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+ More about The Strides Collective
Founded in 2020, The Strides Collective produces and develops theatrical work by emerging playwrights that embraces the queer experience through authentic, modern, and innovative storytelling. Our work prioritizes the goal of normalizing the conversation about queer identity, creating a safe haven in which emerging artists can tell their stories and have the ability to express themselves without fear of judgment.
Our first two seasons of programming took place online. Ignite and The Diamond Peak Studio Sessions - completely original, queer audio plays - streamed in 2020 and 2021, respectively, and reached audience members in over 20 states and in 10 countries.
In 2022, we resumed in-person programming with the World Premiere of the pigeon. at The Christ Church Neighborhood House. Our 2023 Season featured a reading of bogfriends by jose sebastian alberdi at the Maas Building and the World Premiere of Sister of Mine by Kate McGunagle at The Community Education Center in University City.
In addition to our mainstage productions, we support the development of new queer plays by emerging queer playwrights through our Emerging Playwrights Program and New Strides Play Fest. Alumni of our development programs have gone on to work with The National Playwrights Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, The Dramatist Guild Foundation, Primary Stages, The Tank NYC, and more.
+ Administrative & Outreach Coordinator
The Strides Collective is composed of Collective Members who perform administrative, producerial, and artistic duties for the company. We are looking for an individual to fill a new role in our Collective that focuses on administrative support for grant prospecting, organization, and financial management.
We anticipate this role will have an average of 1-3 hours of work per week. While meetings are conducted remotely, we will only be accepting applications from those individuals who reside in the Greater Philadelphia Area. All Collective members must attend all in-person Collective events during the season.
Transparency is one of our core values; as such, we want to state upfront that all Collective members are currently volunteers who receive a small stipend (between $100-$500) per 12-month term. We deeply value our members' time and passion; as a Collective, we all assist each other to create a safe and healthy working environment. We recognize that the requirements of this opportunity may not be a fit for everyone. We are working towards more robust financial compensation in the future.
This position will receive a stipend of $500 for a 12-month term. Anticipated start date is November 1, 2025. If you have any questions, please email us at Info@StridesCollective.com
Applications are due by Monday, September 1st, at 11:59pm EST. Full position description is available here.