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JOB - DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - TORONTO
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Soulpepper is seeking a Director of Education, reporting directly to the Artistic Director, who will play a leadership role in helping the organization enhance its position as one of the pre-eminent performing arts organizations in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION
The Soulpepper Theatre Company (www.soulpepper.ca) was founded in 1998 by twelve actors dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of Toronto by creating its first classical repertory company. Under the visionary and dynamic leadership of Albert Schultz, Artistic Director, Soulpepper set out an ambitious and unique three-tiered mandate:

1.	To present vital Canadian interpretations of history's greatest plays.
2.	To train the next generation of theatre artists.
3.	To inspire and enlighten our youth through outreach and mentorship programs.

In seven summer seasons at the Harbourfront Centre, Soulpepper has achieved popular and critical acclaim and has become one of the largest not-for-profit theatre companies in the city. 

Building on its success, Soulpepper recently entered into a joint venture with George Brown College to build Canada's leading training, presentation, and education facility for the performing arts- The Young Centre for the Performing Arts. It is located in Toronto's vibrant new artistic community, the Distillery Historic District. With lead funding in place from private and public sources for the $12 million complex, construction commenced in the summer of 2004, with the completion date set for the fall of 2005.

Under one roof, Soulpepper will be able to make greater strides to achieving its mandate. This will entail a significant change for the company as it moves to a full-year performance season. It will be the main objective of the Director of Education to help  fulfill items  2 and 3 of the mandate, with increased youth outreach programs and the establishment of the Soulpepper Academy as the company moves forward in the Young Centre. 

Responsibilities
Duties of the Director of Education will include but not be limited to;
Ø	Prepare and implement a multi-year strategic plan for the department.
Ø	Manage & administer the programs in the Education department including the Soulpepper Academy
Ø	Identify and cultivate community partnerships 
Ø	Network in the educational and arts and culture fields to promote Soulpepper
Ø	Oversee the hiring, training and supervision of the staff in the Education department
Ø	Create reports and documentations to support all Board meetings and (in conjunction with the development department) funding agencies

Internal Interaction
Ø	 Work closely with the Artistic Director to facilitate the creation, cultivation, and stewardship of all initiatives in the department.
Ø	Communicate with professional artists, board members and senior volunteers
Ø	Oversee and prepare the department's annual budget in conjunction with the Director of Finance

Greater Soulpepper Community Interaction
Ø	Attend Soulpepper performances, receptions and events as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Soulpepper is seeking a senior professional, with 7-10 years of experience and impeccable credentials. Ideally, you have achieved your success with a respected educational and/or performing arts institution/organization, ideally having experience in both fields.

 You have the following competencies; 
1.	Integrity & Trust: You demonstrate personal integrity and honesty, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards. 
2.	Administrative Skill: You are highly organized and focussed. 
3.	People & Project Management: You have experience managing small, tightly knit teams working in an environment of limited resources and high personal commitment. This includes recruiting, developing and motivating high-performance staff, defining roles, establishing clear and specific objectives and measuring performance. It also includes the motivation, direction, and support of volunteers at the highest levels.
4.	Working Together: You have the skills to work as a team builder to foster consensus while managing conflict situations. You have a well-developed negotiation skills to effectively deal with people and groups, driven by sometimes varying agendas.  Working together applies not only within Soulpepper but also within the broader education and arts communities.
5.	Motivation: Running a multi-faceted operation requires a high level of personal initiative, drive and desire to achieve high-quality results in a timely fashion.  You are a goal-oriented, self-starting individual with the proven capacity to inspire others to achieve challenging objectives.
6.	Communication: You are an attentive listener and a persuasive communicator, listening to what people want to do and creating solutions that meet these needs. You must be able to speak and write concisely and convincingly.
7.	Commitment to Arts Education: You have a personal commitment to the performing arts community and/or a profound dedication to the integration of arts education initiatives within it. 

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director of Education role represents an unparalleled opportunity to participate in the evolution of one of the most exciting performing arts facilities in Canada.  The compensation package will include an annual salary commensurate with experience, and comprehensive employment benefits. 

HOW TO APPLY
Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Soulpepper is an equal opportunity employer and invites all applicants with proper credentials to apply for the position.

Please send cover letter and resume by no later than Friday, April 22, 2005
To: 	
Search Committee - Director of Education
Email: leslie at soulpepper.ca
Fax: 416-203-1531
Mail: Leslie Lester, Executive Producer
Soulpepper Theatre Company
PO Box 199
260 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON   M5A 1N1
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