Education & Engagement Programs Manager

Position: Education & Engagement Programs Manager

Department: Education & Engagement

Reports to: Director of Education & Engagement

FLSA Classification: Full-time, Salary Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $60-70k, overtime eligible after 40 hours within a work week

Work Location: Downtown Seattle. The 5th Avenue Theatre Company administrative office

is located within Skinner Building (1326 5th Avenue, Suite 735). This position requires

onsite engagement but is eligible for occasional remote work with supervisor approval.

Position Summary:

The Education & Engagement Programs Manager collaborates with the Education &

Engagement team to manage programs and partnerships that advance and deepen The

5th's strategic goals. Serving as a key liaison, this role connects The 5th with students,

families, local schools, school districts, educators, teaching artists, community

organizers, community organizations and partnerships, and more.

The Programs Manager will manage and support impactful programs fostered within the

foundations of equity, anti-racism, and social justice. This position drives both internal and

external programming, overseeing essential administrative and operational logistics,

including contract management, event and program execution, recruitment support, and

data/file system maintenance. This position requires some evening, weekend, and special

events work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Department Administration & Operations

Lead execution of core education and engagement initiatives and programming,

including but not limited to Rising Star Project, production-enrichment

programming and events, Community Ticket Program, professional development,

community engagement and partnership programming, and other designated

programming that will fluctuate from season to season

Partner and collaborate with the Education & Engagement team to streamline daily

operations, tracking department milestones and deadlines

Design and manage/maintain program tracking systems to evaluate metrics,

analyze outcomes or impact, and measure success against strategic goals

Draft, compile, and edit key departmental assets, including guest artist contracts,

website content, newsletters, event memos and more, ensuring consistent, brand aligned

messaging

Serve as the primary manager and point of contact for programs calendar and

internal event support logistics

Support other administrative needs including but not limited to budget and expense

tracking and maintaining department event equipment and supplies

Act as a key liaison across organization teams to champion a holistic, organization wide

vision of engagement, aligning efforts across promotional, fundraising, and

educational goals.

Programming & Events Activation

Collaborate with the Director of Education & Engagement to research, develop, and

produce impactful program content that aligns with The 5th's vision and artistic

mission

Serve as the primary on-site manager for designated programs, overseeing setup,

breakdown, supply logistics, guest artist/teaching artist needs, and

patron/participant registration and check-in.

Collaborate on day-of event strategy, managing staffing plans, schedules, and

event flow to ensure a seamless and positive participant experience

Represent The 5th at designated public tabling events, community gatherings or

events, and other off-site activities to build meaningful relationships and foster in person

connections.

Advocate for and strictly uphold child safety policies, protocols, and the highest

standards of well-being for all youth and community participants

Cultivate a deep appreciation for musical theater, performing arts education, and

community-centered engagement across all program touchpoints

Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and proactively, taking initiative and managing

deadlines

Experience as a teaching artist, community organizer, or working with other

performing arts education and engagement programs a plus

Experience managing events a plus

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, and/or Tessitura a plus

Weekend and evening availability (required)

The 5th Avenue Theatre is a fast-paced, collaborative workplace. Staff may be required to

work in shared environments and engage with the public. Remote work arrangements are

not guaranteed and may require a documented medical accommodation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without

reasonable accommodation.

Ability to perform administrative tasks using a computer, such as creating and

reviewing documents, entering data, and communicating electronically. This may

involve sitting at a workstation for extended periods and can be done using a

keyboard, mouse, or assistive technology.

Ability to communicate in person with colleagues across a multi-level facility

(including offices, theater, and workshop spaces). This may involve moving between

spaces with varied lighting and sound, or asking others to come to a central office

location as needed.

Ability to travel to and be present at on- and off-site special events in varied spaces,

some of which may be potentially non-ADA-compliant.

Ability to transport materials, set up and breakdown events with or without support.

This job does not require a vehicle, but it may be helpful for off-site needs.

Additional Benefits:

The 5th Avenue Theatre employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including

Medical, Dental, & Vision package; Sick, Personal, & Vacation time; paid holidays,

commuter benefits (Orca Card and reduced-price parking); Life and Disability Insurance; enrollment option in the company's 401(k) retirement plan and tax-advantage savings

accounts; complimentary performance tickets.

This position required fluency in English