Debate and Drama Cooordinator

The Role

The Debate and Drama Coordinator is a full-time role that supports the Director of Debate and Drama to ensure Philadelphia youth in grades K-12th grade are connected with high quality Out-of-School-Time drama and speech/debate programs where they can be positively engaged and challenged to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment. This includes building trusting relationships with school leaders and out-of-school-time professionals, recruiting teachers, out-of-school-time professionals and community volunteers to act as debate and drama after school club leaders, coordinating drama teaching artists and debate consultants to provide instructional support and content expertise to existing after school clubs, and supporting debate league matches and tournaments and drama club performances.

Key Work

Debate and Drama Club Recruitment, Training, and Support – assist with the recruitment, training, and on-going support of debate and drama after school clubs and club leaders in the ASAP Debate and Drama program.

Program Event Planning – support the planning and implementing of Philadelphia Scholastic Debate League matches, Middle School Debate tournaments, Summer Speech Academy, and drama showcase.

Data Collection – assist in collecting student and club-level data to measure impact of ASAP Debate and Drama programs.

Volunteer Recruitment and Management – assist in recruiting volunteers to support ASAP debate and drama club activities and events; manage the volunteer clearance process; provide trainings on ASAP debate and drama club activities for volunteers.

Required Skill and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience working with youth preferably in an out-of-school time setting
• Experience working in and with diverse communities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools with an aptitude of learning new software
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with peers, partners, and youth
• Experience with event planning and logistics
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge or experience in drama and/or speech and debate
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Location

ASAP’s office is located in Center City Philadelphia. ASAP has a hybrid office culture, where staff are able to work remotely two days per week. Staff also work onsite, visiting clubs at schools and community locations and organizing events at cultural institutions and other community venues.

Position Reports To: Director of Debate and Drama

Compensation + Benefits

The salary range for this role is between $45,000-52,000, depending on candidate’s level of experience and relevant skills. Employment at ASAP comes with a generous benefits package, including paid time off, subsidized health and dental insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and free enrollment in the company’s 401K plan. Employees are expected to work occasional evenings and weekends when programs demand.

To Apply

For more information and to apply, please send a resume and cover letter (to provide more information on your educational and professional experience) to Debra Disbrow at ddisbrow@phillyasap.org

ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive organization that reflects the communities we serve and the values we hold dear. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.