Jacob's Pillow Dance

• Be a member of the team that presents one of the world's most prestigious dance festivals.
• Experience the Festival atmosphere of world class contemporary, ballet, jazz, and cultural dance; more than 200 public engagement events including performances, talks, master classes, community classes, open rehearsals, and archives access; and renowned artists on faculty providing professional-track dance training.
• Receive on-the-job training and experience working with professional staff in arts administration, technical theatre, and documentation.
• Gain a broad perspective on the international performing arts field and dance history.
• Live on site in an international community of artists, faculty, scholars, staff, students, and 32 other interns for 3 dance-filled months.
• Enjoy the rich heritage of this National Historic Landmark in the beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

Interns receive:

• Staff-led seminars
• Training and mentoring
• On-campus housing
• 3 meals per day
• $500 stipend and a $150 travel/sundry expense allowance
• Free performances and dance classes
• College credit, work-study, independent study, and/or cooperative learning programs may be available through your school. Or you may register for college credit at Jacob's Pillow through our partnership with the Division of Continuing Education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Check with your college registrar's office and department to determine whether these credits will transfer to your school. Credit fee information is available after May 1.

How To Apply: Complete applications include:

1) Intern application form, click here to download

2) Cover letter explaining: 
          a) why you wish to intern at Jacob's Pillow
          b) what position(s) you are applying for and in what priority order
          c) your qualifications and interests
          d) your goals and expectations for the internship
3) Resume
4) At least two work-related references: names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses
5) Two letters of recommendation
6) If applicable, support materials, as specified in position descriptions

To Assemble Your Application:
1) If applying for more than one position, discuss this and prioritize them in your one cover letter.
2) Make copies of your complete application (one for each position for which you are applying) plus one office file copy. Only one copy is required of support materials for video, photography, or graphics.
3) Assemble each application in the order listed above in "How to Apply."
4) Mail all copies together in one envelope.
Please Note: Only complete applications will be considered.

Apply by:
Postmarked by February 8 for priority consideration
Postmarked by March 1 for consideration
After March 1, call 413-243-9919 x161 to inquire if openings are available.

Send completed applications to:
The Intern Program at Jacob's Pillow 
358 George Carter Rd, Becket , MA 01223

Phone: 413.243.9919

We appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your materials. 

Criteria for acceptance are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, gender, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The Intern Program is part of The School at Jacob's Pillow, "J.R." Glover, Director of Education.