How to Apply
To be considered for this position, candidates must include a cover letter specifying their interest in and qualifications for this position. The cover letter should be the first page of your resume and uploaded as one document.
Mission Statement
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE. It is the mission of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance to create an environment of educational and artistic excellence by nurturing creativity, academic integrity, and professionalism in its faculty and students. As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world's finest public institutions of higher education, the School is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance.
- We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields.
- We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan.
- We serve the community, the region, and the State of Michigan through public performances, cultural resources, arts education, and outreach programs.
The School's mission is predicated on the belief that the study and practice of the performing arts depend upon a diverse community of learning in which a spirit of social responsibility and principled entrepreneurship is fostered.
Job Summary
Residing in the SMTD Office of Engagement & Outreach (E&O), the Youth & Adult Programs (YAP) Coordinator reports directly to the Youth & Adult Programs Manager. The YAP Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of E&O's youth and adult outreach programs. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and maintaining internal relationships with SMTD faculty & staff, participants and their families, local and national performing arts educators, and various community partners through program promotion and marketing, artistic logistics of each program, recruitment, managing student employees, and assisting the YAP Manager with program evaluation and growth for future development.
Responsibilities*
General Program Responsibilities
- Assist the Youth & Adult Programs (YAP) Manager with the coordination and implementation of U-M's various youth and adult program offerings. These include the Michigan Youth Ensembles (MYE), Adult Summer Intensives (ASI), Michigan Youth Pre-College Performing Arts Program (MYPAP), and MDance Community Dance program.
- Coordinate all hiring agreements for program faculty, guest artists, student staff and volunteers
- Gather and organize information relating to program curriculum (i.e. music, printer programs, handbooks, schedules, etc.)
- Communicate and collaborate with SMTD's Marketing & Communications team in order to excuse program marketing strategy (i.e. social media posts, sponsored email marketing, promotional mailings, etc.)
- Disseminate materials to assist in proper program evaluation (i.e. participant surveys)
- Track and report on application numbers / trends during each program's application cycle
- Informs the YAP Manager of various metrics to assist in the development and growth of programs from year to year
- Acts as E&O Staff Representative at various YAP events (i.e. rehearsals, classes, performances, special events)
- Disseminates audition information to E&O Registrar to make sure all information is listed accurately on our website / application portal
- Other duties as assigned
Budget / Finance
- Assists YAP manager with program budgets across all YAP programming
Other
- Assist YAP Manager in development of program strategic initiatives
- Assist YAP Manager in enforcing standard program policies that align with U-M's School of Music, Theatre & Dance and the University of Michigan
- Serve as a representative of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance to community and professional organizations and schools as required
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- A Bachelor's Degree in the arts, arts education, arts management, or related field, or equivalent work experience with youth programs.
- Experience managing youth programs
- Experience promoting programs to communities and partners.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a commitment to the detailed implementation of program logistics, capacity to plan across several programs and anticipate workload.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, communities, and cultures. Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
- Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to fully support events and programs.
- This position occasionally moves materials weighing up to 50lbs for various program needs
Desired Qualifications*
- An understanding and appreciation of higher education and the diverse cultures of the schools and colleges within the University. Understanding of UM policies and protocols is a plus.
- An understanding of the performing arts landscape, including but not limited to youth arts program opportunities and trends in performing arts educations
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
This position is hybrid; the working schedule will be set by the Program Manager.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.