Community Outreach & Arts Education Intern works approximately 15-20 hours/week from June 2025 through December 2025 & will receive one-on-one mentorship from the Producing Artistic Director to support community engagement & arts education initiatives for HERO’s programming. Collaborating closely with our Artistic Producing Intern, and resident teaching artists, the Community Outreach & Arts Education Intern will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between theatre for social change & LA’s diverse communities. They will also gain the skills to become a teaching artist to underserved populations and learn to create their own curriculum. Part of this internship experience entails directly communicating one-on-one with HERO’s local LA partnerships in organizations such as Inner-City Arts, transitional shelters for women & special interest community groups. We seek an individual who enjoys working with children and who believes in using their skills & artistry towards social progress.
As a social justice company, HERO Theatre is seeking applicants who are aware of social issues happening today because they are relevant to the company and our artistry. We are seeking a team player who understands that being a part of the team at HERO Theatre means to be in service to communities in need. We’re seeking a self-starter, who enjoys working with a team, and who is enthusiastic about the work at hand. Someone who can follow directions and follow through without having to be micromanaged. Applicants should have basic administrative and typing skills. Some experience with Microsoft Office software preferred, particularly Word and Excel. Spanish language a plus.
HERO Theatre is a community-based company that uses art to model and bring about social and environmental justice. HERO invites audiences to envision and experience America as we do. HERO examines classical and contemporary works, ensuring that equity, diversity & inclusion remain in the forefront. HERO Theatre was founded in 2011 by Artistic Director Elisa Bocanegra, a Puerto Rican artist. As one of the first Latinas to perform in major regional theater, Bocanegra has survived tremendous racism and has been saddened & frustrated by the lack of equity & inclusion in American theatre. After an inspiring conversation with fellow cast-mate, Olympia Dukakis—who encouraged Bocanegra to start her own company—Bocanegra, who comes from humble beginnings, started HERO Theatre to elevate artists from underrepresented communities & has created a flourishing company. HERO is known for being a safe place for artists of color to practice their craft and draws a widespread L.A. audience.
Please submit a resume (that lists two references), a letter of interest, and your school transcript to contactus@herotheatre.org by April 30, 2025. While not required, if you’re an artist (i.e. actor, director) please feel welcome to submit a separate creative resume as well.