Company Management Fellow- 2026

Contemporary American Theater Festival • Shepherdstown, WV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University is welcoming applications for the position of Company Management Intern. CATF, a LORT D summer festival and leading producer of contemporary plays, is dedicated to telling diverse stories and developing new American theater. The festival premieres or produces six plays per season in three venues in rotating rep. We are committed to supporting the unique needs of new work while fostering an environment of fun and company community. Located an hour from DC, CATF makes its home in one of America's coolest small towns, Shepherdstown, WV. Company Management Fellow reports to the Company Manager and Associate Company manager. Responsibilities include: supporting the CM and ACM; artist onboarding; transportation of artists and guests; artist housing preparation; coordinating artist arrival to housing including box and suitcase delivery; facilitating meals for artists during tech week and other meals as needed; assisting with company events; and performing office related tasks. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of company management experience and a strong desire to support artist wellbeing. All members of the Company Management team will be required to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends, as well as rotate on-call duties for unexpected emergencies such as housing lock outs, after-hours transportation, medical needs, etc. The Company Manager will create a schedule that is mutually beneficial to all members of the team with staggered days off. Applicants should have a human centric style of management and ability to approach all individuals and situations with empathy, upholding CATF’s passion for radical hospitality. As well as being comfortable adapting to schedule changes and shifting priorities as needs arise. Position requires engaging with new people on a regular basis; a desire to work in a collaborative environment while also working independently on specific responsibilities; having time-management skills, organization skills and attention to detail; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to climb stairs; ability to carry supplies while climbing stairs and walking on flat surfaces; working outdoors; sitting in a vehicle for long periods of time; being comfortable driving vehicles of varying sizes up to a 7 passenger minivan with passengers and supplies; use of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and other task management apps; use of personal cell phone; a valid driver’s license. Ideal candidates for the Company are team players: positive, flexible, eager to learn, work collaboratively, and value and practice Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive (ARAO) efforts. Click here to learn about CATF’s ARAO Values . This position is seasonal, from mid-May to early August. All staff and interns are provided free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of air-conditioned theaters and workspaces, and free use of university gym, pool, and laundry facilities. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references. Electronic submissions only please. Interviews typically begin in late January to February, and job offers will start being made in mid-March through April, depending on the number of candidates. This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Visit www.catf.org to learn more about CATF and the upcoming summer season. CATF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, Veteran, or ability status. CATF makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please email us at [email protected]

Requirements

• 1-2 years of company management experience
• a strong desire to support artist wellbeing
• ability to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends
• ability to rotate on-call duties for unexpected emergencies such as housing lock outs, after-hours transportation, medical needs, etc.
• a human centric style of management
• ability to approach all individuals and situations with empathy
• comfort adapting to schedule changes and shifting priorities as needs arise
• engaging with new people on a regular basis
• a desire to work in a collaborative environment while also working independently on specific responsibilities
• time-management skills
• organization skills
• attention to detail
• ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• ability to climb stairs
• ability to carry supplies while climbing stairs and walking on flat surfaces
• working outdoors
• sitting in a vehicle for long periods of time
• being comfortable driving vehicles of varying sizes up to a 7 passenger minivan with passengers and supplies
• use of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and other task management apps
• use of personal cell phone
• a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• team players: positive, flexible, eager to learn, work collaboratively, and value and practice Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive (ARAO) efforts

Responsibilities

• supporting the CM and ACM
• artist onboarding
• transportation of artists and guests
• artist housing preparation
• coordinating artist arrival to housing including box and suitcase delivery
• facilitating meals for artists during tech week and other meals as needed
• assisting with company events
• performing office related tasks

Benefits

• free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of air-conditioned theaters and workspaces
• free use of university gym, pool, and laundry facilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed