Paid Student: Artistic Programming Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance is seeking a small cohort of motivated, organized, and thoughtful students to serve as Assistants to the Artistic Director for Fall 2026. This paid student hourly position offers hands-on experience in artistic programming, production support, script evaluation, and the broader work of artistic leadership within a university theatre department.

Students will participate in conversations about the contemporary theatre field, season planning,

Qualifications

• Interest in theatre, performance, artistic leadership, arts administration, dramaturgy, directing, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Artistic Director, including scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, and organization of materials.
• Help coordinate meetings, events, and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Assist with artistic programming and production logistics.

Skills

Interest in theatre

Spreadsheets

Databases

Shared documents

Reading plays

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Shared documents

Job description

The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance is seeking a small cohort of motivated, organized, and thoughtful students to serve as Assistants to the Artistic Director for Fall 2026. This paid student hourly position offers hands-on experience in artistic programming, production support, script evaluation, and the broader work of artistic leadership within a university theatre department.

Students will participate in conversations about the contemporary theatre field, season planning,