Functions as assistant director/acting coach for an ensemble, and may teach classes in area of specialty.  Salary: $350-$550/week plus room and board for 8 weeks.

Assists one of the following:

• Mythology Ensemble (performers in grades 4-6): Arachne by Judith Walsh White - performed twice (2 2-week sessions).
• Thespian Ensemble (performers in grades 6-8): Servant of Two Masters by Goldoni – performed twice (2 3-week sessions).
• Comedy Ensemble (performers in grades 6-8 & 8-12) - performs multiple times (2 3-week sessions).
• Shakespeare Ensemble (performers in grades 8-12): Love's Labor's Lost - performed twice (2 3-week sessions).
• Shakespeare Troupe (performers in grades 9-12): Cymbeline - goes on a week long performance tour (1 6-week session).

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing a BA, BFA or MFA
• Training in improv, acting technique, Shakespeare and/or Commedia dell’Arte
• Experience teaching acting to students (grades 3-12)
• A strong belief in the power of the ensemble
• Relish working outdoors
• Experience with ensemble-building, low ropes, or Leave No Trace camping skills a plus.

Works with professional designers to create costumes for our 5 summer productions, while training a small crew of high school students to assist you as part of our Technical Theatre Apprenticeship program.  The production schedule is very tight; hence, the majority of the costumes will be altered from our existing stock of 4000+.  The Shop Head may also apply to design one or more plays.  Salary: $450-$650/week plus room and board for 8 weeks. 

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing an MFA
• Delights in mentoring and teaching teens
• Strong stitching, fitting and altering skills
• Experience successfully managing a crew – delegating, expanding skills, scheduling and meeting 5 production deadlines
• Super organized
• Maintain a joyful, educational and stress-free shop environment
• Excited by functioning in a makeshift shop, not a professional space

Works with professional designers to create costumes for our 5 summer productions, while training a small crew of high school students to assist you as part of our Technical Theatre Apprenticeship program.  The production schedule is very tight; hence, the majority of the costumes will be altered from our existing stock of 4000+. Salary: $350-$500/week plus room and board for 8 weeks. 

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing a BA, BFA
• Delights in mentoring and teaching teens
• Strong stitching, fitting and altering skills
• Experience successfully managing a crew – delegating, expanding skills, scheduling and meeting 5 production deadlines
• Super organized
• Maintain a joyful, educational and stress-free shop environment
• Excited by functioning in a makeshift shop, not a professional space

Works with professional designers to create props & painted backdrops for our 4 summer productions, while training a small crew of high school students to assist you as part of our Technical Theatre Apprenticeship program.  The Shop Head may also apply to design one or more plays.  Salary: $450-$600/week plus room and board for 8 weeks. 

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing a MFA
• Delights in mentoring and teaching teens
• Strong painting, construction, and safety skills
• Experience successfully managing a crew – delegating, expanding skills, and meeting production deadlines
• Maintain a joyful, educational and stress-free shop environment
• Excited by functioning in a low-tech shop (power tools, hand tools, paint – a makeshift shop for the summer, not a professional space)
• Bonus points for experience designing/building puppets

Works with professional designers to create props for our 4 summer productions, while training a small crew of high school students to assist you as part of our Technical Theatre Apprenticeship program. Salary: $350-$450/week plus room and board for 8 weeks.

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing a BA or BFA
• Delights in mentoring and teaching teens
• Strong painting, construction, and safety skills
• Experience successfully managing a crew – delegating, expanding skills, and meeting production deadlines
• Maintain a joyful, educational and stress-free shop environment
• Excited by functioning in a low-tech shop (power tools, hand tools, paint – a makeshift shop for the summer, not a professional space)
• Bonus points for experience designing/building puppets

• Have or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• Experience working at summer camp (ages 10-18)
• A strong belief in the power of the ensemble
• Relish working outdoors
• Experience with ensemble-building, low ropes, or Leave No Trace camping skills a plus
• Lifeguard certification for waterfronts a plus
• Experience with helping students building coping skills and deescalating issues.
• Experience helping students recover from homesickness, disappointments, friendship shifts and identity issues.
• Have a passion they can teach/share with the students
• Experience with and passion for performing arts education a plus
• Bonus points for a CDL license (school bus)

Works closely with the Camp Director and Producing Artistic Director to manage camp logistics and ensure that everything runs smoothly.  Salary: $350-$500/week plus room and board for 8 weeks. 

Primary duties include:

• Assist the Camp Director and PAD as directed.
• Facilitate communication between the camp office and staff, parents, and the wider Traveling Players community.
• Manage and maintain a database, timetables, and spreadsheets.
• Ensure camp staff access paperwork, equipment, and resources from the office.
• Help supervise the implementation of our Contagious Diseases Protocol (CDP).

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with students or at summer camp, preferably in an administrative role
• A clean driver’s license and a working vehicle
• Exceptionally well organized and a fast learner
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, initiate, and collaborate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relish working outdoors
• Optimistic spirit, energetic, good sense of humor, flexible and creative problem-solver and ability to maintain a level head in crisis situations
• Bonus points for: facility with databases (we use UltraCamp), experience with PR, experience with Mailchimp and WordPress, experience with camping, working with teens, and theatre – especially as a stage manager.

Works closely with the Camp Director to manage camp logistics and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Salary: $300-$400/week plus room and board for 8 weeks. 

Primary duties include:

• Assist the Director of Programs as directed.
• Manage and maintain a database, timetables, and spreadsheets.
• Ensure that camp staff have access to paperwork, equipment, and resources from the office.
• Help supervise the implementation of our Contagious Diseases Protocol (CDP).
• Capture photographs and video footage of camp activities.
• Facilitate communication between the camp office and staff, parents, and the wider Traveling Players community.

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• Experience working at summer camp, preferably in an administrative role
• A clean driver’s license and a working vehicle
• Exceptionally well organized and a fast learner
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, initiate, and collaborate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relish working outdoors
• Optimistic spirit, energetic, good sense of humor, flexible and creative problem-solver and ability to maintain a level head in crisis situations
• Bonus points for: knowledge of diesel mechanics, facility with databases (we use UltraCamp), experience with PR, experience with Mailchimp and WordPress, experience with backpacking, working with teens, and theatre – especially as a stage manager.

• Have or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• Experience working at summer camp (ages 10-18)
• A strong belief in the power of the ensemble
• Relish working outdoors
• Experience with ensemble-building, low ropes, or Leave No Trace camping skills a plus
• Lifeguard certification for waterfronts a plus
• Experience with helping students building coping skills and deescalating issues.
• Experience helping students recover from homesickness, disappointments, friendship shifts and identity issues.
• Have a passion they can teach/share with the students
• Experience with and passion for performing arts education a plus
• Bonus points for a CDL license (school bus)

Functions as assistant teacher/acting coach for a small ensemble of actors, and may teach classes in area of specialty.  Salary: $350-$450/week, including either before or aftercare daily

Dates are different for this position:

Orientation: May 14-15 plus June 17-19 at Christchurch Boarding School
Camp A: June 23-27
Camp B: July 14-18
Camp C: August 4-15

Ideal candidate will have the following skills and characteristics:

• Have or be pursuing a BA, BFA or MFA
• Training in improv, acting technique, Shakespeare and/or Commedia dell’Arte
• Experience teaching acting to students (grades 3-5)
• A strong belief in the power of the ensemble
• Experience with ensemble-building skills a plus.

Full-time, year-round with benefits
$40,000 – $50,000 — depending on experience

We would likely hire this position as the Camp Director (see summer positions), then hire to Full Time if it is mutually a good fit.

Works closely with the Founder/Producing Artistic Director to plan, implement, market and manage our vibrant educational programming, including our summer camp and year-round classes.  Would ideally act as our Camp Director during the summer. Primary duties include:

• Building and maintaining relationships (with partnering organizations, students, families, performance venues)
• Marketing programs – implementing strategy via print, social media, e-blasts, and grassroots
• Scheduling and coordinating (performance tours, festivals, classes, staff)
• Manage database, website and various lists for registration, fundraising, marketing
• Assist on grant applications 
• Bus driving. Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a CDL (commercial driver’s license) for back-up driving responsibilities
• Supervising summer staff (assisting in hiring, training, orientation, communication)
• Assisting with interviewing and processing scholarship applications.

Ideal candidate will have MA in Arts Management, Social Work, or Education plus 1-2 years’ experience in camp management, and the following skills and characteristics:

• Exceptionally organized and a fast learner
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, initiate, and collaborate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience marketing via traditional and social media
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience mentoring teens
• Experience as middle management in a small organization
• Relish working outdoors 
• Clean driving record and reliable vehicle
• Optimistic spirit, energetic, good sense of humor, flexible and creative problem-solver and ability to maintain a level head in crisis situations 
• Bonus points for:  facility with databases (we use UltraCamp), experience with PR, experience with Mailchimp and WordPress, experience with backpacking, teaching, and theatre.