Education Intern

Summer Education Intern

Encore Stage & Studio is seeking an Education Intern for the summer of 2022, beginning in June and ending in August. This internship will provide current undergraduate students with a part-time, hands-on experience working at a non-profit children's theatre company.

Intern Responsibilities:

• Assistant teaching, co-teaching, and/or lead teaching in-house programming for students ages 3-18.
• Assisting the Education Director with scheduling, communicating with schools and teaching artists.
• Assisting the Education Director in facilitating the operation of Encore's weekend and evening programming.

What You Bring to Encore Stage & Studio:

• A passion for working with young people.
• Experience in the performing arts.
• Creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff members and teaching artists.
• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students and families.
• The ability to work independently on projects.
• Experience with Google Suite, Excel, and Word processing software.
• Flexible afternoon, evening, and Saturday morning availability.

What to Expect:

• You will report to the Education Director.
• 34.5 – 37.5 hour work week from mid-June to August 2022. This includes evenings and weekends as required.
• Mentorship from Encore staff.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Complimentary tickets to all Encore productions.
• $13/hour pay

Proof of vaccination and adherence to current COVID-19 protocols is required.

Location: Encore's offices are located at Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207). There is regular travel between the office, classes, and production locations. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern; access to a car is strongly recommended.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Madaline Langston, Education Director, at jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line "Education Intern—Your Name". Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.