Description

The AT&T Performing Arts Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community, and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe.

The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary:

The Education and Community Engagement Coordinator supports the implementation and evaluation of AT&T Performing Arts Center’s education and community engagement programs and promotes the Center’s commitment to inclusion as its ambassador in the community. Please note: this position is highly administrative and requires considerable time in an office environment.

This position is a detail-oriented, highly organized team player with excellent interpersonal skills that works seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end users of the facilities. Essential skills include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining high professionalism. Must be a self-starter and work autonomously using independent judgment. A positive attitude towards the position and the Center’s Core Values is imperative.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the coordination and execution of the Center’s arts education programs including but not limited to the following:
• Backstage Spotlight technical arts training program
• ArtsBridge Powered by Toyota community arts program
• Open Stages student arts access program
• Disney Musicals in Schools elementary teacher professional development program
• Provides administrative assistance for all other education and community engagement programs.
• Tracks metrics for all programs
• Creates and collates materials for meetings, presentations, and events
• Additional tasks as assigned
• Exemplify the Core Values of the Center by working passionately to pursue our mission and vision statements

Qualifications

Education and Experience Preferences:

Bachelor’s Degree in a performing arts or education-related field. At least 2 years of professional experience in arts education or community development. Events experience a plus. Nonprofit experience preferred.

Professional/Technical Competencies:

• Must be able to demonstrate at least a conversational fluency in Spanish
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines to ensure seamless day-to-day operation of education programs with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and various community stakeholders and audiences.
• Requires exceptional writing and research abilities.
• Requires reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.- frequent preparation and moving of materials with limited assistance. Attend performances, required meetings, and special events during evenings and weekends.

Special Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and adequately insured vehicle available for use on the job or other forms of consistent transportation for frequent off-campus responsibilities. Applicants must be available to work evening and weekend events.

For immediate consideration, send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to

AT&T Performing Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to the belief that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity.

For immediate consideration, send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

ABOUT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprised of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas. Audiences enjoy the best and most recent from Broadway; the finest dance companies from across the globe co-presented with TITAS Presents; and top concerts, performers, and cutting-edge speakers. Thousands of students explore and more deeply experience the arts through the Center’s education program, Open Stages. The Center also offers free programming for audiences from every part of the community.

Our Guiding Principles

Our Purpose - Shape the stage for life to thrive in Dallas

Our Vision - To be a catalyst for imaginative excellence that enables economic and artistic growth for Dallas

Our Mission - We are a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates, and activates, exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations, and our community

Our Commitments

We operate responsibly: Serve as dutiful stewards for our campus and sustainably fulfill our mission

We value artists: Bring innovative, relevant and distinctive performances to our spaces and ensure the success of our Resident Companies and partners

We care for our communities: Be a leader in arts advocacy; listen to, empower, and uplift our artists, artistic organizations, and communities

We deliver quality: Ensure every aspect of the customer experience is enriching, impactful, and memorable

We inspire the next generation: Cultivate the future of the arts through impactful arts education and community engagement programs

We are inclusive: Welcome and celebrate the histories, identities, and experience of our audiences

We energize the city: Strengthen the vibrancy of the Dallas Arts District and make Dallas a better place

At the core of the Center's culture are the values that shape the actions of its people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion, diversity, and equity, extending our dedication to our staff, artists, community, and beyond. Our foremost commitment is to listen to each other, learn from each other, and take a stand for what we know is right. By doing so, we strive to ensure that every individual feels valued, respected, and secure within our organization.

The Center’s Core Values are to passionately pursue our mission by being:

Achievement Focused Committed to the advancement and cultivation of the performing arts in Dallas

Community Minded Actively fostering and participating in meaningful community interactions

Customer Service Driven Dedicated to the service of internal and external constituents so that all want to return

Flexible Willing to change to achieve results

The Center’s five resident companies are among the city’s leading arts institutions: Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, and Texas Ballet Theater.

Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the Center’s campus includes the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square, and Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park are some of the finest performance venues in the world.