Development Intern - Pittsburgh Musical Theater

Job Title: Development Intern

Reports to: Development Director

Overview

Pittsburgh Musical Theater is a non-profit theater company dedicated to arts education, employing and developing local talent and providing quality, musical theater entertainment at a great value. Each year, we produce 4 professional productions and 5 student productions. Approximately 350 students attend our performing arts conservatory located. Our facility is located in Pittsburgh's historic West End, and we perform in our own theater here, in the Byham Theater downtown and in the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side.



The Development Intern will assist the director with responsibilities related to fundraising for Pittsburgh Musical Theater. The intern will assist in partnerships with government, foundation, corporate and individual funders, and with our operating and capital campaigns.



The successful intern will gain high-level experience in non-profit development and management. This position is well-suited to the student interested in going into arts administration, fundraising, sales, marketing and foundation or government relations.



Responsibilities and Duties

Assist the Development Director in gathering information for Grant proposals and reports

Draft Grant reports when appropriate

Record donations in database and generate acknowledgement letters for individual donors

Assist Development Director in identifying corporations that are potential sponsors or advertising partners

Assist in gathering and preparing deliverables for government funding sources

Assist Development Director and staff with fundraising and volunteer events

Write content for emails, letters, web and playbills that is aligned with the organization's brand

On occasion, attend performances and assist Development Director in networking with current and potential donors on behalf of the organization

Qualifications

Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work well with a team

Willingness to learn

Interest in arts/arts administration/non-profit management or development

Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 20 pounds

To apply, please provide:

Resume of work and related experience, & a cover letter

send to: allison@pittsburghmusicals.com