What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, National Theater Institute position at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center?
National Theater Institute Program Coordinator, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
The National Theater Institute (NTI) at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center (The O’Neill) is in search of a Program Coordinator for the Summer 2025 Theatermakers semester (early June - early August). This seasonal position joins NTI as the Artistic Director’s right hand person. They will have an active role in supporting, planning, and executing the 2025 Theatermakers semester.
This is an exempt position and is expected to work 40 hours per week, including some nights and weekends. The salary for this position is a weekly stipend of $685.
Company Description
Founded in 1970, the National Theater Institute offers six semester-long undergraduate programs of professional training taught by industry professionals and master teachers as a way to help students springboard into their careers as actors, singers, directors, dancers, designers, playwrights, and composers.
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is the country’s preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and new voices for the stage. From its campus in Waterford, Connecticut, the O’Neill has been home to more than 1,000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists.
The Opportunity
The NTI Program Coordinator will work directly with the NTI Artistic Director to support the successful planning and execution of Theatermakers 2025. Start date May 1, 2025 end date August 8, 2025
They must be an organized, creative, and efficient team member with a demonstrated background and strong interest in arts management, theater, and/or arts education.
They must demonstrate that they have the ability to critically think and strategically plan to support NTI’s students, faculty, and staff. They also must be able to communicate effectively to not only NTI staff, but also to the remaining O’Neill staff with necessary NTI information.
Among other responsibilities, the NTI Program Coordinator will:
- Work with and assist the NTI Artistic Director and staff to plan and execute Theatermakers 2025. This includes scheduling faculty, planning trips, and tracking expenses.
- Update and distribute the student handbook to the incoming cohort and collect student forms.
- Be a resource and supporting staff member to all Theatermaker students by observing performances and scene work when possible, implementing all NTI policies and procedures, and traveling with them on trips to local Connecticut theaters.
- Build Fellows schedule and co-manage the Theatermaker Fellows to support faculty, execute travel plans, and ensure classrooms are properly prepared.
- Work with O’Neill staff such as the Production Manager and Company Manager to coordinate NTI needs including travel/housing and production requirements.
- Manage and distribute all NTI classroom calendars ensuring each class is taught for the appropriate amount of time in the appropriate space available.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
Qualified candidates will have 2 years of relevant professional experience in arts management. Also, they should be proficient with scheduling software (such as Propared), MS Office Suite, and Google workplace. Must exhibit a strong commitment to theater and the arts.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a work resume, and contact information for at least two references. Applicants should name all attached files with this format: "Last Name, First Name - Document.”
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O’Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in any of our open roles, we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $685
