[Antiracism] Job Openings at New WORLD Theater

[Yvonne Mendez]

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word out about these opportunities.

Yvonne Mendez
New WORLD Theater


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ABOUT NEW WORLD THEATER
A program of the Fine Arts Center of the University of Massachusetts 
Amherst, New WORLD Theater (NWT) is dedicated to producing 
performance-based work by artists of color. NWT has redefined the role 
of the arts in higher learning and has purposely blurred the lines 
between professional and community, the arts and politics, scholarship 
and activism. For more than two decades New WORLD Theater has 
cultivated what has been described as the “new American audience,” 
reflecting both onstage and in the audience the realities, visions, 
dreams of disparate and intersecting communities.


Job openings at New WORLD Theater

Audience and Community Development Coordinator
New WORLD Theater / Fine Arts Center
University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Audience and Community Development Coordinator reports to the 
Director of Design and Publicity, and serves as the primary coordinator 
of activities related to community engagement and public relations, 
including but not limited to: community partnerships, audience 
building, management of community-based programming, and media 
relations for New WORLD Theater (NWT) seasonal activities and projects. 
The Coordinator fulfills outreach and marketing needs and duties 
through a community-building, grassroots philosophy consistent with the 
NWT mission. The Coordinator acts as a key member of the NWT Marketing 
Strategy Team, helping to develop long-range goals and strategies for 
increased audience and community participation; takes responsibility 
for mapping annual season activities; and tracks audience and community 
participation. Other duties include:  developing and overseeing 
implementation of ticket sales plans; identifying and cultivating 
opportunities for media recognition of NWT programs; coordinating press 
contacts regarding reviews, feature stories and interviews. The 
Coordinator recruits, trains and supervises 1-2 student assistants, 
volunteers and/or interns. An irregular work schedule is sometimes 
required, including evenings, weekends and extended shifts.

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, arts education, American or 
ethnic studies, sociology, social justice, communications or related 
field. 1-2 years of experience in arts administration and/or arts 
marketing. Excellent communication and writing skills.


Normal starting salary  $32,200.  This is a grant funded position; 
continuation beyond October 31, 2008 is contingent upon funding.

Please submit a resume and cover letter by March 16, 2007 to: Search 
#R27896, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, 181 
Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01103.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are 
encouraged to apply.

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Project 2050 Coordinator
New WORLD Theater/Fine Arts Center
University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Project 2050 Coordinator reports to the Artistic Director and is 
responsible for long-range planning and implementation of Project 2050, 
a hip hop inspired youth-focused exploration of the year when it is 
projected that people of color will become the majority in the United 
States. Addressing the issues raised by these changing demographics, 
the project engages professional artists, youth, scholars, and 
community activists in civic dialogue and artistic creation using 
contemporary performance genres.

The Coordinator coordinates, manages, and facilitates all Project 2050 
activities and develops and manages the Project 2050 budget in 
collaboration with the NWT Managing Director; is responsible for 
establishing and maintaining partnerships with community 
based-organizations; and supervises and coordinates participant 
recruitment and orientation. The Coordinator also assists in program 
documentation and evaluation and identifying financial support for the 
program. Other duties include: facilitating rehearsals, workshops and 
meetings for all 2050 activities (including supervising a staff 
assistant and youth project assistants); planning annual summer retreat 
and year round activities, including artist residencies, workshops, 
performances, community events, exchanges, and original mainstage and 
touring productions; purchasing, contract execution, and 
promotional/publicity materials dissemination; representing Project 
2050 at local and national conferences and events.

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or equivalent experience 
preferred. Driver’s license required. Position will necessitate working 
a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Normal starting salary  $32,200.  This is a grant funded position; 
continuation beyond 10/31/08 is contingent upon funding.

Please submit a resume and cover letter by March 16, 2007 to: Search 
#R27897, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, 181 
Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01103.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are 
encouraged to apply.


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