School Programs Intern

TITLE: School Programs Intern

STATUS: Seasonal (May 26 - September 4 2026) Full Time

LOCATION: In-Person

REPORTS TO: School Programs Manager

DEPARTMENT: The School at Jacobs Pillow

COMPENSATION: $3150 stipend tax-exempt scholarships available

BENEFITS (SUMMER ONLY): Housing three meals a day free access to classes performances talks and studio usage. Travel stipend provided ranging from $0-$500.

SCHEDULE: (6) Day work week averaging 48-55 hrs

POSITION OVERVIEW

Jacobs Pillow seeks two School Programs Interns to serve as an integral part of a team led by the Carol& Dan Burack Director of The School at Jacobs Pillow and includes the Associate Director of The SchoolSchool Programs Manager School Administrator and School Administrative Associate. School ProgramsInterns work with this team to coordinate and implement five on-site professional advancement anddevelopment programs involving an international roster of artist faculty and program participants aswell as participate in operations and logistics for The School at Jacobs Pillow 360 Intensives being heldnationwide in partnership with peer institutions.

School Programs Interns gain hands-on experience in the administrative philanthropic and logisticalfunctions needed to successfully deliver unique in-depth programs led by a world-class internationalroster of artist faculty. Working in the state-of-the-art Perles Family Studio School Programs Interns
interact daily with artist faculty and accomplished dance artists who are focused on the process ofcreating new work and sharing this work with weekday studio observers and audience members onselect Saturdays throughout the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival.

Cultivating pre- and post-program correspondence supporting the facilitation of guest artist classesliaising between The School at Jacobs Pillow and the Jacobs Pillow Box Office Health Office and MediaTeam coordinating gatherings between sponsors of The School at Jacobs Pillow and program
participants leading in-studio observation visits for the public and leading virtual and on-siteorientations for artist faculty and program participants are key responsibilities that involve bothdepartmental and interdepartmental collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the lead for select School Programs
• Creating assembling and distributing pre-program program and post-program materials to beshared with Jacobs Pillow Staff Artist Faculty program participants and visitors
• Maintenance of office records archival reports correspondence and data collection
• Scheduling and executing program curricular activities
• Coordinates on- and off-site weekly social events for program participants
• Lead pre-arrival virtual orientations and arrival day on-site orientations including providingcampus tours to artist faculty and program participants
• Supervise studio preparedness for daily classes and rehearsals
• Lead in-studio observation efforts including the documentation and tracking of all visitors
• Serve as the liaison between The School at Jacobs Pillow and the Jacobs Pillow Box Office for all artist faculty and program participant ticketing needs
• Coordinates the videography and photography scheduling for all School Programs serving as the liaison between The School at Jacobs Pillow and Jacobs Pillow Media Team
• Coordinates Jacobs Pillow Health Office appointments for artist faculty and program participants
• Support the facilitation and execution of The School at Jacobs Pillow performances on theoutdoor Henry J. Leir Stage the Jacobs Pillow Season Opening Gala and weekly Festival ArtistClasses
• Provide basic production support including but not limited to sound and studio maintenance
• Create an End of Day (EOD) report that is distributed to School Staff daily via email
• Continuous learning opportunity and advanced exposure in the areas of professionalnetworking international visas company management logistics music rights and permissionsstudio and stage production marketing efforts and promotional strategies alumni relationspatron relations philanthropic relationships and database management.
• As a member of the Jacobs Pillow Intern Class you will be required to participate in general festival-related duties that aim to broaden your scope and understanding of the various artsadministration and production roles that exist within this field as time allows and requirementsevolve. These will include but are not limited to giving campus tours assisting with productionchangeovers in the theater assisting with patron campus transportation via golf carts handingout tickets at will call and other ways to interact with guests including moving chairs setting upfor events errands and transporting artists. Training will be provided prior to participation inthese activities and while these duties will be a part of your overall experience you will stillspend the majority of your time within your primary assigned role.
• Five to eight hours per week will be dedicated to participating in weekly seminars careerbuilding conversations attending dance classes lectures and performances.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with dance and/or the performing arts industry
• Strong experience and familiarity with Google Suite including G-Mail G-Chat Google Calendar Google Docs Google Spreadsheets and Google Forms
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and technology including but not limited to computers office phones and printers
• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with Canva

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a cultural institution or nonprofit setting
• Fluency or passable conversationalist in another language (particularly Spanish)
• Strong dance history knowledge familiarity with multiple dance genres and familiarity of studio training and performance practices
• Basic production or technical experience specifically in the areas of sound and studio maintenance
• Valid U.S. drivers license

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Committed to a culture of continuous learning and growth with a focus on advancing Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility and Belonging efforts while fostering a welcoming equitable and supportive environment where everyone feels valued.

• Strong organizational skills including accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with a wide-range of diverse professionals people and institutional contacts
• Comfortability in public speaking and communicating with large groups
• Ability to problem solve analytically and with empathy with an ability to anticipate complications before they arise
• Ability to work independently proactively creatively flexibly and collaboratively
• Excitement for learning and developing knowledge within areas of particular interest
• Ability to understand interpret and instruct others
• Ability to prioritize and carry out multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office Setting Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time moving within the office space as necessary. The School Team Office is shared amongst five employees working in close proximity.
• Frequent interruptions It is common for Artist Faculty and program participants to enter the office space to discuss questions schedule updates or general needs.
• Working regularly outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather.
• Working regularly in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including but not limited to rodents ticks and mosquitos.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends. Some work days may be longer than others dependent on programming needs.

*Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria but women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of them. Yet people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. We encourage you to apply if you believe you could excel in this role. Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So whether youre returning to work after a gap in employment simply looking to transition or taking the next step in your career path we will be glad to have you on our radar.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Video and/or audio applications are welcome (though not required) in addition to written expressions of interest.

Interview Stages: The first-round interview will be held with the School Programs Manager followed by the second-round interview with the Interim Director of The School.

Additional Documents: Applicants that are successful in the first-round interview will be asked to complete a short writing assignment pertaining to the 2025 School Programs. It is possible that we may ask for an additional writing sample or a sample spreadsheet to better understand your expertise and fit for the role.

Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodations to facilitate your application please dont hesitate to reach out to us at We are committed to providing support throughout the application journey whether thats through email a phone conversation or a video call.