The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is looking to hire an intern for the summer. The position will be funded through a grant from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission Summer Arts Internship program.

“This is the third year we’ve had the honor of participating in the program,” said David Stears, executive director of the theater company. “Many of the students who work with us over the summer continue their education in the arts, entertainment, performance or production, and they mark their experiences with as significant to their education.”

The open position is a “festival intern,” and the successful candidate will assist with the activities during the summer festival. The position is full-time for 10 weeks in the summer.

There are more than 100 internships available throughout Los Angeles County with a variety of arts organizations. For more information about the Summer Arts Internship program, visit http://www.lacountyarts.org/2015Internships.html.

Students interested in applying for the Shakespeare Festival internship should follow the Facebook page @ SCShakespeareFest or follow the festival on twitter @SCShakesFest for more details posted at the end of March.

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival presents a summer cultural series called LA SummerFest, an eclectic music, theatre, and special events. The festival includes “Shakespeare in the Park,” blues music, jazz concerts, America, a night of opera, a night of praise music and several events.

LA SummerFest is presented during July and August at Rivendale Park in Towsley Canyon. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit LASummerFest.org.

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit 501c3 arts organization. For information visit www.scshakespearefest.org.