Administrative Apprentice, Summer Programs

Description: 

This is a full-time position. The Apprentice for Juilliard Summer Programs plays a key role in shaping an exceptional and welcoming experience for the students, faculty, and staff who join our campus community each summer. Through thoughtful planning and detailed preparation, this position helps ensure that Juilliard Summer is delivered with the highest level of excellence and impact, reflecting the care, creativity, and collaboration that define our programs. From logistics and communication to cross-departmental coordination, this role helps lay the foundation for a meaningful and memorable summer. 

 

Launched in 2024, Juilliard Summer brings together long-standing Juilliard summer programming and new initiatives designed to prepare young artists—primarily high school–aged musicians—for the next stage in their artistic journey. With new offerings planned for 2026, this position will also support the build and launch of future programs. 

 

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Summer Programs, the Apprentice for Juilliard Summer Programs works across nearly every area of the institution—including Admissions, Financial Aid, Facilities, Communications & Marketing, Web, Programming, Event Operations, Student Life (residence hall & dining), Health & Wellness, Human Resources, and more. This role provides a unique snapshot of how Juilliard functions and collaborates across departments to deliver high-impact educational experiences. 

 

The salary is $18.50 per hour or a contracted amount of $29,600 for the school year.  

 

The schedule operates on standard office hours, requiring occasional flexibility to accommodate specific events or projects. This is a forward-facing role, and an on-campus presence to interact with students, faculty, staff, and guests is expected.     

  

About our Summer Programs Team:  

• Juilliard Summer Programs are built on strong cross-departmental collaboration. In this role, the Apprentice will work closely with colleagues across Admissions, Financial Aid, Facilities, Programming, Student Life, and other areas to help ensure a seamless and well-coordinated summer experience. 

• The Apprentice will gain valuable behind-the-scenes exposure to how Juilliard operates, offering a comprehensive understanding of program planning, cross-functional workflows, and institutional operations. 

• Juilliard Summer Programs is a mission-driven initiative. Join a thoughtful, dedicated team committed to creating high-impact, student-centered programs for the next generation of artists. Learn more about Juilliard’s mission: juilliard.edu/school/about/juilliards-mission 

 

Key outcomes for the Summer Programs Apprentice role include: 

• Developing a working understanding of how Juilliard designs and delivers educational programming through collaboration across academic, artistic, and operational departments. 

• Gaining hands-on experience in program planning, event coordination, and administrative support within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

• Building transferable skills in communication, project management, and cross-functional teamwork while contributing meaningfully to the student, faculty, and guest artist experience. 

   

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.

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