Summer Education Program Assistant - Gulfshore Playhouse

Gulfshore Playhouse, one of the nation’s finest regional theatres, located in Naples, FL is seeking a Summer Education Program Assistant for Employment from May 30 - July 23. Join us at this exciting time, as we build our new, state-of-the-art theatre, and usher in a new era of professional theatre in Southwest Florida. Gulfshore Playhouse has performed for the last seventeen years in an intimate 200-seat venue at the Norris Center, a municipal building run by the City of Naples. The Playhouse is in the final phases of a $66M capital campaign and is under construction with the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 362-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible studio theatre, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental spaces. This is an extraordinarily exciting time for The Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth.



Gulfshore Playhouse currently offers a diverse season of straight plays and small musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. Once the new Baker Theatre and Education Center is complete, the offerings will increase both in number and size of the productions. This will include everything from small, edgy dramas, to huge large-cast musicals, and everything in between. As a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) the Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre that exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.





The Summer Education Program Assistant reports directly to the Gulfshore Playhouse Director of Education and is responsible for ensuring the participating students have a successful, educational, and engaging experience.

Status: Full-time: May 30th - July 23rd

Fee is $600.00 per week and includes housing.

Start Date: May 30th

Summer Education Program Assistant Key Responsibilities include:

Work closely with the full-time Education staff to plan and lead activities for summer production programs, classes, and workshops built to reinforce acting fundamentals

Assist the education and stage management teams for one musical theatre boot camp and two Summer Conservatory Education Productions as needed

Program #1: Ages 5-7

Program #2: Ages 8-13

Program #3: Ages 13-18

Communicate with and maintain a positive rapport with parents

Assist with student drop-off and pick-up

Supervise camper breaks such as lunch, snack, and restroom needs.

Assist in keeping facilities organized and ensuring the program areas are maintained for overall safety

Work closely with program staff to assist with rehearsal needs (supplies, student support, etc.)

Qualified applicants may have the opportunity to teach our Broadway Bootcamp, an introductory musical theatre class for students age 5-7





Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with teachers, students, volunteers, and fellow staff.

Resourceful; creative problem solver

Knowledge of theatre pedagogy and technical theatre

Ability to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude

Ability to show patience and adaptability when working with students

OUR CHARTER: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/









Experience and Qualifications:

In college or graduated

Teaching, youth work and/or training experience

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written

Ability to pass a background check for working with children

Conduct oneself in the best interest of students, staff, and volunteers in accordance with the values and mission of Gulfshore Playhouse





Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we

strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.



Please send cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org


Salary: $600 per week/includes housing