Development Intern at SpeakEasy Stage

cationSpeakEasy Stage Company - Development Intern - Spring 2026

Development Interns assist SpeakEasy’s Development team as they:

• Learn more about the business and financial fundamentals of running a non-profit theatre company
• Work in our donor software platform to acknowledge donors and help maintain the database
• Research potential grant opportunities and assist in the proposal process
• Aid in SpeakEasy’s End-of-Year financial appeal fundraiser and special events, such as the Annual Gala.

Candidates for this internship should be motivated, with good people skills, computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office and have an interest in special event planning, fundraising, and business management. The ideal applicant will possess superior writing skills and an excitement around the inner workings of a theatre company. Some graphic design experience is preferable. Development internships are directly supervised by Erin Davis, Development Manager.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter indicating your areas of interest and experience, your preferred start date, weekly availability (if available), and whether you plan to receive college credit for your internship
• A resume (or resumes) detailing both your administrative and theatrical experience
• The names and contact information of three (3) references
• Please follow the link below to complete a voluntary demographic census. Responses are not required for employment, are anonymous, and are not used for hiring decisions. https://forms.gle/aE5DUw4ZFUcb7iFw5

Application materials should be e-mailed to development@speakeasystage.com, with the position to which you are applying in the subject heading. Applications due by November 20, 2025.