Artistic Department Apprentice - California Center for the Arts
Salary
$20 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Apprenticeship
The Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory (DSTC), a program of California Center for the Arts, Escondido, provides access to and creates pathways for careers and experiences in theatre arts, ensuring the industry belongs to everyone. DSTC apprenticeships provide the opportunity for paid training and workforce development in technical and artistic fields of theatrical production as well as arts leadership and administration.
DESCRIPTION
Artistic Department Apprentice:
Part-time, hourly, nonexempt, $20/hour
Approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Reports to the Artistic Director of Theatrical Productions, and works closely with other departmental leaders
TIME FRAME
September 1, 2023 to May 31st, 2024 (start and end dates are approximate)
HOW TO APPLYPlease submit a full application to California Center for the Arts, Escondido. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
Upload a resume
Upload a cover letter. In this letter, please be sure to address at minimum (1) your connection to the mission of the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory and (2) what Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in theatre arts mean to you.
Applications without a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Artistic Department Apprenticeship is designed to give pre-professional theatre artists or curious but determined individuals a broad view of all operations of the artistic department of a professional theatre company, including but not limited to artistic direction and planning, dramaturgy and script analysis, audition coordination, maintaining the artists database, corresponding with artists and agents, community engagement and audience development, etc. The apprentice will gain real-world, professional experience supporting artistic and general operations of CCAE Theatricals and the Performing Arts department, as well as the Conservatory and the presented season. The apprentice will work closely with various members of the department, including the Artistic and Producing Directors, Conservatory Director, Marketing Consultants, and other apprentices. The apprentice will also work collaboratively with other department apprentices.
Assigned duties and responsibilities may include:
Assist the Artistic Director in daily administrative operations of CCAE Theatricals
Assist the Producing Director and Production Manager in daily administrative operations of CCAE Theatricals
Note-taking and Observation of Designer Run-Throughs
Note-taking and Observation During Production Meetings
Calendar Management
Clerical Tasks such as Copying, Scanning, and Organizing Materials
Attend auditions and co-ordinate with casting for the upcoming season.
Collaborate with the Technical Theatre department on needs for current and upcoming productions
Conduct dramaturgical research for upcoming productions
Assist with planning and operations of opening and closing night festivities
Assist with planning and operations of Discovery Sundays (post-show talk backs)
Assist with planning and operations of Educator Nights
Participate in creating copy for press releases, email newsletters, website, and social media campaigns
Participate in marketing and communications meetings involving various departments across the organization
Conduct community outreach, including distributing flyers, tabling at events, and coordinating strategic partnership outreach for the Performing Arts Department
Represent CCAE at promotional events as necessary
Maintain press and advertising materials
Contribute to social media management as requested, including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Attend department meetings as requested
Other duties as assigned
STAGED READING SERIES:One of the main projects for Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory apprentices is to work collaboratively on the apprentice-produced Staged Reading Series. The staged readings are a unique opportunity for apprentices to take ownership of a project with guidance and support from industry professionals. There will be two staged readings per year: one in the fall and one in the spring.
APPRENTICE-PRODUCED BLOG:Contribute to the apprentice-produced blog series, including writing and/or speaking on topics of interest in theatre production and management
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Artistic Department Apprenticeship is open to collaborative and determined individuals looking to gain experience and learn from industry professionals of arts administration.
The Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory is committed to increasing access and representation of those historically underrepresented in the theatre industry, both on stage and off. In service of that mission, individuals who have experienced barriers to access in the industry are encouraged to apply. Barriers to access show up in many ways, including but not limited to those tied to identity, finances, and education.
BENEFITS
In addition to compensation and industry guidance and experience, apprentices receive 4 pairs of complimentary tickets per year as well as free admission to each of DSTC’s Masterclasses.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The Center’s unique campus includes a 1,500-seat Concert Hall, a 400-seat Center Theater, contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting and banquet facilities. The Assistant Director Intern will primarily work in the Center Theatre, production offices, and rehearsal studios.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. However, reasonable accommodations can be made to help the employee perform tasks successfully.
Must be able to regularly move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move 20 pounds.
The employee is regularly required to either remain stationary or move throughout the building offices or rehearsal spaces.
The employee should be able to communicate via speech, text, or other means.
EEO STATEMENT
CCAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer where the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. CCAE Theatricals is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of Race and associated traits, including hairstyle; Color; Age; Sex; Sexual orientation; Gender; Gender identity and gender expression; Religion, including dress and grooming practices; National origin, including language use restrictions; Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding; Marital status; Genetic information, including family medical history; Physical or mental disability; Military or veteran status; Citizenship and/or immigration status; Child or spousal support withholding; Domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status; Medical conditions, including cancer and AIDS/HIV; Denial of family or medical care leave; Political activities or affiliations; Lawful conduct occurring during non working hours not on Center premises; Credit report or credit information; Prior non-conviction arrest record; Reproductive Health Decision; Any other protected class, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Please note: The Center is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background investigation. The Center participates in E-Verify.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a full application to California Center for the Arts, Escondido. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
Upload a resume
Upload a cover letter. In this letter, please be sure to address at minimum (1) your connection to the mission of the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory and (2) what Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in theatre arts mean to you.