Glimmerglass Apprentice Positions- Summer Seasonal

2026 Glimmerglass Apprentice Positions
- Summer Seasonal

Network(s):
Artistic Administration;
Development;
Education & Community Engagement;
Finance, HR, & Administration;
General, Executive, & Artistic Directors;
Marketing & PR;
Performer Development;
Other

The Glimmerglass Festival Apprenticeship Program reinforces the company’s decades-long history of mentoring and educating theatre professionals. The company offers hourly-paid summer Apprenticeships in Artistic, Company Administration, and Production disciplines across the Company. Our Apprenticeship Program provides a unique combination of practical work, mentorship, and educational programs, each designed to further professional growth.

Our Apprenticeship Program is geared toward participants, ages 18 and over, who would like to continue to grow and pursue professional opportunities in their chosen field. Our Apprentices join the program after gaining interest and knowledge through either practical experience or through their academic studies. Apprentices work directly with noted professionals under the guidance of supervisors and staff from many of the nation's top theaters, opera companies, and institutions.

Apprentices are engaged for 8‑16 weeks, with some positions beginning in early May and others extending through the end of August.

To provide experience and knowledge to early career professionals and students who seek to further their professional growth through practical training, one‑on‑one mentorship, and a range of workshops and seminars across multiple disciplines.

Apprentices receive training in industry best practices and current technologies in areas of their interest within the performing arts.

Apprentices work alongside professional staff and artists from around the world, as well as work with supervisors to establish goals and review progress throughout the season.

Apprentices participate in seminars, workshops, and resume & portfolio reviews with industry professionals.

Recruitment and outreach connections are expanded each year to maximize participation in the program, while also reviewing the company’s hiring process and policies to ensure that each candidate is evaluated equitably and compensated fairly upon hire.

The Glimmerglass Festival Apprenticeship Program provides a unique combination of practical work experience with industry‑focused educational programming, each designed to further professional and personal growth. Each apprenticeship offers a well‑rounded experience, including structured training sessions, curated seminars, and frequent opportunities to learn and work alongside seasoned professionals in formal and informal settings.

• Safety:
  Company policies; sexual harassment prevention; emergency procedures and active shooter awareness; personal protective equipment; hazardous communication; CPR/first aid; slips, trips, and falls; back safety; respirator fit testing; standard and oversized vehicle trainings; fire extinguisher training; tool checkout; lifts and ladders; lockout/tagout; spray booth training; secondary containers;
• Technology:
  Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Google Workspace, Light wright, Mail Chimp, MS Office Suite, Patron Manager, QLab, and Vectorworks.
• Creative
  
  Skills:
  
  Lighting, scenic, and costume design sessions
• Applied
  
  Skills:
  
  Resume building, health and wellness, and communication skills.

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