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Job & Volunteer Opportunities

Manager of Teen Programs and Outreach

June 2025

Now Hiring: Teen Programs & Outreach Manager, Oddfellows Playhouse, Middletown, Connecticut
Full-Time: 40 hours/week
Starts summer 2025
Please send cover letter and resume to dic@oddfellows.org by June 20

The Organization:
Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, founded in 1975 and based in Middletown, Connecticut, is committed to youth development and social justice through the performing arts. Through after-school programs, productions, residencies, neighborhood troupes, and community events over 1500 young people are engaged annually in a broad spectrum of arts and community-building activities.
We believe that access to high-quality arts experiences is a fundamental right. Throughout its history, Oddfellows has remained committed to artistic excellence and social change. The Playhouse’s mission has three parts: 1) an artistic dimension to provide high-quality theater by and for young people; 2) an educational dimension to promote the growth of young people--in skills, knowledge, and self-confidence--through the performing arts; and 3) a social action dimension to offer opportunities especially to underserved and at-risk young people to promote the development of a genuinely multiracial, multicultural society. Individual Playhouse programs must address at least one of these broad goals; Playhouse activities as a whole must address all three.

The Position:
The Teen Programs and Outreach Manager at Oddfellows Playhouse is responsible for the operations and coordination of all teen-focussed and outreach programs at the Playhouse. The Teen Programs Manager provides direct support to teaching artists both on and off site, coordinates with the Program Manager about room usage, will be expected to conceive and direct specific teen programs, and oversees all Playhouse programs serving teenagers or taking place off-site. Works closely with the Executive Artistic Director in planning and executing year-round programs for teenagers and young people isolated by poverty. Requires strong theater/arts/circus background, teaching and directing experience, commitment to social justice, physical stamina, and must be highly organized and a good team player. Although at times it may vary, in general the Teen Programs Manager is in the building from 11am - 7 pm, and sometimes on evenings and weekends when rehearsals, events or performances call for it. The Teen Programs Manager is responsible for general oversight, staffing, marketing, communication and evaluation of the Teen Repertory Company, Circophony Teen Circus, Neighborhood-based Troupes, and off-site residencies and workshops. The Teen Programs and Outreach Manager is also responsible for partnerships and contracts with other organizations, including the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Middletown Arts and Culture Office, the Middletown Public Schools, MARC Community Resources and the YMCA. This position reports directly to the Executive Artistic Director, and works with all staff, contracted artists, interns and volunteers to realize the vision of the organization.

As 1 of 4 full-time positions at the Playhouse, the Teen Programs Manager is central to putting our mission into practice and steering the organization into the future.
The Details:
PROGRAM SUPPORT:
Provide support to all teaching artists involved in Teen and neighborhood-based programs, both on and off site
Coordinate off-site and non-traditional programs, including YMCA Kids Korner, MARC Players, Teaching Artists’ Hub, and other residencies and contracted work
Directing and/or teaching as appropriate and needed, including development of new Teen and Outreach programs in partnership with Executive Artistic Director
Oversee and support mainstage productions and production staff
Maintain communication with Neighborhood Troupes staff, maintaining a plan of action to stay on track with productions/projects Troupes are expected to present, per the Troupes Budget.
Ensure that Troupes programs are supported and functioning effectively with snacks, staffing coverage and participant satisfaction/ creative productivity.
Recruit and supervise Teaching Assistants and work-study students for program under their supervision
Coordinate transportation as needed for Troupes and field trips
Follow up on attendance issues with participants’ guardians
Prepare and maintain teaching artist class folders and class report forms

STRATEGIC OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT:
Work with Program Director and Artistic Director to develop and implement a recruitment strategy for each session
Along with other staff, implement a unified marketing strategy for Playhouse programs
Supervise work study students in distribution of Playhouse literature, brochures and electronic advertising
Nurture existing relationships with families, leaders, youth etc. and develop new relationships
Provide information for Playhouse financial aid and work-study policies (coordinate with Managing Director)

CUSTOMER RELATIONS:
Serve as “Good Will Ambassador” for the Playhouse on site and in the community
Orient new teens and families to the Playhouse and Playhouse policies
Develop consistent customer service policies and ensure policies are implemented properly

REGISTRATION AND RECORDKEEPING:
Create and update all class lists for Teen programs and Neighborhood Troupes
Track all registration and financial aid forms
Maintain student database and participation records
Spearhead mailings and other communications to families
Maintain program statistics
Distribute and collect student, teacher and parent evaluations

OFFICE SUPPORT:
Attend weekly staff meetings
Assist with special projects as needed
General office support; i.e. answering phones, e-mails, etc.
Assist with house management and front of house duties as needed

Core Skills and Competencies:
Computer literate (Google Suite; MS Word, Excel, Office, etc.)
Strong theater background, including directing experience
Open and engaging personality
Detail oriented
Commitment to social justice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Social media savvy
Must be able to climb a ladder and lift thirty pounds.
Must be able to drive a car and van. Must have current driver’s license.



The ideal candidate:
*Has a strong devotion to positive impact in the community.
*Has experience working with youth ages 10-20 years old.
*Has experience working with youth from low-income neighborhoods.
*Has experience working with youth with challenging behaviors.
*Has an attention to detail coupled with an ability to see the big picture.
*Understands the process of creating theater and other performance activities with young people.
*Is completely reliable.
*Communicates clearly and compassionately with families, students and staff.
*Understands the unique attributes of teaching performing arts.
*Finds joy in nurturing an environment that is creative, fun and safe.
*Has administrative skills and understands current technology like Google Drive etc.
*Has experience as a teacher and an artistic practice and training in the performing arts.
*Ideally, has run successful theater education programs and has management experience.
*Is comfortable maintaining safety protocols and managing young people’s behavior.
*Enjoys working in a fluid, diverse environment.
*Is imaginative, self-motivated and willing to voice your opinions.
*Has a positive attitude and will represent the organization well.
*Is committed to social justice and believes that access to high-quality arts experiences and training should be available to everyone.
People of color are encouraged to apply. Spanish is a plus.
Oddfellows Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Playhouse will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Starting Salary: $52,000 per year plus some benefits such as Health Reimbursement Account, 401k retirement plan, and flexible scheduling & vacation/personal time.
Send cover letter and resume to dic@oddfellows.org by June 20, 2025




Calls for Artists & Auditions

8/15/25

East Haven Fall Festival Art Show
8/27, 9/6

East Haven Arts Commission is hosting their fourth annual neighborhood art show at the East Haven Fall Festival on September 6th! It is completely free for artists to participate. This year, our theme will be “Work of HeArt”. For the last few years, we have produced exhibitions of artwork made by residents and fond visitors to our town that have been available to view on our Town Green. A call for artists for our show is at heart a request to have an exchange of ideas and passions, literally and figuratively, in our Town Square. This is the time to show us the artwork that speaks to who you are.

All artworks will be exhibited as part of the Fall Festival on the East Haven Green on Saturday, September 6th.

All artists must read and agree to our disclosure for submission. Please direct all inquiries to visualart@easthavenarts.com Submissions due August 27th. Submit at www.easthavenarts.com

Emerging Autumn
August 1 - September 5

Once again Spectrum Art Gallery is looking for pieces that feature the colors and textures of Fall as we say goodbye to Summer and turn the gallery into an autumn adventure. 7- week show, 9/19 - 11/08, 2025.

Receiving - 9/7 -9/11, 1 - 6 pm
Opens - 9/19, Reception 6:30 - 8:30 pm

VOCALISTS SOUGHT FOR HOLIDAY CAROLING GROUP
online submission through August 17, 2025

The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers are accepting virtual audition submissions for SOPRANO, ALTO, TENOR, and BASS vocalists for their 2025 Twentieth Anniversary season. We're looking for singers with great performance abilities who love to interact with their audience! We work with some of the best singers in the state, so we compensate our carolers accordingly.

We present charming Victorian-dressed quartets that bring a cappella holiday favorites to events around the state, including town holiday celebrations, senior residences and centers, shopping centers, private functions, and public events. We've also appeared in the Hallmark Channel movies One Royal Holiday; Next Stop, Christmas; and Trivially True Christmas.

The producer will provide major costume pieces. You must have your own transportation, although the group is encouraged to carpool when possible. The performance season runs November through New Year; your personal performance hours are determined by your availability.

For instructions on submitting your audition, please visit www.ctyuletide.com/audition.pdf.

2025 Autumn Arts Festival on the Madison Green
May 22 - October 1, 2025

Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery announce a Call for Representational and Abstract Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, Photographers, Original Printmakers, Fabric Artists, Glass and Wood Artisans, Jewelry Designers and Crafters for the 2025 Madison Town Green Outdoor Autumn Arts Festival. Open to visual artists working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, pencil and charcoal, pen & ink, paper, mixed media, fabric, glass, wood, stone and clay.

Dates, Times, Location Saturday, October 11 (10-5pm) and Sunday, October 12 (12-5pm). Raindate: Oct. 13 (10-5pm).

Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road (Route 1) and Copse Road, Madison CT

Submission Process - https://spectrumartgallery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prospectus-2025-Autumn-Arts-Festival.pdf

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