Administrative Apprentice, Summer Programs
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Description:
This is a full-time position. The Apprentice for Juilliard Summer Programs plays a key role in shaping an exceptional and welcoming experience for the students faculty and staff who join our campus community each summer. Through thoughtful planning and detailed preparation this position helps ensure that Juilliard Summer is delivered with the highest level of excellence and impact reflecting the care creativity and collaboration that define our programs. From logistics and communication to cross-departmental coordination this role helps lay the foundation for a meaningful and memorable summer.
Launched in 2024 Juilliard Summer brings together long-standing Juilliard summer programming and new initiatives designed to prepare young artistsprimarily high schoolaged musiciansfor the next stage in their artistic journey. With new offerings planned for 2026 this position will also support the build and launch of future programs.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Summer Programs the Apprentice for Juilliard Summer Programs works across nearly every area of the institutionincluding Admissions Financial Aid Facilities Communications & Marketing Web Programming Event Operations Student Life (residence hall & dining) Health & Wellness Human Resources and more. This role provides a unique snapshot of how Juilliard functions and collaborates across departments to deliver high-impact educational experiences.
The salary is $18.50 per hour or a contracted amount of $29600 for the school year.
The schedule operates on standard office hours requiring occasional flexibility to accommodate specific events or projects. This is a forward-facing role and an on-campus presence to interact with students faculty staff and guests is expected.
About our Summer Programs Team:
Juilliard Summer Programs are built on strong cross-departmental this role the Apprentice will work closely with colleagues across Admissions Financial Aid Facilities Programming Student Life and other areas to help ensure a seamless and well-coordinated summer experience.
The Apprentice will gain valuable behind-the-scenes exposure to how Juilliard operates offering a comprehensive understanding of program planning cross-functional workflows and institutional operations.
Juilliard Summer Programs is a mission-driven initiative. Join a thoughtful dedicated team committed to creating high-impact student-centered programs for the next generation of artists. Learn more about Juilliards mission: outcomes for the Summer Programs Apprentice role include:
Developing a working understanding of how Juilliard designs and delivers educational programming through collaboration across academic artistic and operational departments.
Gaining hands-on experience in program planning event coordination and administrative support within a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
Building transferable skills in communication project management and cross-functional teamwork while contributing meaningfully to the student faculty and guest artist experience.
Working at Juilliard
Founded in 1905 The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The schools mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians dancers and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists leaders and global citizens.
Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest and we also thrive because we enjoy each others company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.
We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website .
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for the year-round planning and execution of Juilliard Summer programs including day-to-day operations and long-term initiative development.
- Coordinate closely with artistic and administrative leadership and departments across the School to ensure clear communication efficient workflows and smooth program operations.
- Support scheduling participant communications enrollment workflows and onboarding processes for students faculty staff and guest artists.
- Collaborate with program staff to maintain and distribute core program materialsincluding schedules enrollment documents set-up memos handbooks and related resources.
- Manage external communications including drafting correspondence and responding to inquiries from prospective students and families.
- Create and maintain internal documentation such as meeting notes how-to guides and workflow records to support continuity and future planning.
- Support systems for data tracking program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts across all summer offerings.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or related professional experience and transferable skills or a combination of both
Background in music performance education or artistic administration
Strong organizational and event planning skills; experience in an educational setting a plus
Passion for youth arts education and creating meaningful experiences for this age group
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive solutions-oriented mindset
Quick to learn and adapt to new systems software and workflows
Preferred Background:
- Background in summer programs arts festivals or camps preferred
Nondiscrimination Policy:
The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty staff students and other members of the Juilliard community and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion creed age sex national origin alienage ancestry citizenship sexual orientation or preference gender identity physical or mental disability medical condition predisposing genetic characteristics marital status partnership status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers but is not limited to recruitment hiring training benefits rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission access and treatment in school programs and activities.
About Company
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. Juilliard offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in dance, drama, and music.