High School Festival Director, PT

Position Title: High School Festival Director

Compensation Range: $12,000-$14,000 per contract year (based on experience and scope of responsibilities)

Target

Start Date:

On or before September 1, 2026

The Alabama Conference of Theatre (ACT) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting

the theatre arts. We believe that theatre is essential to education and community development, and we

strive to provide high-quality programming that serves our members, fosters student growth, and

celebrate the cultural heritage of all Alabamians.

The High School Festival Director (HSFD) is responsible for the logistics and efficient running of the two-

part High School Theatre Trumbauer Festival:
District and State Trumbauer. The HSFD is the logistical

director for the Trumbauer State Festival. The HSFD reports to the Executive Director (ED) and works in

conjunction with the High School Branch Chair and Vice Chair. This position requires a professional,

organized leader who can manage complex logistics, maintain software systems, and provide clear

communication to a diverse range of stakeholders.

The HSFD oversees the successful execution of the Trumbauer Festivals, while exemplifying the

organization’s values of inclusivity and excellence.

1.
Logistics & Festival Management: Ensure the efficient running of all District and State Festivals.

Act as the primary liaison between the state host site, High School Branch chair and vice chair,

and the ED. Coordinate and oversee the logistical planning and execution of the State

coordination of festival requirements. Order and distribute all District and State awards and

trophies. Procure lodging, transportation, meals, and hospitality for key personnel attending the

State festival. Ensure security over and confidentiality of participant information and internal

ACT systems.

2. Software & Registration Oversight: Manage and serve as the primary point person for

registration and scoring software (Knack). Manage school registrations, maintain participant

databases, and provide timely communication regarding participants and advancing entries.

3. Communication & Liaison: Maintain active communication with school directors regarding

festival procedures. Manage High School branch social media, website updates, and festival

manuals in coordination with the High School State Chair. Maintain active liaison with key

people and organizations involved in educational theatre in Alabama, the SETC region, and

nationally.

4. Judge Coordination: Secure, train, and oversee One-Act and Studio judges for the State Festival.

Maintain a comprehensive, updated list of qualified judges for all individual and group events.

5. Financial & Administrative Oversight
:
Maintain the budget for Trumbauer-related expenses

under the oversight of the ED. Be on-call during District Festivals and on-site for the duration of

the State Festival. Communicate with and assist the ED in other operations of ACT as requested.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, event management, nonprofit management,

theatre arts, theatre education, or related field preferred.

The successful candidate will have:

1.
Administrative Excellence: Proven experience in event management, logistics, and database

administration, preferably within an educational or arts-based non-profit setting.

2.
Communication

Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain a

polite, professional, and helpful demeanor when interacting with teachers, directors, board

members, and the public.

3.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in database management (experience with Knack or

similar low-code platforms highly preferred). Competent in using office software (Excel, Word)

and Google Workspace with expertise in utilizing Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets for

collaborative project management and real-time document versioning. Experience with social

media, website management, newsletters, and content development.

4.
Leadership & Organization: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and

collaboratively. Experience…