School Projects Coordinator

MTYP is seeking an individual to join its team as the School Project Coordinator. This is a 0.8 position, working four days a week, responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of MTYP School activities, particularly with respect to the School’s productions, special events, camps, and other programming enhancements created and delivered by the School in service of its strategic objectives. Reporting to the school director, the position supports and works closely with them in delivering programming in alignment with MTYP’s mandate and values, and it represents the school in the absence of the school director.

To be successful in this role, candidates should be highly organized and creative, have strong written and verbal communication skills, work well with moderate levels of supervision, and appreciate opportunities for collaboration with fellow team members. They will additionally have experience teaching drama along with knowledge of the principles of drama education, and a demonstrated understanding of delivering educational programs towards successful student outcomes. Those who thrive in busy environments working towards the optimal completion of multiple projects would do well in this position.

Additional requirements for success:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent accreditation.
• At least three years of experience teaching those under 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated experience in any aspect of live performance production.
• Proficiency with standard Windows applications and aptitude for learning new computer programs and databases.
  Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Candidates with the following experience or knowledge, in addition to the above, will be preferred:

• Degree or diploma from a university or college in theatre and/or theatre arts education.
  Supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
• Aptitude for communicating with those of varying ages, backgrounds, and professional experience in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Experience developing workshops and/or curriculum.
• Applied knowledge of best practices in early years’ education.

This is a full-time, four days/week (0.8 FTE) permanent position.  The annual salary is $28,000 (already prorated to the 0.8 FTE). The compensation package also includes an opportunity to participate in the MTYP health plan (pending eligibility as determined by the provider), matching RSP program, and vacation days provided, accrued annually at a rate of 6%, equaling 12 days per fiscal year for a .8 FTE role.  Standard hours of work during the majority of the calendar year are 9 am- 5 pm Wednesday to Friday and 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturdays. A requirement to work evenings and other weekend hours will be present during peak activity and in support of various School Programs. This position will be required to perform their work functions onsite at MTYP’s facility.

The anticipated start date is October 2, 2024.

Interested in joining the MTYP team and feel you have the experience, qualities, and skills to work in this role for one of Winnipeg’s key arts organizations? Forward a cover letter that further speaks to why you would make an excellent fit for this opportunity, along with your résumé and three references, by September 13th, 2024, to:

Spenser Payne

School Director

Manitoba Theatre for Young People

SPayne@mtyp.ca