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Spoleto Festival USA

About Our Program

For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with over 150 performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts. Called “one of the best arts festivals in this country” by The Washington Post, the Festival has presented over 100 world premieres and almost as many American premieres since its inception in 1977.

The Apprentice Program is a short-term intensive and exciting opportunity to learn about the world of the performing arts and acquire hands-on experience under the guidance of professional arts administrators and technicians in producing an international arts festival. Apprentices work a minimum of 40 hours a week; long workdays and nights as well as weekends are typical. Housing and a small travel allowance are provided; a stipend may be available.

Areas of apprenticeships include Artist Services, Box Office, Development, Finance/Accounting, Media Relations, Office Administration, Orchestra Management and Production.

Areas of Apprenticeships

TO APPLY

Click here to download an application
Completed applications can be returned by mail to the address listed on the form or emailed to admin@spoletousa.org.

Employment Dates:

  • Most apprenticeships begin Monday, May 14 and end Sunday, June 10.
  • Most production positions begin Monday, April 30 and end Thursday, June 14.
  • Finance/Accounting apprenticeship available beginning Tuesday, January 3 on a part-time basis (5-10 hours per week). Apprenticeship is full time from May 19 – June 15.

Stipend

  • Housing at the College of Charleston and $50 travel reimbursement.
  • Living stipend available for Production, Office Administration, and Box Office apprenticeships.
  • Living stipend available for Finance/Accounting apprenticeship for the period that is full time (May 21 – June 17).

Deadline

  • Completed applications and all materials including resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation must be received by February 17, 2012.
  • Media Relations applicants must also include a writing sample.
  • Finance/Accounting applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible.