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Early Career Professional Training Track

Program participants will:

• Take on projects and responsibilities that contribute to the day-to-day running of the company
• Build relationships with their supervisor and staff members across the organization, ensuring that they are not only gaining valuable skills but also receiving continuous support and feedback
• Work with a mentor throughout the season, who will offer them professional development and career guidance
• Participate in a series of educational workshops and seminars led by the industry experts on MTC’s staff, as well as career development coaching with our human resources team
• Contribute to the success of MTC’s special events including opening night parties
• Network with emerging professionals in the industry
• Have access to MTC’s affinity spaces
• Receive complimentary tickets to productions at MTC and at other arts organizations

These are full-time, non-exempt positions paid at $700.00 per week ($20.00 per hour, 35 hours per week). The 2026-27 program will begin on September 8, 2026 and end on or around May 28, 2027.

Trainees are eligible for a benefits package which includes: choice between two group health plans with options for spousal, family, and/or domestic partner coverage; basic life and long term disability insurance; paid time off (sick and personal); voluntary dental, vision, and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.

All Early Career Professional Training positions are full-time and in-person. MTC’s office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm. The standard schedule for most Trainees will be Monday-Thursday from 10am-6pm (with 30-minute unpaid lunch break) and Friday from 10am-3:30pm (with 30-minute unpaid lunch). On Fridays, staff has the option to work remotely unless office-specific tasks are required and pending supervisor approval. There will be some evening and weekend commitments.