Your future is bright – and we’d like to make it even brighter! We have always believed in creating a place where students feel empowered and encouraged to take the world head on. Every student deserves the opportunity to sharpen their skills, explore new ones, and to gain valuable experiences to move them forward. This is where the Real School Internship Program comes in!

The Real School Internship Program seeks to provide high school students (ages 16+) and college students with an opportunity to work behind the scenes in a space that booms with creativity, education, fun, and of course music. These paid internships offer valuable experiences that are amazing references for future work opportunities, and a Letter of Recommendation from Real School management is a great addition to any college application.

Ok, so how do you become a Real School Intern and what does that look like? Let’s dive in!

Interns must be at least 16 years old with reliable transportation and availability to work a minimum of 4 hours per week during after school hours (3:30pm-9:00pm) and/or Saturdays. You will regularly have opportunities to work more hours as your schedule allows.

*Please note that you do not have to be available from 3:30-9:00pm on weekdays or from 9:30am-4:30pm on Saturdays, but that your availability must fall between those hours).

This is a paid internship. Yep, you read that right! All Real School Interns are paid $15 per hour and you will earn paid time off that will be paid out at the end of your program!

We offer three Real School Internship Sessions per year:

• Fall (September-December)
• Winter (January-April)
• Spring/Summer (May-August)
  • RealJams Academy Internships are July & August

At the end of your internship, you will also receive a Letter of Recommendation from Real School which makes a great addition to college applications and other job references.

An Internship at Real School does not guarantee continued employment. However, your General Manager will discuss with you any opportunity to continue your internship at the end of each 4 month period.

Real School Internship

All Real School Interns will be expected to do the following duties as needed:

• Help Front Desk staff with changing over rooms between events or classes
• Greet students and family members as they enter the school
• Put together trial folders for prospective students and assist with giving school tours
• Work a minimum number of Marketing events such as Student Showcases, local Town Days, Parents Night Out events, etc. under the guidance of the event staff including setup and connecting with parents/students
• Assist with setup for Musical Theatre performances and Student Showcases including concessions, Red Carpet station, room organization, and taking a group photo of students with their instructor at the end of each showcase
• Empty trash, vacuum carpets, tidy seating areas, and other tasks to maintain a clean space in the school
• Print and change posters around the school to remove any that are out of date and replace with current ones
• Check on various school stock to see if an order is needed

These are just the basics. We have some pretty cool opportunities that come up to be creative on a regular basis and ways to get involved in supporting all of Real School’s programs through your internship.

As a Real School Intern, you represent Real School during your internship hours. All Real School Interns will be expected to follow a dress code as follows:

• No clothing should endorse or promote any alcohol or tobacco products, political affiliations, or feature profanity or any references to illicit activities
• All clothing must provide modest coverage. Cut off or cut out tank tops, clothing that exposes your midriff or ribs, and open-toed shoes are not allowed. Shorts are acceptable July 1st through August 31st during our summer sessions only.
• FOR STUDENT SHOWCASES (onsite and offsite), interns are expected to wear business casual attire. Sweatshirts, sweatpants or cut up/patched jeans are not acceptable attire when working Student Showcases. Clean jeans and a nice shirt are acceptable.
• FOR OTHER PERFORMANCES (onsite and offsite), interns must ask the Director of that program or their location’s General Manager about the desired dress code including if clean jeans are acceptable or if khakis, dress pants, or black clothing are requested. Sweatshirts, sweatpants or cut up/patched jeans are not acceptable attire when working Performances.

If you have any questions about the dress code, reach out to your location’s General Manager or a member of the Central Team. We respect and honor diverse cultural and religious clothing. Individuals are welcome to wear attire that aligns with their beliefs while still meeting the overall dress code standards.

From time to time, we may have the opportunity for you to focus your internship on specific areas of Real School such as Musical Theatre or RealJams Academy (our Summer programming). While you will still be required to do the General Internship Duties above, your responsibilities will also include opportunities such as:

• Musical Theatre Internship
  • Assist Musical Theatre Director with Audition Day, casting and all rehearsals (2 hrs per week after school)
  • Work hands-on with the cast under the guidance of the Director
  • Support Musical Theatre Director through a Broadway JR production from start to finish
  • Learn the ins and outs of being a theatre Stage Manager, lighting, sound, and more
  • Help with set design and costume selection as needed
  • Provide daily support during Tech Week the week of final performances (2hrs per day for 4 days after school)
  • Aid in Final performances with Director and cast (2-4 final performances weekday evenings and weekend afternoons)
• Marketing Internship
  • Represent Real School at local Town Day events such as Andover Town Day, Celebrate Burlington, and Londonderry Old Home Day
  • Provide support at Real School events such as Parents Night Out, Showcases and/or Performances including working with students through crafts and games, handing out programs and welcoming guests, etc.
  • Gather content as needed including photos, videos, and interviews around the schools and at events
  • Gain insight into marketing, design, copywriting, and social media from behind the scenes
  • Help with designs and event production/setup as needed
• RealJams Internship (Bands, Musical Theatre, or Audio Production)
  • Assist a Real School instructor in working with a band of 4-6 students to complete two original songs over the course of the week OR working with a cast of 25+ students to produce a Broadway JR Musical in two weeks (25+hrs per week)
  • Help students learn new skills and stretch their creativity through their group classes and rehearsals
  • Collaborate with students to create vision for their music video and assist with filming OR to work on their character development and stage presence
  • Provide daily support to the RealJams Coordinator throughout each week to give students the best Summer experience possible
  • Assist with setup, production, and breakdown of final performance space
  • *Please note that for RealJams internships, preference may be given to applicants interested in the full Spring/Summer Internship (May-August) who would like to expand their hours during our RealJams Academy programming.

To be considered for our next round of Real School Internships, you will need to submit the following information through our Internship Application below:

• A Letter of Interest: Tell us about you, what made you interested in an internship at Real School, and why you would make a great fit on our internship team
• Your Availability: What days and hours are you available to work?
• Your Internship Goals: What do you hope to get out of this internship?
• Your Future Goals: What do you plan to do after high school or college? What are some goals you have set for your future?

Applications are due 1 month before each Internship Session:

• Fall applications (September-December) open July 1st and are due August 1st
• Winter applications (January-April) open November 1st and are due December 1st
• Spring/Summer applications (May-August) open March 1st and are due April 1st (this includes RealJams applications)

Once we receive your application, we will do an initial review and then contact you for a brief interview either online or in person. All applicants will be notified about their application status and those accepted will be clearly notified with next steps.

IMPORTANT: For Massachusetts residents under 18, once you receive an Internship Job Offer from Real School, you must apply for a Work Permit right away. A Work Permit must be signed by your school’s Superintendent or the person authorized to issue work permits and you must have the included Certificate of Health signed by your doctor.  A completed Work Permit must be received by Real School within two weeks of your receipt of the offer. You can view and download the Massachusetts Youth Employment Application here.