Theater Lead

Location: Oakland,California,United States

Come join Children’s Fairyland as our Theater Lead! This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is a strong leader and is passionate about children, education, and our local community. The Fairyland team is a diverse group of dedicated individuals committed to creating a magical fantasy world for young children to create, imagine, play, and learn! 

The Theater Lead is focused on creating and developing a play with a cohort of 15+ children, ages 8 to 14. Reporting to the Camp Coordinator, this role works closely with a partner Summer Camp Associate and collaborates with the Thematic Specialist to regularly organize daily activities and ensure smooth camp operation. The Theater Lead contributes to providing an engaging, fun experience where children are exploring the intersections of storytelling, imagination, nature, arts, and play.

All successful candidates must be available to start on May 14th.

COVID-19 Update:  In an effort to keep our visitors, staff, volunteers, and communities safe, Fairyland has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. In accordance with state and federal laws, Fairyland will consider all qualified applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation from our vaccination policy based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience and expertise working with school-aged children in a school or camp setting
• Possess extensive knowledge of creating theatre experience with children, including script development, prop and costume making, and supporting a collaborative environment
• Commitment to providing an education experience that is child-centered and culturally responsive
• Dedicated to promoting an environment that is safe, inclusive, conducive to learning, and developmentally appropriate
• Understanding and appreciation of storytelling and imaginative play
• Basic knowledge of arts and crafts and reusable materials
• Understands and respects children, recognizes that each individual’s learning style is unique
• Experience communicating with camp guardians and caregivers keeping them informed about camp and answering questions
• Possess a clear background history with no barriers to working with children

Preferred Qualifications

• College education in theatre or performing arts
• Experience in theatrical abilities such as singing, dancing, and acting
• Experience in working with diverse groups of grade school aged children 

Personal Attributes/Values

• People-orientation: able to interact effectively, politely, and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations. Comfortable working with non-English speaking and culturally diverse stakeholders
• Professional maturity to manage composure during stressful interactions
• Energetic, diplomatic, adaptable and with a good sense of humor
• Passionate about the mission, vision, and goals of Fairyland and possess an understanding of how this position contributes to the organization’s success 
• Strong work ethic with an orientation toward process improvement
• Impeccable integrity and honesty

Physical Requirements 

This position is primarily located in an outdoor environment.  Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:

• Stand, sit, kneel, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift
• Traverse safely over uneven terrain throughout the entirety of the 10-acre amusement park 
• Safely lift and transport items of up to 50 lbs. 
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Respond quickly to sounds
• See and respond quickly to situations
• Communicate in clear, loud voice 
• Operate two-radio for communications with park personnel
• Work in outdoor, seasonal weather conditions for 100% of shift
• Ability to work the entirety of the camp from May 14 through August 8, 2025 (except for the Juneteenth (June 19th) and 4th of July holidays)
• Proven track record of punctuality and attendance
• Current COVID-