Summer Education Intern

Encore Stage & Studio is seeking an Education Intern for the summer of 2022, beginning in June and ending in August. This internship will provide current undergraduate students with a part-time, hands-on experience working at a non-profit children’s theatre company. 

Intern Responsibilities:

• Assistant teaching, co-teaching, and/or lead teaching in-house programming for students ages 3-18.
• Assisting the Education Director with scheduling, communicating with schools and teaching artists.
• Assisting the Education Director in facilitating the operation of Encore’s weekend and evening programming.

What You Bring to Encore Stage & Studio:

• A passion for working with young people.
• Experience in the performing arts.
• Creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff members and teaching artists.
• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students and families.
• The ability to work independently on projects.
• Experience with Google Suite, Excel, and Word processing software.
• Flexible afternoon, evening, and Saturday morning availability.

What to Expect:

• You will report to the Education Director.
• 34.5 – 37.5 hour work week from mid-June to August 2022. This includes evenings and weekends as required.
• Mentorship from Encore staff.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Complimentary tickets to all Encore productions.
• $13/hour pay

Proof of vaccination and adherence to current COVID-19 protocols is required.

Location: Encore’s offices are located at Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207). There is regular travel between the office, classes, and production locations. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern; access to a car is strongly recommended.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Madaline Langston, Education Director, at jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line “Education Intern—Your Name”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Education Apprentice

Encore Stage & Studio is seeking an Education Apprentice for the 2022/2023 season. This apprenticeship will provide recent college graduates with full-time, hands-on experience working at a non-profit children’s theatre company. The Apprentice will be involved in all aspects of the company and will have the opportunity to learn about arts education, marketing and outreach, box office and front of house operations, donor relations and development, event planning, production and technical theatre, and more.

Apprentice Responsibilities:

• Assistant teaching, co-teaching, and lead teaching in-house and in-school programming for students ages 3-18.
• Being on the teaching team for workshops and camps (including Holiday Mini-Camps, Spring Break Camps, and Summer Camps).
• Assisting the Education Director with scheduling, communicating with schools and teaching artists, and facilitating the operation of Encore’s weekend and evening programming.
• Assisting the Education Director with production of educational local touring performances.

What You Bring to Encore Stage & Studio:

• A passion for working with young people.
• Experience in the performing arts.
• Creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills. 
• A desire to learn about the inner workings of an arts organization.
• The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff members and teaching artists.
• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students, patrons, and families.
• The ability to work independently on projects.
• Experience with Google Suite, Excel, and Word processing software.

 What to Expect:

• You will report to the Education Director.
• 40-hour work week for nine to twelve months. This includes evenings and weekends as required.
• Attending weekly staff meetings.
• Working inter-departmentally to support the organization.
• Mentorship from Encore staff.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Complimentary tickets to all Encore productions.
• $13/hour pay

Proof of vaccination and adherence to current COVID-19 protocols is required.

Location: Encore’s offices are located at Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207). There is regular travel between the office, classes, and production locations. Transportation is the responsibility of the apprentice; access to a car is strongly recommended.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Madaline Langston, Education Director, at jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line “Education Apprentice—Your Name”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Summer Teaching Artist

Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for various summer programs Monday – Friday for children ages 3 through 18. 

Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. Successful applicants will have experience in designing curriculum around a provided course description.

Teaching Artists must be able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Applicants with specific skills and/or certifications in dance, movement, musical theatre, stage combat, and technical theatre are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers 1, 2, or 3 week contracts, depending on the camp, from June to August with competitive hourly pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment. While contracted at Encore, Teaching Artists must adhere to current COVID-19 protocols.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Teaching Artist Application–Your Name.”

Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist

Encore Stage & Studio seeks a dynamic, skilled Choreographer/Dance teaching artist for summer programs from June to August.

Applicants must have previous experience teaching dance and/or musical theatre for elementary and middle school students. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, excellent classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. The ability to teach musical theatre dance techniques and styles is required. Preference may be given to candidates who also have a background in choreography.

Teaching Artists must be responsible individuals who are able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Successful applicants will have experience in designing age-appropriate lesson plans around a provided theme.

This is a contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers 1, 2, or 3 week contracts, depending on the camp, from June to August with competitive hourly pay. Choreographers/Dance Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment. While contracted at Encore, Teaching Artists must adhere to current COVID-19 protocols.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist application–Your Name.”

Encore Ambassador – Volunteer Position

Do you have a kid who loves Encore Stage and Studio? Is your family passionate about Encore’s mission and would like to learn how you can give Encore some love? We welcome you to join our Ambassadors group! We have a good time at our get-togethers, meeting about 8 times per year. As an ambassador, you can contribute your time and talent. Ambassadors help to plan and staff special events such as the Season Reveal, the Princess Ball, and the Benefit Breakfast that takes place each spring. We also help staff booths/tables with students at festive events such as Clarendon Day and distribute posters and fliers in the community.

Ambassadors can even make great contributions from the comfort of their very own homes, increasing Encore’s name recognition by completing online reviews and by voting, as well as by posting on community listserves. We also simply serve as valuable resources for parents who are new to the Encore family, available to answer questions or to address concerns.

Questions E-mail Director of Marketing and Design, Aileen Christian at info@encorestage.org if you’d like to join our efforts.

Camp Counselor – Paid Position

Camp Counselors help make camp a smooth, successful, and fun experience for campers! Each day, counselors have the opportunity to lead or assist teaching artists with classroom activities including theatre games, warm-ups, and craft projects. Counselors may also help campers to rehearse scenes, learn choreography or movement combinations, or prepare for the final camp performances. Counselors also frequently take on administrative tasks, including helping to run check-in and check-out, preparing class materials, and setting up or cleaning up camp spaces. Counselors are expected to be punctual and fully present for each day of camp, and to model good behavior for campers.

Applicants for the camp counselor positions must be at least 16 years old by June 1, 2022.

At Stage Door and Tech Camp:
Beyond the duties laid out above, Camp counselors at programs for 11-15-year-old students have additional responsibilities. At these programs, counselors will have enhanced responsibility for the success of the final production, which may include serving as dance captain, teaching technical theatre skills to small groups of campers, monitoring backstage areas during technical rehearsals and performances, or being asked to SM or AD the show.

This is a very active and hands-on position. Camp counselors at these programs are expected to be proactive and look for ways to use their individual talents to help the camp’s artistic staff and contribute to the camp environment.

When applying for a camp counselor position, please keep the rest of your summer schedule in mind. The expectation is that you will fulfill your contract commitment.

Click here to download a pdf application for 2022 Camp Counselor position.  For best consideration, apply by February 28, 2022.

Encore Cares Student Project

Encore Cares is a community service program that brings a live theatre experience to kids who may not be able to access the theater.

How to Apply:
Click here to submit an application. Please read carefully and complete the form.

Submit your completed form to info@encorestage.org.

Encore Cares productions do not count towards a STAR award.

Stage Manager

The Stage Manager is responsible for working with the production staff, cast, and crew to create a well-organized and exceptional show. The SM supports the director in all rehearsals by taking blocking notes, keeping time, etc. and the technical director during tech week and performances.
This position requires excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to cooperate and coordinate with others. The Stage Manager should be able to multi-task efficiently and stay calm under pressure.

Applicants must be in high school and at least 14 years old by the audition week of the production for which they are selected. Preference may be given to older students. At a minimum, a student needs to have worked at least four shows on Encore’s crew prior to applying to serve as a Stage Manager (one show as the Light or Sound Operator, one show as an Assistant Stage Manager, and one show training in addition to one other crew position.)

Students should plan to submit an application during the season before they would like to serve as a Stage Manager. It is also strongly suggested that interested students speak with the Artistic Director, Technical Director, or Producer to express their interest prior to applying.

Download 2021/2022 Stage Manager Application.