FAIR Education & Engagement Assistant

ABOUT THE FAIR EXPERIENCE

The Fellowship, Assistantship, Internship, and Residency (FAIR) Experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers meaningful professional development for aspiring, emerging, mid-career, and established artists, artisans, and arts administrators. Founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Tim Bond, The FAIR Experience was created with the mission of creating a doorway in Southern Oregon to access training in the field. As the oldest and largest repertory theater in the U.S., OSF offers a unique learning environment shaped by our repertory model, where participants engage with experienced professionals across disciplines. FAIR empowers the next generation of theater practitioners to build lasting careers and contribute to the evolving field of American theater. 

FAIR Statement of Purpose 

The FAIR Experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival promotes equity and diversity within the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the field of American theatre at large, while generating the conditions of belonging and support within an enriching professional development environment. 

FAIR is designed to honor OSF's commitment to including diverse people, ideas, cultures, and traditions in all areas of our work. We encourage people of diverse identities to apply.

FAIR Program Structure 

The FAIR Experience is an educational opportunity that fosters artistic growth, learning & development, and engagement through a range of experiences. At the core of the program are the FAIR Forums, where participants explore interdisciplinary topics that bridge inquiry and practice. These forums, along with experiential activities like changeover viewings and production tours, provide insight into OSF’s repertory process and broader artistic landscape. You will also be given a schedule of educational activities to attend alongside your 2026 FAIR cohort. The season culminates in a capstone, encouraging participants to reflect, create, and give back through a flexible range of creative or administrative contributions.  

Learning Expectations

Engage in weekly FAIR Forums
Participate in supplemental activities, including meet-and-greets, hall runs, production tours, and changeovers.
Complete a capstone address at the end of the season.

Position Overview

The Education Assistant will support and co-facilitate a range of Education & Engagement (E&E) initiatives at Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), with a particular focus on training, curriculum development, and community engagement. This position is ideal for early to mid-career educators, teaching artists, or arts administrators seeking hands-on experience in theater-based education, youth programming, and community outreach.

Working closely with OSF's E&E team, the Assistant will train in teaching-artist practices, support programming logistics, and participate in departmental planning and cross-departmental collaboration. The position offers a robust professional development opportunity for those interested in arts education, Shakespeare studies, and audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities
• Participate in training for educational workshops, talkbacks, tours, and teaching assignments
• Assist in preparing curriculum materials such as study guides, lesson outlines, and pre-show presentations (Prefaces)
• Support the planning process for the School Visit Program, including scheduling and resource prep
• Attend department meetings and observe collaboration with other departments such as Marketing, Development, and Artistic
• Assist in reading and reviewing plays for appropriateness for student audiences
• Engage with internal training in inclusive teaching practices, classroom management, and team facilitation

Qualifications
• An associate degree or one to two years of relevant experience in education, teaching, or facilitation
• Demonstrated interest in working with students and learners of all ages
• Minimum of some prior teaching or facilitation experience (e.g., camps, TA roles, classroom support)
• General knowledge of theater or interest in performance-based learning
• Willingness to adapt presentations and teaching style based on audience needs
• Comfort with public speaking and collaborative team environments

Pay
$16/Hour, 30 Hours/Week

Additional Details
• This position will require evening and weekend work.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

1. Resume

Include relevant experience and indicate Equity-level productions (if applicable).

2. Cover Letter (1–2 pages)

Your cover letter should address:

- Why are you interested in working at OSF
- Your interests and accomplishments in your chosen discipline
- How the FAIR Experience aligns with your artistic and/or professional goals

3. Two Letters of Recommendation

Letters must come from professional or academic references. Each letter must be uploaded individually in PDF format.

4. Artistic or Personal Statement (1–3 pages)

A reflective document outlining your personal voice, values, and vision as an artist, artisan, or arts administrator.