Administrative Apprentice, Drama

Description

This full-time apprenticeship focuses on the development and integration of skills in support of all administrative, curricular, and artistic operations of the Drama Division’s actor training program and the Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program. The apprentice will contribute to the dynamic atmosphere of the Drama Division, making a significant impact on the success of the division’s many activities.

The salary is $18.50 per hour for 40 weeks, or a contracted amount of $29,600.00 for the school year. The schedule operates on standard office hours, requiring occasional flexibility to accommodate specific events or projects. This is a forward-facing role, and an on-campus presence to interact with students, faculty, staff, and guests is expected.

Reporting to the Managing Director and in collaboration with the Drama Division Staff, ideal candidates possess a collaborative spirit, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills, and have a passionate interest in arts administration, the artistic process, student development, and higher education.

Joining our team means becoming an integral part of a fast-paced and dynamic educational and performing arts community. Our office embraces a supportive atmosphere, promoting teamwork and individual growth. The unique blend of responsibilities provides exposure to diverse tasks, fostering a rich learning environment. The collaborative atmosphere allows for mentorship and guidance to ensure the apprentice's success in their role.

• Efficient coordination of annual auditions and Actor Presentations.
• Streamlined administrative processes in support of overall divisional mission goals.
• Successful execution of support services for faculty and students, catering and other event logistics, studio maintenance, and audio-visual systems, ensuring a well-organized and functional environment.

This program provides immersive training for emerging performing arts technicians and administrators, addressing the need for practical training in the field. For over four decades, it has prepared recent graduates, early-career professionals, and individuals undergoing career transitions for employment in the cultural sector. This is achieved through hands‑on experience, professional development, and networking and mentorship opportunities. Details can be found on the Juilliard Website's Professional Apprentice Program Page.

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school's mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace.

We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other's company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team‑building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Drama Division staff, faculty, and students, managing general communications, office inventories, student information, and running errands out of the building as needed.
• Assist with annual audition process involving over 2,000 candidates.
• Manage and track all reservations and correspondences for annual Actor Presentations in New York and Los Angeles.
• Collaborate with team members on the 4th-year and playwright website, including headshots, resumes, and production photographs.
• Assist with set‑up for all division…