Get Involved

Volunteering
Spellbound is always looking for volunteers for our public performances and our Free Family Art Days. Volunteering is a great way to learn more about how we work and to see the behind-the-scenes of making Theatre for the Very Young. No experience required! Please email emily@spellboundtheatre.com to sign up. 

Jobs

FRONT OF HOUSE/BOX OFFICE STAFF

Spellbound Theatre, New York’s award-winning theater for children ages 0-5, is hiring front of house/box office staff for our 2017-18 season of monthly pop-up performances at the Old Stone House. We are seeking an organized, responsible, and kind individual to be the face of Spellbound for families attending our public performances.  Experience and comfort with early childhood audiences is essential.  The ideal candidate will have a friendly and professional demeanor, and experience in theater front-of-house, box office, or comparable experience working in a fast-paced customer service position. Duties will include ticket sales, greeting families, and interacting with small children and their families in a creative environment, as well as coordinating with the event manager regarding pre-show activities in the lobby area. This staff position will also support Spellbound’s outreach work through our Family Art Day program. Availability is 1-2 weekend mornings per month, as well as a monthly planning meeting. Position begins early-September, and all performance dates will be confirmed for the season before the beginning of the position, although additional outreach events will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. Pay is hourly at a competitive rate.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Artistic Director ljost@spellboundtheatre.com by Aug. 1, 2017. 

Internships

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
Approx. 5-10hrs/week.
School year, Sept. 2017-May 2018

Spellbound Theatre is seeking a school-year 2017-18 Administrative Intern to assist with the planning and implementation of our public and in-school early childhood classes, Free Family Art Day program, and public performances.  Intern will work closely with the Artistic Director, Outreach Coordinator, and Education Manager to support high-quality public programming for families and in-school residencies. An ideal candidate will be extremely organized, reliable, able to work in a self-directed environment, and be passionate about arts education for young children.  Intern will meet weekly with Spellbound staff, attend daytime classes and/or weekend events, and work independently on writing and research projects. This internship includes working with Spellbound Theatre's staff in order to learn about best practices in arts education and theater production for early years. All internships are unpaid.

To apply for fall/spring (September 2017 – May 2018), email a resume and cover letter to Artistic Director Lauren Jost at ljost@spellboundtheatre.com by August 1, 2017.

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Interesting in learning more about Spellbound’s programs before you apply?  Want to get involved beyond an internship?  Become a Spellbound volunteer at one of our public performances or Free Family Art days!  Email Outreach Coordinator Emily Baldwin at emily@spellboundtheatre.com to learn more.


Spellbound Theatre is committed to diversity in hiring and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, faiths, abilities, ethnicity, genders, and orientations.  The top floor of our performance space is not in compliance with ADA regulations, but access to this floor is not required for the two jobs posted above. Please contact us with any questions about specific accessibility concerns.