Program Coordinator

DANDYLYON DRAMA is dedicated to growing creative, compassionate, and courageous individuals through quality performing arts education. The organization focuses on making theater and performance experiences accessible to people of diverse ages and backgrounds. Programs are designed to build confidence, collaboration, and self-expression in a supportive environment. Teaching artists and staff work closely with participants to foster personal growth and community engagement through drama and related arts.

About this Opportunity
Round out our admin team and support an exciting program that brings performing

arts enrichment to elementary schools in the Shoreline School District on week-day

afternoons during the school year and Shoreline’s Cromwell Park during the month of

July.

Candidates should be able to lift heavy objects, have a dependable car and enjoy

running errands/making site visits. Administrative or project management experience and proven attention to detail a

must.

This role requires flexible afternoons and does not pair well with other Teaching Artist

gigs. Current Dandylyon Drama Teaching Artists and Creative Team Residents are

NOT eligible to apply.

Interview Process
First round interviews will be held virtually on or before August 21st based on mutual

availability.

Candidates chosen for final round interviews will be held IN-PERSON on either

Thursday, August 27th or Friday, August 28th.

Job Title: Creators Program Coordinator

Department: Administrative

Reports to: Artistic Director

Classification: Part-Time .5 (avg 20 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $22-$24/hourOrganizational Overview

Dandylyon Drama is an educational non-profit performing arts organization that helps

students thrive by shining a light on their unique strengths. Through a variety of

exciting theater productions, afterschool enrichment programs, and evening classes,

we build a creative, compassionate, and courageous community with you.

Dandylyon Drama’s mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous

people through quality and accessible performing arts education.

Dandylyon Drama believes in equity, justice and inclusion for all. We actively welcome

and include people of all races, socioeconomic statuses, colors, national origins,

religions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, neurological and

physical abilities, employment histories, citizenship statuses, and education levels.

Dandylyon Drama is a non-profit arts organization that operates in King County,

occupying land of the Coast Salish, Stillaguamish, Duwamish and Suquamish People.

Location
Hybrid- 80% from Home, 20% In Person

Monthly Meetings In Person in Lake Forest Park/Shoreline Area

Weekly Google Meet Team Meetings (currently Mondays 10am)

Occasional additional in-person duties will arise

Dandylyon Drama seeks a part-time Program Coordinator with the energy,

administrative and organization skill to track details and handle program logistics,

with a deep commitment to performing arts, education and Dandylyon’s mission of

inclusively serving our community. A candidate who values a collaborative work

environment and lots of flexibility to accommodate a healthy work/life balance.

Candidates should be able to lift heavy objects, have a dependable car and enjoy

running errands and site visits. We are a 17-year-old non-profit organization moving

into our next level of growth by actively seeking a physical space, revitalizing our

comprehensive strategic plan, and further investing in our staff.

Program Scope
School Programs
Dandylyon Drama partners with Schools & PTAs to offer Creators Clubs in the

form of Storytellers (Preschool, Kinder through 2nd grade) and Playmakers (3rd

grade and up) in 8-10 week, one day a week sessions. The Creators Program

Coordinator oversees the hands-on preparation for this program.

Dandylyon Drama partners with Schools & PTAs to offer Performers

Productions
The Creators Program Coordinator helps with occasional "Front of House" tasks

on show days such as welcoming and check-in and the ticket booth.

Community Theatre
Dandylyon Drama offers community theatre opportunities in partnership with

local community center space.

Adaptive Theatre
Dandylyon offers Musical Theater Clubs and sometimes productions for Adults

with Disabilities.

Summer Camps
Dandylyon Drama offers 7 weeks of summer camps. Our Creators

camps (Playmakers and Storytellers) run 4 weeks outdoors at Shoreline’s

Cromwell Park. Our CAPE and Performers Camps run 2-4 weeks at a local Shoreline

community center. For 2027 Summer we intend for the new Creators Program

Coordinator to oversee the Creators Camps and the Performers Production

Coordinator to oversee Performers Camps.

General Admin
Serve on Dandylyon Drama’s Admin Team which includes:

Artistic Director, Finance & HR Coordinator, Artistic Associate, Registrar

& Communications Manager, Performers Production Coordinator,

Help update Dandylyon Drama’s Google calendar with Program dates/changes

Update meeting docs prior to the Monday meeting with Creators program

needs

Respond to requests from the Management Team for information, program

Maintain mutually beneficial partnerships and cooperative relationships with

other organizations

Committee coordination for outreach, fundraising, or events

As needed, based on strengths and availability

Example Committees: Set Up, Clean Up, Concessions, Front of House,

Perform other duties as assigned to support Dandylyon Drama’s mission

Feel comfortable and confident working within all School Partner’s Safety

Standards and Dandylyon Drama Policies and Procedures

Make and report observations pertaining to safety at all site vists

Submit a yearly background check

Submit a timesheet every two weeks

Be an ambassador and maintain healthy relationships with volunteers, school

Confirm with Registrar for each Program

Class scheduling and room assignments

School procedures for check-in, check-out, safety, etc.

Recruitment of Chaperone Volunteers

Creators Communications
Assist with Playbills

First day and last day processes

Order or procure supplies

Keep Creators Program Tracker up to date

Logistic needs, site visits, substitute teachers

Pick Up & Drop off of Start of Club & Camp Supplies, Rosters, Teacher

Bags in LFP, Shoreline, WA.

Pick Up & Drop off of the End of Club or Camp showcases Playbills,

T-Shirts, Costume Accessories, and light-weight backdrops, etc. in LFP,

Shoreline, and Woodinville, WA.

Be an Dandylyon ambassador and support at the end of club and camp

showcases, thanking volunteers, etc.

Formatting and prepping Rosters from Registrar and prep for 1st day of class

and flag important details to Teaching Artist such as:

Child No Photo Requests

Help Artistic Director and Artistic Associate with:

Program Themes, Titles, and curriculum development that is

developmentally appropriate for various age groups served

Realizing theme costume, prop, and background elements

Participate in budget reviews for Creators Programs

Keep Creators supply budget on track

Help with tracking enrollment, ticket sales, audience numbers and

Support Creators Teaching Artist, School Partner and Family success by:

Order Supplies & Organize TA Supply Bags

Email end of program Parent Feedback Surveys

Create shareable Google Photo Albums

Provide day-to-day administrative needs of the program

Communicate compassionately with parents regarding class selection,

student, parent, or teacher troubleshooting, or complaints with support

from Registrar

Some useful specific skills and experience might include:

Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, etc

Experience with Auctria, Canva, Mail Chimp, Wordpress, 6Crickets helpful

Detail oriented with excellent project management and supervisory skills

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse personalities and workgroups including outside

educational institutions and youth of all ages

Ability to lead through a lens of equity, cultural awareness, and compassion

The ability to develop and assess arts education curriculum and concepts

Knowledge of developmental and education theory and the ways in which it

interacts with theatre

Has a dependable vehicle

Actually likes engaging with people

Is equally comfortable working from home and getting dressed up for events

Enjoys networking and connecting people with resources

Is comfortable asking for money

Is a self-starter with good follow-through

Is interested in personal and professional growth

Aligns with Dandylyon Drama’s belief in equity, justice, and inclusion

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is not a supervisory role.

Access Needs
Everyone has certain accessibility requirements to succeed. Dandylyon Drama is

committed to providing access needs to our staff and community. Please let us know how we can support you and your success.

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