The Education Intern will have the opportunity to be fully integrated in the Education and Community Partnerships Department of one of the nation’s largest theatre companies. The intern will work with the Department Manager to support the development and implementation of summer career readiness programming and summer alumni engagement. The intern will focus on learning about event planning, day-of event coordination, and developing marketing strategies with program managers. They will also assist in strategizing and designing a suite of workforce development programs for the 2022/23 season, including but not limited to the CTG Leadership Circle, Internships, Apprenticeships, Observerships, and Career Fairs. They will gain experience in marketing research, budget planning and tracking, program evaluation, and best practices for community engagement rooted in anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion, while working within one of the nation’s largest nonprofit theatre companies. This position will work 40 hours a week from June to August 2022.
Ideal applicants would have interest in career development for emerging artists and arts professionals and/or arts education, strong writing skills, and a commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Interest in learning best practices for arts education program design and implementation is preferred. Note that the intern will not be teaching; experience in this area is not necessary.
At Center Theatre Group, we believe theatre creates an extraordinary connection between artists and audiences that only starts on the stage. Theatre creates the energy that feeds a city, a culture, and a society. Theatre reflects the community it serves. As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies, we proudly continue our more than 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives.
Interested applicants should submit a PDF resume that demonstrates their interest in arts education, as well as a tailored PDF cover letter that clearly states their career objective and how this internship would support their goals. All applicants must also submit a Center Theatre Group Internship Program Application PDF, available at ctgla.org/Internships. A strong cover letter will outline an applicant’s interest in this specific internship, at Center Theatre Group, and will demonstrate that the applicant has researched the organization and the activities of the Education & Community Partnerships Department. Resume, cover letter, and Center Theatre Group Internship Program Application should be sent to internships@ctgla.org.