What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Performing Arts Director position at The Loveland Center, Inc?
Work with us at Loveland Center and help empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
We’re seeking a compassionate, skilled Guest Performing Arts Director to lead our upcoming theater production - guiding the creative process, directing performers, and bringing the show to life! This contract role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact each day by supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to bring their aspirations of art and theater to life.
This role is about more than directing a show—it’s about creating a supportive, inclusive space where performers can grow in confidence, take creative risks, and feel truly seen and celebrated. You’ll help build skills through rehearsal, encourage teamwork and connection, and guide each participant toward the pride and accomplishment that comes from bringing a performance to life on stage.
This is a contract-based position.
Schedule:
- Approximately 6 hours per week during the rehearsal period
- Up to 9 hours per week during show weeks
- Estimated 4-month engagement
Responsibilities:
- Direct rehearsals and performances
- Provide structured creative direction to staff between rehearsal days
- Adapt staging and roles to meet varying ability levels
- Foster participant confidence, communication, and teamwork
- Collaborate with program leadership
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Compensation:
- $3800 flat project stipend. Paid in 4 equal installments of $950 throughout the project duration
Qualifications:
- Experience in theater, directing, music, or performing arts
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Passion for inclusion and empowerment
- Must be able to pass a drug screen, TB screen, and a Level II background check
We are looking for someone who values inclusion, growth, and the transformative power of the arts.
Loveland Center Inc is a AHCA-regulated facility. Florida law requires Level 2 background screening for all individuals working at such facilities. As such, a Level 2 background check must be performed for all positions prior to the first day of contract. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.