Steppenwolf Education + Engagement Mission
Steppenwolf Education and Engagement celebrates the learner, maker and appreciator in each of us. Our programs use theatre as a catalyst to spark rebellious imagination, invite creative inquiry, and facilitate collaborative artmaking. We commit to centering youth agency and cultivating intergenerational learning environments that prioritize access and equity for all.

Dates, Hours & Compensation

  • August 27, 2026 – May 31, 2027
  • 40 hours/week
  • $17.27/hour

Who Should Apply for this Position

The Education + Engagement Apprenticeship is perfect for someone interested in digging deeper into an arts education department at a large-scale theater. The apprenticeship is a unique opportunity for someone looking to learn in an active, hands-on environment as they support with programmatic administration of Steppenwolf field trips, teen programming, and in-school residencies. The role will also serve as an assistant teaching artist in the classroom during in-school residencies, as well as an assistant for our Young Adult Council program that meets every Wednesday after-school throughout the CPS school year.

While learning broadly about arts education, the education apprentice will focus on these areas during their time with us:

  • Field Trips: Field trip booking on tessitura, email communications with teachers, option to support with study guide if hours permit, day of duties during student matinees.
  • Teen Programs: YAC assistant facilitator, weekly YAC prep (reading scripts, reviewing agenda, event planning, printing weekly materials), minimal YAC email communication, event planning paperwork (event request forms, etc.), day of duties for teen events (teen nights, etc.)
  • School Programs: administrative support for in-school residencies + educator trainings (printing materials, creating PowerPoints, ordering catering, preparing TA supply bags, etc.), Teaching Artist assistant in CPS classroom for several residencies
  • General: Potential for general department support (printing assets, note taking for specific department meetings, etc.) + community engagement events.

Alumni for this position

Alumni for this apprenticeship have gone on to work at institutions across the country including Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Actors Theatre Louisville, Adler Planetarium, Orgon Shakespeare Festival, artEquity, 2nd Story, Euge O’Neill Center, and Disney Theatrical Group.  

Application Requirements

Please submit the following by Monday, March 2, 2026:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (References Optional)
  • 1 letter of recommendation

Please click this link to begin the application process.

Cover letter tips

As you craft your cover letter, please respond to the following:

  • What excites you about this position in this department at Steppenwolf Theatre Company?
  • What experience and skills do you bring to this position?
  • What are you hoping to learn or what are some skills that you are excited to grow?
  • Why are you interested in an apprenticeship position at this time?