a full-time job opportunity with Mirror Image Arts

ABOUT MIRROR IMAGE ARTS

Mirror Image Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008. Our passion and purpose is to DISRUPT the school to prison pipeline by Delivering Impactful Strategic Results Utilizing Participatory Theatre. We work for and with young people (ages 7-21) across Metro Denver. We center our work with underserved youth, many of who are dealing with the effects of complex trauma, in underserved and under-resourced areas. While our primary pursuit is supporting and empowering young people, we recognize we must also support the environments in which they spend much of their time. Therefore, we work in deep partnerships with like-minded leaders inside education and the youth legal system to ensure punitive practices are decreased while positive youth development, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care practices are increased.

Our priorities can be seen through our programs and practices:

1. We employ Trusted Adults who are specifically trained to use theatre, trauma informed care/healing-centered engagement, and culturally responsive teaching practices to help young people find their value and potential through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
2. We have 3 distinct programs – Your Voice (Theatre in Education), Restorative Theatre (Theatre in the Youth Legal System), and Rehearsal for Reality (Theatre for Professional Development). Specifics about our programs can be found here.

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a full-time Program Associate, part-time (24 hours/wk) Program Associate, and Contactor positions. These positions will report to the Program Manager.

A person who works at MIA needs to wholeheartedly believe every young person is an asset to our community, deserves a clean slate and that their choices do not define who they are. Responsibilities will include serving as a theatre facilitator and performer for programs in education and youth legal system, devising new theatrical works, program development, partnership building and collaboration, supporting evaluation efforts, fundraising, and supporting the implementation of the strategic plan. This is an open-ended position with room for growth. To see the growth potential, check out our Strategic GrowthPlan here.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Courage, Curiosity, Empathy, and Compassion.
• A Community-centric mindset.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Dedication to social-emotional learning.
• Motivation and entrepreneurial drive.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Fabulous communication skills (written, verbal, and phone).
• Root cause analysis skills with a solutions-focus.
• Growth Mindset – Willingness to learn and grow
• Passion for young people, the arts and social change.
• Personal experience navigating identity and privilege.

At Mirror Image Arts, we understand that we each have a different journey toward identifying and cultivating our unique gifts. We value culture fit and experience over degrees and accreditations. Tell us your story, demonstrate your accomplishments. We identify as practitioners. We learn through experience and by taking risks. We know failure, and we celebrate and empower the ability to come back stronger. We also consider it our responsibility to help equip you to move forward on your career path, and we offer professional development opportunities so you can achieve the growth you seek.

LOGISTICS

• A reliable vehicle to drive to multiple locations throughout the Metro-Denver Area is required.
• A reliable phone for calls/texts.
• We work in partnership with the Division of Youth Systems (DYS). Per their policy all staff working with youth must have a fingerprint background check as well as a drug test.
• This is primarily a M-F job with occasional night and weekend availability needed.
• Mirror Image Arts office is located on the Simpson United Methodist Church campus located in Arvada.

COMPENSATION

Full-time position (40hrs/week); starts at $38,400 a year.  Benefits include:

• Healthcare Reimbursement Agreement (HRA)1 between $400/month (for single) up to $750/month (family with dependents);
• Simple IRA Retirement option (up to 3% employer match);
• Mileage reimbursement;
• Paid-time off (includes vacation, sick time, mental health days, and holidays); and
• We offer and encourage ongoing training opportunities, a casual dress code, and work-from-home options.
• 1 HRAs are employer-funded accounts that employees can use to pay for health insurance premiums and/or medical expenses. Employers of all sizes can set up tax free accounts that their employees can use to buy their own health plans on the individual market. The funds are tax free to both the employer and employee.

Part-time position (24hrs/week); starts at $24,030 a year. Benefits include:

• Mileage reimbursement;
• We offer and encourage ongoing training opportunities, a casual dress code, and work-from-home options.

Contractor, Exempt, $30/hr, Project based. Benefits include:

• Hourly wage given for performances, facilitation, and rehearsals

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will meaningfully contribute to the successful growth and sustainability of a radical grassroots nonprofit organization. We define radical as:

We are working hard to make the world a better place – a place where systemic oppression is addressed; where people (especially young people) feel valued, seen and heard; and where mental health and social emotional wellbeing are at the center of conversations for social change. Youʼll be instrumental in affecting our progress.

• You will participate in an intentional work culture that promotes curiosity, freedom to fail – reflect/revisit and come back stronger, active listening, empathy, perspective-taking, responsible decision-making, and compassionate action.
• You will work hard and stretch your capacity, but you will feel purposeful and proud, knowing that your efforts make a difference to real people in our local community.
• You will feel a part of the larger picture. Our work culture is transparent, hope-fueled, and person-centered.

OUR CORE VALUES + ARTISTIC VISION

These values and practices are the cornerstones of our organizational culture:

• Courage
• Curiosity
• Community-centric
• Play

Throughout our Theatre and our Organization, we…

• Listen deeply and come from a place of curiosity.
• Seek to understand humanity by investigating intrinsic motivation and root cause. Amplify the voices of the oppressed.
• Create physical and emotional environments that inspire dialogue.
• Provide the “freedom to fail” – to make a bold choice, revise, and come back stronger. Collaborate with artists and non-arts organizations.
• Reflect both the beauty and the complexity of society to open minds and hearts. Develop a physical, visual, and emotional memory to support intellectual concepts.

APPLY

If you are thinking this is a culture for you please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter introducing yourself to our team to jobs@mirrorimagearts.org. In the body of your letter, please indicate which positions you are interested in, give concrete examples of how your work history and/or life experiences have equipped you to fulfill the requirements of this position. Also, tell us about your connection to young people, the arts and social change.

We will offer zoom interviews to the first round of appropriate candidates. We will then invite a small group of candidates for in-person interviews. We promise we will keep our requests relevant and reasonable and respect each candidateʼs time.

We will accept applications through July 5th, 2023. We look forward to hearing from you!

Maya Osterman-Van Grack

Executive Director of Programs

Non-discrimination policy: Mirror Image Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, military status, political service, affiliation, or disability. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We value and are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, board, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.