DESCRIPTION:Â
The Obsidian Theatre Festival produced by GhostLight Creative Productions, Incorporated and Nicely Theatre Group, is CALLING for an Arts Administration Coordinator for its third season.
ABOUT: The Obsidian Theatre Festival centers Black stories, through an invigorating celebration of new work by emerging Black voices. Produced by Detroiters in the city of Detroit, the Obsidian Theatre Festival illuminates the rich diversity of experiences relevant to the African diaspora.
Our team seeks to normalize the panoply of Black American culture through an inclusive, color conscious lens. We are dedicated to the exploration of universal themes, and acknowledgment of the ways in which intersecting identities shape the world in which we live.
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Returning for our third season, we believe art is most impactful when artists bring the fullness of their identities and experiences to their work; and we actively encourage creativity in thought, storytelling and casting by asking the following:
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*How do stories shift if the established ideas of a character’s gender identity, ethnicity, disability, skin color, height, weight, and/or sexual orientation are challenged?
*What layers of meaning and depth, if any, are brought to the surface in this exploration?
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*How does an imaginative, out of the box creative process push back against, or reinforce existing social structures?
The Obsidian Theatre Festival accepts applicants of every identity, and does not discriminate on the basis of identity, including but not limited to:Â race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, or economic class.
The Obsidian Theatre Festival will be presented in 3 parts
*OTF Main Stage: Featuring full-length plays that examine the diversity of the black experience.
*Musical Theatre Showcase: Staged readings of new musicals, highlighting an important step in the development of new work.
*Obsidian Cabaret: Featuring nationally renowned artists in an intimate evening of music and storytelling.Â
For more information about The Obsidian Theatre Festival please visit www.obsidianfest.org
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
POSITION SUMMARY: The Arts Administration Coordinator works collaboratively across multiple departments to create a positive, efficient and effective environment for the Obsidian Theatre Festival’s executive staff.
This position works primarily in conjunction with our Education & Professional Development Department to oversee the administrative and communication needs.Â
Our ideal candidate will exemplify our values of building an ideal workspace for all artists, crew, administrators and locals. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who demonstrates outstanding communication and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Supporting the Director of Education & Professional Development and Arts Education Manager in serving as point of contact, and providing up to date communication
*Coordinating with participants, before, during and after to provide excellent customer service
*Efficiently archive and manage communications with partners and participants
*Organize and maintain a database for our GhostLight Initiative and other educational programs
*Assist with coordination and organization of grants for timely submission in order to meet specific deadlines
*Outstanding judgment and ability to prioritize and fulfill varying tasks
*Maintaining meeting notes
*Organize and manage calendar updates
-Manage digital document filings
*Assist in the execution of our educational outreach division with a primary focus on:
-Academic – performing arts technique
-Historical – trajectory of arts evolution primarily pertaining to the African diaspora
-Political – Contextualization of artistic curation within the framework of societal impact and activism
-Any and all other services relative to these productions as defined by the Director of Education & Professional Development and Arts Education Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:Â
-Previous experience in the entertainment or theatrical industry is a plus
-Familiarity with Non-Profit, Commercial, Regional, or Touring Theatrical productions
-Strong organizational and administrative skills
-Outstanding judgment and ability to prioritize tasks
-Experience maintaining relationships with vendors/partners
-Skilled in clear communication and maintaining confidentiality
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-High level of computer proficiency with knowledge of Google Suite
-Previous experiences with the following are a plus: Click Up or similar program, Education community and COVID-19 Safety standardsÂ
SCHEDULE: The Obsidian Theatre Festival will begin with educational content beginning in spring of 2023 prior to live performances from June 22nd-25th in Detroit, MI and culminating in live stream virtual productions.Â
Immediate start date through August 31st, 2023 with flexible work from home prior to production weeks.Â
Estimated workload averages 5-12 hours per week.
COMPENSATION:Â Flat Fee: $4000
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please fill out the Google Form (link below) and submit your Cover Letter and Resume per the instructions inside the form by February 6th.
Arts Administration Coordinator Google Form: https://forms.gle/SQykUMaVavG1LKej7
If you have any questions please email, [email protected]
GhostLight Creative Productions Incorporated
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