Fellowships

MIRANDA FAMILY CONNECTIVITY FELLOW Position Description  

TITLE: Miranda Family Connectivity Fellow
JOB CODE: Non-Exempt  
REPORTS TO: Connectivity Director
FLSA: Full time  
DEPARTMENT: Connectivity
DATE POSTED: January 31, 2023 

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the third cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically excluded communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, with the job experience, resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid year-long department-specific position with benefits (including health insurance). The fellowships will take place over one year and begin in June 2023. 

  The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Major support is provided by the Wilke Family Foundation, the UPS Foundation, and the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will) with additional support from Kristin Ehrgood and Vadim Nikitine and the Verizon Foundation. 

The Miranda Family Foundation Connectivity Fellow will join Woolly Mammoth’s nationally acclaimed Connectivity department in linking Woolly’s artistic mission with its social and political mission through artistic programs, community engagement, and audience enrichment activities. They will provide the Connectivity Director with a wide range of administrative, logistical, and programmatic support, particularly with respect to line producing Connectivity Core Partner Program events. The Miranda Family Connectivity Fellow will also support the day-to-day administrative functioning of the department, to include extensive scheduling and calendaring support. They will also be asked to take on additional tasks and duties related to the Ambassador program, Lobby Exhibits, and Talkbacks as assigned.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Line Produce Connectivity Core Partner Events, to include: 

• • Coordinating logistics with event partners.  
  • Coordinating and providing internal staffing support.  
  • Coordinating with Marketing to promote the event to target audiences. 
  • Writing event descriptions/copy for the website, and other promotional materials. 
  • Creating digital flyers as needed. 

• Scheduling internal and external meetings, and maintaining Departmental calendar 
• Budget tracking, and monthly credit card reconciliation 
• Participate in show-specific brainstorms about artistic programming. 
• Support audience engagement activities by assisting with the design and implementation of our interactive lobby experiences and gallery spaces 
• Draft bi-weekly connectivity emails 
• Contribute to the writing of any educational study guides. 
• Conduct research on community organizations and local artists, to include attending community events/meetings, and exhibitions or performances  
• Participate in season planning meetings. 
• Serve as a member of the Talkback Team, leading post-show artist talks as necessary. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Company-Wide Responsibilities: 

• Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the  employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDI work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism. 
• Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce. 
• Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale. 
• Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information. 
• Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond. 

 

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QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Experience 

• Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level) 
• Be at least 21 years old by June 14, 2023

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline, from June 2023 - June 2024; 
• Fellows will be expected to relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment; 
• Can commit to 40 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and in-person and/or virtual events; 
• Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions; 
• Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism; 
• Excellent writing and communication skills; 
• The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context; 
• The ability to multitask, when necessary; 
• Good interpersonal and public speaking skills; 
• Strong research skills; 
• Generous collaborator; 
• High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances; 
• Organized, and detail oriented. 

Other Skills or Qualities: 

• Active engagement and leadership development in your individual position is integral to the overall health of our organization. This will be reviewed and defined with your supervisor to set individual goals. 
• Woolly encourages employees to take personal responsibility and pride in their work. 
• See the larger picture and pull out the relevant details to diagnose problems. Think creatively about how to solve problems including new ways of working together. Woolly values innovative thinking, big ideas,and bigger passion. 
• Collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 
• Readiness to engage and participate in discussions centered on the social impact of equity & inclusion in the arts. 
• The willingness to cultivate administrative, personal and professional skills in a professional environment. 
• Promise as a risk-taker/innovator 
• A demonstrated interested in promoting cultural equity 
• A deep understanding and affinity for Woolly Mammoth’s artistic mission and values. 

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COMPENSATION: 

• Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $22.07/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices.
• This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Hybrid remote and in-person hours based on departmental needs. All in-person work follows strict COVID protocols, and best practices.
• Extended viewing of computer screens. 
• Some prolonged standing, bending, stooping may be required. 
• Some evening and weekend work required. 
• Some travel required. 
• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation. 

 

MIRANDA FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FELLOW Position Description  

TITLE: Miranda Family Development Fellow
JOB CODE: Non-Exempt  
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
FLSA: Full time  
DEPARTMENT: Development Department
DATE POSTED: January 31, 2023 

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the third cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically excluded communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, with the job experience, resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid year-long department-specific position with benefits (including health insurance). The fellowships will take place over one year and begin in June 2023. 

The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Major support is provided by the Wilke Family Foundation, the UPS Foundation, and the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will) with additional support from Kristin Ehrgood and Vadim Nikitine and the Verizon Foundation. 

The Miranda Family Development Fellow position offers the opportunity to be immersed in fundraising and operate within the development (or fundraising) department of a major theatre that is a nationally recognized innovator in the American theatre. The fellow will work to help steward, acquire and further the revenue and resources needed to create transformative theatre at Woolly Mammoth. Development  is a vital component of all non-profit arts and culture organizations and this fellowship will provide a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with development operations as well as be involved in big picture strategy conversations.  

Positions and careers that are bolstered by development skills include Artistic Directors, Managing Directors, senior leaders in Development, Marketing and External Relations, communications managers, fundraisers, event managers and more. 

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the day-to-day operations of the Woolly Mammoth Development Office. Specific activities will be catered to the individual but may include any or all of the following: 
• Participate in donor strategy and prospecting meetings
• Collaborate with the Development Team to promote anti-racist and anti-oppressive systems and behaviors throughout our organization
• Work together with the Director of Development to bring Woolly Mammoth’s strategic plan to life
• Actively engage with and support the season planning process (reading plays, thinking about departmental opportunities, etc.)
• Support the development department calendar and flow of external communications to various audiences
• Correspond with members of Woolly’s Board of Directors, donors and partners 
• Assist in crafting fundraising communications, solicitations and language
• Aid in the record-keeping and maintenance of Woolly Mammoth’s database (entering gifts, pulling reports, etc.)
• Support the Woolly Mammoth Development Team at all in-person engagement events including opening nights, behind the scenes events and special receptions.
• Participate in Woolly Mammoth’s Annual Spring Gala – a large scale fundraising effort within the D.C. arts and philanthropic community
• All other duties as assigned.

Company-Wide Responsibilities: 

• Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDI work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism. 
• Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce. 
• Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale. 
• Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information. 
• Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond. 

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QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Experience 

• Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level) 
• Be at least 21 years old by June 14, 2023

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline, from June 2023 - June 2024; 
• Fellows will be expected to relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment; 
• Can commit to 40 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and in-person and/or virtual events; 
• Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions; 
• Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism; 
• Excellent writing and communication skills; 
• The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context; 
• The ability to multitask, when necessary; 
• Good interpersonal and public speaking skills; 
• Strong research skills; 
• Generous collaborator; 
• High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances; 
• Organized, and detail oriented. 

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COMPENSATION: 

• Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $22.07/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices.
• This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Hybrid remote and in-person hours based on departmental needs. All in-person work follows strict COVID protocols, and best practices.
• Extended viewing of computer screens. 
• Some prolonged standing, bending, stooping may be required. 
• Some evening and weekend work required. 
• Some travel required. 
• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation. 

 

MIRANDA FAMILY NEW WORK FELLOW Position Description  

TITLE: Miranda Family New Work Fellow
JOB CODE: Non-Exempt  
REPORTS TO: Director of New Work
FLSA: Full time  
DEPARTMENT: New Work Department
DATE POSTED: January 31, 2023 

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, a national leader in the creation of innovative theatre, is launching the third cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family philanthropic fund. This ambitious program is designed to provide talented candidates from historically excluded communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, with the job experience, resources and training necessary to build their careers as arts administrators or theatre technicians. Each fellowship is structured as a paid year-long department-specific position with benefits (including health insurance). The fellowships will take place over one year and begin in June 2023. 

The Miranda Family Fellowship Program is in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund. Major support is provided by the Wilke Family Foundation, the UPS Foundation, and the Patalano Family (Lou, Jodi, Ali, and Will) with additional support from Kristin Ehrgood and Vadim Nikitine and the Verizon Foundation. 

The Miranda Family New Work Fellow position offers the opportunity to be immersed in the new work department of a major theatre that is a national innovator in the development and production of new work. The fellow is exposed to Woolly’s unique season planning, new work development, and production dramaturgy processes. There may be opportunity to develop dramaturgical experience as Assistant Production Dramaturg for Woolly productions during the season by compiling actor packets and secondary research materials, creating and maintaining research blogs, etc. The fellow may have the opportunity to write for Gala/event scripts, attend developmental readings and rehearsals, as appropriate.  

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Review, analyze, and discuss new work submissions and commissions. 
• Participate in Artistic Team meetings and facilitate New Work Department meetings. 
• Actively engage with and support the season planning process, including creating agendas, taking notes and participation in discussion of work being considered, oversee the reader team and reader meetings 
• Maintain Woolly’s script database and identify  improvements to that database 
• Read, solicit, and research new plays and playwrights 
• Organize and implement the flow of new work through the department. 
• Maintain the New Work Department calendar. 
• Correspond with artists and their agents/representatives. 
• Attend artist and agent meetings 
• Organize logistics for Sheehy artist visits 
• Attend and assist with development workshops 
• Assist marketing in crafting other promotional/show specific language (like blurbs, summaries, and content transparency) 
• Collaborate on dramaturgical information for playbills 
• Assist with talkbacks and post-show conversations alongside the Talkback Team 
• Manage project timelines 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Company-Wide Responsibilities: 

• Commit to Woolly’s policy of anti-racism and radical inclusivity. This includes participating in anti-bias/anti-harassment training, familiarizing yourself with the policies in the employee handbook, using Woolly’s Liberation Library as an educational resource, engaging in EDI work at Woolly, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism. 
• Cross-departmental collaboration, including participating in at least one Woolly working group, committee, and/or taskforce. 
• Advocate for policies both internally and externally that further advance Woolly’s stated values on an organizational, local, and national scale. 
• Contribute in meaningful ways to the culture. See “Our Culture at Woolly” section below for more information. 
• Act as an ambassador for Woolly Mammoth in the local community and beyond. 

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QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Experience 

• Theatre experience (can be at the university, community and/or professional level) 
• Be at least 21 years old by June 14, 2023

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Can commit to the duration of our fellowship timeline, from June 2023 - June 2024; 
• Fellows will be expected to relocate to Washington, DC no later than two weeks following the start of employment; 
• Can commit to 40 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends, for meetings and in-person and/or virtual events; 
• Ability to collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions; 
• Strong analysis around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access, and Anti-Racism; 
• Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills; 
• The ability to analyze plays as they relate to the culture and socio-political context; 
• The ability to multitask, when necessary; 
• Good interpersonal and public speaking skills; 
• Strong research skills; 
• Generous collaborator; 
• High degree of comfort and adaptability with changing circumstances; 
• Organized, and detail oriented.

Other Skills or Qualities: 

• Active engagement and leadership development in your individual position is integral to the overall health of our organization. This will be reviewed and defined with your supervisor to set individual goals. 
• Woolly encourages employees to take personal responsibility and pride in their work. 
• See the larger picture and pull out the relevant details to diagnose problems. Think creatively about how to solve problems including new ways of working together. Woolly values innovative thinking, big ideas,and bigger passion. 
• Collaborate with and adapt to a wide variety of people and personalities, working styles, and artistic visions. 
• Be a caring person interested in cultivating open environments 
• Readiness to engage and participate in discussions centered on the social impact of equity & inclusion in the arts. 
• The willingness to cultivate administrative, personal and professional skills in a professional environment. 
• Promise as a risk-taker/innovator.
• A demonstrated interested in promoting cultural equity.
• A deep understanding and affinity for Woolly Mammoth’s artistic mission and values. 

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COMPENSATION: 

• Full-time, with an hourly rate of at least $22.07/hour and health care benefits. All compensation is subject to all statutory deductions and WMTC’s customary payroll practices.
• This salary is on par with entry level salaries at Woolly Mammoth and other peer theatres in the area.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Hybrid remote and in-person hours based on departmental needs. All in-person work follows strict COVID protocols, and best practices.
• Extended viewing of computer screens. 
• Some prolonged standing, bending, stooping may be required. 
• Some evening and weekend work required. 
• Some travel required. 
• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is located in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood. It is air-conditioned, located in a wheelchair accessible building, and in close proximity to public transportation. 

 

MIRANDA FAMILY FELLOW BIOGRAPHIES
Tania – Connectivity Fellow (she/her) "Born in a great city of Mexico, I was brought to the United States very young. I was raised in Antioch, Tennessee and there I learned quickly that I was meant for the arts. I studied studio art at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I am a first-generation college graduate and a daughter of immigrant parents. Although my first love was the arts, I understood that I needed to fight for my community and developed a passion for advocacy. Since then, I have been able to combine both design and advocacy in my work. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with organizations that strive to help our communities and see myself continuing the fight while showcasing my artistic abilities."
Fatima – New Work Fellow (she/her) Fatima Dyfan graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in Government and African American Studies with a minor in Theater & Performance Studies. A black radical feminist in the making, Fatima explores mixed medium writing that illuminates life. She served as the Executive Producer of GU’s Black Theatre Ensemble for two years. With them, she directed Ntozake Shange's for coloured girls… and ended her collegiate career with a performance art thesis exploring autobiographical notions of black womanhood. A performer, poet, and creative spirit who believes in healing, community, care, and the immense power of imagination.
Malaya – Development Fellow (they/she) Malaya Press is excited to join Woolly Mammoth and its Development department as the first Miranda Family Development Fellow. They are a recent alum of Ithaca College, where they graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Voice with an Outside Field in Theatre Arts Management. Malaya founded the Ithaca College Musicians’ Intersectionality Initiative, a student organization that advocates for representation and support of musicians from marginalized backgrounds in the School of Music curriculum and community. They have also been Subscriptions Coordinator for the Ithaca College Theatre, Development Intern for Opera Mississippi, and Administrative Intern for the International Performing Arts Institute. Malaya’s advocacy for new work is rooted in their musical background, having performed and premiered many new pieces for voice, wind band, and trombone choir. Most recently, they were cast in the world premiere of We Wear the Sea Like a Coat, an opera written by Sally Lamb McCune, Rachel Lampert, and Yvonne Gray. Malaya’s long-term goal is to blend their skillset to organize opportunities and resources for queer artists of color by investing in community-based solutions. They are honored to be able to support and learn from Woolly and its commitment to equity over this year.