Director of Membership and Engagement

The Strides Collective, a non-profit queer theatre company, is seeking applicants for Director of Membership and Engagement.

ABOUT US: Founded in 2020, The Strides Collective produces and develops theatrical work by emerging playwrights that embraces the queer experience through authentic, modern, and innovative storytelling. Our work prioritizes the goal of normalizing the conversation about queer identity, creating a safe haven in which emerging artists can tell their stories and have the ability to express themselves without fear of judgment.

OPPORTUNITY: The Strides Collective is composed of 10 Collective Members who perform administrative and artistic duties for the company. We are looking for an individual to fill the new role on our Leadership Team: Director of Membership and Engagement beginning July 1, 2023. We anticipate this role will have an average of 4 hours of work per week. While meetings are conducted remotely, we highly encourage applicants who reside in the Greater Philadelphia Area to apply.

Transparency is one of our core values; as such, we want to state upfront that all Collective members are currently volunteers.  We deeply value our members' time and passion; as a Collective, we all assist each other to create a safe and healthy working environment.  We recognize that the requirements of this opportunity may not be a fit for everyone. We will provide at least a $200 stipend before the end of 2023, and as we continue to grow, we look to create more stable financial compensation. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

The Strides Collective provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic.  Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the theatre industry are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Director of Membership and Engagement 

• Oversee and spearhead all aspects of the Collective related to external engagement, including (but not limited to) the areas of: marketing, public relations, social media, and community outreach.
• Facilitate marketing and outreach strategies for the Collective and work with all members on execution. 
• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team along with the Founding Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, and Director of Production. 
• Supervise and serve as the main point of contact for the Marketing and Fundraising Manager and Administrative Coordinator. 
• As needed, assist with fundraising tasks for the Collective, including (but not limited to): donation tracking, creating thank you emails, and proofing grants.
• Along with the Founding Artistic Director, help support the members of the Collective by creating a comfortable and productive working environment with clear expectations and accountability guidelines. 
• Along with the Leadership Team, hold the Collective accountable in working within its set Mission, Vision, and Values. This includes spearheading the Collective’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Efforts, ensuring that this work is a priority across all departments.  
• Spearhead the hiring and onboarding process for new Collective Members. 
• Oversee the Collective’s general-contact email accounts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Founding Artistic Director. 
• Reports to the Founding Artistic Director.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stridescollective.com/work-with-us

Applications are due by Monday, June 5th, at 11:59pm EST. To apply, please fill out this Application form.