Chicago Shakespeare Theater is currently seeking applicants for part- or full-time internships during the summer of 2019. This internship provides the opportunity to devote a number of weeks to researching a play—its historical and social contexts, its publication and production history, and its critical history—and to develop resources for hundreds of educators who will teach the play over the school year in conjunction with our upcoming production. Interns will work with Chicago Shakespeare’s editor and public humanities manager—an invaluable experience for building one’s professional writing portfolio or for graduate students considering careers outside of academia. The work leads to an online publication of essays and teaching activities—central components to their handbooks, typically one hundred pages in length. In addition to the research and writing component, education interns are also immersed in the day-to-day work of our department, which are varied through the summer months.

A background in Shakespeare, early modern drama, or performance studies is certainly helpful—but is not a pre-requisite. (One of our most successful interns was a history major, in fact.) What is required in a qualified candidate is a passion and acumen for research, and for writing accessibly, thoughtfully, and, ideally, creatively within the structure of an expository form. Examples of past Teacher Handbooks are available for perusal on their website.
Candidates are asked to submit samples of writing, along with their cover letter, CV, and letters of recommendation.

To apply, visit https://www.chicagoshakes.com/about_us/jobs/internships/education_interns