Position: Engagement Programs Manager
Department: Education & Engagement
Reports to: Adrienne Dillard-Coons Director of Education & Engagement
Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt
Compensation: $30.21
Grade: 24
Posting Date: 3/24/2026
Application Review Begins: Immediate
Preferred Start Date: 4/27/2026

 Position Summary:

The Engagement Programs Manager serves as a cross-departmental partner in shaping and supporting relationship-based practices across SCT, ensuring that community partnerships are not siloed, but are stewarded with care, consistency, and shared ownership across teams. This role helps guide how relationships are built, supported, and sustained across the organization, recognizing that partnerships may be initiated by any department and require collective responsibility.

The Engagement Programs Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of engagement and after school programming within the Education & Engagement Department. They develop and support community collaborations connected to our mainstage season and lead the implementation of workshops, residencies, and events, ensuring high-quality, inclusive programming that reflects SCT’s mission and values. This manager oversees programming budgets and hires, schedules, and supports Teaching Artists and seasonal staff. In addition, this role contributes to the long-term planning and growth of education and engagement initiatives.

About SCT:

Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) has served more than 4 million children since its founding in 1975 through professional theatre and arts education in the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works and theatre education.

SCT is committed to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and backgrounds to apply. We value nontraditional career paths and transferable skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

Program Design, Operations, & Administration

• In partnership with the Director of Education & Engagement and Artistic Director, conceptualize, develop, and expand annual Engagement program offerings.
• Develop, evaluate, and update curriculum for workshops and residencies through a culturally responsive and inclusive lens.
• Oversee/evaluate new and existing curricula, ensuring quality and alignment with organizational values.
• Develop and monitor work plans to ensure timely programming launches and smooth program operations.
• Engage in teaching skills within departmental programming when needed.
• Develop, manage, and maintain programmatic operations, including community events, workshops, residencies, and afterschool enrichment programs.
• Collect, track, and report program data, evaluations, and participant feedback to ensure programming addresses community priorities.
• Respond to escalated community partner concerns in a timely and supportive manner.

Budgeting & Revenue Management

• Oversee and maintain operational budgets, including budget planning, tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage revenue goals for some revenue generating programs.
• Oversee contracts and invoices for partnership organizations and external vendors.

Community & Partnerships

•  Cultivate and maintain authentic relationships with partner organizations, guest artisans, students, educators, and teaching artists.
•  Collaborates across departments to help guide how partnerships are built, shared, and sustained, including receiving, supporting, or transitioning relationships based on the needs of the partner and the organization.
•  Collaborate across all of SCT’s departments to support community program visibility and impact.
•  Collaborate with production, front of house, and event staff to ensure successful execution of programming.
•  Represent SCT at field events, conferences, and other community programming.

 Strategic Alignment & Growth

• Contribute to long-term planning for the Education & Engagement department.
• Collaborates on long-term Engagement programming plans and goal management.
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with SCT’s mission and expand the reach of programming.

Staffing & Faculty Management

• Hire, onboard, schedule, and support faculty for programming.
• In partnership with the Emerging Professional Program Manager, support/oversee the hiring and scheduling of summer interns.
• Support Teaching Artist and Guest Artist hiring, on boarding, communication, scheduling, and assignment and/or artist agreements.
• Conduct 20–40 annual Teaching Artist evaluations and performance reviews in collaboration with department leadership.
• Approve timecards for faculty and support staff.

Organizational Culture & Equity

• Actively participate in equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion (EDAI) initiatives, including staff meetings and training.
• Contribute positively to the organization’s culture, embodying SCT’s mission, vision, and values.
• Adapt to evolving departmental needs by supporting additional projects as required.

Qualifying Skills:  

We recognize that experience can come from many places. This reflects our commitment to skills-based hiring, which focuses on a candidate’s ability to perform essential job functions—regardless of whether those skills were developed through formal education, professional experience, community work, or lived experience. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Required Skills:

• Relevant field experience in Theatre Education, Arts Administration, and/or Youth Program Management.
• 3–5 years of progressive program management experience in community-based arts education or youth programming, including work with multiple organizations with revenue-based educational programming.
• Experience working with justice-involved or incarcerated youth or relevant experience supporting young people impacted by the juvenile legal system, community-based intervention programs, or restorative justice initiatives.
• Experience in theatre education curriculum design and evaluation for ages 3.5–18 with an inclusive, culturally responsive approach.
• Proven leadership in hiring, supervising, and supporting staff and teaching artists.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; comfort with databases/registration systems.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized and adaptable; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Preferred Skills & Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Tessitura or similar data management systems.
• Experience with Asana or similar project management systems.
• Knowledge of Seattle’s youth legal and justice system, and familiarity with community organizations supporting justice-involved or incarcerated youth.
• Knowledge of Seattle’s arts education ecosystem and existing relationships with local community partners.
• Experience collaborating with marketing and development teams to support program visibility and revenue growth.
• Direct experience teaching or developing theatre curriculum for young people.
• Background in contract and invoice management.
• Multilingual abilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: 

SCT will make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility for all employees.

Location:

This position is based at 201 Thomas St, Seattle, WA, in a typical office setting. The site is accessible via public transportation. After a successful 90-day introductory period, this position becomes eligible for one regularly scheduled remote workday per week during the school year. Remote work approval is subject to the needs of the business and must be coordinated in advance with the employee’s supervisor.

Schedule:

This is a full-time, hourly position, typically 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support community events and/or Opening Nights. 

The role requires on-site presence during all Drama School programs, which include school breaks and holidays, as needed.

Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance may be discussed as needed.

Tasks May Include:

Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods.

Using computers, phones, and office equipment.

Moving printed materials and supplies up to 20 lbs.

Navigating office space for meetings and collaboration.

Benefits:

• Hourly Pay: $30.21 (non-exempt, Grade 24)
•  Vacation: 80 hours annually
•   Sick Time: 96 hours annually
•  Health, Dental, and Vision: Employer-paid coverage
• Retirement: Optional 403(b) plan
• Additional: FSA options, ORCA Passport, discounted parking

SCT uses a transparent, negotiation-free compensation structure to ensure pay equity across roles. Grade levels and pay are based on the scope and responsibilities outlined in each job description.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter through our website at https://www.sct.org/about-us/work-with-us/available-positions/ Applications will be reviewed and the position will remain open until filled.

 If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact hr@sct.org.

Additional Information:  

 The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

 Seattle Children's Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to building a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and identity makes us stronger and enriches our work.