Join the Encore Team

Encore Performing Arts is currently seeking a Director of Education to lead and manage our growing youth programming. This volunteer leadership role is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, and execution of all educational initiatives, including classes, workshops, and youth productions. The Director of Education plays a critical role in shaping the student experience, supporting instructional, creative, and production staff, and building strong relationships with families and the community.

This role has a dual reporting relationship to the Executive Producer and the Creative Director, and serves as the primary leader of Encore’s education function, ensuring programs are high-quality, organized, and aligned with Encore’s mission. The time commitment is approximately 5–8 hours per week (minimum 20 hours per month), with increased involvement during program launches, showcases, and production periods. This is an ongoing volunteer appointment with flexible scheduling.

Please Note: Encore Performing Arts is a non-profit, fully volunteer-based organization. All positions are unpaid. There are no physical office locations, and most work is conducted virtually, with occasional in-person programmatic needs as applicable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the vision, development, and implementation of Encore’s youth and children’s theater programming

• Oversee all educational offerings, including classes, workshops, camps, and youth productions

• Provide ongoing support, feedback, and mentorship to instructional staff to ensure high-quality programming

• Oversee communication to parents and guardians, ensuring questions and concerns are handled with professionalism and care

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students

• Collaborate with the Marketing/Creative teams to promote educational programming and support enrollment efforts

• Monitor enrollment trends and program performance, making recommendations for growth and improvement

• Support the maintenance of program records, rosters, and communications

• Support the development of policies and procedures related to youth programming and education operations

• Serve as the central point of coordination for all education-related activities, ensuring alignment between planning and execution

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Background in youth education, preferably in theater, performing arts, or arts education

• Experience working with children and/or adolescents in an instructional, coaching, or mentorship capacity

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to support and guide a team of creatives

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team

• Comfort with using digital tools and virtual coordination (experience with scheduling or program management tools is a plus)

• Passion for arts education, youth development, and community engagement

To apply, please send your resume to jason@encorecentral.org. Submissions will be accepted now – Friday, May 29, 2026. Please include the position title (Director of Education) in the subject line when emailing your resume for consideration.

We encourage all to apply regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or disability. Please contact volunteers@encorecentral.org if you are in need of an accommodation for this application.