Access Coordinator

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Stages Theatre Company (STC) is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION: Stages Theatre Company is dedicated to creating a space where diverse opinions, courageous dialogue, and local, national, and international community engagement is not only valued, but vital to our shared artistic and educational success. We make this pledge in the hope of curating a welcome home for all.

Founded in 1984, Stages Theatre Company has grown to become one of the largest and most respected professional theatres for young audiences in the country.  The company is a recognized leader and has received regional and national awards for its work in theatre arts and arts education.  STC operates out of the Hopkins Center for the Arts, a 37,000 square foot multi-disciplinary art facility located on Mainstreet in the heart of downtown Hopkins.  The company welcomes over 150,000 young people and their families annually through its production, education and in-school outreach programs.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Access Coordinator plays a key role in leading and advancing STC’s mission driven accessibility programming.   We believe that every individual, regardless of economic circumstances, geography, or ability, should be able to experience the joy, wonder, and benefits of participation in theatre arts.  This position will focus on removing any and all barriers to accessing our programming.

KEY AREAS OF LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Be the face and ambassador for accessibility at STC, both internally and externally to the broader theatre and accessibility community.
• Identify and develop partnerships with other arts and education organizations to expand accessibility programming.
• Collaborate with staff (production, education, and front of house) on all programming to ensure it meets the highest standard of accessibility for the youth and families we serve.
• Develop resources that allow STC to reach more people with our community leading access programs, including ASL, audio described, sensory friendly performances, CAST, etc.
• Identify and collaborate with staff to deliver new accessibility opportunities to better serve the growing needs of our audiences and students.
• Conduct periodic evaluation of STC policies, programs, services and facilities to identify access improvements and measure progress in accessibility initiatives.
• In partnership with the Education Director, provide expertise and support services for students and teaching artists in education programs; serve as the staff coordinator and teaching artist for the CAST Program
• Educate staff on their responsibility in ensuring our programming is inclusive and effective.  Communicate our successes and accomplishments to our Board and Donors.
• Manage the budget for access related activities.IDEAL CANDIDATES’ QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Passionate about our mission, vision and values, with a strong desire to work with young people and be an active advocate for STC in the community.
• Disability knowledge and /or disability lived experience.
• Prior experience in the nonprofit sector, arts or disability organization.
• Teaching Artistry experience with students of all ages & abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset: values new ideas and opportunities to improve.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position, and salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Stages Theatre Company also offers a positive work environment, excellent benefits and a mission you can stand behind.

Target start date:  January 6, 2025 or sooner

To apply:  Please send resume, cover letter, three professional references to Susan Swenson, Managing Director at sswenson@stagestheatre.org.

Application Deadline:   November 29, 2024