Theater Creative Director & Production Associate

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Theater Creative Director & Production Associate
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

The Stamford JCC Performing Arts Department is seeking a passionate, creative, and skilled individual to join our full‑time team as Theater Director & Production Associate. The role involves teaching a variety of theatrical disciplines to students of all ages, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of production, including sound, lighting, set design, stage management, and rehearsal operations.

• Lead instructor for theater classes and seasonal performing arts camps, teaching disciplines including acting, improvisation, musical theater, and voice to students from preschool through middle school.
• Serve as a class assistant for other performing and fine arts classes.
• Act as Theater and Music Director for productions (currently 3 dedicated productions per year).
• Provide private and small‑group voice instruction as needed.
• Choreograph basic musical theater movement and stage blocking.
• Collaborate with Dance and Theater staff and lead production on all Performing Arts performances.
• Oversee technical elements such as sound, lighting, and set coordination for all shows.
• Assist with stage management and backstage operations.
• Support creation, organization, and dissemination of rehearsal schedules.
• Support overall operations of the department as directed by the Director of Operations, Performing Arts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Senior Director of Programming, and JCC CEO.

• Minimum 2‑3 years of teaching and directorial experience with preschool and school‑aged children strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in theater or music, or at least 3 years of professional experience.
• Available to teach weekday afternoons and early evenings.
• Available for rehearsals and performances on weekends when required.
• Experience with lighting and/or sound design and related software.
• Stage management experience.
• Must be a team player, communicating openly and collaborating well.
• Ability to liaise professionally with parents and students.
• Available to start on or about August.

• Proficient pianist (or another musical instrument).
• Set design experience.
• Dance and/or choreography experience.
• Interest in other Performing & Fine Arts Disciplines.

$50,000