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Summer Interns Needed!

The Actor’s Place is looking for 1-2 interns to assist with our summer marketing campaigns and program management.


About The Actor's Place

The Actor's Place is a new acting studio in Mission Valley, opened in October 2024 by Dr. Katie Turner, also Executive Director of the Meisner & Chekhov Integrated Actor Training Program and the Assistant Director of the School of Theatre, Television, and Film at San Diego State University.


The Actor's Place is dedicated to being an accessible space for actors of all ability levels and from all walks of life to find community and grow as artists. As a woman- and LGBTQIA+-owned business, we are committed to fair and inclusive practices.


Starting this summer, we will introduce new programming in Musical Theatre, Improv, Solo Show Development, and classes for Adults 55+. Come be pat of an exciting new venture at The Actor's Place--your place to grow!


Position Descriptions: 


Content Creator Intern


Under the supervision of the studio owner, interns in this position will: 

  • create graphics and reels for social media using Canva, under the supervision of the studio owner

    • 3-5 posts per week, 2-4 reels per month

  • Organize final graphics and videos in a shared folder

  • Schedule and post graphics and reels

  • Engage with other related accounts as The Actor’s Place

  • Keep Link Tree and profile details up to date

  • Attend classes and events hosted by The Actor’s Place to capture photos and video, as availability allows

  • Organize photos and videos in a shared folder 


Programming Intern


Under the supervision of the studio and in collaboration with teaching artists, interns in this position will: 

  • Gather information such as descriptions, teacher bios, and headshots for classes and events, and organize in a shared folder

  • Provide programming information to the Content Creator Intern 

  • Communicate class or event details with enrolled students and event attendees 

  • Add clients to The Actor’s Place contact list, as needed

  • Assist studio owner with managing The Actor’s Place memberships, as needed (i.e. sending welcome packets to new members, answering member questions)


Time Commitment


Each position requires 4-6 hours per week

  • Up to 4 of these hours will be synchronous work time with the studio owner and other team members; additional hours may be work done asynchronously on your own schedule 

  • Synchronous hours can be completed remotely


Internship dates are June 23-August 22nd (occasional schedule conflicts are fine!)


Compensation


Interns will be compensated with a $200 monthly stipend (payable on July 1 and August 1)

  • In the case of 1 intern filling both positions, this stipend would increase to $400 monthly


Interns will also be allowed to participate in any Actor’s Place programming free of charge during the period of the internship (does not include programming hosted by outside renters)


Qualifications


  • Open to applicants 18 years and older

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience with Google Suite

  • Ability to meet deadlines 

  • Ability to follow written instructions

  • Good organizational skills

  • Comfortable asking questions 

  • Willingness to learn

  • Interest in arts education and/or actor training


No additional experience necessary! We are happy to train the right candidates


How to Apply


Email Dr. Katie Turner with a resume with work history and contact information for one reference. Please include in the email body a brief message identifying which position you are interested in, why you believe you are a good fit, and your general availability. 


Please send to dr.katie@actors-place.com by Monday June 9th. 


Interviews will take place on zoom the weeks of June 9th and June 16th. 


Questions? Please contact Katie Turner at the above email address. 






 
 
 

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