Position Available

Artistic Director, Riverland Youth Theatre

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced youth arts practitioner to join a special, vibrant and award winning regional youth arts organisation. Are you the next Artistic Director of RYT?

RYT’s current AD will be leaving in 2010 to pursue new opportunities and the Board of Management is looking for a passionate and dynamic person to work alongside the current experienced management team to deliver relevant and high quality performing arts experiences for Riverland young people and the wider community

The Role

The Artistic Director is primarily responsible for the development and management of the organisation’s artistic program which includes a variety of projects, workshops and performances.  The Artistic Director will facilitate and lead the majority of the organisations community arts development projects and workshops.

This full-time position will suit an individual with experience in creating theatre/performance by, with and/or for young people, and who possess excellent communication skills, organisation and team management skills. You will need to be able to work flexible hours and be fantastic at time management.

The Artistic Director will become a key member of the youth and cultural networks of the Riverland, and have a clear appreciation of RYT’s place in the region.  They will use this profile and understanding to engage young people, artists, audiences, community partners and stakeholders alike in the next phase of RYT’s growth.

A flexible commencement date between April and July 2010 can be negotiated with the successful applicant. 

For a full position description and selection criteria, please contact Julie Waddington on 08 8586 3437 or email julie@ryt.org.au

Applications close Friday February 19 at 5pm