Global Apprenticeships
Are you an early-career arts admin who aspires to build or lead an innovative arts organization?
The Apprenticeship is a leadership development program for early-career arts administrators and theatre production practitioners. As an Apprentice you will participate in professional development seminars, cohort check-ins, and one-on-one mentorship sessions to best meet your personal development goals. This is a temporary paid position where you will serve as valued and instrumental member of the DAT staff for the season ahead. You will gain a much stronger command of your leadership style through practical learning experiences — which will include both independent and collective projects. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and workshops, Apprentices are given the tools to become impactful leaders — be it the in the arts, theatre, eco-travel, or social impact space.
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
for the following Global Apprenticeships:
WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING?
Applications are now open for next season:
SEASON 17 - 2022/2023
February 28, 2022 (11:59pm ET): Apprenticeship applications final deadline
October 7 - 10, 2022: Remote Orientation
October 11 - December 16, 2022: Remote Work & Professional Dev (10 weeks)
December 17 - 30, 2022: Holiday Break
December 31, 2022 - February 5, 2023: Independent Project
February 6 - 23, 2023: Special Team Project (3 weeks)
February 24 - 27, 2023: Professional Development Weekend
February 28 - June 13, 2023: Remote Work & Professional Dev (15 weeks)
June 15 - July 25, 2023: ACTion Team (in-the-field ground support)
>> Apprentices will gain field experience by traveling/working with the team on ACTion: Heart of Europe 2023
COMPENSATION
STIPEND: $8400 USD
ADDITIONAL PERKS:
Professional development
Networking opportunities
Free access to all DAT events
Travel grant
Academic credit
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact with your work
And more
TRAVEL GRANT:
In addition to the stipend, we are currently able to offer up to $8000 USD grants for each selected apprentice.
NOTE: Apprentices are required to travel/participate in the ACTion: Expedition on offer during their apprenticeship tenure. Awarded travel grants must be applied directly towards the cost of participation on an ACTion: Expedition during the same tenure.
Ready to roll up your sleeves?
We are carefully selecting one apprentice to join DAT during the season ahead.
WHO YOU ARE
You are an ambitious go-getter. You are a quick learner who can take instructions and run with them. You are excited to develop skills and ready to put in the work.
You take pride in what you do. You care deeply about the worlds of theatre, arts admin, eco-travel, and/or social impact. You listen fully, read through details carefully, and consider every aspect of a stakeholder’s experience.
You are inspired. You have a strong belief that everyone’s voice and story matters and fight so that all can be heard.
You are scrappy and entrepreneurial. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable with not knowing the answer to something. You are willing to roll up your sleeves no matter what the challenge is.
You are action oriented. You make deadlines for yourself and move fast - favoring practical choices. You focus on the things that matter and push back on things that don’t. If something seems off, you come up with a good solution, and take action to fix the problem.
You enjoy your work. You love what you do, think about it in your free time, and often find yourself tinkering away at strange hours — not because you feel you have to, but because you’re so excited to make a positive impact in the world. Your favorite thing to do is to take on a huge challenge and pull it off.
You are a good soul. You value diversity and go out of your way to ensure others feel welcome and supported. You are a great communicator — with a fantastic sense of humor and a little charm. You enjoy hanging out with your teammates, have a low-ego, and make the workplace more fun for everyone.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Be at least 21 years old
Be able to fully commit to a 10 month program (which includes two work retreat weekends, winter & summer breaks, and at least one 4-6 week ACTion: Expedition abroad)
Have a strong desire to work in at least one of the departments being offered (listed above)
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