JCC Association of North America
Theater Creative Director & Production Associate
JCC Association of North America, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Overview
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. The Stamford JCC Performing Arts Department is seeking a passionate, creative, and skilled Theater Creative Director & Production Associate to join our full-time team. In this role, the Theater Creative Director will serve as the Lead Theater Instructor, teaching a variety of classes for students of all ages, spanning acting, improvisation, musical theater, and voice. In addition to teaching, the role includes production and technical responsibilities for all Performing Arts at the JCC, including overseeing sound and lighting, assisting with stage management and backstage operations, and supporting rehearsal operations. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who is a collaborative theater educator and contributor behind the scenes in bringing youth arts programs and performances to life.
Responsibilities
Serve as Lead Instructor for all theater classes (approximately 7 per week) and seasonal performing arts camps
Teach a range of theatrical disciplines, including acting, improvisation, voice, and musical theater, to students from preschool through middle school
Serve as class assistant for a variety of other Performing & Fine Arts classes (approximately 5-10 per week)
Serve as Director for all Theater productions (approximately 2 per year)
Provide private and small-group voice instruction
Choreograph basic musical theater movement and stage blocking
Production: Oversee technical elements such as sound and lighting for all shows
Assist with stage management and backstage operations
Support the creation, organization, and dissemination of rehearsal schedules
Collaborate with Performing Arts staff on productions
Administration: Support the overall operations of the department as directed by the Director of Operations, Performing Arts
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Performing Arts, Senior Director of Programming, and JCC CEO
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 2-3 years of teaching and directorial experience (working with preschool and school-aged children strongly preferred)
A bachelor's or master's degree in theater or music, or at least 3 years of professional experience
Available to teach weekday afternoons and early evenings
Available for rehearsals and performances on weekends, as performances and special events require
Experience with Lighting and/or Sound design and related software
Stage management experience
Must be a team player: someone who communicates openly and can collaborate well
Ability to liaise in a professional manner with parents and students
Available to start on or about August 25, 2025
Proficient pianist (or another musical instrument)
Additional Skill Sets
Set design experience, Dance and/or choreography experience, or interest in other Performing & Fine Arts Disciplines
Salary
$50,000 per year
Agency Information The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Application Instructions To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Stamford JCC Performing Arts Director of Operations, Danielle Reinstein Marra, at dmarra@stamfordjcc.org with the subject line The Theater Creative Director & Production Associate.
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Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. The Stamford JCC Performing Arts Department is seeking a passionate, creative, and skilled Theater Creative Director & Production Associate to join our full-time team. In this role, the Theater Creative Director will serve as the Lead Theater Instructor, teaching a variety of classes for students of all ages, spanning acting, improvisation, musical theater, and voice. In addition to teaching, the role includes production and technical responsibilities for all Performing Arts at the JCC, including overseeing sound and lighting, assisting with stage management and backstage operations, and supporting rehearsal operations. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who is a collaborative theater educator and contributor behind the scenes in bringing youth arts programs and performances to life.
Responsibilities
Serve as Lead Instructor for all theater classes (approximately 7 per week) and seasonal performing arts camps
Teach a range of theatrical disciplines, including acting, improvisation, voice, and musical theater, to students from preschool through middle school
Serve as class assistant for a variety of other Performing & Fine Arts classes (approximately 5-10 per week)
Serve as Director for all Theater productions (approximately 2 per year)
Provide private and small-group voice instruction
Choreograph basic musical theater movement and stage blocking
Production: Oversee technical elements such as sound and lighting for all shows
Assist with stage management and backstage operations
Support the creation, organization, and dissemination of rehearsal schedules
Collaborate with Performing Arts staff on productions
Administration: Support the overall operations of the department as directed by the Director of Operations, Performing Arts
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Performing Arts, Senior Director of Programming, and JCC CEO
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 2-3 years of teaching and directorial experience (working with preschool and school-aged children strongly preferred)
A bachelor's or master's degree in theater or music, or at least 3 years of professional experience
Available to teach weekday afternoons and early evenings
Available for rehearsals and performances on weekends, as performances and special events require
Experience with Lighting and/or Sound design and related software
Stage management experience
Must be a team player: someone who communicates openly and can collaborate well
Ability to liaise in a professional manner with parents and students
Available to start on or about August 25, 2025
Proficient pianist (or another musical instrument)
Additional Skill Sets
Set design experience, Dance and/or choreography experience, or interest in other Performing & Fine Arts Disciplines
Salary
$50,000 per year
Agency Information The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Application Instructions To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Stamford JCC Performing Arts Director of Operations, Danielle Reinstein Marra, at dmarra@stamfordjcc.org with the subject line The Theater Creative Director & Production Associate.
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