Educational Tour and Workshop Manager

DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

Shakespeare & Company seeks an experienced and imaginative individual to fill the position of Education Tour and Workshop Manager, responsible for the promotion, implementation, and daily management of the Northeast Regional Tour and Workshops in the Education Department. $40,000 to $50,000 per year plus benefits; begins on or about August 15, 2026. Short-term housing available for relocation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Schedules the Tour including auditions, rehearsals, performances, and travel;

· Schedules Workshops;

· Works with others to produce promotional materials and content for Tour and Workshops;

· Actively pursues and contracts performance opportunities for the Tour and opportunities for Workshops and potential Workshop participants;

· Works with others to cultivate Workshop sessions in costuming and production;

· Works with others to hire all Tour and Workshops artistic staff;

· Manages Tour Booking contracts, payments, weekly schedules, and correspondence and enrollment for all Workshops;

· Serves as primary technical & logistical contact with Tour schools/venues;

· Assures the readiness of performance spaces contracted for Tour presentations;

· Coordinates vehicle needs, scheduling, and day-of-performance details for the actors;

· Facilitates actors’ travel and accommodations, per diem, and other travel expenses;

· Works closely with others to coordinate maintenance of Tour as issues arise;

· Tracks payments and expenses for Finance department;

· Manages all in-house performances of the Tour, including coordinating student seating, ticketing, and other needed logistics;

· Manages all workshops in person, and keeps the schedule, coordinates communication with participants, and coordinates space use;

· Coordinates and collaborates with others on revision, publication and distribution of Tour Study Guides, Training manuals, Workshop materials for participants, other needed printed materials;

· Attends and participates in bi-weekly company Operations Meetings;

· Provides additional support across other Education programming.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate will have:

● Experience in Theater/Performing Arts management or a related undergraduate degree;

● Prior experience with Touring productions and/or Educational Theatre programs;

● Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, high-transaction performing or other arts environment;

● Strong interpersonal and collaborative leadership skills and an openness to many perspectives;

● Experience in organizing, working, and communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences;

● Strong detail, organizational, and project management skills;

● Strong written and conversational communication skills;

● Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, Zoom and Social Media;

● Valid Driver’s License;

● Experience with Shakespeare & Company’s Education Programming preferred;

● Budget management experience preferred;

● Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and booster, if eligible, prior to employment term;

● Successful completion of a Criminal Offense Record Information check (CORI).

DURATION

Aug 15, 2026 -

SALARY

$770.00 – $961.00 per week

• NON-UNION