SpeakEasy Stage Company Summer Internship

Summer internships at SpeakEasy Stage Company are available in three specialties: Arts Administration, Marketing, and Development. 

ARTS ADMIN:
Administrative Interns gain exposure to all facets of managing a mid-sized non-profit theatre company, working closely with the Artistic, Development, Marketing, and Production departments as they:

• Prepare dramaturgical and marketing materials for upcoming productions
• Coordinate and assist with special events, readings, and benefits
• Lay the groundwork for donor and audience engagement initiatives
• Read and Assess play scripts for season consideration
• Build relationship with audiences and volunteers

Interns will be expected to help with general office duties, and to take on and manage a wide variety of necessary tasks throughout the semester. Candidates with a passion and love of theatre, solid writing and computer skills, and an outgoing and enthusiastic personality will be the best fit for this position. Arts Administrative internships are directly supervised by Alex Lonati, Director of Artistic & Community Programs.

MARKETING:

Marketing Interns assist SpeakEasy’s marketing team as they:

• Plan production marketing campaigns, including poster and postcard design, web design, ad placement, promotions, group sales, special events, business partnerships and more
• Work with the press to ensure a show gets maximum exposure, including photos, preview articles, reviews, and features
• Enact public relations efforts, including community building and outreach, educational efforts, and charity donations Interact with patrons and subscribers, and help the public learn about a production from all sides

Candidates for this internship should be motivated, with good people skills, computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office (familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus). The ideal applicant will have a basic knowledge of common social networking devices, such as Facebook and Twitter, and will possess superior writing skills. Some graphic design experience is preferable. Marketing internships are directly supervised by Todd McNeel, Director of Marketing.

DEVELOPMENT:
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.

NOTE: Development Internship requires a mid-May start date.

 

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 info@speakeasystage.com, with the position to which you are applying in the subject heading.