Conservatory Coordinator

Location:

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples, FL

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Conservatory Coordinator plays a vital role in shaping and executing the vision for the Conservatory. This position is responsible for overseeing the program’s operations, logistics, and growth while ensuring high-quality educational experiences for students. Working closely with both the Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education, the Conservatory Coordinator helps set short- and long-term goals, supports artistic and administrative needs, and fosters collaboration with teaching artists, students, and parents to maintain and expand the Conservatory’s excellence.

• Coordinate and manage class schedules, rehearsal calendars, performances, and special events.
• Serve as the primary liaison between students, parents, faculty, and guest artists, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Work with the Director of Education to recruit, contract, and support teaching artists and guest instructors.
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing and outreach efforts to grow program enrollment.
• Support production management for Conservatory performances, including securing rehearsal spaces, coordinating production needs, and overseeing technical requirements.
• Serve as a Lead Teaching Artist in Process Drama (Story Explorers), Introductory Musical Theatre Skills (Broadway Bootcamp), and Performance/Backstage Intensive classes, as appropriate.
• Track student progress and provide support to ensure a positive educational experience.
• Manage enrollment, tuition, and scholarship processes in coordination with administrative staff.
• Collaborate with the Director of Education to develop and implement curriculum enhancements and new programming.
• Implement existing curriculum for in-school, core subject-focused residencies (Think Theatre).
• Ensure all Conservatory programs align with Gulfshore Playhouse’s mission and educational goals.
• Represent Gulfshore Playhouse and its education programs at community events and partnerships.

• Directing and/or choreographing experience with varying levels of production support
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with in-house and external designers, directors, music directors, and choreographers
• Educational experience with K-12 students in a variety of curricular environments; high preference to those with an extensive dance education background
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written
• Ability to pass a background check for working with children
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, short and long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan and paid vacation and sick leave.

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

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