Education Apprentice

Trinity Repertory Company•Providence, RI

4h•$16 - $17

About The Position

Trinity Repertory Company’s apprenticeship program offers intensive professional training at a Tony Award-winning regional theater. Apprentices are an integral part of our theater company and serve alongside our staff in artistic, administrative, and production-based departments. The apprentice program is looking for artists and professionals ages 21 and up who are hoping to launch careers in theater. Apprentices will learn on the job for approximately 35 weeks. The Education Apprentice is a teaching artist at the beginning of their career, passionate about the impact of theater education. We encourage applicants with an interest in working with students of a variety of ages, backgrounds, and learning styles.

Requirements

21+ years of age
A valid driver's license preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Trinity Rep’s Young Actors Studio afterschool classes (student age ranges from 5-18), including developing curriculum, communicating with parents, and script devising
Co-teach and co-direct off-site residency programs at local schools
Co-teach, stage manage, and assistant direct the Youth Company, working with freelance teaching artists and the education programs coordinator.
Create seating charts, assist with Project Discovery student matinees, coordinate show-related workshop scheduling, and teacher correspondence, and lead post-show discussions
Research, construct, and co-author teacher study guides for all shows, as well as research plays in development for future production
Edit and reformat sensory guides and support accessibility initiatives
Assist with education outreach efforts, including the Write Here! Write Now! Student Playwriting Festival
Support artistic staff with tasks such as backstage tours, special events, and other functions as needed
Participate in and record notes for education staff meetings to shape and plan future activities
Moderate and assist with adult studio classes, schedule permitting
Support Trinity Rep Active Imagination Network (TRAIN), a drama program for children and adults with disabilities
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

$16/hour in 2026, $17/hour in 2027, for 40 hours/week
Paid time off, including floating holidays, personal days, sick time, and 5 days of vacation
Six available spots in Trinity Rep’s provided apprentice housing among nine apprentice positions. Local applicants with existing housing encouraged to apply.
For those in Trinity Rep provided housing, utilities provided (heat, electricity, water, & Wi-Fi). This is a taxable benefit.
Complimentary tickets to all productions
Invitation to opening night performances and reception
Monthly professional development and seminar series
Eligible for Trinity Rep health insurance – employee contribution is $60/month, subject to change July 1, 2026
401(k) retirement plan
Staff discount on Trinity Rep concessions and merchandise
Opportunity to take free acting classes
Strong community of staff and former interns/apprentices