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Vault Theatre, a professional theatre company located in Durham, is dedicated to unlocking the imagination through comprehensive and innovative theatre programming onstage, in the classroom, and within the community. Vault Theatre is focused on investing in the artistic work and stories of our rising young voices. ​Our work celebrates stories of radical hope for the future for audiences of all ages, nurtures the artistic voices of young performers, creates dialogues for social change, and mentors early career artists for continued growth in the performing arts industry.  

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PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE
Vault Theatre | Durham, NC
Part-Time Salaried Position
$22/hour | August 24, 2026 – May 28, 2027

Position Overview
The Programs Associate is a key member of Vault Theatre’s growing team and reports directly to the Producing Artistic Director to deliver high-quality, process-based theatre programming for young people across Durham. This part-time, salaried role includes a balance of teaching, performing, and administrative leadership, including ownership of class management, program logistics, and key communications. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching (20%)

• Productions (20%)

• Administrative (60%)
   

Teaching & Program Delivery

This role will teach in a variety of Vault Theatre’s programs including studio classes, training classes, creative learning classes, and school break camps. Ideally looking for a teaching artist with experience teaching dance or music, but open to all teaching disciplines. The ideal candidate is confident leading ensemble-based, process-driven work with young artists.

Teaching would make up 20% of this role.

Productions

• Serve as Tour Manager and/or performer for Vault Theatre’s TYA and TVY programming

• Lead touring logistics including load-in, strike, student engagement, and partner communication

• Support VaultWorks productions as assigned

Production responsibilities make up approximately 20% of this role. TVY occurs once in the fall; TYA tours primarily January–May, typically one performance per week following the rehearsal process.

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Administrative & Program Support

• Oversee class registration, enrollment tracking, and roster management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for families, managing communication around classes, schedules, and program updates

• Coordinate TYA booking logistics, including outreach, scheduling, and partner communication
   

Communications and Development support 

• Support grant writing and reporting processes

• Support and lead specific marketing efforts

• Reaching out to schools, families, partners to promote programs 

Additional administrative responsibilities as needed to support program operations. 

Support maintaining a clean and organized studio space, which may include tasks like taking out trash or cleaning shared areas (including bathrooms). 

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Organizational Development

• Represent Vault Theatre at performances, meetings, and community events

• Contribute insight and reflection to support ongoing program development and organizational growth

 

Schedule & Compensation
This is a part-time, salaried position paid at $22/hour for 20 scheduled hours per week. A consistent weekly schedule will be established at the start of the position and maintained throughout the contract, with occasional adjustments made as needed.

This is a seasonal position with the potential for growth into a full-time role as the organization expands.

 

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching theatre to young people in ensemble and process-based settings

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

• All teaching disciplines are welcome to apply. We’re particularly excited to connect with candidates who bring experience in technical theatre, dance, or music. 

• Willingness to work across artistic and administrative tasks with flexibility and professionalism

• Interest in contributing to the culture and growth of a mission-driven, values-based nonprofit theatre

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through independently

 

TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to Artistic Director, Lauren Sale. 

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by June 11.