MCC Theater
New York, NY
US
About MCC Theater:
MCC Theater is one of New York’s leading non-profit Off-Broadway companies, driven by a mission to provoke conversations that have never happened and otherwise never would. Founded in 1986 by Bob LuPone (1946-2022) and Bernie Telsey, and later joined by co-Artistic Director Will Cantler, MCC fulfills its mission through the production of world, American, and New York premiere plays and musicals that challenge artists and audiences to confront contemporary personal and social issues. Celebrated MCC Theater productions include Soho Rep's Wolf Play, Kate Nash’s Only Gold; Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play; Robert Askins’ Hand to God (Broadway transfer; five 2015 Tony Award® nominations including Best Play); Neil LaBute’s reasons to be pretty (Broadway transfer, three 2009 Tony Award® nominations, including Best Play); Bryony Lavery’s Frozen (Broadway transfer; four 2004 Tony Award® nominations including Best Play, Tony Award® for Best Featured Actor); Jason Robert Brown and Jonathan Marc Sherman’s The Connector; and many more. MCC’s robust playwright development initiatives foster the next generation of theater artists, and the public engagement & education initiatives have a deep impact on thousands of students through the innovative MCC Youth Company, school partnerships, and student matinee programs.
About Public Engagement & Education:
Since 1999, MCC has used the power of theater to inspire imaginations, excite minds, and foster a collaborative and creative community. Our students are encouraged to discover and explore their unique artistic voices as they work together to create and perform original work. Rooted in MCC’s articulated values of Artistry, Collaboration, Inclusion, Empathy and Accountability, YC members form a supportive ensemble of young artists in an inspiring environment where they are free to experiment, make bold choices, and take risks. In fall of 2018 the department expanded its footprint by developing its Public Engagement offerings. These consist of pre-show artist talks, community events, and onsite workshops, as well as post-show audience conversations and artist talkbacks. Public Engagement events are free opportunities to engage with MCC Theater with the intention of welcoming more community members into our space regardless of ticket buying status.
Our Values:
As part of this work and our journey, MCC has articulated a set of values that are a central underpinning of how the organization operates and exists on a daily basis. These values—Artistry, Collaboration Inclusion, Empathy and Accountability—are key to modeling and catalyzing positive change within the theater industry.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
In-School Partnerships:
Manage all in-school partnerships, which includes meeting regularly with administrators and teaching artists, periodic class visits and assessing progress for grant writing purposes and data collection. Currently operating across 3 NYC High Schools.
Manage the MCC Theater Youth Company satellite program in Brooklyn (BKYC) communicating with the administration and participants and producing culminating production
Work with high school principals, teachers, and teaching artists in the creation, implementation, and assessment of all programs and work closely with MCC’s Manager of Institutional Giving to track assessment and data collection
Communicate with school administrators and DOE office on contracts, invoices and services rendered at the start and end of each in-school partnership
Oversee the Student Matinee program – from setting the calendar, recruiting school partners and student audiences, conducting post-show conversations and coordinating appropriate classroom visits
Onsite Programing:
Coordinate and co-produce both Flagship and BKYC UNCENSORED productions
Support the facilitation of the Ambassadors Program
Support the development and facilitation of Public Engagement events
Support students across programs with personal, college, or career related goals
Communicate with marketing on all branding and external materials for all programs
Assist with staffing and casting for FRESHPLAY and UNCENSORED
Work in collaboration with PE & EDU team to plan and implement on-site standalone fee-based workshops currently in its pilot year
Maintain relationships with Youth Company alumni for a robust network, particularly those pursuing careers in theater, and maximizing opportunities for them to develop their work with support from MCC
Administrative Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Director of Public Engagement & Education to execute the vision for MCC’s programming and develop strategies to enrich and strengthen programs and deepen engagement with students and community members
Provide assistance to the Director and Coordinator as needed with the everyday functions of the PE & EDU programs
Work with the Development department in seeking out and developing new funding sources
Seek out professional development opportunities for teaching artists and self
Coordinate teaching artist payroll
Track departmental budgets and make purchases for programs as needed
Operate as a communications hub for the Public Engagement & Education department, ensuring all internal departments and external stakeholders receive clear, consistent, and timely communications
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in arts education management in New York City, including working knowledge of NYC DOE
Experience working with NYC teens as a facilitator and mentor
Experience working as a producer within a theater setting
Experience in program assessment and evaluation
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Demonstrated experience in a collaborative work environment including working with a production team
A learner first mentality, meaning the candidate is open to learning from and alongside the Youth Company members
Knowledge of and deep investment in anti-racist work with an understanding of how your intersectional identity and positional power impacts the way you show up as a team member
Knowledge of, and ability to ground your work in social emotional learning and social issues that impact our young artists
An interest in pursuing a leadership track in arts education specifically
Compensation: $64,500 annual salary plus benefits
Hiring process:
MCC is accepting applications from now until December 15, applications received after this date will be evaluated as needed
First round zoom interview with Director of Public Engagement & Education will begin on December 17, 2024, and conclude by January 10, 2025
Second round of interviews will be conducted in person between January 14 and 17, 2025. Panelists for this day will include Youth Company alumni, current students, and MCC staff members.
Finalist round with Executive and Artistic Leadership will occur between January 20 and 24
Notifications to candidates will be made the week on January 27
Start date will be set for February 2025
This is a hybrid position and will require a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. This position will require work on-site at our partner schools. Some nights and weekends are required while most hours will take place between 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status or veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected] (Subject line: MCC Manager of Public Engagement & Education search) NO CALLS.
Feb 3, 2025 -
$64,500.00 – $64,500.00 per year
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