Theater Campus Operations Paid Internship - Fall 2026At — Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Internship basics

• All internships are paid at the rate of $16.90 per hour.
• Internships require an average of 10 hours per week (built around your school schedule) over 12 weeks (120 hours total).
• Internships offer academic credit.
• Each semester includes 8 professional development sessions.
• Internships offer hands-on work experiences and opportunities to build a professional network.

Requirements 

Requirements for our fall/spring internships are:

• Interns must be authorized to work in the U.S. and must be 18 years of age or older.
• Interns must be registered for credit from their college institution.
• Interns must be able to complete a minimum of 120 hours IN PERSON during the 12-week internship.
• Interns must be available to attend professional development sessions from 2pm-3pm on Fridays. This cannot be changed or waived, so please confirm your availability before applying. 

Deadline to apply is Friday, July 31, 2026.

Campus Operations Intern

Campus Operations encompasses all aspects of facilities and operations, including production, event operations, engineering, security, theater arts administration, capital project planning, project management, and settlement financials. An internship in theater operations will de-mystify the \\behind-the-scenes\\ aspect of what it takes to operate a performing arts facility. Interns will have the opportunity to engage with the Center’s staff in areas including show preparation, backstage operations, event installation, special events and rental procedures, building security, and facilities maintenance. Due to the variety of shows and events at the Center, interns should be available on nights and weekends.

Tasks:

Interns will have the opportunity to engage with the Center’s staff in areas including show preparation, backstage operations, event installation, special events and rental procedures, building security, and facilities maintenance.

Training:

They will receive employer orientation, one-on-one meetings with department staff, weekly professional development sessions, feedback and review at the end of internship.

Learning Outcome:

An internship in theater operations will de-mystify the \\behind-the-scenes\\ aspect of what it takes to operate a performing arts facility.