Company Management Apprentice

THEATRE PHILADELPHIA; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 15,185 - 18,939; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Flexible holidays

Job summary

Bristol Riverside Theatre in Bristol, VA is offering an entry-level Company Management Apprenticeship. The position combines 20 hours of Company Management work with 20 hours in another area of choice, providing housing in a private studio next door to the theatre.

There are three apprenticeship sessions yearly, with the fall session starting by September 1, 2026 and ending January 15, 2027; housing and mentorship are included to support growth into independent work.

Qualifications

• Entry-level apprenticeship with mentorship by the General Manager and Producing Directors.
• Weekly schedule includes 20 hrs in Company Management and 20 hrs in another area of choosing.
• A learning position with housing provided adjacent to the theatre.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and arrange transportation for visiting artists.
• Monitor and maintain artist housing, including cleaning, maintenance, and vendor coordination.
• Communicate weekly with visiting artists and help them secure needs.
• Be on call for emergencies on evenings and weekends.
• Serve as audition monitor in Bristol, Philadelphia, and New York as needed.
• Assist the General Manager and Producing Directors as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Own a car

Job description

Bristol Riverside Theatre is a mid‑sized regional theatre whose mission is to engage audiences and artists with exceptional performances, inspired writing, and superior productions that motivate us to think harder, to feel more deeply, to laugh more joyfully, and to reflect on ourselves and the world in which we live.

DESCRIPTION: This is an entry level position and a great opportunity to gain experience under the mentorship of the General Manager and Producing Directors. Each week, the Apprentice can expect to work roughly 20/hrs in Company Management and 20/hrs in another area of their choosing. This is a learning position and almost any part of the theatre operation is available to apprentices to observe or participate in. Past apprentices have assisted with costumes, sat in on rehearsals, read stage directions in readings, and worked in the Community Engagement, Education, and Marketing Departments. The position includes housing in a private studio apartment next door to the theatre.

It is not expected that the apprentice has prior experience. But it is expected that the apprentice will be diligent about asking for help and instruction as needed and will progress into an independent worker by the end of the apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is designed for someone who is hard working, smart, and eager, but lacking professional theatre experience.

There are three apprenticeship sessions per year. We are currently hiring for the fall session which begins no later than September 1, 2026 and ends on January 15, 2027.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Company Management Apprentice performs the following duties:

• Scheduling and providing transportation for visiting artists.
• Monitoring and maintaining artist housing. This includes: ensuring quality control with cleaning, maintenance, extermination, and other vendors.
• Communicating weekly with visiting artists to ensure they have what they need and helping them secure what is missing.
• Being on call for emergencies on evenings and weekends.
• Serving as monitor for auditions in Bristol, Philadelphia and New York as needed.
• Assisting the General Manager and Producing Directors as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The desired experience and qualifications for this position include:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Friendly team player.
• Must own a car.

BENEFITS

Housing (including utilities), and flexible holidays.

EOE

Bristol Riverside Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives and reflects the community as a whole. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

How To Apply

TO APPLY: E‑mail your resume to [emailprotected] with “Company Manager Apprentice Position” in the subject line. With your resume, please submit a cover letter describing what attracted you to this job and your qualifications. Qualified candidates may be asked to submit additional information, including references from people with whom they have worked in the theatre industry.

$375 per week plus housing (inclusive of all utilities)