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Assistant Directors of the Enactors (2 opportunities) - Racial Justice Institute - Georgetown University

Established in 2021, Georgetown’s Racial Justice Institute (RJI) leverages the collective strength of Georgetown to advance knowledge on racial justice, form the next generation of leaders and advocates and seed breakthrough approaches to lasting change. The Racial Justice Institute is an interdisciplinary research hub led by a community of thought leaders, scholars, and advocates who innovate strategies and solutions to build a more just world for all people to prosper and thrive.

The (RJI) EnActors are comprised of performing arts professionals and educational developers and supported by the Racial Justice Institute, Georgetown College Dean’s Office, the Red House, and the CURA Initiative. The ensemble creates arts-based educational and social interventions. This work spans university settings from audiences of instructors and administrators to students and community hubs, sparking conversation and spreading knowledge.

The ensemble works as “first responders” to critical conversations, developing 20-minute works that dramatize and dissect social, legal, and health disparities crafting scenarios to address the harmful racial inequities in these contexts. Pairing short, applied theater performances in a range of genres with facilitated discussions, our programs work to highlight the experience of marginalized individuals, shed light on current and historical racial inequities, and enhance participants’ abilities to advance equity.

Job Overview

The Assistant Directors of the (RJI) EnActors assist the Director in developing and delivering educational programming to campus constituencies.

Collaboratively with the Director of the (RJI) EnActors, they ensure the educational programming is consistently aligned with Georgetown University’s mission and produces meaningful and impactful works that adapt to the needs of the Georgetown community.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

Consult with campus constituencies about educational needsDevelop scripts, curriculum, and other educational materials to facilitate structured post-performance conversationsOrganize and facilitate campus conversations and follow-up activitiesRehearse student and professional performersAssess program structure's impact in collaboration with Georgetown faculty and staff

Work Interactions

Working with the Director of the (RJI) EnActors, the Assistant Directors of the Enactors work closely with students and faculty on all Georgetown campuses to build curriculum relevant to social justice concerns based upon performance scenarios.

They coordinate with the Georgetown College DEI Office, the Georgetown College Dean’s Office, the Red House, and the CURA Initiative to create a “season” of performances and community arts events that will address harmful social inequities and inspire action.

As well, they assist the Director in coordinating with the Dean’s office at Georgetown College to ensure that the ensemble is adapting successfully to the campus climate and the needs of the Georgetown community.

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field - preference for Master’s degree3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in theater, facilitation, producing, community building, and research settingsExperience in coordinating or producing theatrical worksExperience with playwriting and development Experience in community building, curriculum development, facilitation, and researchExceptional communication skills, especially in community and relationship buildingStrong leadership skillsStrong producing skillsExperience with complex racial justice issuesAbility to work collaborativelyExperience being part of a team to achieve strategic goals and vision

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.