Chicago Shakespeare Theater is currently accepting Education Intern applications for Summer 2013. Applications must be received by Monday, April 1, 2013.

Internship Description

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is dedicated to bringing great theater into peoples’ lives, and to creating opportunities for the work on our stage to support education and lifelong learning for students, teachers, and adult audiences. The Education Department creates and coordinates a number of programs, including: student matinee performances at the Theater and on tour regionally to schools; professional development through teacher workshops and seminars; printed and online educational resources to complement the work on our stages; an onsite Teacher Resource Center; and “CPS Shakespeare,” an abridged production staged by an ensemble of Chicago Public high school teachers and their students. Through these efforts, CST has created one of the largest and most respected arts-in-education programs in the country, which is further bolstered by diverse audience enrichment programs for playgoers of all ages.

The Education Department has a permanent staff of three, working closely with many of the 65-person staff of the Theater for various inter-departmental efforts. The Education Intern is a volunteer position with a small stipend; no housing is provided. Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of fifteen hours per week.

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a number of the following:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Maturity, good judgment and experience in working with adolescents
• Detail-oriented, focused work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of online and print research materials
• Experience with digital audio recording and editing
• Experience with desktop publishing
• Ability to work independently

The Intern Experience

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching and writing essays, teaching activities and other materials for teacher resources
• Internet research for production-related information and education programming updates from variety of sources
• Assisting in coordination and hosting of week-long teacher workshop for Chicago Public School high school English teachers
• Assisting in coordination and hosting of week-long summer workshop for the student and teacher ensemble of “CPS Shakespeare!” program
• Working in Tessitura, a comprehensive data management system specialized for arts organizations
• Transcription and audio editing of artist interviews and post-performance discussions
• Teacher Resource Center material management, accessioning
• Tabulation and qualitative analysis of evaluation and survey data

CST Education interns will gain experience in several different areas:

• The day-to-day operations of a professional theater’s arts-in-education program
• Development of production-related preparatory materials, activities and resources for teachers and students, including interdepartmental interactions with the CST artistic and production teams
• Coordination and hosting of events, including teacher workshops
• Familiarity with the arts-in-education community of Chicago’s major cultural institutions through events and partnerships
• Special projects related to theater, education, dramaturgy, and teaching

Application Process
The Education Department is currently accepting applications for summer 2013. To be considered for this internship position, please submit the following information by Monday, April 1, 2013.

• A cover letter stating: 1) your specific interest/s in this particular internship, 2) your available dates, 3) weekly time commitment, 4) how you hope this internship will support your future goals, 5) other CST internships you are applying for (if applicable)
• Current resume describing relevant experience and detailing computer skills
• A writing sample from related academic coursework
• Two letters of academic and/or professional reference

Please send all materials to:

Education Internships
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Or email materials to: edu_intern@chicagoshakes.com

Materials will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.