Temporary NHSI Theater Institute: Associate Director

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NHSI Theater Institute Associate Director

National High School Institute:
Approximately 15 hours per week starting February/March (part‑time through mid‑June) and full‑time day and evening commitment from June 15 – August 1 2026. Salary $12,000–$15,000 depending on experience.

This position is for the National High School Institute located in Evanston at Northwestern University.

• Become familiar with program guidelines, procedures, and general operations
• Prepare staff and student orientations
• Plan and create program documents (calendars, orientation materials, supply lists, contact sheets)
• Schedule students in classes, crews, field trips, and special events
• Work with NHSI Director and Institute Director to prepare budget

• Schedule students in classes, productions, field trips, and special events
• Prepare agendas and assist in facilitation of daily institute meetings
• Coordinate and troubleshoot space allocation (coordinate faculty classroom switches, technical and space use questions)
• Coordinate daily printing of course paperwork and delivery to faculty
• Aid Dorm Director with student health appointments as needed
• Create and distribute regular correspondence with faculty and staff
• Prepare agenda for weekly faculty meetings, take notes, and distribute to faculty and staff
• Maintain administrative budget; log and submit receipts to office

• Plan and execute orientation breakfast and orientation faculty dinner
• Plan and execute events including the finale, coordinating with NHSI office and Wirtz Center Staff
• Communicate with venue, faculty, and staff
• Coordinate setup and decoration of venue
• Coordinate strike
• Supervise purchase of student and faculty gifts

The ideal candidate is an experienced educator/artist with extensive administrative experience and management skills and a passion for working with teenagers. Candidate must have a background in theater production. This position is residential from June 22 – August 1 2026. Room and board are included in compensation.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Theater, Arts Education, Education, or Arts Administration; preferably a Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• 3+ years teaching youth
• 3+ years in theater production
• Experience managing and supervising a team
• Experience creating and managing a budget
• Valid driver’s license

• Self‑motivated, creative, resourceful educator/artist
• Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to delegate and motivate teams

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

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