committed and organised person who shares our passion and values, to work alongside our teams to deliver creative activities in our building and beyond.
Fees: £10,000 inclusive fee covering three days per week for duration of the contract 4th Nov 2024 – 12th April 2025 (to be delivered as required).
To co-ordinate and deliver Saturday sessions (10am – 3.30pm) for Autumn 2023 and Spring 2025 term including assistant directing the annual youth theatre production, scheduling and attending all necessary meetings, supporting the planning and delivering all rehearsals and overseeing the show in Easter break 2023
Start date: Monday 4th November 2024
Youth Theatre Co-ordination and delivery
A key part of this role will be the delivery and co-ordination of our Saturday Youth theatre sessions. The successful candidate must be able to co-ordinate a well planned programme of dynamic and engaging sessions which nurture our youth theatre participants, developing their skills and imagination and readying them for a performance on the stage at The Point. We need a person who can balance the delivery of a weekly sessions that provide a positive youth theatre experience for our members with the ability to contribute to the planning, preparation and delivery a high quality show, in collaboration with our wider theatre team, in an Assistant Director role.
Workshops in Schools
We are looking for a person with experience of delivering engaging and informative workshops in a range of education sessions. The successful candidate must be able build relationships with local schools to understand their needs and respond by developing creative sessions that schools want to book.
Wrap around and regular activity
This role will also be responsible for supporting and / or delivery creative sessions in the building. This will range from simple arts and crafts to reading a story in the foyer.
You must be able to:
- Deliver inspiring youth theatre sessions for young people aged 5 – 14
- Develop, book and deliver inspiring practical creative learning sessions for education settings that generate income for the organisation.
- Support the planning, direction and delivery a high-quality youth theatre production that provides positive and memorable experiences for the company, in collaboration with the Artistic Director.
- Administrate sessions and rehearsals and maintain appropriate levels of communication with the wider theatre team and parents / carers.
- Contribute to a production budget and lead the creative team that is working on the production
- Take an active role in recruiting and retaining youth theatre members
- Develop and deliver a range of creative wraparound sessions and support the delivery of regular sessions in the building such as ‘Storybox’ and ‘Cuppa Club’
To find further information about our venues' values and objectives, as well as the full job description and person specification, download the job application pack below:
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing why you are suitable for the role and what you will bring to it, to:
charlotte.hall@easteligh.gov.uk
Deadline: Monday 21st October at 12pm
We will invite shortlisted candidates to attend a workshop interview on Saturday 26th October.
Volunteer at the theatres
Come and volunteer with us.
Volunteering as an usher is a great way to gain valuable experience working in a theatre.
Help our audience feel welcome and ensure they leave with a smile on their face.
You don’t have to commit to a lot of time (unless you want to!) and we’d love to have you on board.
