Arts Adminstration Intern - The Theatre Lab

Arts Administration Intern

May-August 2020

20 hours per week to take place M-F, between the hours of 9-5pm; collaborative schedule to be determined at start of internship (minimum of 16 weeks)

Stipend: $200/month



Interested in a career in arts management, arts education, or non-profit fundraising? College students and graduates are encouraged to apply for a four-month internship with The Theatre Lab, Washington’s largest theatre school.



ABOUT THE THEATRE LAB



The mission of The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts is to “transform lives through theatre education.” We make the artistic, personal, and academic benefits of high-quality dramatic arts instruction accessible to youth and adults in Washington, DC. Founded in 1992, TTL serves approximately 2,500 students each year with award-winning theatre classes and programs. We make extensive efforts to serve underserved youth and adults from diverse communities, providing more than $110,000 each year in scholarships and offering innovative drama outreach programs for incarcerated youth, seniors in assisted living facilities, and homeless women in substance abuse recovery.



INTERN DUTIES



Provide top-level assistance to the coordinating, administration, and marketing of adult classes, youth programs, and outreach programs

Communicate with prospective students and parents about The Theatre Lab’s classes and programs

Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events (Dramathon)

Use online database to register students for classes

Support production manager on spring performances

Contribute to operations and maintenance of theatrical environment

Provide other assistance as needed

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES



• Gain experience in marketing and arts administration, with the opportunity for interested candidates to explore some production management



• Improve your skills in communications, fundraising, and development



• Interact with top-level theatre artists, educators, and administrators



• Formalized mentorship by organization’s Executive Directors



• Opportunity to enroll in Theatre Lab classes at no cost



• Consideration for future employment -- note: successful interns have often been asked to return for additional semesters and have been considered for



REQUIREMENTS



Successful applicants should possess at least one full year of business, liberal arts, arts management, communications, education, or arts-related study at the college level. Excellent judgment, and good written and verbal communications skills are essential. Candidate must be able to work independently on tasks and to ask for direction whenever needed, and should have a passion for arts education. The job requires lifting, up to 20 lbs. periodically.



School Credit and Time Commitment: If the applicant is pursuing an internship for school credit, the intern will be expected to provide all forms and school documents to the Program Coordinator to ensure that all school requirements are met. The internship requires a 20-hour week minimum. Interns will be required to adhere to the negotiated schedule. TO APPLY: Email marketing@theatrelab.org with your resume and cover letter.