Junior Staff Summer 2022
ALL participants must be vaccinated
While the internship application deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications. To apply please email noelle@pvtc-ca.org.
Junior staff positions are open young people between the ages of 18-22, including college students, who seek leadership opportunities, mentorship, and professional development in theatre and/or theatre education.
Junior Staff Applications are accepted on an on-going rolling basis
Junior Staff Opportunities offer:
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Hands-on experience in a range of disciplines
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Leadership experiences facilitating camp activities
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Mentorship opportunities with theatre professionals
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access training
Junior staff members receive compensation for their work.
About PVTC's Junior Staff Program
Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory's junior staff program provides invaluable artistic training to young theatre makers, building a sense of community that will remain foundational long after the end of summer. We offer opportunities to experience the inner workings of theatre production from every angle. Each of our junior staff positions includes a uniquely hands-on experience, coupled with mentorship and professional development.
Junior staff members are integral to PVTC's summer camp experience. They work in every department and gain valuable professional skills, building strong relationships with fellow staff and serving as role models to high school interns and younger students. Junior staff positions also offer opportunities to build tangible skills that allow early career professionals to achieve personal and career goals.
When does my junior staff position begin?
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Junior staff members are on boarded remotely in April/May and will begin attending production meetings and staff trainings at that time
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In-person commitments begin in May/June depending on your appointments
How to Apply
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Fill out the application by March 18, 2022
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The form has five sections:
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Contact Information
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Availability
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Position preferences
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Experience, Cover Letter, and References
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Access Info
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Before you submit your application:
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You will want to be able to provide as many details about your summer availability as possible
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Determine which position(s) you’re interested in
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Take the time to write out your related experience in arts or youth fields or prepare a resume to upload
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Prepare a cover letter. You can cut and paste text or upload a PDF of the letter. Your letter should answer the following: Why you are interested in the role(s) you marked on the form? What leadership skills do you bring? What do you want to learn? How do you hope to contribute to PVTC this summer? How can we support you?
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Identify two references who can speak to your work ethic, leadership skills, passion, artistic experience, and/or work with youth. These should be adult references outside your family. You will need to provide the contact information for your references on the form. We recommend notifying your references that you are listing them on your application so they aren’t surprised if we reach out.
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The PVTC team will conduct junior staff interviews between March 21-April 4. After you apply, watch your email to schedule an interview!