Company Management Apprentice

Bristol Riverside Theatre is a mid-sized regional theatre whose mission is to engage audiences and artists alike with exceptional performances, inspired writing, and superior productions that motivate us to think harder, to feel more deeply, to laugh more joyfully, and to reflect on ourselves and the world in which we live.

DESCRIPTION: We seek a Company Management Apprentice. This is an entry level position and an opportunity to gain experience under the mentorship of the General Manager and Producing Directors. The Apprentice can expect to work roughly 20 hours per week in Company Management and 20 hours per week in another area of their choosing. The point of this apprenticeship is to learn. We can make almost any part of the theatre operation available to you to observe (or sometimes participate in). Past apprentices have assisted with costumes, worked in marketing on social media campaigns, sat in on rehearsals, read stage directions in readings, and sat in on new play workshops.

It is not expected that the apprentice has prior experience. But it is expected that the apprentice will be diligent about asking for help and instruction as needed and will progress into an independent worker by the end of the apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is designed for someone who is hard working, smart, and eager, but lacking professional theatre experience.

There are three apprenticeship sessions per year and apprentices may choose to stay for up to two consecutive sessions. We are currently interviewing apprentices for the spring semester. The three sessions are:

• Spring: January through early June
• Summer: June through August
• Fall: September through December

 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Company Management Apprentice performs the following duties:

• Handling logistics for visiting artists.
• Running weekly grocery trips and outings for visiting artists.
• Monitoring and maintaining artist housing. Includes: scheduling and ensuring quality control with vendors including cleaners, exterminators, maintenance, and others.
• Communicating with visiting artists to make sure they have what they need and helping them secure what is missing.
• Being on call for emergencies on evenings and weekends.
• Serving as monitor for auditions in Bristol, Philadelphia and New York as needed.
• Assisting the General Manager and Producing Directors as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The desired experience and qualifications for this position include:

• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Friendly team player.
• Must own a car.

BENEFITS: Housing (including utilities) and flexible holidays.

EOE: Bristol Riverside Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives and better reflects the community as a whole. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

TO APPLY: E-mail your resume to [email protected] with “Company Manager Apprentice Position” in the subject line.  With your resume, please submit a cover letter describing what attracted you to this job and your qualifications. Qualified candidates may be asked to submit additional information, including references.