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Staff Specialist (E)

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Audience Development, Audio Description, Background Investigation, Bridge Building, Casting, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Disability Accommodations, Mainstage, Marketing, Material Moving, Music, Organizational Skills, Public Safety, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Stewardship, Student Housing, Theater, Training Program Development
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
1 day ago
Announcement

Details

Open Date
06/30/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45498B

Job Title
Staff Specialist (E)

Working Title
Associate Artistic and Outreach Director

Career Progression Track
UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; some evenings and weekends during performance weeks

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
48000 to 58000

Close Date
09/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
07/30/2026

Job Summary

Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) is Utah's premier professional theatre company, operating under a LORT B agreement with the Actor's Equity Association and contracting with the industry's other creative unions. In residence at the University of Utah since its origin in 1962, PTC produces a season of six plays and musicals from September through May in the 932-seat Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre and the 380-seat Meldrum Theatre.

The Associate Artistic Director/Outreach and Education Director is a full-time, benefited position who will work closely with the Artistic Director to support and develop mainstage programming and new play development. The position will oversee and expand current educational programs and develop new outreach and engagement initiatives to create relationships and partnerships that generate excitement and awareness about Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) in the wider Salt Lake City and Utah community.

Responsibilities

Production Related Responsibilities
  1. Assist the Artistic Director in script reading and analysis of plays and musicals being considered and in the creation of show descriptions and content advisories.
  2. Facilitate PTC's Internship Program including advising and supervising U of U Department of Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Stage Management Interns and coordinating their schedules with PTC department heads.
  3. Work with Artistic Director and Casting Directors preparing, coordinating, and attending auditions locally and potentially in other major cities.
  4. Attend production meetings, rehearsals, and tech/dress rehearsals as necessary for each show.
  5. Host and moderate post-show discussions and talkbacks.
  6. Participate in audio description script writing training and provide live audio description for performances, as scheduled.
Outreach and Community EngagementSupervise and implement arts education programming in the community, including workshops and attendance at performances at PTC, for groups such as the Utah Boys and Girls Clubs and the Girls Scouts of Utah.
  1. Work with Artistic Director, Marketing and Development departments to produce and host subscriber events, symposia, affinity nights, and other supplemental engagement programming.
  2. Work with the Managing Director on community, institutional, and other partnerships, especially those connected with audience development and opportunities to generate earned or contributed income.
  3. Establish new community partnerships and cultivate lasting relationships with them on both a play-specific and company-at-large basis.
  4. Collaborate with the artistic department in fostering bridge-building strategies to reach new residents of the region and underserved communities in the Greater Salt Lake area.
  5. Routinely participate in activities and attend events and other live performances throughout the state.
  6. Act as brand ambassador at various community events and tabling opportunities
  7. Host and lead backstage and theatre building tours.
  8. Create and design educational study guides for each production.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Periodically: Lifting, bending, reaching overhead required to transport materials and supplies to Outreach activities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

A successful candidate for this position has the following experience and competencies:

EXPERIENCE
• Experience as a theatre director, dramaturg, or other related components of theater and/or performance.
• Experience as a close collaborator within organizations, universities, and/or community-based organizations.
• A proven track record of working within a theater, university, and community.
• Experience communicating and interacting with students of all ages.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
• Communicate effectively and with influence.
• Exhibit resilience and optimize resources.
• Display emotional intelligence and diplomatic tact.
• Demonstrate community and University stewardship and serve as a brand ambassador.
• Foster partnership and collaboration.

Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of academic engagement at a premier research university

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at

This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/