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NNPN Programs Director

Employer
Asian American Arts Alliance
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Apr 23, 2021

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POSITION DESCRIPTION National New Play Network is seeking an individual to lead the implementation, facilitation, evaluation, and strategic growth of a $350,000 portfolio of programs that support the new play field through the theaters, artists, and audiences that comprise it. A Director-level position that reports to the Executive Director, the ideal candidate for this role is excited by work that requires both high-level visioning and in-the-weeds administrative acumen. As a member service organization built on deep engagement with NNPN's Member Theaters, other constituencies, and the field at large, the position requires intense communication and relationship-building. Rooted in a value system that prioritizes equity, anti-racism, and collaboration, these relationships inform the work of implementing and innovating the organization's current programmatic offerings, something this position is both empowered and encouraged to initiate. While this is a position with authority and autonomy, the spirit of collaboration is strong among staff, buttressed by systems of cooperation, regular interaction, and collective decision-making. CANDIDATE PROFILE As engagement is fundamental to how NNPN does its work for the new play field, ideal candidates are both comfortable with and stimulated by a lot of human interaction, particularly through meetings, emails, events, and to a lesser extent, social media. This person can see both the forest and the trees, paying attention to the details while working toward a vision of what is created when those details come together, and how that vision supports NNPN's mission and affirms its values. They are passionate about the role of the artist, storytelling, and specifically that of new plays in strengthening communities. They are also committed to anti-racist practices and ideals, and excited to engage and seek out and create new relationships with and opportunities for artist and institutional partners in the new play field. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for the planning, oversight, management, administration, and future visioning of all NNPN competitive award programs which grant approximately $350,000 annually to Member Theaters and individual artists. Specifically including processes and systems related to design, applications, adjudication, reporting, debriefs, payouts, budgeting, facilitation, support, orientation, evaluation, and compliance. The current roster of NNPN programs includes: Rolling World Premieres Smith Prize and Annual Commission Producers in Residence Collaboration Fund Bridge Program National Directors Fellowship MFA Playwrights' Workshop International Exchange Facilitate cohorts of artists, administrators, and producers who are actively engaged in NNPN programs. Serve as mentor, dramaturg, and/or organizer for both individuals and groups to share knowledge, resources, and artistic pursuits. Support relationship-building between NNPN's Member Theaters, Affiliated Artists, Ambassadors, and the field by actively identifying and making connections between potential new play collaborators. Co-produce two annual events (virtual, in-person, and/or hybrid): the National Showcase of New Plays (new play reading festival) and Annual Conference: leads staff to develop a collective vision & goals for the event; plan and execute the event's artistic/thematic, engagement, governance, and logistical activities toward those goals. Facilitate and staff the Program Evaluation Working Group, a body of volunteers reviewing and recommending revisions for NNPN programs to increase their accessibility to theaters and artists and accountability to anti-racism and anti-bias values. Report to the board, executive committee, and Core Membership on programmatic activities. Meet with theaters, artists, and other industry partners to develop deep knowledge of and relationships with the people who make up the new play field, and more specifically, NNPN's Membership and Constituencies. Then, leverage that knowledge to connect the Membership and Constituencies to the opportunities, resources, and information the Network collectively, but often unknowingly, possesses. Work with other NNPN staff on development (stewardship, funder meetings, and narrative contributions), communications (resource and event sharing between Members and constituencies), governance, strategic planning, and administrative activities (data management), particularly in the context of programming and engagement. This takes the form of daily core staff meetings, weekly one-on-ones with colleagues, monthly full staff meeting, and annual staff retreats. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS * Knowledge & familiarity with the national funding environment for the cultural sector, with at least two years of experience working with re-granting programs, member/national service organizations, and/or professional associations required. * Facilitation skills strongly desired and additional training and support to develop those skills are available. * NNPN uses Microsoft Office 365 for its email (Outlook), calendar, cloud storage (SharePoint), and staff cooperation (Teams). It is currently activating its first CRM with Salesforce. Additionally, this position will use Zoom, MightyNetworks, MailChimp, Adobe Document Cloud, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and Forms, SurveyMonkey, and other virtual platforms to carry out its functions. While experience with all of these platforms is not required, a curiosity to learn and utilize them and other forms of technology is. * A willingness to learn about and/or contribute to the development and implementation of equitable, inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive frameworks. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a creative, highly collaborative team environment. * Attention to detail with excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. * Ability to prioritize and organize workflow and meet deadlines. * Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deliverables. Application Instructions First, please complete this form , which asks for basic biographical / contact information as well as a resume and cover letter addressing both why you are interested and uniquely qualified for the position. Additionally, you will be asked to provide a writing sample from your previous experience in grant-making and/or service organization(s). Candidates who are invited to interview will be asked to provide contact information for three references who can speak to the candidate's qualifications for this role. Additional writing or work samples may be requested.

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