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 29 – July 28. 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 offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from

venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The

Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which

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.



Gulfshore Playhouse has performed for many 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

$72M capital campaign and has broken ground on the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a

state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat

flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space. In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse

became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).

This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented

growth.





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 29th – July 28th



Fee is $650.00 per week and includes housing.



Start Date: May 29th



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 the Summer Conservatory Education Productions and Broadway Bootcamps as needed

– Program #1: Ages 5-7

– Program #2: Ages 5-7

– Program #3: Ages 8-13

– Program #4: Ages 5-7

– Program #5: Ages 5-7

– Program #6: Ages 8-18

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.)

Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Education, Managing Director, or Producing Artistic Director.



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



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



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: $650/ week