CLO Paid Internship Program
Spend Time in the Real World of Musical Theater and Arts Management
Since 1973, CLO’s Internship Program, with the financial support of the CLO Guild, has been attracting a talented mix of energetic students from across the country and providing them with the building blocks for successful careers. The CLO Internship Program has resulted in college credits for some students (check with your college advisor) and has influenced many to pursue their interests professionally.
The CLO Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for interns to get real “hands-on” experience by working with CLO production and administrative staff members in such areas as Choreography, Costumes, Direction, Lighting Design, Public Relations, Stage Management, and more!
All interns are paid hourly. Participation in the Pittsburgh CLO Internship Program may result in college credits (check with your advisor) and has influenced many to pursue their interests professionally.
2024 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS:
- Community Engagement
- Construction Center Production Assistant
- Costume Design and Coordination
- Development
- Education Summer Camp Assistant
- Graphic, Website, and Social Media Design
- Music
- Producing
- Production Management
- Public Relations & Marketing
- Sound Design
- Theater Management
- Summer Camp Design
The Pittsburgh CLO Internship Program is offered to students 18 years of age and older. Applicant must have completed high school prior to applying.
Q: How can I get an application for the CLO Internship Program?
A: Applications are now open for 2024! See above to apply online today.
Q: What is the application process?
A: You will need to fill out an application through the Pittsburgh CLO employment page and submit several associated documents. The requirements for each year are listed on the application page. Potential candidates will be interviewed throughout February, March & April.
Q: Are these paid internships?
A: You receive $7.25 per hour. Each internship varies in how many hours per week are worked.
Q: When do you offer internships?
A: Most Internships are scheduled May through August. However, we do offer two internship positions during the Gene Kelly Awards which runs January-June, and sometimes various internships as needs are identified.
“As the Musical Direction Intern, I help take care of any transpositions, help prepare all the music for the orchestra and assist principals and the ensemble in learning their vocals. The hours are long, but knowing the show couldn’t go on without you is well worth it.”
-Carson, Musical Direction
“Working at the Pittsburgh CLO is a very rewarding experience because it provides student interns with real work experience and gives them the opportunity to network with professionals within their field of study.”
-Emma, Development
“As far as I know, CLO is the only company of its caliber in the country that offers an internship in choreography – and I am most grateful for that.”
-Tara G., Choreography
“CLO has created this program for interns who are motivated, have a strong work ethic and like doing productive work. I can say the work is tough, but when done well, it is noticed and it has your name attached to it.”
-David, Musical Direction