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From: <I>"Andrea Assaf" <andrea@theater.umass.edu></I><BR>To: <I><Undisclosed-Recipient:;></I><BR>Subject: <I>Job Openings @ New WORLD Theater!</I><BR>Date: <I>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:44:25 -0500</I><BR><BR>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Dear Friends & Colleagues:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I am very pleased to announce the following two open positions at New WORLD Theater -- Project 2050 Coordinator and Audience & Community Development Coordinator. Please forward the information (below and attached) to anyone that you feel may be interested and qualified, and a wonderful match for New WORLD Theater, or that you would particularly like to encourage to apply. Also feel free to post this information on relevant e-lists. Please note that all applications must be received by March 16, 2007. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thank you,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Andrea Assaf</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Artistic Director</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>New WORLD Theater</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B>Project 2050 Coordinator</B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">University of Massachusetts Amherst</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">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. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The Coordinator manages, coordinates, and facilitates all Project 2050 activities; 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.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; tab-stops: .25in right 459.0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">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.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Normal starting salary<SPAN> </SPAN>$32,200.<SPAN> </SPAN>This is a grant funded position; continuation beyond 10/31/08 is contingent upon funding.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; tab-stops: .25in right 459.0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">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. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; tab-stops: .25in right 459.0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B>Audience and Community Development Coordinator</B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">New WORLD Theater / Fine Arts Center</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">University of Massachusetts Amherst</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">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:<SPAN> </SPAN>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.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; tab-stops: .25in right 459.0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">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.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Normal starting salary<SPAN> </SPAN>$32,200.<SPAN> </SPAN>This is a grant funded position; continuation beyond October 31, 2008 is contingent upon funding.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; tab-stops: .25in right 459.0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">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. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; tab-stops: .25in right 459.0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple">The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.</P></DIV></FONT></DIV><BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2737??PS=47575" target="_top">Don’t miss your chance to WIN 10 hours of private jet travel from Microsoft® Office Live</a> </html>