The Education and Outreach Fellowship is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in theatre education and administration at a professional theatre company. Fellows will work directly with the Education & Outreach staff to gain experience coordinating programs, developing and implementing marketing and development initiatives, assisting in the classroom, and writing study guides and lesson plans for the following programs: School Tour (elementary school touring production), Student Matinees (for mainstage shows), Outreach & Residencies (classes in schools), programs for Teens & Youth (on-site classes and productions) and Master Classes (classes for adults).

The fellow can explore the artistic side of the industry, which includes dramaturgical research and blogs, script coverage, and attending artistic meetings. The fellow can also learn more about the administrative side of things by logging script submissions, script copying, and editing and compiling articles. The Literary fellow will work side by side with not only the Artistic Department, but support the dramaturgy needed for all mainstage productions and other American Stage programming.  On occasion the apprentice may support productions in Education & Community Engagement. We will expect the apprentice to keep up on the reading of plays, both scheduled and in consideration, and expect them to be willing and able to participate in robust discussion of those plays. We will also encourage the artistic fellow to take full advantage of the theater scene, seeking out productions and reporting back to the artistic department on what to keep abreast of.

This fellowship will give a direct involvement with a variety of populations in the St. Petersburg, Pinellas County and Tampa Bay communities. Duties can include scheduling and coordinating meetings with Community Engagement and various organizations, event management and organization, facilitating talkbacks and discussions and attending a variety of community events and programming as a representative of American Stage. Fellows should be engaged in the ever evolving best practices of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

The Development Fellow will learn about and gain experience in all facets of American Stage’s fundraising program: individual giving, corporate sponsorship, foundation and government grant proposals, event planning, and donor database management. Tasks may include but are not limited to: prospect research, proposal and report writing, direct mail and email writing, donor event support, board of trustee meeting preparation, and recipient list building and data entry.

The Video Production Fellow will work alongside the full-time Video Producer in the Marketing Department to create engaging video content that accelerates the narrative of American Stage’s programming. Fellows are given a high level of responsibility and work closely with the staff to develop new audiences through their video work. Fellows are exposed to all aspects of American Stage programming to create content that tells the story of what we do, and why we do. At the end of the fellowship the fellow will have a diverse portfolio or reel of work they will be able to showcase.The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills. They should also have previous experience in video production either through school or internships. The video fellow will be involved with all aspects of video production from development through delivery. To be considered for this fellowship please submit a video reel along with your resume and cover letter.

The Graphic Design Fellow will work alongside the Graphic Designer in the Marketing Department to create captivating designs that communicate the message of American Stage’s programming. Fellows are given a high level of responsibility and work closely with the staff to develop new audiences through their design work. Fellows are exposed to all aspects of American Stage programming to create content that tells the story of what we do, and why we do. At the end of the fellowship the fellow will have a diverse portfolio that features original work and shows examples of working in a non-profit design setting. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills. They should also have previous experience in graphic design either through school or internships. To be considered for this fellowship please submit a portfolio along with your resume and cover letter.

Fellows work closely with the Managing Director and other key members of the Administrative team in a holistic manner to ensure the smooth operations of the organization. The fellows will be part of the Administrative Office and directly work with the following departments: Finance, Human Resources, Events Management, Office Management and Front of House. Fellows will be exposed to activities including, but not limited to, artistic contracting and licensing, project management, accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and human resources. Candidates should possess a warm personality with strong communication skills, a spirit of curiosity without judgment, a deep self-awareness and demonstrable experience advocating for equity and inclusion, as well as a basic knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft applications.