Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Theater Department Chair is a practicing artist and educator who possesses a strong commitment to working with children, teens, adults, and educators.  This position is responsible for managing, developing, promoting, and expanding the Patel Conservatory’s theater program.  This position manages and motivates artistic and administrative staff, as well as volunteers and parents, toward achieving program objectives artistically, qualitatively, and fiscally.

Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers a team-based work environment and a full package of benefits for full-time staff including options for health/dental, vision, etc., plus a generous 403(b) plan.

Essential Functions:

Administration

• Partners to develop long range and strategic plans and provides visionary leadership necessary for development and sustainability of the Theater Program.
• Oversees Theater program development, reviews, accreditation tasks and student recruitment.
• Promotes the Patel Conservatory through the platform of performances, classes and workshops and arts education.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Oversees and develops Theater Department curriculum, classroom instructional methods and student assessments.
• Teaches Theater classes and outreaches and serves as Patel Conservatory Theater Director.
• Visions and refines the Theater Certification Program and provides advising to Certification students.

• Collaborates on Patel Conservatory Theater productions and assembling artistic teams for productions, recitals, and events.

• Assists with training and mentorship for non-performance students in the Conservatory’s Theater Apprentice program.

Budget

• Creates and manages the theater budget and completes budget-related tasks as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises Theater Department Managing Director, Full-Time Theater Faculty, interns, and volunteers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform physical activities such as moving, ascending/descending, traversing, operate materials (such as props, costumes, etc) and communicate (required for performance, teaching, listening to music, choreography, etc.).

• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in theater or related field. Master’s degree preferred; Equivalent related work experience as a theater educator, director, and/or performer may be substituted for college degree. 
• 3-5 years of experience as a theater educator, director, or teaching performer required.
• Prior experience managing artistic and administrative staff.
• Prior experience managing and developing a comprehensive theater curriculum preferred.
• Fiscal management experience including budget development and management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Availability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in theater and performance.

• Demonstrated experience in classroom management.

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrated leadership abilit