Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring an Operations Apprentice To apply for the position, send an email to Marguerite Hannah, general manager, at careers@cptonline.org<mailto:careers@cptonline.org> by Tuesday, December 23rd with the subject line: YOUR LAST NAME, Operations Apprentice. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a two-page cover letter highlighting relevant experience and explaining your interest in the apprenticeship. No phone calls or emails please. Operations Apprentice Job Description - Six-Month Full-Time Paid Apprenticeship Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is seeking an Operations Apprentice, an early-career arts administrator or producer eager to explore multiple facets of a high-impact, socially engaged arts organization. This is a cross-departmental position offering hands-on experience in artistic management, education, event production, and front-of-house operations. * Interviews anticipated in December-January * Employment starts February 1, 2026 Areas of Focus * Front of House * Community Ensembles * Special Event Management * Education & Artist Support Key Responsibilities * Executive & Administrative Support * Assist the Executive in calendar management and meeting preparation. * Take notes and track action items during key meetings. * Conduct special research projects. * Help organize and host internal and external meetings. * Artistic & Event Production * Collaborate with the Artistic Team on applications and requests for proposals. * Support line producers for productions and special events. * Assist with logistics and coordination for community and artistic initiatives. * Education * Support the Education Department in planning and executing culminating events. * Provide administrative assistance to teaching artists and program managers. * Front of House / Audience Services * Help manage the transition to a new Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) * Support guest experience and audience engagement initiatives. Ideal Candidate * We are looking for someone who is: * Highly organized, initiative-taking, and adaptable * Interested in both the creative and administrative sides of theatre production. * Positive, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-moving environment. * Experienced (through work, study, or internship) in office operations and/or theatrical production * Excited to be part of a diverse team and a cross-departmental culture grounded in social justice. Hiring & Employment Details * Compensation: $22,000 for six months ($3,667/month), funded by a grant * No signing bonus or relocation funds available * Applications reviewed on a rolling basis * Interviews anticipated in December-January * Employment starts February 1, 2026 https://www.cptonline.org