España-Streb Trapeze Academy Rig Manager - STREB : Job Details

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The ESPAÑA-STREB TRAPEZE ACADEMY RIG MANAGER is responsible for ensuring the operational success of the trapeze academy through lead instruction, teacher training and regular inspection and maintenance of the trapeze rig. Reporting to STREB's Director of Programming and working closely with STREB leadership, the ESTA Manager plays a key role in developing, maintaining and motivating the trapeze academy school and staff while adding value to the entire STREB organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

With input from the Executive Director, Co- Artistic Director and Director of Programming, ensure the programmatic success of the trapeze academy by:

• Recruiting and training a diverse ESTA staff and student body;
• Ensuring the vision and execution of the ESTA programming, pedagogy and practice aligns with artistic vision and values of the STREB Inc.;
• Motivating, scheduling, and performance managing ESTA instructors through staff trainings, specialized clinics and personalized training programs for building skills, improving performance and providing ongoing professional development while staying current on industry standards and best practices and regularly communicating information and feedback to trapeze instructors;
• Ensuring that all safety procedures and protocols are implemented, maintained and documented for rigging, teacher training and instruction (minimum 1 hr/week);
• Ensuring satisfaction and retention of students through positive interaction and follow up regarding future enrollments;
• Liaising with different programmatic leaders of the organization to ensure fruitful collaboration and realizing new synergies; and
• Generally serving as the positive face of the ESTA and STREB Inc.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of aerial and trapeze experience, including lead instruction;
• Knowledge and implementation of rigging safety procedures, protocols and best practices
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to share STREB's mission, vision and purpose to a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, motivating instructors and working across the organization to ensure smooth operations; and
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated professional innovation.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

Minimum of 20 hours per week

Includes teaching classes, staff training, rig inspections/maintenance and other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] . Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

ABOUT STREB

Founded by Elizabeth Streb in 1979, STREB has performed in theaters large and small, on the streets and in sports stadiums, and has been commissioned to create new work for large scale events and festivals from the Whitney Museum of American Art's groundbreaking to the London 2012 Olympic Festival. In January 2003, STREB moved into a vacant facility in Williamsburg Brooklyn and transformed the space into the STREB LAB FOR ACTION MECHANICS (SLAM) which now serves as the home for the STREB EXTREME ACTION performing company, the STREB POPACTION School and the España/STREB Trapeze Academy. As a performance and presenting venue and an open access education and rehearsal space, SLAM creates community through interaction and experimentation serving approximately 10,000 people annually - 5,000 audience members at nearly 40 shows; 800 students weekly at approximately 60 weekly classes; 3,000 city school children and community organization constituents; 200 artists who rent SLAM to create and present work, teach and take class; 600 tweens and teens who attend monthly SLAM ACTION CLUBs; and 250 children who attend SLAM summer camps. STREB is a 501(C)3 and operates on an annual budget of approximately $2M, which fluctuates depending on strategic initiatives.

More information can be found at www.streb.org .

STREB is committed to diversity at all levels: on our stage, in our audience, on our staff and within our leadership. STREB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. STREB prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex and pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital/partnership status.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesPerforming Arts

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