Emerging Arts Professional, Technical Direction

The Emerging Arts Professional program is a year-long paid opportunity for on-the-job learning in arts administration. Participants work within their area of focus to support the growth and programmatic activity of Texas Performing Arts while developing the job skills, understanding of the field, and network connections necessary to begin or advance a professional career in the arts and entertainment industry.

Requirements

• 1-3 years work experience in performing arts production with a focus on scenic and/or props fabrication.
• Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in professional arts administration or production.
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated positive attitude, flexibility with working assignments and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Teamwork
• Effective communication (written and spoken)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Initiative
• Decision making and critical thinking
• Problem solving

Benefits

• Paid annual salary and UT Austin’s benefits package