JOB OPPORTUNITIES

WORK WITH US

Join an inclusive and dedicated team eager to support the next generation of thoughtful and creative theatre makers. We often have part-time and full-time openings and are always on the hunt for excellent artists who value education, collaboration, and community.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Interested in teaching with us? PVTC keeps an ongoing file of skilled Teaching Artists who specialize in a variety of genres and ages! Feel free to submit your portfolio to maddie@pvtc-ca.org for consideration.


  • At Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory, teaching artists inspire students of all ages with passion for theatre arts and related fields. Teaching artists equip students to explore the full range of their creative impulses and empower them to take ownership as artists. They may be hired for after school work, in-school residencies, outreach projects, summer camp, MainStage shows, and/or classes and workshops.


    Hourly Teaching Wage: $40-$50/hour

    Hourly Prep Time Wage: $28/hour


    Classes for adults and youth are held for 6-10 week sessions and year-round


    Teaching Artist responsibilities include:

    • Mastery of material being taught

    • Crafting opportunities that allow students to shine and appropriately challenge them wherever they are on their theatrical journey

    • Communicating useful and specific feedback for student growth

    • Fostering a fun, playful, and supportive classroom environment or rehearsal space

    • Emphasizing the importance of both the process of theatre-making as well as the product

    • Space set-up & clean-up, including communication of necessary supplies or equipment with producing staff

    • Lesson/rehearsal planning and/or curriculum development to support the needs of the course, production, or workshop

    • Clear communication with PVTC collaborators, interns, and guest artists

    • Holding a high standard of respect for all involved in a project including students, interns, staff members, volunteers, and parents

    • Uplifting PVTC’s ideals around IDEA. (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility) and asking for support when needed to explore and uphold these values

    • Providing communication for families and students related to class expectations, off-book dates, homework, costume needs, rehearsals, and performances

    • Work with PVTC artistic & administrative staff to develop projects and curriculum for the community

    • Representing PVTC in a positive manner and in accordance with the PVTC handbook


    To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to maddie@pvtc-ca.org

Land Acknowledgement

Located in the midst of beautiful redwood forest 40 minutes south of San Francisco, Portola Valley rests on the unceded lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory recognizes that we currently benefit from living and working on their traditional homelands, and we affirm their sovereign rights as first peoples. 

 

Statement of Inclusivity

PVTC is committed to creating an artistic space where all feel welcome, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, creed, financial circumstance, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We acknowledge the historical biases that have left marginalized communities out and recognize that equity can only be fully achieved by addressing these biases. We strive to uplift and promote all communities in our artistic endeavors.

 

Training & Growth Opportunities

All PVTC artists will participate in training and conversations surrounding PVTC culture, protocols and procedures, and I.D.E.A. (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility). Additionally, PVTC offers professional development opportunities throughout the year. We want to be a joyful and brave family who welcomes artists of all ages and backgrounds. If you’re interested in working with us, we’d love to hear from you to start a conversation. 

  

Pay Rates

Hourly wages range from $25-$60/hour, depending on project and role. Due to our remote location in Portola Valley (on the Peninsula, same freeway exit as Stanford), we are working to offer travel assistance programs to help cover gas or rideshare fees. If you’re willing to travel, we want to help you get here!

 

COVID Safety

COVID protocols are in place. All employees must be fully vaccinated.