Summer Education Program Assistant (May 29 – July 27, 2025)

Gulfshore Playhouse, one of the nation’s finest regional theatres, located in Naples, FL, is seeking a highly qualified Summer Education Program Assistant for employment from May 29 – July 27. This is a competitive position offering a unique opportunity to join us for our inaugural summer in our new, state-of-the-art theatre and help usher in a new era of professional theatre in Southwest Florida.

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Gulfshore Playhouse operates out of the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 360-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space. In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth.

The Summer Education Program Assistant reports directly to the Gulfshore Playhouse Director of Education and is responsible for ensuring the participating students have a successful, educational, and engaging experience.

Status: Full-time: May 29th – July 27th

Fee is $650.00 per week and includes housing. 

Start Date: May 27th

Summer Education Program Assistant Key Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the full-time Education staff to plan and lead activities for summer production programs, classes, and workshops built to reinforce acting fundamentals
• Assist the education and stage management teams for the Summer Conservatory Education Productions and co-teach Broadway Bootcamps and Creative Drama classes as needed
  • Program #1: Grades 1-3 (Creative Drama)
  • Program #2: Grades 1-3 (Creative Drama)
  • Program #3: Grades 4-6 (Broadway Bootcamp)
  • Program #3: Grades 4-6 (Broadway Bootcamp)
  • Program #4: Grades 7-12 (Education Production: The Lightning Thief)
  • Program #5: Grades 1-2 (Broadway Bootcamp)
  • Program #6: Grades 3-12 (Education Production: Roald Dahl’s Matilda JR.)
• Communicate with and maintain a positive rapport with parents 
• Assist with student drop-off and pick-up
• Supervise camper breaks such as lunch, snack, and restroom needs.
• Assist in keeping facilities organized and ensuring the program areas are maintained for overall safety
• Work closely with program staff to assist with rehearsal needs (supplies, student support, etc.) and stage management support backstage during technical rehearsals and performances
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Education, Managing Director, or Producing Artistic Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with teachers, students, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Resourceful; creative problem solver
• Knowledge of theatre pedagogy and technical theatre
• Ability to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude
• Ability to show patience and adaptability when working with students

OUR CHARTER: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/ 

Experience and Qualifications:

• In college or graduated
• Teaching, youth work and/or training experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written
• Ability to pass a background check for working with children
• Must provide transportation to and from Naples, FL
• Conduct oneself in the best interest of students, staff, and volunteers in accordance with the values and mission of Gulfshore Playhouse

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please send cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.