Program: Administrative Internship

Department: Education & Engagement

Supervisor: Drama School Registrar

Classification: Temporary Paid Educational Internship - Summer

Internship Program Summary:

The Administrative Internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn how to be a professional office administrator by gaining hands-on experience during SCT’s largest educational program of the year. This is a paid educational internship and is considered a job with an additional learning program within the responsibilities of the position. Through this program, the administrative intern will develop familiarity with database operations systems and their basic functionality, broaden and engage customer service skills, practice and evolve problem solving strategies, and observe, assist, and learn from multiple administrative positions at SCT. Our goal is to ensure individuals finalize their internship feeling confident about what it means to be an administrative professional and support a large-scale educational program. 

About SCT:

Since its inception in 1975, the Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), has served more than 4 million children for 45 seasons of creative professional theatre and arts education classes for the Puget Sound region, and is one of the most prominent theatre organizations for young audiences in the United States and the world. SCT’s mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supports day-to-day administrative tasks such as: maintaining phone and email inboxes, creation of guardian communications, processing and distributing student information, and keeping track of inventory and classroom supplies. 
• Communicates with guardians, interns, and teaching artists via email, phone, and in person.
• Assists with class registration and database management.
• Assists with Extended Care, before and after daytime camp.
• Supports Teaching Artists in the classroom, with potential opportunities to step in as a substitute classroom assistant.
• Assists staff and faculty with students’ needs.
• Supports and attends programming in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Program Schedule & Syllabus:

Consistent schedule Monday – Friday; Schedules may vary based on class coverage needs and extended care schedule. 

• Camp hours are between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, 
• 3 to 4 extended care shifts per week; 8:00 – 9:00 am and 4:00 – 5:30 pm
• Mandatory program dates are June 9, 2025 – August 22, 2025; Observed holidays are June 19 and July 4

Required learning activations for program credit result in an administrative portfolio that include:

• Weekly meetings with administrative mentor(s)
• Shadowing and interviewing admin staff in collaborating departments
• Extended care reflection 
• Administrative capstone project

Program Benefits

• $747.36/week (36 hours/week) of supporting camp administration and extended care. Compensation is applicable to payroll taxes.
• Verifiable in-field experience from one of the most prominent theatres for young audiences in the United States. 
• Program verification for college credit.
• 396 hours of administrative practicum.
• 44 hours of program learning
• Free ORCA Passport transportation pass or Seattle Center parking pass.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications:

• Emerging professional in higher education institutions as a rising junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Dedication to theatre education and/or theatre for young audiences.
• Commitment to social justice work. 
• Familiarity with using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to manage and direct multiple tasks concurrently and provide follow through. 
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and time management.
• Patient with young people and customer service.
• Must be an independent thinker and doer while being a collaborative, effective team player.

Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you meet some of the requirements and you share SCT’s values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Physical Requirements & Program Environment:

• Enjoy working in a fast paced, non-profit environment.
• Dog-friendly workplace and can support service animals in-space.
• Studio and classroom spaces are accessed via stairways; Elevators are available.
• Clearances/background checks will be conducted.

Housing Information

SCT does not provide housing for interns.

Application Procedures

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a Web Application that includes your: Resume, Cover Letter & Diversity Statement no later than January 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM, PST.

Letters may be addressed to Tiffany Maltos, Director of Education & Engagement. The Diversity Statement should describe how your work, training and/or experience demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

•  What effort have you made and/or have been involved with that fosters cultural awareness and understanding?
• What have you done to further your knowledge on access, equity, diversity and inclusion? 
• What do you hope to bring to SCT that will enhance and support a commitment to antiracist work? 

No phone calls please.