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About the Role

Signature Theatre, a leading off-Broadway theatre, seeks a Fellow for the production of King of the Yees. This full-time, temporary role provides administrative and logistical support across various teams, offering a holistic understanding of theatre operations and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to General Management, Production, Development, Marketing, and Artistic teams.
• Engage in structured rotations across Artistic, Production, General & Company Management, Marketing & Audience Development, and Development departments.
• Be mentored by a different department weekly to enhance industry knowledge and career readiness.
• Participate in networking events with industry professionals, alumni, and partner organizations.
• Gain access to job shadowing opportunities within Signature.
• Meet industry leaders.
• Work on a live project assignment scheduled to end at the fellowship's conclusion, showcasing experience and skills.

Requirements

• Demonstrable interest and commitment to a career in the arts.
• Ability to articulate how the fellowship will aid in future arts administration growth.
• Resumes should focus on meaningful experiences and outline responsibilities and achievements, including professional, academic, and/or personal pursuits.
• No previous work or educational experience is required.
• Occasional evening hours may be required.

Skills

• Administrative support
• Logistical support
• Cross-departmental learning
• Mentorship
• Networking
• Job shadowing
• Project management

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Temporary

Experience Level

• Entry level

Salary/Compensations

• $22.00/hour/ 40 hours each week

Benefits

• Cross departmental learning opportunities
• Shadowing departmental mentors
• Goal setting workshops and check-ins
• Access to industry conferences, roundtables and networking events
• Opportunities to connect with internship cohorts and theatre professionals

About the Company

• Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers, producing several plays from each resident writer to offer a deep dive into their bodies of work.
• Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature operates from The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility designed by Frank Gehry Architects.
• The Center supports collaboration among artists, organizations, and communities through free public access.
• Signature has received over 100 awards and was the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award in 2014.
• Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA).

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military, or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities.