Education Intern - Theatre

Become an arts leader today by gaining practical experience in a supportive nonprofit environment. Through Marin Theatre Company's Arts Leadership Training Program, you'll not only enhance your skills, but also put them to use as an integral member of our team. With connections to theaters in the Bay Area and beyond, MTC is the perfect place to start your career!

The Arts Leadership Training Program is designed for anyone who is transitioning from college to a career path in theatre and the performing arts. The program offers year-long internship opportunities in artistic direction, dramaturgy and literary management, production and stage management, education, graphic design, communications and social media, and administration.

Marin Theatre Company is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, physical abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to Ashleigh Worley, Director of Education, at ashleighw@marintheatre.org by March 30, 2018 for consideration.

Program Details

Time Commitment

- Full Season August 13, 2018-June 24, 2019
- Up to 30 hours per week
- Daily office hours between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some nights and weekends as needed
- Hours may increase during technical rehearsal weeks and youth performances

Compensation/Supplemental Income

This is an unpaid internship. There are opportunities for supplemental paid work through Front of House, Production or the Education Department for qualified applicants. Hours will be set and remain steady so that interns can acquire outside employment nights and weekends.

Housing

MTC does not provide housing but has affordable furnished housing available for rent in an apartment with shared rooms in a co-ed living environment. Rent is $650 per month and includes utilities, plus a $300 nonrefundable move-in fee.

Required:

- Reliable transportation (strongly recommended)
- A minimum of three years of college or advanced theatre training post high school
- B.A./B.F.A or equivalent experience preferred
- Some experience in area of application

Descriptions of Internship

Education

This internship is designed to train individuals for working with youth in a professional theatre setting. The Education Intern will have the opportunity to learn how to plan and facilitate lessons for young people ages 4 -18 through drama/theatre classes on-site, arts-integrated residencies in schools, and youth production classes. Interns will work with professional Teaching Artists in the classroom, serve as an Assistant Director for youth productions, partake in career enhancement workshops such as lesson planning and curriculum development, teach warm-ups, lead theatre games, and assist teaching artists during classes. Ultimately, the Education Intern will lead and teach classes and/or residencies as proficiency is determined. Interns participate in all administrative aspects of MTC’s Education Department and support company events and needs as assigned. This position is ideal for candidates who are interested in pursuing Teaching Artist work as well as Director of Education positions.