D'Youville University · 16 hours ago
Kavinoky Theatre - Creative Clinic Program Director, Part Time
Buffalo, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $49K/yr
3+ years expD'Youville University is a nationally ranked private university in Buffalo, New York, dedicated to transforming lives through a unique blend of academics and holistic development. They are seeking a Creative Clinic Program Director to lead the creative clinic ensemble, coordinate workshops, and ensure alignment with the organizational mission while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary manager and artistic leader of The D’Youville Creative Clinic
Develop, implement, and oversee program structure, curriculum delivery, and rehearsal processes
Collaborate with Kavinoky Theatre leadership to ensure alignment with organizational mission and values
Recruit, audition, interview, hire, and train 5–7 Creative Clinic Ensemble artists
Build a cohesive ensemble reflective of the diverse demographics of Western New York
Design and lead specialized training in The Creative Clinic curriculum for ensemble members
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and trauma-informed creative environment
Lead embodied, participatory theater practices that may include improvisation, role-play, and performance-based methodologies
Adapt teaching methods for diverse learning styles, experience levels, and community contexts
Maintain professional standards of care, consent, and ethical practice
Coordinate scheduling, documentation, and reporting related to program activities
Communicate regularly with the Executive Artistic Director regarding program progress, needs, and outcomes
Support evaluation and assessment efforts as needed for funders or partners
Qualification
Required
BA or BFA in Theater or Related Field
Professional theater practitioner with teaching artist experience
Minimum of three (3) years of professional performance experience
Experience working with diverse communities or interdisciplinary programs
Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative, ensemble-based creative work
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills
Commitment to equity, access, and inclusive artistic practice
Communication. Share information in a tactful, timely, and specific manner. Highly skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication as well as written
Organizational Skills. Maintain accurate, thorough, and specific records
Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to use appropriate tools to execute tasks
Compassion
Deals courteously and effectively with patrons and staff
Flexible and dependable
Initiative. Capable of problem solving through appropriate channels
Reliability. Dependable presence in the office and with consistent high-quality customer service
In Person. Work is performed on site at the D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre in Buffalo, NY
May require some evening availability
Must be able to occasionally bend, twist, or scoop. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time while using a computer
Preferred
Supplemental training or certifications in one or more of the following: Theatrical Intimacy, Standardized Patients, Improvisation, Embodied or applied theater practices
Master's in Theater or Related Field
Company
D'Youville University
D'Youville University provide Higher Education.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Denise DiRienzo, Ed.D.
Chief Mission Officer
Joseph Gunnells, Sr.
Chief Information Officer
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