MIRANDA FAMILY FELLOWSHIPS Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the third cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious workforce development program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically excluded communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, with the job experience, resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid year-long department-specific entry-level position with health insurance benefits. This position is full-time non exempt. The fellowships will take place over one year and begin in June 2023.
Woolly Mammoth produces courageous and invigorating new work to radically redefine theatre as a catalyst for an equitable, creative, and engaged society.
Organization Website: https://www.woollymammoth.net/join-us/fellowships/
Organization Address: 641 D. Street NW, Washington DC 20001
Contact: Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company- Miranda Family Fellowships
Contact Email: mffellowship@woollymammoth.net
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION:
Dates of Internship: June 2023-June 2024
Industry: Arts/Arts Management, Social Justice
Keywords: Theatre
Preferred Academic Level: No preference
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the third cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically excluded communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, with the job experience, resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid year-long department-specific position with benefits (including health insurance). The fellowships will take place over one year and begin in June 2023.
The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Major support is provided by the Wilke Family Foundation, the UPS Foundation, and the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will) with additional support from Kristin Ehrgood and Vadim Nikitine and the Verizon Foundation.
The Miranda Family Foundation Connectivity Fellow will join Woolly Mammoth’s nationally acclaimed Connectivity department in linking Woolly’s artistic mission with its social and political mission through artistic programs, community engagement, and audience enrichment activities. They will provide the Connectivity Director with a wide range of administrative, logistical, and programmatic support, particularly with respect to line producing Connectivity Core Partner Program events. The Miranda Family Connectivity Fellow will also support the day-to-day administrative functioning of the department, to include extensive scheduling and calendaring support. They will also be asked to take on additional tasks and duties related to the Ambassador program, Lobby Exhibits, and Talkbacks as assigned.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Line Produce Connectivity Core Partner Events, to include:
-Coordinating logistics with event partners;
-Coordinating and providing internal staffing support;
-Coordinating with Marketing to promote the event to target audiences;
-Writing event descriptions/copy for the website, and other promotional materials;
-Creating digital flyers as needed;
-Scheduling internal and external meetings, and maintaining Departmental calendar;
-Budget tracking, and monthly credit card reconciliation;
-Participate in show-specific brainstorms about artistic programming;
-Support audience engagement activities by assisting with the design and implementation of our interactive lobby experiences and gallery spaces;
-Draft bi-weekly connectivity emails;
-Contribute to the writing of any educational study guides;
-Conduct research on community organizations and local artists, to include attending community events/meetings, and exhibitions or performances;
-Participate in season planning meetings;
-Serve as a member of the Talkback Team, leading post-show artist talks as necessary;
-All other duties as assigned.
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDI work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism;
-Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce;
-Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale;
-Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information.
-Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond;
EXPERIENCE:
Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level)
Be at least 21 years old by June 14, 2023
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
-Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline, from June 2023 – June 2024;
-Fellows will be expected to relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment;
-Can commit to 40 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and in-person and/or virtual events;
-Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions;
-Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism;
-Excellent writing and communication skills;
-The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context;
-The ability to multitask, when necessary;
-Good interpersonal and public speaking skills;
-Strong research skills;
-Generous collaborator;
-High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances;
-Organized, and detail oriented.
OTHER SKILLS OR QUALITIES:
-Active engagement and leadership development in your individual position is integral to the overall health of our organization. This will be reviewed and defined with your supervisor to set individual goals. Woolly encourages employees to take personal responsibility and pride in their work.
-See the larger picture and pull out the relevant details to diagnose problems. Think creatively about how to solve problems including new ways of working together. Woolly values innovative thinking, big ideas,and bigger passion.
-Collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions.
Readiness to engage and participate in discussions centered on the social impact of equity & inclusion in the arts.
-The willingness to cultivate administrative, personal and professional skills in a professional environment.
-Promise as a risk-taker/innovator.
-A demonstrated interested in promoting cultural equity.
-A deep understanding and affinity for Woolly Mammoth’s artistic mission and values.
Other Requirements:
-Hybrid remote and in-person hours based on departmental needs. All in-person work follows strict COVID protocols, and best practices.
-Extended viewing of computer screens.
-Some prolonged standing, bending, stooping may be required.
-Some evening and weekend work required.
-Some travel required.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation.
