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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Drama Instructor (Munroe Park) South Region (Part-Time)Location: TBA
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DUTIES: Plans and implements a course curriculum for the instruction of drama activities, including vocal training, improvisation, speech, dance, make-up and technical theater.Provides instruction and supervision for Park District patrons involved in drama and theater activities.Demonstrates proper techniques and skill for theater and drama activities.Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant skill development.Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for theater and drama activities.Develops, promotes and organizes drama groups, clubs, demonstrations and productions sponsored by the Park District.Collaborates with recreation staff or other Park District personnel on special projects, including day camp.Encourages creativity in participants.Communicates constructively with participants, parents, volunteers and the community.Consults with individuals and community groups to determine their recreation interests, needs and desires.Issues and maintains an inventory of props, costumes, play manuscripts and other materials used in drama programs.Works with Park District drama shop staff to design sets for community theater productions.Coordinates set and scenery installation, lighting and sound and other aspects of technical theater for local production.May provide technical support for Theater on the Lake productions.Supervises unorganized play and enforces Park District rules and regulations at assigned locations.Attends workshops and in service training seminars.Stays abreast of current methods, techniques and trends in the discipline.Judges at competitions and special events.Performs general administrative duties, including, but not limited to assisting in course registration, collection of fees, routine record keeping, promoting park programs with the community and the general maintenance of materials and equipment supplied for public use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:An Associate of Arts Degree or completion of two full years of course work at an accredited college or university which included a minimum of 20 credit hours in Drama, Speech, or a closely related discipline, or graduation from High School or the equivalent (GED) and three full years of related drama instruction or performance experience in a recreation or entertainment environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Application Period: 3/17/08-5/12/08
2008 Wage: $15.42 per hour
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
