Schools and Young People Associate

Are you enthusiastic about involving young people in the arts? Do you aspire to manage and implement exciting youth theatre programs and workshops? This is your chance to make a difference! Join us as the Schools and Young People Associate.

You will collaborate with creative colleagues across the arts team to plan and manage all youth theatre and other activities for children and young people. You will be in charge of the day-to-day administration of all youth theatre programs, lead workshops for schools and young people, and oversee CYP productions in accordance with strategic and artistic priorities.

If you have experience devising and conducting drama-based workshops, the ability to motivate individuals from diverse communities and a deep passion for the arts, we would like to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of our team at Royal & Derngate.

Job Purpose

The Schools and Young People Associate will work with the Associate Director (Engagement and New Work), Artistic Director, and Community Associate to develop the education participatory programmes for Royal & Derngate.
Deliver and manage all Youth Theatre & Young Company programmes and wider children and young people (CYP) activities.

Key Duties

Oversee the day-to-day administration and management of all Youth Theatre & Young Company and wider children and young people (CYP) activities, including the NT Connections Festival and NextGen projects - supported by the Creative Engagement Assistant
Deliver Schools and Young People's Activities and Workshops, including regular weekly groups, visiting schools and external workshops
Manage or direct CYP productions in line with Creative Engagement strategic and artistic priorities
Where required, manage freelance artists delivering CYP activities, including artist support, induction, monitoring and evaluation, DBS checks, contracts, and invoices
Work with the wider Arts and Production teams to develop NextGen: Creative's opportunities in line with our industry pipeline strategy
Work with the Communities Associate on the Beyond the Stage programme for CYP and Schools
Oversee the administration of all CYP activity data collection, databases, registers, bursaries, waiting lists and enquiries, reporting quarterly on their progress, feeding into local, national and funder reporting, as required
Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation methods for all CYP projects, overseeing the effective collection of data and qualitative evidenceFor the full job description, please see our website.

Essential Skills

Experience

Experience planning and leading drama-based workshops and activities
Experience directing plays with children and young people
Experience managing projects of different scales
Experience in co-production and/or arts-based collaborationsKnowledge/Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of the arts in education and community creative learning contexts
Knowledge of current safeguarding policies & procedures
Understanding of participatory arts landscape and Arts Council prioritiesSkills/Abilities

Practical experience, through education or training, of drama-related teaching and directing
Proven ability to direct drama-based projects and plays
Able to prioritise, manage own workload and meet tight deadlines
Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to plan and deliver multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and engage with people from a wide range of communities, ages, and backgrounds
Creative and innovative, able to generate and adapt ideas to the needs of situations, participants, and partners
Ability to process information effectively
Good IT skills, including proficient use of Word, Excel, databases and other technology

Desirable Skills

Experience

Experience working within an arts organisation
Experience working with individuals with differing needs
Experience in networking and forming partnerships
Experience in identifying sources of funding, writing successful applications and reporting to funders
Experience in creating digital resources and/or social media campaigns to effectively enhance and promote arts activityKnowledge/Qualifications

Knowledge of local communities - needs, challenges, and cultural ecology
Arts-related qualification
Academic qualification to degree level or equivalent vocational experience in an arts-related subject
Familiar with Health & Safety policies and procedures
Knowledge of current Child Performance legislation and licensing
Arts Award training/awareness
Database and finance systems - TESS, Artifax, Exchequer
Knowledge of GDPR
Understanding of evaluation and its role in project development

How to Apply

Please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills for this role along with your CV.

Closing Date: Monday 24th June 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th July 2024

About Company

Royal & Derngate Northampton is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire and one of the major regional producing theatres in the country, with its acclaimed Made in Northampton work touring nationally and internationally