Production Administration & Archives Intern

High Tide Theatrical is seeking a Production Administration & Archives Intern for its Fall 2026 Internship Program. This position offers hands-on experience supporting the systems, documentation, and organizational processes behind a growing nonprofit theatre company.

About the role

The intern will contribute to real production and administrative projects while learning how information moves from early planning through performance and post-production closeout. The intern will contribute approximately 5–8 hours per week. Most work will be remote or hybrid, with some required onsite meetings, performances, and events.

• Mandatory attendance includes monthly staff meetings, Ride the Cyclone College Night on September 11, and The Rocky Horror Show College Night on October 23.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining production calendars and checklists
• Organizing production folders and digital files
• Tracking playbill information
• Preparing or updating cast and crew contact sheets
• Taking meeting notes and tracking action items
• Supporting post-production documentation
• Organizing photo, video, and playbill archives
• Assisting with SharePoint organization
• Documenting production history and institutional knowledge

Requirements

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with documents, spreadsheets, calendars, and digital files
• Able to follow established naming and filing systems
• Reliable with deadlines and follow-through
• Interested in theatre production, arts administration, stage management, archives, or nonprofit operations
• Able to work independently while asking questions when needed
• At least 18 years old
• Arrange their own transportation to onsite activities

Benefits

• Mentorship and portfolio-development opportunities
• Networking experience
• Two complimentary tickets to each eligible mainstage production during the internship term

Academic credit may be available through the applicant’s school.

Duration: August 24–December 14, 2026. This is an unpaid volunteer internship.