PLAYWRIGHTS PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR

Reporting to the Director, the Playwrights Program Coordinator will manage and run the 2026 program for playwrights that is offered via a partnership between Merrigong Theatre Company and SCWC. Among the role’s responsibilities will be coordination of the programs events, communication with participants and facilitation of playwrighting workshops.

This is a paid position and includes complimentary theatre tickets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide key co-ordination and support for the Playwrights Program 2026:

  • Manage the participation needs of the Playwrights Program 2026 through coordinating and responding to communications for participants,

  • Manage all event ticketing, venue bookings, and post-program surveys,

  • Attend theatre programs and talks with the group as scheduled,

  • Plan and deliver playwrighting workshops on craft to assist participants to develop their work.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Tertiary qualifications in the arts and/or job-related experience,

  • Experience in facilitating playwrighting workshops,

  • Excellent interpersonal, administrative and communication skills

  • Experience in working with and co-ordinating groups.

Please apply by email with a CV and cover letter responding to each of the selection criteria by 30/11/2025

: SCWC Director Sarah Nicholson at sarah.nicholson@southcoastwriters.org