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NINE-MONTH APPRENTICESHIPS

(September - May) The Apprenticeship Program is a professional training program for aspiring arts administrators and theatre production practitioners. Participants are given practical learning experiences, independent and collective projects, and work as entry-level staff persons in the company’s administrative and production departments. Click here to learn about the various departments in which apprentices serve.

Compensation

  • Pay: Minimum wage for 28 or 40 hours/week, depending on the department
  • Benefits: Eligibility for Steppenwolf's part-time limited benefit medical, dental and disability plan, as well as vision insurance and a pre-tax Chicago Transit Authority card
  • Perks: Professional Development and networking opportunities, discount and free tickets to area theatres and a whole lot more!

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have earned a baccalaureate, or have equivalent professional experience
  • Be able to commit to a nine-month program
  • Reside in, or be able to relocate to, Chicago
  • Have a strong desire to work in one or two of the departments offered for the apprenticeship and express this interest in the application
  • Carefully read through the instructions and submit a thoughtfully completed application

Dates for Application and Apprenticeship Cycle

Please read this information carefully:

  • The 2010-2011 apprenticeship will run from August 30, 2010 - May 27, 2011 (subject to change). In special circumstances, these dates can be slightly flexible depending on the needs of the candidate and hiring department.
  • All applicants should submit their completed application by March 15, 2010. No exceptions will be made for late applications.
  • All applications will go through a preliminary screening process to determine the final candidates. Final candidates will be asked to interview in April. It is strongly encouraged that candidates who do not live locally visit both Chicago and Steppenwolf when interviewing. Phone interviews are available.
  • For further questions, please e-mail leadership@steppenwolf.org

We look forward to hearing from you!