What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Leader for Site-Specific Experience (Developmental Workshop) position at The Playwrights Realm?
DESCRIPTION
The Playwrights Realm, an Obie Award-winning non-profit dedicated to new plays and unique boundary-pushing projects, seeks an individual with experience leading workshops or groups as part of social and/or political work to participate in a private development workshop of Daria Miyeko Marinelli’s This is Not NOT a Drill (TINNAD). This is a site-specific project that lives at the intersection of art and activism, and no acting or theatre experience is required.
About the Project:
TINNAD is a unique, site-specific event that combines elements of self-guided audio tour through Lower Manhattan with facilitated collaborative activities to help participants explore the city’s history of injustice and rebellion, and discover what adventure exists in taking a stand. Elements of the experience take place both on the city streets around City Hall Park, as well as in a nearby loft space.
About the position:
The function of the Training Leader within the experience is to lead audience members in a series of short, purpose-built trainings (developed in collaboration with Right to Be), around how to be an active citizen. Training topics may include Bystander Intervention, Resilience, Accountability and Activating Democracy. This workshop will allow the author to test out current draft and new ideas. Openness to collaboration, and a willingness to try new approaches, is an essential part of this position.
Job Requirements:
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Previous work facilitating activism workshops or discussions, or as an Activist or community organizer in other related roles. Experience in bystander intervention or Know Your Rights frameworks preferred.
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Ability to support and encourage multiple small groups to work together concurrently in the same space.
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No theatre experience required.
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Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds (including but not limited to those of marginalized race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ability) are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring and workshop process.
Schedule and Compensation:
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The workshop will take place between June 1st and 7th at various locations in Lower Manhattan, primarily near City Hall Park.
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Hours will vary, but will require availability between 11am and 5pm each day. (Specific schedule will be coordinated with participants in advance.)
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Position pays $20/hr. Anticipated time commitment is 15 - 25 hours for the week.
To apply:
Please send your resume to [email protected] with a brief note about your interest in the body of your email.We are unable to respond to every application individually. We will reach out to candidates who appear to be a strong fit on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.
DURATION
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
SALARY
$20.00 – $20.00 per hour