Training and Professional Programs Manager

DEPARTMENT: Berkeley Rep School of Theatre (Education)

POSITION: Training and Professional Programs Manager

REPORTS TO: Director Berkeley Rep School of Theatre

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday Friday (11:30AM - 8:00PM). Some Saturdays required.

CLASSIFICATION: Annual full-time exempt

COMPENSATION: $72000; benefits eligible after 90 days.

POSITION SUMMARY

Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) has grown from a storefront stage to an international leader in innovative theatre. Known for its ambition relevance and excellence as well as its adventurous audience the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968. Over 6 million people have enjoyed more than 500 shows at Berkeley Rep including 85 world premieres. Berkeley Rep shows have gone on to win 8 Tony Awards 9 Obie Awards 11 Drama Desk Awards 1 Grammy Award 1 Pulitzer Prize and many other recognition of its place on the national stage Berkeley Rep received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1997. Through its annual seven-play season together with up to four special event presentations Berkeley Rep invites audiences to enjoy an eclectic range of theatrical experiences featuring diverse artistic voices themes and perspectives.

Reporting to the Director of the School of Theatre Berkeley Rep seeks a dynamic educator facilitator and arts administrator to serve as Training and Professional Programs Manager. This position leads the design implementation and evaluation of public training programs serving adult learners and supports strategic expansion of youth programming. The Training and Professional Programs Manager is responsible for developing sequential curriculum pathways recruiting and supporting teaching artists and maintaining high-quality learning experiences aligned with Berkeley Reps artistic values.

In addition this position leads Berkeley Reps Professional Development initiatives designing and facilitating theatre-based workshops for businesses schools and community organizations throughout the Bay Area. Through applied theatre practices such as improvisation ensemble-building and Theatre of the Oppressed techniques these programs support communication collaboration creativity and adaptive thinking across professional environments.

With a strong understanding of theatre practice adult learning and arts education the Training and Professional Programs Manager maintains Berkeley Reps reputation as a leader in rigorous inclusive and innovative arts training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Public Training Programs (Classes)

• Develop and maintain a rotating schedule of theatre training programs for youth and adult learners in disciplines such as acting improvisation playwriting and related practices.
• Design a slate of 100-130 classes across the season ensuring classes align with income goals space usage Teaching Artist availability and the departments educational values.
• Take direct responsibility for income goals for on-site School of Theatre classes.
• Support the strategic expansion of youth programming (grades 112) ensuring curriculum is developmentally appropriate and aligned with sequential skill-building.
• Support the planning and day to day operations of summer camp programming.
• Oversee workshop offerings including curriculum development and implementation.
• Serve as the first point of contact for student parent and Teaching Artist concerns.
• Maintain familiarity with trends in theatre training arts education and adult learning methodologies.
• Teach classes as appropriate to remain connected to artistic practice and participant experience.
• Collaborate with the Director to ensure programming reflects Berkeley Reps artistic mission and community values.

Professional Development Programs

• Grow the School of Theatres Professional Development program identifying and cultivating new partnerships with businesses educational institutions and community organizations.
• Design and facilitate theatre-based professional development workshops for businesses educational institutions and community partners.
• Conduct needs assessments with partner organizations to tailor workshop content and learning outcomes.
• Coordinate scheduling logistics and communication for professional development engagements.
• Collaborate with the Director School of Theatre to develop pricing structures and program growth strategy.
• Track feedback and outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for growth.

Teaching Artists

• In coordination with the Director School of Theatre lead recruitment and selection processes for Teaching Artists including onboarding and curriculum development.
• In collaboration with the Director School of Theatre provide mid-level performance management for Teaching Artists. Ensure workflow efficiency standardized procedures and training and quality of instruction. Provide ongoing constructive feedback to Teaching Artists identifying skill gaps and providing coaching and training as needed. Work closely with the Director School of Theatre to implement corrective action as requested.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to ensure high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Coordinate meetings and communication among teaching artists to support collaboration and consistency across programs.
• Serve as a liaison between teaching artists and administrative staff regarding scheduling materials and program needs.
• Ensure teaching artists are supported in aligning curriculum with Berkeley Reps educational philosophy and values.

Other

• Demonstrate intermediate Tessitura skills including the ability to pull class rosters run financial reports for classes and add notes to student files.
• Perform basic data management including but not limited to compiling analysis and data storytelling. Using data and student feedback create visuals presentations and narratives to tell a compelling story to SoTs partners funders and constituents.
• Actively participate in workshops and trainings including company meetings harassment prevention bystander intervention and other antiracism equity diversity inclusion and access initiatives.
• Demonstrates a high degree of coach-ability and ability to integrate feedback into daily workflows and processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

A competitive candidate will have experience developing curriculum and facilitating arts-based learning experiences for adult learners and/or youth populations along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills clear communication practices and a commitment to inclusive learning environments.

• A minimum of four years of experience teaching theatre facilitating workshops or developing arts-based learning programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills particularly in collaborative environments.
• Experience supporting or supervising teaching artists facilitators or educators.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines priorities and program logistics.
• Familiarity with budgeting processes and program planning.
• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management software (CRMs). Experience with Tessitura or Patron Manager is a plus.
• Experience designing or facilitating professional development workshops is a plus.
• Familiarity with applied theatre practices such as improvisation or Theatre of the Oppressed is a plus.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and/or youth development practices is a plus.
• Commitment to antiracism equity diversity inclusion and access.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as programming requires.
• High degree of emotional intelligence adaptability and cultural competency.
• Comfort working in collaborative creative environments.

Application Procedure

Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance optional vision FSA and 403(b) plans professional development support paid vacation sick leave and holidays.

Online submissions only. Please include a cover letter and résumé when you submit your application. Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Berkeley Rep will contact candidates of interest. Please no calls or faxes. Only complete submissions will be considered.Please apply by June 15 for priority consideration.