2025-26 Early Career Training Program

The Paul A. Kaplan Theatre Management Program provides a unique opportunity to learn about producing not-for-profit theatre both on and off-Broadway through intensive on-the-job training.

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Early Career Training Program participants will:

• Take on projects and responsibilities that contribute to the day-to-day running of the company
• Build relationships with their supervisor and staff members across the organization, ensuring that they are not only gaining valuable skills but also receiving continuous support and feedback
• Work with a mentor throughout the season, who will offer them professional development and career guidance
• Participate in a series of educational workshops and seminars led by the industry experts on MTC’s staff, as well as career development coaching with our human resources team
• Contribute to the success of MTC’s special events including opening night parties
• Network with emerging professionals in the industry
• Have access to MTC’s affinity spaces
• Receive complimentary tickets to productions at MTC and at other arts organizations

Requirements

All Early Career Professional Training positions are full-time, in-person, non-exempt positions paid at $595.00 per week (35 hours per week at $17.00 per hour). The 2025-26 program will begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 and end on or around May 22, 2026.

MTC’s office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm. There will be some evening or weekend commitments during the season. The standard schedule for most Trainees will be Monday-Thursday from 10am-6pm (with 30-minute unpaid lunch break) and Friday from 10am-3:30pm (with 30-minute unpaid lunch). On Fridays, staff works remotely unless office-specific tasks are required.

Trainees are eligible for a benefits package which includes: choice between two group health plans with options for spousal, family, and/or domestic partner coverage; basic life and long term disability insurance; paid time off (sick and personal); voluntary dental, vision, and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.

Available Positions

• Business
• Company Management
• Development - Special Events
• Learning and Community Engagement
• Literary
• Marketing
• Production Management

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: May 27 at 11:59pm ET
Additional Details and Application Link at https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/learning/internships/