Company Management Intern - 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 Interns report to the Company Manager and assist in upholding CATF’s passion for radical hospitality. 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. 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 and ; climbing stairs; working outdoors; sitting in a vehicle for long periods of time; 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 Internship 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 For 2022, COVID Safety Protocols will be strongly informed by Actor's Equity requirements (which will be applied to ALL Production staff members). Proof of full vaccination, weekly COVID testing, and mandatory mask wearing during work hours will be required for employment. Position is seasonal, from mid May to early August. All staff and interns are provided free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of the theaters and workspaces (also air conditioned) 1-2 meals per day during tech, and free use of university gym, pool, and laundry facilities. Interested applicants should submit a resume and three references (either with your resume, OR in the box below). A cover letter are also appreciated. Electronic submissions only please. Please visit www.catf.org to learn more about us and our upcoming summer season. CATF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to 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

• human centric style of management and ability to approach all individuals and situations with empathy
• comfortable 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 and attention to detail
• ability to lift
• climbing stairs
• working outdoors
• sitting in a vehicle for long periods of time
• use of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and other task management apps
• use of personal cell phone
• a valid driver’s license
• Proof of full vaccination, weekly COVID testing, and mandatory mask wearing during work hours will be required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• team players: positive, flexible, eager to learn, work collaboratively, and value and practice anti-racist and anti-oppressive (ARAO) efforts

Responsibilities

• support in artist onboarding
• transportation of artists and guests
• artist housing preparation
• coordinating artist arrival to housing including box and suitcase delivery
• facilitate meals for artists as needed
• carrying out coordination of company events
• perform office related tasks
• rotate on-call duties for unexpected emergencies such as housing lock outs, after-hours transportation, medical needs, etc.

Benefits

• free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of the theaters and workspaces (also air conditioned)
• 1-2 meals per day during tech
• free use of university gym, pool, and laundry facilities

What This Job Offers

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