Childrens Theatre Manager (Contract)

The Childrens Theatre Manager (Contract) is responsible for creating and executing Fairylands youth theater programming for the 2026 season. Reporting to the Senior Director of Education & Community Engagement the Childrens Theatre Manager is responsible for producing two shows that are reflective of the parkwide summer programming and training youth performers ages 8-12 to deliver performances. This role is also responsible for the supervision and management of the actors and production assistants.

This is a 2.5 month contract position working approximately 12 hours/week on Saturdays and Sundays. Some remote work during the weekdays may be scheduled as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Youth Theatre Program Management

• Use provided scripts to adapt two different 20-minute plays inspired from classic and renowned literature for Childrens Theatre
• Develop and implement lesson plans and group activities aligned with California State Standards
• Create and use mechanisms allowing participants to reflect on their growth documenting successes and challenges
• Track participants attendance and other documents in a timely manner in accordance with deadlines
• Report weekly with any workshop concerns including lessons learning attendance and facility issues
• Manage all aspects of the program including coordinating with families setting the program schedule coordinating events related to the program and/or create lessons to support social and emotional development through theatre arts instruction
• Collaborate with production assistants on costume selections and oversee all stages of their design/fitting meetings with each family.
• Participate in pre-planning and post-planning meetings with Fairyland staff
• Collaborate with Fairyland teams to ensure successful communication on marketing efforts facilitys needs show schedules and operational support
• Communicate with caregivers about the actors progress and any incidents concerning their experience and wellbeing as needed.
• Participate in parkwide special events
• Committed to on-going professional development as an arts practitioner and educator and to participate in Fairyland community events
• Be a positive role model to students families and external and internal stakeholders
• Additional tasks may be assigned based on Fairylands needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Team Leadership

• Schedules trains assign work responsibilities counsels and evaluates performance of production assistants
• Acts as a mentor to develop excellent leadership traits and high morale for the actors and production assistants
• Coordinates with other Fairyland staff (both office and grounds) and management
• Demonstrates superior customer service both internal (i.e. co-workers) and external (vendors visitors customers etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Oakland Childrens Fairylands mission vision value statements standards policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of behavior.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in performing arts (or equivalent experience).
• At least three (3) years teaching experience in Childrens Theatre
• At least two (2) years experience working with a theatre company
• Demonstrable skill in one or all of the following theatre arts disciplines; acting improvisation playwriting movement vocal production or technical theatre
• Documented execution and experienced at guiding students to full-scale productions
• Ability to lead develop and encourage children and involve parents in the process.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children adults and co-workers from diverse backgrounds.
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Pleasant considerate and respectful demeanor to children and adults at all times
• Good communication is essential
• Possess a clear background history with no barriers to working with children

Personal Attributes/Values

• People-orientation- able to interact effectively politely and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations. Comfortable working with non-English speaking and culturally diverse stakeholders
• Professional maturity to manage composure during stressful interactions
• Energetic diplomatic adaptable and with a good sense of humor.
• Passionate about the mission vision and goals of Fairyland and possess an understanding of how this position contributes to the organizations success.
• Strong work ethic with an orientation toward process improvement.
• Impeccable integrity and honesty

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily located in an outdoor environment. Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:

• Stand sit kneel walk bend and perform repetitive motions for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift
• Traverse safely over uneven terrain throughout the entirety of the 10-acre amusement park
• Safely lift and transport items of up to 50 lbs.
• Respond quickly to sounds
• See and respond quickly to situations
• Communicate in clear loud voice
• Operate two-radio for communications with park personnel
• Work in outdoor seasonal weather conditions for 100% of shift
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays
• Proven track record of punctuality and attendance
• Current COVID-19 Requirements: Ability to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start of employment

Compensation:This is a 2.5 month contract role not to exceed 120 hours worked within the contract duration. The hourly rate is $35.00 - $40.00.