SpeakEasy Stage Company - Spring Internships (Arts Admin, Marketing, Development)

SpeakEasy Stage Company - Spring Internships 

SpeakEasy internships are an excellent way to learn more about the workings of a mid-sized professional theatre company through hands-on experience and mentorship. 

Applications for Spring 2027 internships are due Thursday, November 12 at 5pm. 

Internships for Arts Administration, Marketing, Development, Stage and Production Management are available for one semester (Fall/Spring/Summer). These Internships are a minimum of 15 hours per week (ideally to be condensed within Tuesday-Thursday, though schedule is flexible), come with a travel stipend, and do not carry promise of employment after completion, though they may be used for school credit (if your college permits). In addition, we are happy to offer free tickets to our shows and events to all interns, along with full access to other company events whenever possible. 

ARTS ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP: 
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 
-Read and Assess play scripts for season consideration 
-Coordinate and assist with special events, readings, and benefits 
-Lay the groundwork for donor and audience engagement initiatives 
-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.

 DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP: 
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 annual Gala fundraiser, coordinate auction materials, and assist with special event planning. 

Please note that to be eligible for this internship, you must have availability from 11AM-11PM on Friday, April 9th to assist with the SpeakEasy Gala. Internship hours will be adjusted for this event. 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. 

MARKETING INTERNSHIP: 
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 Google Workspace (familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus). The ideal applicant will have a basic knowledge of common social networking sites, such as Instagram and Tiktok, and will possess superior writing skills. Some graphic design experience is preferable. Marketing internships are directly supervised by Rob Buckley, Marketing Manager. 

HOW 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 visit www.speakeasystage.com/internships for submission instructions. All applications must be emailed. Applications for Spring 2027 internships are due Thursday, November 12 at 5pm.