{"id":3998501,"url":"https://alion.io/job/theatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice","title":"TheatreSquared Apprentice","company":{"id":1950040,"name":"TheatreSquared","domain":"theatre2.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/theatre2","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"BambooHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fayetteville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T07:42:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"TheatreSquared Apprentice Program\nSpring/Summer 2027 | January 19 - July 31, 2027\nNow Hiring: Two Education Apprentices with Marketing and Arts Administration Focus Areas\nEducation Apprentice - Marketing Focus\nEducation Apprentice - Arts Administration Focus\nAbout the Program\nReady to explore a career in professional theatre? TheatreSquared's Apprentice Program offers emerging arts professionals an opportunity to learn, grow, and gain meaningful hands-on experience alongside experienced theatre professionals.\nFor Spring/Summer 2027, TheatreSquared is seeking two Education Apprentices, each with an additional focus in either Marketingor Arts Administration.\nBoth apprentices will be part of the Education Department and report directly to the Director of Education, who will oversee schedules, workloads, and priorities while coordinating opportunities with other departments. Throughout the program, apprentices will support Education programming, gain experience in their designated focus areas, and explore the many ways a professional theatre operates.\nOur goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive learning environment where apprentices can develop practical skills, build professional relationships, and prepare for future careers in theatre.\nWe especially encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences have been historically underrepresented in American theatre.\nWhat You'll Experience\nThis is a hands-on apprenticeship, and no two days will necessarily look alike!\nApprentices will have opportunities to:\nWork alongside experienced theatre professionals and receive personalized mentorship.\nSupport Education programs, workshops, classes, and community activities.\nGain practical experience in Marketing or Arts Administration.\nParticipate in professional development, collaborative meetings, and conversations with visiting artists.\nLearn how departments work together to support TheatreSquared's productions, audiences, and mission.\nBuild professional skills and relationships that support future career opportunities.\nCollaborate on a culminating apprentice project, from concept through execution.\nA Special Focus on Education and Summer Camps\nEducation is at the heart of both positions. Throughout the program, apprentices will support youth and adult programming, classes, workshops, and community engagement activities.\nDuring June and July, both apprentices will play an especially active role in TheatreSquared's summer Education Camps.This includes working alongside teaching artists, assisting with classroom and program needs, supporting camp activities, and helping create a welcoming and positive experience for participants. Although opportunities in their designated focus areas will continue, summer camp support will be a primary responsibility during the final months of the program.\nApprenticeship Focus Areas\nBoth positions share a foundation in Education while offering additional opportunities to explore a specific area of theatre operations.\nEducation Apprentice - Marketing Focus\nThe Marketing Department helps tell TheatreSquared's story, connect with audiences, and promote productions, programs, and events.\nThe Marketing-focused apprentice will have opportunities to:\nSupport the creation and coordination of marketing and promotional materials.\nLearn how advertising and marketing strategies are developed for productions, events, and Education programs.\nAssist with digital communications, social media, and audience engagement.\nExplore how Marketing and the Box Office collaborate to support ticket sales, subscriptions, and audience growth.\nHelp maintain and promote TheatreSquared's brand and public presence.\nSupport additional Marketing projects as assigned.\nThis focus area introduces apprentices to the creative and strategic work that connects audiences and communities with the theatre.\nEducation Apprentice - Arts Administration Focus\nArts Administration is the work that helps keep a professional theatre running. From supporting artists and staff to managing resources, building relationships, and planning for the future, arts administrators help make the work onstage and throughout the organization possible.\nThe Arts Administration-focused apprentice will gain exposure to several departments, including Executive Leadership, Finance, Human Resources, Company Management, Development, and Community Experience.\nDepending on departmental needs and learning opportunities, responsibilities may include:\nAssisting with administrative projects, organizational planning, and office operations.\nLearning how Finance and Human Resources support employees, artists, and business operations.\nSupporting Company Management in welcoming and assisting visiting artists.\nGaining exposure to fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnerships through Development.\nLearning how Community Experience supports patrons, events, rentals, and other theatre activities.\nAssisting with cross-departmental projects, meetings, communications, and organizational initiatives.\nSupporting additional administrative and operational projects as assigned.\nThis focus area provides a broad introduction to the people, departments, and responsibilities involved in operating a professional nonprofit theatre.\nShared Responsibilities and Flexibility\nTheatre is a collaborative environment, and apprentices are an important part of that collaboration. While each apprentice has a designated focus area, both positions are rooted in Education and may assist other departments as opportunities and organizational needs arise. The Director of Education will remain each apprentice's primary supervisor, coordinating assignments and priorities to ensure a balanced and meaningful learning experience.\nApprentices may also be assigned other reasonable duties by the Director of Education or TheatreSquared leadership, coordinated through the Director of Education, in support of departmental needs, theatre operations, and the organization's mission.\nWho We're Looking For\nWe're looking for individuals who are curious, dependable, enthusiastic, and excited to learn.\nIdeal candidates will demonstrate:\nA genuine interest in live theatre and the performing arts.\nAn interest in education, teaching, and working with young people.\nStrong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.\nA positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to take on challenges.\nThe ability to work independently and collaboratively.\nFlexibility, adaptability, and openness to feedback.\nA commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for colleagues, artists, students, and patrons.\nPrevious theatre experience is helpful but not required. We value enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.\nProgram Requirements\nMust be at least 21 years old by the program start date.\nMust be available approximately 35-40 hours per week from January 19 - July 31, 2027.\nMust be available for significant involvement in Education summer camps during June and July.\nMust have reliable transportation.\nMust be able to secure local housing for the duration of the program.\nEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of TheatreSquared's required background screening, consistent with applicable law and organizational policy.\nCompensation & Benefits\nThis is a temporary, full-time, nonexempt positionwith a weekly wage of $640, based on an anticipated 35-40-hour workweek. Schedules may vary depending on programming and organizational needs. Overtime will be compensated in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.\nApprentices are eligible for:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance plans, with TheatreSquared contributing toward eligible coverage.\n8.5 days of paid time off.\nFour paid holidaysduring the program.\nAccess to TheatreSquared's Employee Assistance Program.\nAllotted tickets to TheatreSquared productions.\nOpportunities to experience professional live theatre and participate in professional development.\nAdditional benefits and eligibility information will be provided during hiring and onboarding.\nImportant Dates\nApplication Deadline:November 20, 2026\nSelection Notifications:December 2026\nProgram Dates:January 19 - July 31, 2027\nDuring the application process, candidates will indicate their first and second preferences between the Marketing and Arts Administration focus areas.\n\nPlease note: TheatreSquared does not offer an acting apprenticeship through this program.\n\nOur Commitment\nAt TheatreSquared, we believe theatre has the power to bring people together, inspire change, and strengthen communities. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can contribute, learn, and grow.\nOur Apprentice Program offers an opportunity to explore professional theatre, develop meaningful skills, and discover where your talents and interests might lead.\nWe look forward to meeting the next generation of theatre professionals!","description_format":"text","description_chars":9011,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Venues"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-10T02:26:03Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:4","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/theatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/theatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T09:22:58Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":21839,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1950040},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1950040"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ftheatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ftheatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ftheatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/theatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ftheatresquared-theatresquared-apprentice"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3998501}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"theatre2.org","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3998501},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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