(photo courtesy of CTG)

Center Theatre Group invites high school students to apply for the 2019-20 Student Ambassador Program, a free leadership development program that teaches about the arts and develops leadership and teamwork skills.

Students selected for the program can choose whether they want to join the Marketing and Social Media Team or the Community Engagement Team. Each group will meet from October through May under the guidance of Center Theatre Group staff to create projects for “Once on This Island” production at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Students on the Marketing and Social Media Team work with experts to develop a social media campaign in support of a theater-related event inspired by “Once on This Island,” while students on the Community Engagement Team work with experts to produce and plan activities for the event. No prior marketing, social media or event planning experience is required to apply.

In addition to gaining leadership skills, experience and knowledge about potential careers in the arts, student ambassadors will receive a $750 stipend.

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Sept. 26. For information and applications, visit ctgla.org/studentambassadors.