Peer Mentor

Barrington Stage Company; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company seeks Peer Mentors for its Peer Mentoring Project (PMP) in Pittsfield, MA. This six-month, part-time role supports teens in creating and performing an original play, with weekly sessions from October to April and additional hours for tech week and performances.

Mentors build relationships, assist in group facilitation, and help assess progress while modeling theatre techniques and professional conduct in a safe, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Some experience with acting, improvisation and/or devising.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interest in youth development, arts education or youth mentorship.
• Applicants should be at least 18 years old, with a minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build healthy mentoring relationships with participants and act as a role-model for students through active participation in all class activities.
• Perform with the students in the final production & lead the post-performance talk-backs.
• Attend all trainings, meetings, sessions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Assist the Artistic Mentors with the facilitation of weekly PMP sessions by working with small groups, mentoring students one-on-one, and/or leading warm-ups and activities as assigned.
• Assist in the assessment and reporting of the progress of PMP students both artistically and personally.
• Assist the students to set-up and break down the space before and after each session.
• Assist the artistic mentor by modeling improvisational work, activities and theatre exercises.

Skills

Acting/Improv

Devising

Communication skills

Youth development interest

18+ age requirement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seeking Peer Mentor, 2026 (October - April)

The Peer Mentor is a part-time hourly position that mentors students once a week mid-October to mid-April with additional hours for tech week and the performance tour. Peer mentors work to support the creation and performance of an original play with their group of teen participants. Each group has one artistic mentor and two peer mentors. Reports to: Director of Education and Artistic Mentor

Peer Mentor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build healthy mentoring relationships with participants and act as a role-model for students through active participation in all class activities
• Perform with the students in the final production & lead the post-performance talk-backs
• Attend all trainings, meetings, sessions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Assist the Artistic Mentors with the facilitation of weekly PMP sessions by working with small groups, mentoring students one-on-one, and/or leading warm-ups and activities as assigned
• Assist in the assessment and reporting of the progress of PMP students both artistically and personally
• Assist the students to set-up and break down the space before and after each session
• Assist the artistic mentor by modeling improvisational work, activities and theatre exercises.

Qualifications:

• Some experience with acting, improvisation and/or devising
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interest in youth development, arts education or youth mentorship
• Applicants should be at least 18 years old, with a minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter that communicates how your educational and artistic background aligns with the mission of PMP Resume with relevant experience highlighting theatrical training, and education in youth development, social work, psychology or related field. Three references with contact Information who can speak to your experience particularly your background in the arts or education.

PLAYWRIGHT MENTORING PROJECT: PMP

is a six-month, out-of-school activity that uses theatre as a catalyst to help young people ages 12-19 learn valuable life skills that can aid them in developing positive self-images. Groups meet once a week from October to April in Pittsfield or North Adams. Experienced mentors guide each group to develop and perform an original play based on stories and experiences from their lives. This is a place to be authentic in a safe and confidential environment. PMP creates a brave and welcoming space where young people can share important ideas and generate exciting theatre that will be performed for their peers. No prior theatre experience is required- there are no auditions. For more information, visit www.bsceducation.org/pmp

BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.