CO_LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries. CO_LAB offers individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts. Through our programming, we encourage actors to collaborate as an ensemble and discover their individual voices. CO_LAB creates a safe, judgment-free, and neuro-diverse environment that allows participants the opportunity to express themselves both in class and on stage. We seek to honor and celebrate every individual. CO_LAB aims to offer financially accessible programs to all.

CO_LAB Theater Group seeks a Program Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of CO_LAB’s programs, with a specific focus on CO_LAB Core, our weekly free classes held in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and CO_LAB Leaders, our program in which seasoned CO_LAB actors develop leadership skills through paid opportunities to work alongside administrative staff, as mentors in youth classes, and by providing strategic guidance to the organization.

The Programs Manager role requires a collaborative and highly organized leader with a passion for inclusive producing, arts education, disability equity, and community-building. An ideal candidate will have experience managing arts programs, relationship management, and fostering meaningful connections with participants, though the avenue you take to those ideals can vary! Maybe you’re currently a teaching artist, or an arts administrator, or a disability advocate. If you are interested in the intersection between arts and disability equity, we want to hear from you!

Should you require any accommodations to help you fully access or complete your application, please contact Development & Communications Manager, A.A. Brenner at aa.brenner@colabtheatergroup.com.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS EXCITED TO JUMP ON BOARD AND:
Manage CO_LAB Core program logistics such as:

• Internal & external systems for registration
• Communication with actors and care teams regarding scheduling, monthly updates, and announcements
• Purchasing & organizing classroom supplies and tracking receipts

Manage Supporting Artist (volunteer) roster including training, onboarding and scheduling

• Develop and implement strategies for volunteer recruitment & retention

Manage the CO_LAB Leaders program

• Coordinate and facilitate activities inclusive of planning trainings, facilitating meetings, & scheduling actors
• Manage program development and recruitment efforts
• Oversee payments and program budget
• Suggest & coordinate curriculum for Leaders’ professional development on topics such as: disability justice and history, event-planning, and cross-organizational training with peer organizations.

Support the Director of Programs as a Line Producer for all of CO_LAB’s productions

Assist with additional departmental and organization responsibilities as needed

Please apply via this form, which is also available through the link on our website: https://airtable.com/appkVOGPQAidKVCO6/pagCzWMXVVwfc21o1/form

In addition to your resume, you may upload a traditional cover letter, or choose to answer the three questions provided in the application form.
Your responses may be submitted in short answer written form, or via a short video or voice recording