Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte are available to all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, veteran's status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. In addition, we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions listed below. To apply, please click on an employment application link and print the form. You will need Microsoft Word or Acrobat Reader to use these files (the Word version may be filled out electronically and then printed).
Please mail or fax your completed application along with a résumé and cover letter to the address at left. Unsigned or incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
Please do not attach compressed files. Word or PDF format preferred.
Jump to current openings: Costume Shop Positions, Fall & Spring Internships, Summer Camp Junior Internships
Costume Shop Positions
The Costumes Shop of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is accepting applications for the following positions:
Stitchers (Part Time Over Hire)
- Flexible hours when needed.
- Must be able to use industrial sewing machines.
- Must have previous costume construction experience.
No phone calls, please! Resumes will be reviewed and interviews will be set up for selected individuals.
Fall & Spring Internships
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte also offers Internships during the Fall and Spring.
First preference will be given to college students who have already acquired some basic training and experience in theatre and are ready for the next step toward a career in this field. Children’s Theatre is looking to cultivate the next generation of theatre professionals. Anyone over the age of 16 who is interested should apply. Applicants should:
- Have a passion for working with young people
- Have a strong respect for the collaborative nature of theatre
- Be willing to engage in the creative process
- Have an excellent sense of humor
- Be reliable
- Know how to be part of a team, but also how and when to take initiative and get things done.
Commitment
The internship will be a 15 week commitment.
Interns will work approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Actual schedule will be determined to accommodate the availability of the intern and the needs of the theatre.
Academic Credit
Children’s Theatre will help any student needing to fulfill specific credit requirements by working with faculty advisors from participating schools. All arrangements for credit must be made by intern. Please provide any paperwork with application.
Evaluations
Each intern will participate in a variety of evaluative measures with department managers throughout the duration of the internship. Interns will be required to complete self-evaluation forms. There will also be periodic, face to face evaluations to discuss progress, plan for future goals and assess program expectations.
Final evaluation will be sent to faculty advisor.
Payment and Housing
We are currently offering unpaid internships. At this time Children’s Theatre does not offer housing.
How to Apply
Fill out the Internship Application (PDF format).
Enclose the following attachments with your application:
- A resume and/or description of past teaching, acting and directing and work with theatre for youth.
- References: List 2-3 employers and/or peers that we may contact in reference to your past experience with children or teens.
- Letter of Recommendation: Please provide one letter of recommendation.
- Responses to the following:
- Describe your philosophy of theatre education.
- Describe your strengths and challenges in working with children.
- Describe your goals as an intern and the unique contribution you would make to the Education Staff of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
Send completed information and attachments to:
Human Resources
Children's Theatre of Charlotte
300 East 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Summer Camp Junior Interns
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is now accepting applications from high school students for Junior Intern positions with our summer camp programs. These are volunteer positions which require a minimum three week commitment.
Application deadline is May 1, 2010. Click for application in Word or PDF format.
Send completed application with required attachments to:
Andrea St. Clair
Education Program Administrator
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
300 E. 7th Street
Charlotte NC 28202 |
