Director of Fellowships and Community Engagement

Playwrights’ Center invites applications from energetic individuals for a Director of Fellowships and Community Engagement position. This role is a senior artistic leadership position and will be a key participant in fellowship support, artistic strategy, and programming.

The Director will be the Primary Artistic Liaison and Advisor to Jerome Fellows, Many Voices Fellows, and the McKnight Playwrights. The Director will collaborate with and report to the Producing Artistic Director (PAD) to manage, support, and produce all commensurate activities and programs related to the fellows. In addition they will serve as the Lead Producer on the Ruth Easton Reading Series. In collaboration with the PAD and AAD (Associate Artistic Director), they will manage, support, and produce commensurate activities and programs related to the Core Writers, including but not limited to PlayLabs, and any related Public or Internal Workshops.

The focus of this support includes individualized support, individual and group mentorship, and activity planning as part of the day-to-day duties of this position.

THEATER BEGINS HERE: Founded in 1971 by five writers seeking artistic and professional support, Playwrights’ Center today serves more playwrights in more ways than any other organization in the country. One of the nation’s most generous and well-respected theater organizations, Playwrights’ Center focuses on both supporting playwrights and promoting new plays to production across the country. The Playwrights’ Center is at an exciting juncture in its history as they continue to support 2500 playwrights locally, nationally, and internationally through dynamic and unique Membership and Fellowship programs. In Fall of 2025 they will be opening a new home across the river in Saint Paul, MN, where they will continue to support playwrights virtually and in person.

They encourage everyone to read the full job description on the website to learn more about the day-to-day aspects of the role and the organization: https://pwcenter.org/apply-audition

Compensation and Benefits
This role is a full time, in-person position with a salary of $68-$73K and a generous PTO package that includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Playwrights’ Center also offers full health benefit options and an optional Simple IRA retirement plan.

Application Instructions

Please send a resume and cover letter to hr@pwcenter.org.

Priority deadline is Friday July 25 at 11:59pm CT. They will still accept and review applications until the position is filled, but they encourage you to apply as soon as possible for the best chance. Please note that meeting the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview.

Applications will be reviewed by the team and selected candidates will be invited by email for the interview process. Interviews will be conducted by phone and/or Zoom.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Email hr@pwcenter.org, no phone calls please.

Playwrights’ Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to multiple perspectives in every aspect of the organization and its practice. Because diversity is an asset to a dynamic work environment where inclusion, respect and integrity, service, and innovation are valued, they seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Learn more about their mission and values here.