Internship Program
Summer 2020 Internships
About The Internship Program:
Seattle Children’s Theatre is one of the largest professional children’s theatres in the US, producing 5 professional Maintstage productions during the school year. Each summer, SCT Education Programs offers over 20 internship positions to support Drama School programming including nearly 200 camps and classes for students ages 3½ -18, multi-week Performance Lab series, partnership camps across the city, and programming for the upcoming season and school year. The Internship Program is an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on experience in theatre education via classroom observation and arts administration in a professional setting. Through this program, interns build professional relationships within SCT, gain hands-on experience with teaching artistry, and learn professional administrative practices. Over the summer, interns receive professional development opportunities to increase proficiency in teaching artistry, arts administration or arts marketing.
Internships typically run from early to mid-June through end of August for approx. 40 hours a week; the length of internship is dependent on position. Interns are required to attend professional development, master classes, and networking opportunities that are provided throughout the summer. Stipend is $200/week plus compensation for a bus or parking pass. Housing not provided.
At SCT we are working to become an anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Available Internships for Summer 2020:
Position Title: Drama School Internship
Department: Education
Supervisor: Director of Education and Drama School Manager
Classification: Full Time/ Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Drama School Internship program is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the classroom and arts administration. In a professional setting interns assisting in the classroom and support professional teaching artists via a variety of summer camps and classes. Through this educational internship program the individual builds professional relationships within SCT, gains administrative experience, gains classroom management, attains professional development, and gains communication skills by working with children and families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Department: Education
Supervisor: Director of Education and Drama School Manager
Classification: Full Time/ Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Drama School Internship program is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the classroom and arts administration. In a professional setting interns assisting in the classroom and support professional teaching artists via a variety of summer camps and classes. Through this educational internship program the individual builds professional relationships within SCT, gains administrative experience, gains classroom management, attains professional development, and gains communication skills by working with children and families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists Teaching Artists in the classroom in roles ranging from leading an exercise or activity to supporting classroom management
- Supervises students prior, during and after classes
- Communicates all student or classroom changes or updates to the Education Office
- Supports day-to-day Drama School administrative tasks
- Provides excellent customer service for students and families
- Supports Drama School program events
- Assists staff and faculty to develop curriculum
- Participates in weekly Intern meetings
- Attends programing in the field
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of two years in related field
- Experience working with students
- Spreadsheet and Database understanding; in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- Experience in Theatre education
- Experience in customer service
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and direct multiple tasks concurrently, and provide follow through
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and patient with customer service skills
- Must be an independent thinker and doer while being collaborative; effective team player
- Enjoy working in a fast paced, non-profit environment
- Experience or interest in theatre required, arts education or experience working with youth
- Commitment to social justice work and interest in public health
- Clearances/background checks will be conducted
- Stipend is $200 per week.
- Consistent schedule (Mon.-Fri.)
- Term of Internship is Mid-June, 2020 – August, 2020. Exact dates are negotiable
- Generally, the intern will work 40 hrs/week
Position Title: Drama School Internship with Focus in Stage Management
Department: Education
Supervisor: Drama School Manager and Production Coordinator
Classification: Full Time/ Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Drama School Internship program with a focus in Stage Management is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the classroom, during rehearsal, and arts administration. In a professional setting interns assisting in the classroom or rehearsal and support professional teaching artists via a variety of summer camps, classes, and performance labs. Through this educational internship program the individual builds professional relationships within SCT, gains administrative experience, gains classroom management, attains professional development, and gains communication skills by working with children and families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Department: Education
Supervisor: Drama School Manager and Production Coordinator
Classification: Full Time/ Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Drama School Internship program with a focus in Stage Management is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the classroom, during rehearsal, and arts administration. In a professional setting interns assisting in the classroom or rehearsal and support professional teaching artists via a variety of summer camps, classes, and performance labs. Through this educational internship program the individual builds professional relationships within SCT, gains administrative experience, gains classroom management, attains professional development, and gains communication skills by working with children and families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists Teaching Artists in the classroom in roles ranging from leading an exercise or activity to supporting classroom management
- Supervises students prior, during and after classes
- Stage manages Drama School’s The Performance Lab program
- Collaborates with Directors prior and during rehearsals
- Mentors students
- Communicates all student or classroom changes or updates to the Education Office
- Supports day-to-day Drama School administrative tasks
- Provides excellent customer service for students and families
- Supports Drama School program events
- Assists staff and faculty to develop curriculum
- Participates in weekly Intern meetings
- Attends programing in the field
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of two years in related field
- Spreadsheet and Database experience required; experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- Experience in Theatre education required.
- Experience in customer service required.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and direct multiple tasks concurrently, and provide follow through
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and patient with customer service skills
- Must be an independent thinker and doer while being collaborative; effective team player
- Enjoy working in a fast paced, non-profit environment
- Experience or interest in theatre required, arts education or experience working with youth required
- Commitment to social justice work and interest in public health
- Clearances/background checks will be conducted
- Stipend is $200 per week.
- Consistent schedule (Mon.-Fri.)
- Term of Internship is Mid-June, 2020 – August, 2020. Exact dates are negotiable
- Generally, the intern will work 40 hrs/week
Position Title: Administrative Drama School Internship
Department: Education
Supervisor: Drama School Manager and Education Registrar
Classification: Full Time/ Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Administrative Drama School Internship program is an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on experience in arts administration and theatre education skills in a professional setting. Through this educational internship program the individual builds professional relationships within SCT, gains hands-on experience via administration and in the classroom, attains professional development, and gains communication skills by working with children and families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Department: Education
Supervisor: Drama School Manager and Education Registrar
Classification: Full Time/ Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Administrative Drama School Internship program is an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on experience in arts administration and theatre education skills in a professional setting. Through this educational internship program the individual builds professional relationships within SCT, gains hands-on experience via administration and in the classroom, attains professional development, and gains communication skills by working with children and families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports day-to-day Drama School administrative tasks.
- Creates and maintains class folders and lists.
- Assists with registration inquiries and management of students.
- Provides excellent customer service constituents.
- Communicates with parents, interns, and teaching artists via email, phone, and in-person.
- Supports Drama School program events.
- Supports Teaching Artists in the classroom.
- Provides administrative support during prior and post classes.
- Assists staff and faculty with students needs.
- Participates in weekly intern meetings.
- Attends programing in the field.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of two years in related field.
- Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel required.
- Experience in Theatre education required.
- Experience in customer service required.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and direct multiple tasks concurrently, and provide follow through.
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and patient with customer service skills.
- Must be an independent thinker and doer while being collaborative; effective team player.
- Familiarity with database programs like Tessitura is a plus.
- Enjoy working in a fast paced, non-profit environment.
- Experience or interest in arts administration; preferably with a theater or Theatre for Young Audience focus desired.
- Experience or interest in theatre required, arts education or experience working with youth required.
- Commitment to social justice work and interest in public health.
- Clearances/background checks will be conducted.
- Stipend is $200 per week.
- Consistent schedule (Mon.-Fri.)
- Term of Internship is Mid-June, 2020 – August, 2020. Exact dates are negotiable.
- Generally, the intern will work 40 hrs/week
Position Title: Marketing Internship
Department: Marketing/Education
Supervisor: Digital Marketing Manager and Marketing Strategist
Classification: Full Time/Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Marketing Internship program is an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on experience in arts marketing in a professional setting. Through this educational internship program, the individual expands their professional development and strengthens relationships within SCT, while build a portfolio of work that encompasses a variety of marketing concepts which could include digital & print marketing, communications & PR, sales and promotions, while working alongside professionals in the field. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Department: Marketing/Education
Supervisor: Digital Marketing Manager and Marketing Strategist
Classification: Full Time/Seasonal Internship About SCT: Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 44 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. At SCT we are working to become and anti-racist organization, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications form all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Position Summary: The Marketing Internship program is an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on experience in arts marketing in a professional setting. Through this educational internship program, the individual expands their professional development and strengthens relationships within SCT, while build a portfolio of work that encompasses a variety of marketing concepts which could include digital & print marketing, communications & PR, sales and promotions, while working alongside professionals in the field. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports day-to-day Marketing Department tasks while learning skills released to digital & print marketing and advertising, communications & PR strategy, sales and promotion of mainstage season sales.
- Can strategize, collect and analyze data from previous and current campaigns to support their learning of the development and forecasting future campaigns.
- Will learn how to maintain an ongoing sales & marketing sales strategy through their collaboration with the Marketing Strategist and Digital Marketing Manager. Works in collaboration with the Marketing Strategist and Digital Marketing Manager to develop and maintain the ongoing sales & marketing strategy.
- Will be an active member of the Marketing & Sales team who is encouraged to collaborate, ideate and generate content for SCT’s digital marketing needs which can include website, social media, email, blogs and newsletters. Collaborates to ideate and generate content for SCT’s website, social media and email needs (i.e. blogs, newsletters).
- Participates in weekly intern meetings with interns from other departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of two years in related field.
- Aspires to be a leader within an arts organization
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Products (Forms, Sheets, Docs) required. Experience with Wordfly (or other email marketing software); Survey Monkey (or other online survey program); Google products (Forms, Sheets, Docs); Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube preferred.
- Likes to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices for social media.
- Has an interest in the arts or nonprofit administration. Solid interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Copywriting and editing skills a plus.
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to learn new a database and software programs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
- Must communicate and express oneself with a variety of SCT constituents.
- Enjoy working in a fast paced, non-profit environment.
- Experience or interest in arts marketing; interest in theater or Theatre for Young Audience a plus.
- Clearances/background checks will be conducted.
- Stipend is $200 per week.
- Consistent schedule (Mon.-Fri.)
- Term of Internship is June, 2020 – August, 2020. Exact dates are negotiable.
- Generally, the intern will work 40 hrs/week.
*We are currently not offering production internships at this time.
Learn More
As a leader in Theatre for Young Audiences and Theatre Education, Seattle Children’s Theatre’s (SCT) programming is known for its excellence. The SCT Internship Program began in 1999. In these last 20 years, more than 400 interns have passed through the program. Of the last 6 intern classes alone, nearly 70% have gone on to find careers in theatre/theatre education. This program fosters talent, creates a network of valuable professional connections, and provides job training, all of which contribute to the workforce development system. More than 30% of SCT’s current staff is an alumnus of the Internship Program. 27 promising young adults made up the 2019 Class of SCT Interns.
Still not sure if the Internship Program is right for you? Hear from one of last summer's Drama School Interns Emma Harmon on all the ways the program surprised and inspired her.
How To Apply
To apply, please complete the application at the link below. You will be prompted to provide your contact information, relevant experience including resume, cover letter, diversity statement, and the names, emails, and phone number of two references. This application must be completed all at once, your changes will not be saved until you hit submit.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2020 11:59 P.M. PST
Questions: Contact the SCT Internship Program by emailing Drama School Program Manager Mitchell Martin at mitchellm@sct.org.