Administrative Apprentice, Drama

Overview

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.

This role reports to the Managing Director and, in collaboration with the Drama Division Staff, requires a collaborative spirit, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills, and a passionate interest in arts administration, the artistic process, student development, and higher education. 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, with occasional flexibility to accommodate specific events or projects. This is a forward-facing role requiring on-campus presence to interact with students, faculty, staff, and guests.

About the Drama Division Team: 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 collaborative atmosphere allows for mentorship and guidance to ensure the apprentices success in their role.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Drama Division staff, faculty, and students, including managing communications, office inventories, student information, and errands as needed.
• Assist with the annual audition process involving over 2,000 candidates.
• Manage and track reservations and correspondences for annual Actor Presentations in New York and Los Angeles.
• Collaborate on the 4th-year and playwright website, including headshots, resumes, and production photographs.
• Assist with setup for division meetings and events, oversee catering, and manage budget and expenses as necessary.
• Act as House and Ticket Manager for 1st and 2nd-year showings.
• Monitor studio spaces, troubleshoot audio-visual systems, and assist with technology usage; communicate studio or dressing room issues as needed.
• Handle student evaluation sheets, attendance records, and office files to support organization and efficiency.
• Assist with planning, management, and execution of projects as directed by the Managing Director.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Passion for a career in theatrical administration and/or producing. Experience and working knowledge of the intended craft is essential.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or related professional experience and transferable skills, or a combination of both.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to meet the needs of a fast-paced educational and performing arts community.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively with great attention to detail.
• Professional, warm, mature personality with diplomacy and tact; ability to interact with a wide range of constituencies within the Juilliard community.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to work with varied constituencies.

• Experience or working knowledge of Theater.
• Experience in college or professional theater, preferably in administration or stage management.
• Additional computer skills, including PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Familiarity with video and audio editing software.

• All Juilliard performances are free to Juilliard employees.
• Discounts on day-of tickets to partner organizations at the Lincoln Center campus.
• Tuition-free Extension classes.
• Generous paid time off, including personal leave, sick leave, and scheduled school holidays.
• A culture of excellence, best practice, and employee engagement with like-minded colleagues.

The Juilliard School is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This policy covers recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, pay, and student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.

Job code: EX-56B22D6C

Job type:
Full-time

Location:

New York

About the company:

The Juilliard School

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