Summer Camp Counselor in Training (Ages 13+) - Volunteers
Encore Stage & Studio seeks a Counselor in Training for the 2025 summer season, beginning in mid-June and ending in August. This part-time, volunteer position provides students, age thirteen, an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience working with a nonprofit educational theatre company.
Counselor in Training Responsibilities
- Assist Camp Aides, Counselors, and Teaching Artists with games, lessons, rehearsals, and other programs for preschool and elementary school-aged campers
- Prepare materials needed for camp activities
- Help maintain a safe, positive camp environment by monitoring snack, lunch, and bathroom breaks and addressing camper needs
- Support campers who might be struggling with engaging, focusing, or making friends
What to Expect
- Three to four-hour workdays (morning or afternoon part of camp day)
- Minimum commitment of two complete weeks during the summer (camp weeks are 4-5 days long depending on when they occur)
- Best consideration for Counselor in Training is given to applicant who has previously volunteered at our holiday mini camps
- Opportunities to gain leadership experience and work with a passionate, caring team of artists, teachers, and mentors
- A chance to learn about and contribute to Encore’s creative, growth-focused mission
- This position reports to the Camp Director
What You Bring to Encore
- A passion for working with young people
- A strong sense of creativity and imagination
- An enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
- An ability to communicate effectively and maturely with campers, staff members, and patrons
Location
The Counselor in Training can expect to be placed at one of our Arlington camp locations.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application form below. A confirmation email will be sent to let you know that we’ve received your application. Deadline for best consideration is Feb 29. Interviews will take place in March 2025.
Summer Camp Counselor (Ages 16+) - Paid
Encore Stage & Studio seeks a Counselor for the 2025 summer season, beginning in mid-June and ending in August. This part-time, paid position provides students, ages sixteen to eighteen, an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience working with a nonprofit educational theatre company.
Counselor Responsibilities
- Assist Teaching Artists with games, lessons, rehearsals, and other programs for preschool and elementary school-aged campers
- Lead programs when necessary, providing instruction and guidance throughout
- Prepare materials needed for camp activities
- Help maintain a safe, positive camp environment by monitoring snack, lunch, and bathroom breaks and addressing camper needs
- Support campers who might be struggling with engaging, focusing, or making friends
What to Expect
- Six to seven-hour workdays (entire camp day)
- Minimum commitment of three complete weeks during the summer (camp weeks are 4-5 days long depending on when they occur)
- Best consideration for Counselor is given to applicant who has previously volunteered as Counselor in Training or Camp Aide or has participated in other Encore programs
- Pay starting at $12 per hour
- Opportunities to develop leadership abilities and work with a passionate, caring team of artists, teachers, and mentors
- A chance to learn about and contribute to Encore’s creative, growth-focused mission
- This position reports to the Camp Director
What You Bring to Encore
- A passion for working with young people
- A strong sense of creativity, imagination, and leadership
- An enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset
- An eagerness to step up when asked and take initiative when necessary
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
- An ability to communicate effectively and maturely with campers, staff members, and patrons
Location
Counselors can expect to be placed at one of our Arlington camp locations.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application form below. A confirmation email will be sent to let you know that we’ve received your application. Deadline for best consideration is Feb 29. Interviews will take place in March 2025.
Summer Education Intern
Encore Stage & Studio is seeking Summer Education Interns for the June 23-August 22, 2025 summer season. This internship will provide current undergraduate students and recent graduates with hands-on experience working at a summer theatre camp.
Intern Responsibilities
- Bring creativity and positive energy to camp each day
- Lead extended day morning and afternoon programming
- Work closely with teaching artists and on-site camp coordinators to plan activities and ensure a successful camp experience for all students.
- Take an active role in rehearsals for the final sharing/performance, monitoring snack, lunch, and bathroom breaks and addressing camper needs
- Support counselors and counselors-in-training in fulfillment of their duties and be a role model for students and staff.
- Based on prior work experience, interns may serve as co-teachers, and/or lead teachers in our camp classrooms.
What to Expect
- Internships last approximately 8 - 10 weeks from mid-June to August 2023. Core Camp hours are typically 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Some evening work may be required for camp performances.
- Interns frequently cover before (8:15 am start) or aftercare (5:45 pm end) for campers.
- You will report to the On-site Camp Coordinator and/or Programs Director.
- Pay starts at $455 / week (32.5 hours). Additional pay for before and after care coverage.
What You Bring to Encore
- A passion for working with young people and an interest in the performing arts.
- Creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
- Must be punctual and demonstrate responsibility, patience, and leadership
- The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff members and teaching artists.
- The ability to communicate, effectively, and professionally
- The ability to work independently on projects.
- Embody Encore's mission, vision, and values and promote Encore’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Interns are required to submit to a background check. Encore Stage & Studio is committed to promoting inclusion and equitable access to all of its programs. We believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity. People of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Encore is an equal-opportunity employer.
Location
Encore’s camps are located throughout Arlington, Virginia with one site in Alexandria, Virginia. Transportation is the intern's responsibility; access to a car is strongly recommended.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line “Summer Education Intern—Your Name”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, apply by February 28 for best consideration.
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for the June 23-August 22, 2025 summer season, with classes Monday - Friday for children ages three through fifteen.
Desired skills include strong interpersonal communication, classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. Successful applicants will have previous teaching experience and the ability to design lesson plans around a provided camp theme.
Teaching Artists must be able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Applicants with specific skills and/or certifications in dance, movement, musical theatre, stage combat, and technical theatre are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a seasonal contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers 1, 2, or 3 week contracts, depending on the camp, from mid-June to the end of August with competitive pay, starting at $585/ week. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Summer Teaching Artist Application–Your Name.”
Encore Ambassador - Student Volunteer
We are looking for students ages 13+ who are team players and passionate for theatre. Service hours are 8:30 am-4:15 pm and camp takes place in North Arlington (3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207), South Arlington (Theatre on the Run), and Fairlington Presbyterian Church in Alexandria.
Volunteering is a great way to get to know different aspects of Encore as well as get to know other students. Volunteering for Encore camp also promotes leadership opportunities by mentoring younger kids! This is a great opportunity if you need volunteer hours for school, college applications, and/or community service. If you are working with us from 2023-2024, this is a great introduction to how the program works!
Want to learn more?
We invite you to join us at Encore's Fall 2023 Volunteer Open house on September 16th from 12pm-1pm at Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207). Please email info@encorestage.org to RSVP. See you there!
Questions E-mail Director of Marketing and Design, Aileen Christian at info@encorestage.org
Education Apprentice
Encore Stage & Studio is seeking an Education Apprentice for the 2025/2026 season. This apprenticeship will provide recent college graduates with full-time, hands-on experience working at a non-profit children’s theatre company. The Apprentice will be involved in all aspects of the company and will have the opportunity to learn about arts education, marketing and outreach, box office and front of house operations, donor relations and development, event planning, production and technical theatre, and more.
Apprentice Responsibilities:
- Assistant teaching, co-teaching, and lead teaching in-house and in-school programming for students ages 3-18.
- Being on the teaching team for workshops and camps (including Holiday Mini-Camps, Spring Break Camps, and Summer Camps).
- Assisting the Education Director with scheduling, communicating with schools and teaching artists, and facilitating the operation of Encore’s weekend and evening programming.
- Assisting the Education Director with production of educational local touring performances.
What You Bring to Encore Stage & Studio:
- A passion for working with young people.
- Experience in the performing arts.
- Creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
- A desire to learn about the inner workings of an arts organization.
- The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff members and teaching artists.
- The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students, patrons, and families.
- The ability to work independently on projects.
- Experience with Google Suite, Excel, and Word processing software.
What to Expect:
- You will report to the Education Director.
- 40-hour work week for nine to twelve months. This includes evenings and weekends as required.
- Attending weekly staff meetings.
- Working inter-departmentally to support the organization.
- Mentorship from Encore staff.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Complimentary tickets to all Encore productions.
- $15.50/hour pay
Education Apprentices will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment.
Location: Encore’s programs are located at Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207). There is regular travel between the office, classes, and production locations. Transportation is the responsibility of the apprentice.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line “Education Apprentice—Your Name”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Teaching Artist
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for the 2024/2025 season, with classes Monday – Friday for children ages 3 through 18.
Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. Successful applicants will have experience in designing curriculum around a provided course description.
Teaching Artists must be able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Applicants with specific skills and/or certifications in dance, movement, musical theatre, stage combat, and technical theatre are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers various contracts, depending on the camp or class, with competitive hourly pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Teaching Artist Application–Your Name.”
Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist
Encore Stage & Studio seeks a dynamic, skilled Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist for the June 23-August 22, 2025 summer season. This position provides an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience working with a nonprofit educational theatre company.
Applicants must have previous experience teaching dance and/or musical theatre for elementary and middle school students. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, excellent classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. The ability to teach musical theatre dance techniques and styles is required. Preference may be given to candidates who also have a background in choreography.
Teaching Artists must be responsible individuals who are able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Successful applicants will have experience in designing age-appropriate lesson plans around a provided theme.
This is a contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers 1, 2, or 3 week contracts, depending on the camp, from June to August with competitive hourly pay. Choreographers/Dance Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist Application–Your Name.”
Encore Ambassador - Volunteer Position
Do you have a kid who loves Encore Stage and Studio? Is your family passionate about Encore’s mission and would like to learn how you can give Encore some love? We welcome you to join our Ambassadors group! We have a good time at our get-togethers, meeting about 8 times per year. As an ambassador, you can contribute your time and talent. Ambassadors help to plan and staff special events such as the Season Reveal, the Princess Ball, and the Benefit Breakfast that takes place each spring. We also help staff booths/tables with students at festive events such as Clarendon Day and distribute posters and fliers in the community.
Ambassadors can even make great contributions from the comfort of their very own homes, increasing Encore’s name recognition by completing online reviews and by voting, as well as by posting on community listserves. We also simply serve as valuable resources for parents who are new to the Encore family, available to answer questions or to address concerns.
Questions E-mail Director of Marketing and Design, Aileen Christian at info@encorestage.org if you’d like to join our efforts.
Stage Manager
The Stage Manager is responsible for working with the production staff, cast, and crew to create a well-organized and exceptional show. The SM supports the director in all rehearsals by taking blocking notes, keeping time, etc. and the technical director during tech week and performances.
This position requires excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to cooperate and coordinate with others. The Stage Manager should be able to multi-task efficiently and stay calm under pressure.
Applicants must be in high school and at least 14 years old by the audition week of the production for which they are selected. Preference may be given to older students. At a minimum, a student needs to have worked at least four shows on Encore’s crew prior to applying to serve as a Stage Manager (one show as the Light or Sound Operator, one show as an Assistant Stage Manager, and one show training in addition to one other crew position.)
Students should plan to submit an application during the season before they would like to serve as a Stage Manager. It is also strongly suggested that interested students speak with the Technical Director and Production Coordinator to express their interest prior to applying. 2024/2025 season application coming soon.
Board of Directors
Who We Are
Encore Stage & Studio inspires young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.
Encore Stage & Studio provides educational opportunities for young people throughout Northern Virginia using theatre to bring high-quality, age-appropriate theatrical productions that are staffed by young people to our community and offer a vibrant selection of educational classes, workshops and summer programs, including outreach to underserved children and youth with community partners.
Encore’s story is full of successes on the stage and in the community, including 250 shows with new works in each of the past seven seasons. Our Theatre for All! Fund, created in 2018, enables Encore to enrich the lives of our most vulnerable children through the arts. In 2019, Flip the Script became a cornerstone of our programming with The Day Nothing Happened, a student-devised piece highlighting African-American voices. Now on its third play, Flip the Script recently received a project grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
What You’ll Do
The Board will support the work of Encore Stage & Studio and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Encore Stage & Studio’s Executive Director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:
Leadership, governance and oversight
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the ED as she develops and implements Encore’s strategic plan
- Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Encore Stage & Studio for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
- Approving Encore Stage & Studio’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the ED
- Assisting the ED and Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Partnering with the ED and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
- Representing Encore Stage & Studio to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Ensuring Encore Stage & Studio’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Encore Stage & Studio serves
Fundraising
Encore Stage & Studio Board Members will consider Encore Stage & Studio a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that Encore Stage & Studio can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations and individuals, Encore Stage & Studio expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.
Board Terms/Participation
Encore Stage & Studio Board Members will be elected to serve an initial two-year term. After that they are eligible for two additional terms. Board meetings will be held quarterly and committee meetings will be held at a minimum quarterly and more as needed.
What’s In It For You
Joining Encore Stage & Studio’s Board of Directors allows you to help kids fulfill their theatre dreams while you vicariously live yours. It is also an opportunity to work collaboratively with a devoted group while having fun and strengthening your strategy and leadership skills. While serving on Encore Stage and Studio’s Board of Directors is unpaid, you are paying it forward in service to your community.
What We’re Looking For
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Encore Stage & Studio’s mission, theatre, and children.
Ideal candidates will represent the ethnically diverse population we aim to serve and have the following qualifications:
- A commitment to and understanding of Encore Stage & Studio’s mission
- Connections to diverse sectors of our community
- Relationships with business, government and professional associations
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a passion for arts education
We are specifically seeking skills sets in any of the following areas:
- Communications and Public Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Community Organizing
- Nonprofit Governance
- Educational Curriculum Development
- Fundraising and Development
We strongly encourage people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, identities, career stages and abilities to apply.
If interested, please contact boardsearch@encorestage.org
Summer Camp Counselor in Training (Ages 13+) - Volunteers
Encore Stage & Studio seeks a Counselor in Training for the 2025 summer season, beginning in mid-June and ending in August. This part-time, volunteer position provides students, age thirteen, an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience working with a nonprofit educational theatre company.
Counselor in Training Responsibilities
- Assist Camp Aides, Counselors, and Teaching Artists with games, lessons, rehearsals, and other programs for preschool and elementary school-aged campers
- Prepare materials needed for camp activities
- Help maintain a safe, positive camp environment by monitoring snack, lunch, and bathroom breaks and addressing camper needs
- Support campers who might be struggling with engaging, focusing, or making friends
What to Expect
- Three to four-hour workdays (morning or afternoon part of camp day)
- Minimum commitment of two complete weeks during the summer (camp weeks are 4-5 days long depending on when they occur)
- Best consideration for Counselor in Training is given to applicant who has previously volunteered at our holiday mini camps
- Opportunities to gain leadership experience and work with a passionate, caring team of artists, teachers, and mentors
- A chance to learn about and contribute to Encore’s creative, growth-focused mission
- This position reports to the Camp Director
What You Bring to Encore
- A passion for working with young people
- A strong sense of creativity and imagination
- An enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
- An ability to communicate effectively and maturely with campers, staff members, and patrons
Location
The Counselor in Training can expect to be placed at one of our Arlington camp locations.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application form below. A confirmation email will be sent to let you know that we’ve received your application. Deadline for best consideration is Feb 29. Interviews will take place in March 2025.
Summer Camp Counselor (Ages 16+) - Paid
Encore Stage & Studio seeks a Counselor for the 2025 summer season, beginning in mid-June and ending in August. This part-time, paid position provides students, ages sixteen to eighteen, an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience working with a nonprofit educational theatre company.
Counselor Responsibilities
- Assist Teaching Artists with games, lessons, rehearsals, and other programs for preschool and elementary school-aged campers
- Lead programs when necessary, providing instruction and guidance throughout
- Prepare materials needed for camp activities
- Help maintain a safe, positive camp environment by monitoring snack, lunch, and bathroom breaks and addressing camper needs
- Support campers who might be struggling with engaging, focusing, or making friends
What to Expect
- Six to seven-hour workdays (entire camp day)
- Minimum commitment of three complete weeks during the summer (camp weeks are 4-5 days long depending on when they occur)
- Best consideration for Counselor is given to applicant who has previously volunteered as Counselor in Training or Camp Aide or has participated in other Encore programs
- Pay starting at $12 per hour
- Opportunities to develop leadership abilities and work with a passionate, caring team of artists, teachers, and mentors
- A chance to learn about and contribute to Encore’s creative, growth-focused mission
- This position reports to the Camp Director
What You Bring to Encore
- A passion for working with young people
- A strong sense of creativity, imagination, and leadership
- An enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset
- An eagerness to step up when asked and take initiative when necessary
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
- An ability to communicate effectively and maturely with campers, staff members, and patrons
Location
Counselors can expect to be placed at one of our Arlington camp locations.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application form below. A confirmation email will be sent to let you know that we’ve received your application. Deadline for best consideration is Feb 29. Interviews will take place in March 2025.
Summer Education Intern
Encore Stage & Studio is seeking Summer Education Interns for the June 23-August 22, 2025 summer season. This internship will provide current undergraduate students and recent graduates with hands-on experience working at a summer theatre camp.
Intern Responsibilities
- Bring creativity and positive energy to camp each day
- Lead extended day morning and afternoon programming
- Work closely with teaching artists and on-site camp coordinators to plan activities and ensure a successful camp experience for all students.
- Take an active role in rehearsals for the final sharing/performance, monitoring snack, lunch, and bathroom breaks and addressing camper needs
- Support counselors and counselors-in-training in fulfillment of their duties and be a role model for students and staff.
- Based on prior work experience, interns may serve as co-teachers, and/or lead teachers in our camp classrooms.
What to Expect
- Internships last approximately 8 - 10 weeks from mid-June to August 2023. Core Camp hours are typically 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Some evening work may be required for camp performances.
- Interns frequently cover before (8:15 am start) or aftercare (5:45 pm end) for campers.
- You will report to the On-site Camp Coordinator and/or Programs Director.
- Pay starts at $455 / week (32.5 hours). Additional pay for before and after care coverage.
What You Bring to Encore
- A passion for working with young people and an interest in the performing arts.
- Creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
- Must be punctual and demonstrate responsibility, patience, and leadership
- The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff members and teaching artists.
- The ability to communicate, effectively, and professionally
- The ability to work independently on projects.
- Embody Encore's mission, vision, and values and promote Encore’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Interns are required to submit to a background check. Encore Stage & Studio is committed to promoting inclusion and equitable access to all of its programs. We believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity. People of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Encore is an equal-opportunity employer.
Location
Encore’s camps are located throughout Arlington, Virginia with one site in Alexandria, Virginia. Transportation is the intern's responsibility; access to a car is strongly recommended.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line “Summer Education Intern—Your Name”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, apply by February 28 for best consideration.
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for the June 23-August 22, 2025 summer season, with classes Monday - Friday for children ages three through fifteen.
Desired skills include strong interpersonal communication, classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. Successful applicants will have previous teaching experience and the ability to design lesson plans around a provided camp theme.
Teaching Artists must be able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Applicants with specific skills and/or certifications in dance, movement, musical theatre, stage combat, and technical theatre are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a seasonal contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers 1, 2, or 3 week contracts, depending on the camp, from mid-June to the end of August with competitive pay, starting at $585/ week. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Summer Teaching Artist Application–Your Name.”
Encore Ambassador - Student Volunteer
We are looking for students ages 13+ who are team players and passionate for theatre. Service hours are 8:30 am-4:15 pm and camp takes place in North Arlington (3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207), South Arlington (Theatre on the Run), and Fairlington Presbyterian Church in Alexandria.
Volunteering is a great way to get to know different aspects of Encore as well as get to know other students. Volunteering for Encore camp also promotes leadership opportunities by mentoring younger kids! This is a great opportunity if you need volunteer hours for school, college applications, and/or community service. If you are working with us from 2023-2024, this is a great introduction to how the program works!
Want to learn more?
We invite you to join us at Encore's Fall 2023 Volunteer Open house on September 16th from 12pm-1pm at Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207). Please email info@encorestage.org to RSVP. See you there!
Questions E-mail Director of Marketing and Design, Aileen Christian at info@encorestage.org
Education Apprentice
Encore Stage & Studio is seeking an Education Apprentice for the 2025/2026 season. This apprenticeship will provide recent college graduates with full-time, hands-on experience working at a non-profit children’s theatre company. The Apprentice will be involved in all aspects of the company and will have the opportunity to learn about arts education, marketing and outreach, box office and front of house operations, donor relations and development, event planning, production and technical theatre, and more.
Apprentice Responsibilities:
- Assistant teaching, co-teaching, and lead teaching in-house and in-school programming for students ages 3-18.
- Being on the teaching team for workshops and camps (including Holiday Mini-Camps, Spring Break Camps, and Summer Camps).
- Assisting the Education Director with scheduling, communicating with schools and teaching artists, and facilitating the operation of Encore’s weekend and evening programming.
- Assisting the Education Director with production of educational local touring performances.
What You Bring to Encore Stage & Studio:
- A passion for working with young people.
- Experience in the performing arts.
- Creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
- A desire to learn about the inner workings of an arts organization.
- The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with staff members and teaching artists.
- The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students, patrons, and families.
- The ability to work independently on projects.
- Experience with Google Suite, Excel, and Word processing software.
What to Expect:
- You will report to the Education Director.
- 40-hour work week for nine to twelve months. This includes evenings and weekends as required.
- Attending weekly staff meetings.
- Working inter-departmentally to support the organization.
- Mentorship from Encore staff.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Complimentary tickets to all Encore productions.
- $15.50/hour pay
Education Apprentices will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment.
Location: Encore’s programs are located at Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207). There is regular travel between the office, classes, and production locations. Transportation is the responsibility of the apprentice.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line “Education Apprentice—Your Name”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Teaching Artist
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for the 2024/2025 season, with classes Monday – Friday for children ages 3 through 18.
Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. Successful applicants will have experience in designing curriculum around a provided course description.
Teaching Artists must be able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Applicants with specific skills and/or certifications in dance, movement, musical theatre, stage combat, and technical theatre are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers various contracts, depending on the camp or class, with competitive hourly pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Teaching Artist Application–Your Name.”
Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist
Encore Stage & Studio seeks a dynamic, skilled Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist for the June 23-August 22, 2025 summer season. This position provides an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience working with a nonprofit educational theatre company.
Applicants must have previous experience teaching dance and/or musical theatre for elementary and middle school students. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, excellent classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with children. The ability to teach musical theatre dance techniques and styles is required. Preference may be given to candidates who also have a background in choreography.
Teaching Artists must be responsible individuals who are able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Successful applicants will have experience in designing age-appropriate lesson plans around a provided theme.
This is a contracted position; please indicate your current availability in your cover letter. Encore offers 1, 2, or 3 week contracts, depending on the camp, from June to August with competitive hourly pay. Choreographers/Dance Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check and provide proof of vaccination before beginning employment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org with the subject line, “Choreographer/Dance Teaching Artist Application–Your Name.”
Encore Ambassador - Volunteer Position
Do you have a kid who loves Encore Stage and Studio? Is your family passionate about Encore’s mission and would like to learn how you can give Encore some love? We welcome you to join our Ambassadors group! We have a good time at our get-togethers, meeting about 8 times per year. As an ambassador, you can contribute your time and talent. Ambassadors help to plan and staff special events such as the Season Reveal, the Princess Ball, and the Benefit Breakfast that takes place each spring. We also help staff booths/tables with students at festive events such as Clarendon Day and distribute posters and fliers in the community.
Ambassadors can even make great contributions from the comfort of their very own homes, increasing Encore’s name recognition by completing online reviews and by voting, as well as by posting on community listserves. We also simply serve as valuable resources for parents who are new to the Encore family, available to answer questions or to address concerns.
Questions E-mail Director of Marketing and Design, Aileen Christian at info@encorestage.org if you’d like to join our efforts.
Stage Manager
The Stage Manager is responsible for working with the production staff, cast, and crew to create a well-organized and exceptional show. The SM supports the director in all rehearsals by taking blocking notes, keeping time, etc. and the technical director during tech week and performances.
This position requires excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to cooperate and coordinate with others. The Stage Manager should be able to multi-task efficiently and stay calm under pressure.
Applicants must be in high school and at least 14 years old by the audition week of the production for which they are selected. Preference may be given to older students. At a minimum, a student needs to have worked at least four shows on Encore’s crew prior to applying to serve as a Stage Manager (one show as the Light or Sound Operator, one show as an Assistant Stage Manager, and one show training in addition to one other crew position.)
Students should plan to submit an application during the season before they would like to serve as a Stage Manager. It is also strongly suggested that interested students speak with the Technical Director and Production Coordinator to express their interest prior to applying. 2024/2025 season application coming soon.
Board of Directors
Who We Are
Encore Stage & Studio inspires young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.
Encore Stage & Studio provides educational opportunities for young people throughout Northern Virginia using theatre to bring high-quality, age-appropriate theatrical productions that are staffed by young people to our community and offer a vibrant selection of educational classes, workshops and summer programs, including outreach to underserved children and youth with community partners.
Encore’s story is full of successes on the stage and in the community, including 250 shows with new works in each of the past seven seasons. Our Theatre for All! Fund, created in 2018, enables Encore to enrich the lives of our most vulnerable children through the arts. In 2019, Flip the Script became a cornerstone of our programming with The Day Nothing Happened, a student-devised piece highlighting African-American voices. Now on its third play, Flip the Script recently received a project grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
What You’ll Do
The Board will support the work of Encore Stage & Studio and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Encore Stage & Studio’s Executive Director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:
Leadership, governance and oversight
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the ED as she develops and implements Encore’s strategic plan
- Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Encore Stage & Studio for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
- Approving Encore Stage & Studio’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the ED
- Assisting the ED and Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Partnering with the ED and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
- Representing Encore Stage & Studio to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Ensuring Encore Stage & Studio’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Encore Stage & Studio serves
Fundraising
Encore Stage & Studio Board Members will consider Encore Stage & Studio a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that Encore Stage & Studio can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations and individuals, Encore Stage & Studio expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.
Board Terms/Participation
Encore Stage & Studio Board Members will be elected to serve an initial two-year term. After that they are eligible for two additional terms. Board meetings will be held quarterly and committee meetings will be held at a minimum quarterly and more as needed.
What’s In It For You
Joining Encore Stage & Studio’s Board of Directors allows you to help kids fulfill their theatre dreams while you vicariously live yours. It is also an opportunity to work collaboratively with a devoted group while having fun and strengthening your strategy and leadership skills. While serving on Encore Stage and Studio’s Board of Directors is unpaid, you are paying it forward in service to your community.
What We’re Looking For
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Encore Stage & Studio’s mission, theatre, and children.
Ideal candidates will represent the ethnically diverse population we aim to serve and have the following qualifications:
- A commitment to and understanding of Encore Stage & Studio’s mission
- Connections to diverse sectors of our community
- Relationships with business, government and professional associations
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a passion for arts education
We are specifically seeking skills sets in any of the following areas:
- Communications and Public Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Community Organizing
- Nonprofit Governance
- Educational Curriculum Development
- Fundraising and Development
We strongly encourage people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, identities, career stages and abilities to apply.
If interested, please contact boardsearch@encorestage.org
Executive Assistant
Encore Stage & Studio is searching for a dynamic, values-driven professional to join our team as our Executive Assistant. You’ll work collaboratively with Encore’s creative and energetic staff in support of “theatre by kids, for kids.” This position reports to Encore’s Executive Director.
Administrative Support to the Executive Director
Communications: Draft, proofread, and send correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director; prioritize emails, letters, and other communications.
Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, background materials, and reports for the Executive Director meetings; take notes and ensure follow-up on action items.
Project Coordination: Help manage and track key projects, ensuring the Executive Director is aware of upcoming deadlines and deliverables.
Operational Support: Oversee office supplies, equipment, and any needed repairs; sometimes manage vendors or contractors, as requested by the Executive Director.
Board of Directors Support
Meeting Coordination: Schedule board meetings, prepare materials, and assist with logistics such as reserving venues or setting up virtual meetings. Attend Board meetings as requested.
Board Document Management: Compile and distribute board packets, meeting minutes, and other critical documents.
Communication and Follow-Up: Act as a point of contact between the board and the Executive Director; help track and follow up on board action items.
Event Support: Assist with planning board-related events, including retreats, fundraisers, and recognition ceremonies.
Other Key Tasks
Special Projects: Manage or assist with one-time or ongoing special projects that align with the organization’s goals.
Research: Conduct background research for proposals, potential partnerships, or other needs as directed by the Executive Director or board.
Data and Reports: Support data entry, reporting, and maintaining the CRM or donor management system as needed.
Event Coordination: Assist with organizing fundraising events, donor appreciation events, or community outreach activities as requested.
Represent Encore to stakeholders; act as an ambassador for the organization
Promote Encore’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
What’s In It For You
Encore is dedicated to a professional and engaged work environment where you will be a valued team member. This is a 20 hour per week position with flexible scheduling. Encore’s weekday office hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Some evening and weekend hours are required to accommodate meetings and events.
You’ll receive $20 / hour, as well as benefits including a matching retirement savings program, paid sick and vacation, holidays and a week of paid leave each December 24 - January 1.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a highly organized, efficient individual who is comfortable managing confidential information. You should have strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
A commitment to and understanding of Encore Stage & Studio’s Mission, Vision and Values
A team player with strong time management and follow-up skills, a demonstrated ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects concurrently.
An excellent communicator, with the ability to speak and write clearly.
A strong problem-solver, who thinks critically and plans strategically.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
Proficiency with Microsoft office software as well as Google products.
This position will report to work at Encore’s administrative office location in Arlington, VA. We strongly encourage people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, identities, and abilities to apply. Encore is an equal opportunity employer. If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@encorestage.org. Please include “Executive Assistant” in the subject line.
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