Theatre Project Coordinator

Job PurposeThe Theatre Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing ongoing and future phases of a one-year project, involving diverse communities across Lebanon, in collaboration with Masrah Ensemble’s affiliates. The Coordinator will also cultivate the long-term future of the project by building partnerships on a local and international level. This is a full-time consultancy position. The Coordinator sets his/her own weekly schedule. Responsibilities Update and ensure implementation of project action plan Manage and direct logistics, petty cash, and project budget matters Administer and coordinate the project team; preside over team meetings; and ensure authorship and distribution of meeting minutes Draft monthly project progress reports Undertake communications and manage relationships with project partners Undertake fundraising activities for the project, including budgeting and project design, researching grant opportunities and partners Document the project and organize its financial matters Manage and develop the public relations of Masrah Ensemble to ensure the realization and full potential of the project, to promote the organization in general, and also to oversee new collaborations with local entities, including governmental organizations as needed Update the Masrah Ensemble website on a monthly basis with textual and visual content   The Ideal Candidate Native Arabic speaker with strong writing and communication skills Competence in either English or French At least three years of experience in project management and/or production Familiarity with the nonprofit sector in Lebanon and with international donors Ability to work with artists and participants of all ages and backgrounds Competence in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite Ability to coordinate teams, to conduct research and to organize information, to think analytically, and to maintain individual initiative and a collaborative spirit