Actor-Educator

Actor-Educators are the foundation of our team and will rehearse and perform in interactive educational plays and workshops for participants of all ages. These programs are specifically designed to meet the core of RESPECT’s mission to “Stage Conversations” about bullying, abuse, mental health, and other topics relating to healthy relationships.

Ideal candidates should have strong backgrounds in performance as well as education and or/youth leadership. They should also have a passion for mental health awareness and be able to utilize their theatre expertise to help audiences learn about empathy.

Required experience/qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of acting/performance experience
• Positive attitude
• Willing to collaborate and learn from others
• Dependability
• Reliable transportation

Additional preferred skills and experience:

• One (1) year of teaching/educational experience or youth leadership/mentorship
• Strong memorization and improvisation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Public speaking/panel moderating
• Experience working in the non-profit arts or education sectors
• Basic knowledge of Google Suite

***Please note: Even if not all of these requirements describe you, our team at RESPECT is willing to train someone we feel will be a good fit!

Basic Actor-Educator Duties Include:

• Attending rehearsals
• Memorizing lines and blocking
• Performing in and facilitating RESPECT plays
• Teaching social-emotional skills from RESPECT-provided lesson plans during workshops, and after-school programs
• Traveling to and from sites with all necessary materials
• Responding to all organization communication within 24 business hours
• Participating in team meetings, professional developments, and trainings
• Collaborating with other Actor-Educators and RESPECT staff

Actor-Educators will assist with non-profit management when the work-day allows (no previous experience needed) which may include:

• Researching grant opportunities
• Newsletter development
• Assist with social media development and graphic design
• Assist with props maintenance and organization
• General program administration management (calling for RSVPs etc.)
• Networking and helping to sustain relationships with other community organizations
• Providing support for the Board Committees
• Supporting fundraising efforts
• Other projects as necessary

Actor-Educators are classified as part-time employees of RESPECT and work a three day work-week (27hrs) with the following schedule for 46 weeks of the year:

• Tuesday: 8 – 5:30pm
• Wednesday: 8 – 5:30pm
• Thursday: 8 – 4:00pm

Weeks off (2024-2025 calendar):

• July 2nd – 4th
• November 26th – 28th
• December 23rd – January 2nd
• March 18th – 20th
• May 27th – May 29th

All RESPECT programming is scheduled during these time frames, which includes (but is not limited to): rehearsals, performances, workshops, after-school programs, meetings, filming promotional materials, and professional development. Any potential programming scheduled outside of those hours will be strictly based on Actor-Educator availability and will include additional compensation.

Most programs are performed in the Omaha-Metro area. Some travel beyond that area is required, with occasional overnight caravans. Additional pay commensurate with the demands of out-of-town performances.

Annual Compensation: Annual Compensation: $23,598 paid bi-weekly with 27 hours PTO and additional monthly transportation stipend.

Occasional additional hours may be required and will be compensated at $19/hour, including attending the annual fundraiser currently being held on the evening of October 26, 2023. Periodic overnight travel will be compensated at a separate rate.

For questions about this position email paige.brenneman@respect2all.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person