Badgero, 34, took on the newly created role of marketing and communications coordinator at the Arts Council of Greater Lansing earlier this month.
The timing was perfect, Badgero said: His assignment as communications and volunteer coordinator at Old Town Commercial Association through a two-year grant from AmeriCorps had just concluded.
"So much of the experience I gained (at AmeriCorps), so much of what I learned there is so vital at the Arts Council," he said.
Arts Council executive director Leslie Donaldson sees the same potential.
"With Chad’s experience working through the Old Town Commercial Association, as well as his involvement in the community — and especially his background in the arts and his enthusiasm for Lansing, he’s a great addition to our staff, and we’re thrilled to have him."
Badgero said the job offers him a chance to connect with the Arts Council members and with the public as well. "I’ll handle press releases, social media and the online newsletter, as well as being the face of the organization," he said.
"I feel like I have no problem being a visible advocate for the arts in Lansing — in fact, I love it. I really, really believe in the arts and the arts community, and I think my history speaks to that."
Badgero founded the current incarnation of Peppermint Creek Theatre in 2002 — and earlier version had lasted from 1995 to 2000 — and he’s also the organizer of the annual Renegade Theatre Festival. His recent directorial work included Peppermint Creek’s "The Pride" and "Caroline, or Change," as well as the Lansing Community College staging of "Pentecost."
"Chad’s position will not only support the growth of our organization, but also support the growth of the creative community as a whole," Donaldson said.
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