Part-Time Program Facilitator

Saturday Morning Live! At The National (SML!) provides children ages 3-6 and their families with an early performing arts experience designed to help children learn, laugh, play, and discover new possibilities. For the 22 – 23 season, the theme is “Origin Stories: What makes YOU original?” and artists will be exploring the theme of identity with audiences. Shows will occur one Saturday every month from October 2022 through July 2023 at 9:30 and 11:00 AM in the Helen Hayes gallery space.

Teens Behind the Scenes (TBTS) provides high school students in the DMV area with the opportunity to see touring Broadway productions, engage in critical conversations about the shows, and learn more about different aspects of the performing arts industry. For each show in the Broadway at The National season, TBTS welcomes 50 socially and racially diverse high school students to attend the performance for free and participate in a post-show talkback with our dramaturg and guests from the theater industry.

Saturday Morning Live!
The program coordinators will act as liaisons between NTF staff and performing artists and serve as representatives of The National Theatre to manage the logistics of children’s theatre events. Examples of necessary tasks include:
o Set up the Helen Hayes lounge space for the performance
o Welcome the performing artist(s) to the space and assist with any requests
o Welcome families to the theatre and manage the check-in process
o Introduce the artist(s) at the beginning of the show
o Encourage theatre etiquette and engagement during the show
o Compile a performance report following each show

Teens Behind the Scenes
The program coordinators will assist with the execution of Teens Behind the Scenes events. Examples of necessary tasks include:
o Manage the event check-in table
o Introduce the dramaturg and/or guest
o Encourage theatre etiquette and engagement during the talkback

Required:
- Enthusiasm and excitement for the performing arts, especially children’s theatre and Broadway
- Ability to engage and interact effectively with children, youth, and families of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to respond to patron needs quickly, calmly, and with grace
- Availability to travel to and from The National Theatre on select weekends
- Clear and concise communication skills, especially addressing crowds
- The ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time, climb stairs, and move tables and chairs

Preferred:
- First aide certification
- Prior house management, hospitality, or theatre experience
- Experience working with children (formal or informal)
- De-escalation training
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism training
- Proficiency in language (or languages) other than English

NTF will conduct a background check on anyone who is hired for this position due to the nature of the work being with children. NTF employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The current masking policy for the theatre requires all employees and audience members to wear masks.

Please submit a résumé and letter of interest with the subject line Program Facilitator to jobs@nationaltheatre.org. No phone calls please.