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Director of Education & Community Engagement
The Laguna Playhouse —Laguna Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 3 years
- Education
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Associate Director of Academic Planning
California State University, Long Beach —Long Beach, CA
- $6,382 - $9,927 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Academic Dean(Private High School-CPS)
Novel Prep —Irvine, CA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
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Associate Director, Medical Strategy & Education
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals —Irvine, CA
- $165,000 - $231,000 a year
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LAEF Executive Director - Los Alamitos Education Foundation
Los Alamitos Unified School District —Los Alamitos, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- 6 years
- Senior level
- Leadership
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- Health insurance
Manager, Professional Education Programs
Edwards Lifesciences —Irvine, CA
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Associate Dean for Student Success and Outreach, College of the Arts (Current CSU Only)
California State University, Long Beach —Long Beach, CA
- $82,692 - $265,428 a year
- Online Application
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Assistant Director, Residential Engagement for Themed Living Communities and Campus Partnerships (Student Services Professional IV)
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Director of Academic Planning
California State University —Long Beach, CA
- Online Application
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director, District Partnerships - Revenue Education
Think Together —Santa Ana, CA
- $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
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Vice President of Academic Affairs
Southern California Institute of Technology —Anaheim, CA
- $110,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- University
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Assistant Director, Residential Engagement for Student Leader Recruitment, Selection, and Organizations (Student Services Professional IV)
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
MARSHALL B KETCHUM UNIVERSITY —Fullerton, CA
- $200,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Secondary Education - Part-Time Lecturer Teacher Candidate Supervisor/Clinical Pool
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- Background check
- School experience
- Wellness program
Director of Education
The Umbrella Tree Child Development Center —Long Beach, CA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Master's degree
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Associate Dean for Student Success and Outreach, College of the Arts (Current CSU Only)
California State University —Long Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Office
Associate Director of Nursing of Clinical Education - Anaheim
Success Education Colleges —Anaheim, CA
- $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Microsoft Outlook
- RN License
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Assistant Director, Veterans Resource Center (Student Services Professional IV)
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Scouting America Orange County Council —Orange, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
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Director of Education & Community Engagement

The Laguna Playhouse
Laguna Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role
Program design
Team leadership
Family collaboration in education
Employee relationship building
Managing education teams
Increasing sales revenue
Business alliance strategy
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Educational program planning
Networking through strategic partnership building
Strategic partnerships
Non-profit experience
Managing business operations budgets
Working with youth
Organizational budget management
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Description:

About Us: Laguna Playhouse, a nationally acclaimed, non-profit, professional theatre located in the charming arts colony of Laguna Beach, CA

About the Culture: The person most successful in this position will be a well-organized, detail-oriented individual dedicated to helping take the facilities function of a vibrant and growing non-profit theater to the next level. The right candidate will thrive in this warm, welcoming and creative atmosphere that embraces individuality and is artistically fulfilling, forward-thinking and dog friendly! The Laguna Playhouse is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Laguna Playhouse seeks a strategic, collaborative, and community-focused leader to serve as its Director of Education & Community Engagement. This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and advancing the organization’s educational programming, community partnerships, and audience engagement initiatives.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director will lead the vision, design, and execution of programs that expand access to the arts, cultivate the next generation of theatergoers and artists, and deepen Laguna Playhouse’s impact across Orange County and beyond.

This role is both strategic and operational, overseeing a diverse portfolio including youth conservatory programs, classes, camps, school partnerships, community engagement initiatives, and audience programs connected to mainstage productions. The Director will also be responsible for driving earned revenue growth and supporting contributed revenue opportunities tied to education and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

Develop and implement a strategic vision for education and community engagement aligned with Laguna Playhouse’s mission, institutional priorities, and long-term growth goals.
Serve as a senior leader and collaborative partner across departments, helping integrate education and engagement into the broader organizational strategy.
Identify opportunities to expand reach, participation, visibility, and earned revenue through innovative programming.
Establish measurable goals, benchmarks, and success metrics for educational and community initiatives.

Education & Conservatory Leadership

Oversee and grow all education programming, including the Youth Conservatory, classes, camps, workshops, and adult learning opportunities.
Ensure high-quality, mission-driven curriculum and programming that reflects artistic excellence and educational best practices.
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate education staff, teaching artists, directors, music directors, choreographers, and guest instructors.
Develop pathways for students of all ages and abilities to engage with theater arts.
Oversee youth productions and educational performances in partnership with production and artistic teams.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with schools, universities, senior communities, civic organizations, libraries, nonprofits, and community groups throughout Orange County and beyond.
Expand school partnerships, student matinee programming, workshops, teacher resources, and in-school residencies.
Design meaningful audience engagement opportunities connected to productions, including talkbacks, panels, family programming, pre-show events, and community conversations.
Represent Laguna Playhouse as a visible ambassador within the community and educational sectors.

Institutional Collaboration

Partner closely with Artistic, Production, Marketing, and Advancement teams to maximize programmatic alignment and institutional impact.
Collaborate with Marketing to increase visibility, enrollment, and audience participation.
Provide reports and updates to senior leadership, committees, and the Board as requested.
Participate as a senior member of Laguna Playhouse’s leadership team.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in theater, arts education, education, arts administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in theater education, arts administration, community engagement, or related nonprofit arts settings.
Demonstrated success developing and leading educational programs and community partnerships.
Proven experience managing staff, budgets, and multi-faceted programs.
Track record of growing participation, revenue, and/or institutional partnerships.
Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, educators, donors, artists, and community stakeholders.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within a regional theater or professional performing arts organization.
Knowledge of Orange County educational and cultural communities.
Grant writing and fundraising experience.
Experience scaling educational or earned revenue programs.

Key Competencies

Strategic and entrepreneurial thinker
Collaborative leadership style
Financial and operational acumen
Strong relationship builder and community connector
Program innovation and implementation
Staff leadership and mentorship
Mission-driven with a passion for arts education
Core Competencies
Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking
Collaborative and inclusive leadership
Financial and operational acumen
Strong relationship-building and community engagement skills
Program development and execution excellence
Commitment to arts access, equity, and education

Work Environment & Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends based on program needs
Ability to attend performances, events, and offsite community programs
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
Must successfully complete a background check and comply with youth safety policies
Compensation & Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 – $115,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Laguna Playhouse offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement plan options
Professional development opportunities

Work Location

This position is based in Laguna Beach, CA and may include a combination of on-site and occasional remote work. Employees will be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary business expenses in accordance with company policy and California law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laguna Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Accommodations

Laguna Playhouse provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

At-Will Employment

This position is at-will, meaning employment may be terminated at any time by either the employee or Laguna Playhouse, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

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