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Theater Operations Paid Internship - Fall 2025
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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Theater Operations Paid Internship - Fall 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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Posted:
April 16, 2025
Location:
Costa Mesa, California
Salary:
$16.50
Level:
Paid Internship
Pay Frequency:
Hourly
Category:
Operations
Required Education:
Some College
Pay Frequency
Hourly

Theater Operations encompasses all aspects of facilities and operations including production, event operations, engineering, security, and administration. 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.

Internship basics

  • All internships are paid at the rate of $16.50 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 August 1, 2025

About Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an acclaimed arts institution as well as a beautiful multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages, offering unsurpassed experiences, and to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring programs. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. In addition to its six performance venues, Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. The Center’s education programs are designed to inspire young people through the arts and reach hundreds of thousands of students each year.
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