Community Outreach Liaison

About Repertorio Español

Repertorio Español is a non‑profit theater that presents classical and contemporary plays year‑round, in Spanish and under a rotating repertory model. Each season includes around 12 productions, with at least two world premieres annually. The company supports emerging Latinx artists through readings of new plays, commissions, opportunities for young directors, and educational activities for students and special programs for older adults. All performances are presented in Spanish, with English subtitles for non‑Spanish speakers and Spanish subtitles for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing audience members.

About the Role

Repertorio Español is seeking a bilingual Community Outreach Liaison to expand access to culturally relevant theatre for Latinx/e youth across New York City, particularly recent immigrants and underserved youth. The Liaison will develop and strengthen relationships with NYC public schools, families, educators, and community‑based organizations; support student and family engagement with Repertorio’s programming; and help create meaningful connections between young people, their communities, and the performing arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new partnerships with NYC public high and middle schools, especially dual‑language schools and those with high Latinx/e enrollment, prioritizing communities in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
• Work closely with the Marketing Director, Group Sales, and Education Managers to prepare and send supporting materials, build new partnerships, organize preparatory workshops, and coordinate trips to the theatre.
• Organize preparatory workshops for students attending Repertorio performances, focusing on building cultural context and theatre literacy.
• Facilitate educator focus groups to gather feedback and support arts integration, providing professional development that builds cultural context and theatre literacy.
• Conduct bilingual outreach to families, schools, and community organizations to increase Latinx/e youth attendance at weekend performances.
• Track participation data and support program evaluation through surveys, teacher forms, and engagement metrics.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive contact database of schools, educators, and community organizations, documenting contacts, follow‑ups, partnerships, and future collaboration opportunities.
• Support additional community engagement, education, and outreach initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English (required).
• Experience in community outreach, education, or youth‑serving programs.
• Deep familiarity with Latinx/e communities and immigrant experiences in NYC.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, arts‑based education.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of community engagement strategies for recent immigrant youth.
• Existing relationships with NYC public schools.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and a passion for promoting the performing arts.
• Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups, professional development, or community conversations.

Pay

The annual salary is $60,000.

Benefits

This position includes fringe and health benefits. Repertorio will cover all transportation costs associated with work‑related travel.

Schedule

This is a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week, six‑month position beginning October 1, 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring in‑person presence at partner school sites, community organizations, and Repertorio’s Manhattan home base. Travel throughout the boroughs is a core part of the job.