Community Engagement Coordinator

Come join an organization that offers the followingthree-tier benefits package:

Starlight Physical Wellness

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance paid by employer

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Starlight Emotional Wellness

Paid Time Off (up to 10 days in first year)

Paid Holidays (including Thanksgiving, winter holiday (Dec. 25-Jan. 1) and 5 floating holidays of your choice)

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Leave of Absence up to 4 weeks

Flexible remote work schedule up to 2 days a week (eligible employees)

Starlight Financial Wellness

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Family Leave up to 4 weeks at 100% pay

125 Cafeteria Plan

Starlight Perks & Discounts including show tickets and concession discounts

Starlight is looking for an arts education and outreach oriented "Star" to join our team as Community Engagement Coordinator! This will be a full-time, salaried position that will work year-round.

The Community Engagement Coordinator assists with the development, coordination, and execution of Starlight’s year-round, community-based initiatives. The role provides multi-faceted support to existing Community Engagement programs, including the Bob Rohlf Internship program, Community Tickets program, Just Imagine, and Fundraising Ticket Donations, while also assisting in the development of new projects related to community-building, including but not limited to, arts education and access initiatives, school/family performances, and community partnerships.

Required Accountabilities & Deliverables:

• Provides day-to-day administrative support for Community Engagement department programs.
• Cultivates relationships with local artists, community groups, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and prospective program participants by acting as a Starlight representative at community events.
• Acts as a liaison to program participants, partnering organizations, performers, teaching artists, school district personnel, and external contractors associated with Community Engagement programming.
• Coordinates with internal and external entities to schedule, confirm, and provide preparations and setup for meetings, events, workshops, and performances.
• Tracks results of engagement efforts, including collection and compilation of various data points such as event attendance, demographics, survey responses, and resource allocations/inventories.
• Meets regularly with Starlight staff to collaborate on cross-departmental initiatives and to assist with the advancement of Community Engagement program knowledge within the organization.
• Assists the Community Engagement team with the cyclical evaluation of all programming and initiatives and provides thoughtful and creative recommendations for future growth and improvements.
• Embraces Starlight’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access.

The above listing is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a spirit of collaboration within a team structure.

• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines across numerous projects at a given time.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, positivity, initiative, and resourcefulness in the face of obstacles.
• Ability to confidently communicate and establish/maintain excellent working relationships with staff, the public, program participants, and representatives of other organizations.
• Ability to be accurate and detail-oriented with organizational skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to exhibit situational awareness and cultural sensitivity while maintaining a spirit of learning and growth in the areas of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
• Ability to express a passion for performing arts and Community Engagement and to effectively communicate the value of these areas to internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the arts, education, public administration, nonprofit management, family and community services, social work, or related field.
• Prior experience in a community-oriented role, preferably involving programmatic interaction with young people, students, or families.
• Prior administrative experience within an arts organization, education institution, community nonprofit, or experience as a practitioner or educator in the fields of arts and culture.

Other Working Conditions:

This role is primarily administrative/desk-based with a traditional on-site M-F work week schedule and general alignment with Starlight’s office hours with an expectation to attend night and weekend events as necessary and/or requested on an irregular/regular basis. Due to the nature of Starlight’s business, availability/communication may be required in cases of urgent or emergency matters during nights and weekends. This role is eligible for remote work up to two days per week as allowable by department schedules and program/event commitments. Access to personal transportation is required for this role as transportation of Starlight gear and materials to offsite community events is expected. Individuals in this role will be expected to lift up to 30 lbs. and participate in on- and offsite community events where extreme temperatures or other weather conditions may be present.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, submit your application online or at Starlight’s West Ticket Office, next to Gate 3, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit our website for more information regarding Starlight employment.

Starlight Theatre Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Starlight supports an environment that values and respects the experiences and contributions of its employees, volunteers, partners and community members. We encourage and welcome applicants of groups that are historically underrepresented in the American theatre industry.

For more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodations for the application process and beyond, please email starlightjobs@kcstarlight.com.

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization with a mission to connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage.