Signature is currently accepting applications for the following internships:
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 Artistic Intern
Company Management Intern
Development Intern
General Management Intern
Marketing Intern
Production Management Intern
Technology Intern
Artistic Intern
The Artistic Intern assists the Associate Artistic Director, Literary Associate, and Artistic Assistant with all aspects of managing the artistic and literary departments. There is one full time and one part time position available. Responsibilities include:
Production Research
Script maintenance for all productions
Writing for theatre newsletter and blog
Creation of theatre lobby displays
Work with casting
General administration
Candidates must have strong literature and/or theater background. Must have excellent research, writing and analytical skills. Intern must also have strong word processing (experience with Final Draft software a plus) and organizational skills. Please submit a non-creative writing sample and references along with your application.
Company Management Intern
Reporting directly to the General Manager, this internship provides a focus on company management for the not-for-profit theatre. Responsibilities include:
Assisting the General Manager with contracts, travel arrangements, accommodations, auditions and house seat requests
Attending to the needs and requirements of artists
Attending rehearsals and performances
Maintaining management and production files
Database management
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a warm personality, good communication skills, excellent organizational and time-management skills, be computer and internet savvy and have a genuine enthusiasm for theatre.
Development Intern
The Development Intern assists the development department with all aspects of fundraising. Responsibilities include:
Researching potential individual, foundation, corporate and government funders
Developing fundraising materials
Assisting in coordinating special events such as donor receptions, play readings and fundraising benefits
Assisting in planning and coordinating large mailings
Regularly communicating and interacting with donors
Organizing and maintaining donor database and files
Providing administrative support including telephone and mail correspondence, filing, copying and writing
Qualifications:
Candidates should be self-motivated, independent and organized. Must have excellent research, writing, editing and communication skills. Must also have strong computer skills. Experience with fundraising software, such as Raisers Edge and Tessitura, a plus.
General Management Intern
This internship provides a focus on financial management for the not-for-profit theatre. Responsibilities include:
Assisting the Business Department with fiscal operation and personnel management
Assisting in facilities rental and management
Attending to daily financial processes and controls
Assisting with contracts and the monitoring of payment schedules
Audit organization and prep work
In addition, the intern provides general administrative support including telephone, filing, copying and correspondence.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess excellent writing, communication and organizational skills, be computer and internet savvy, and be able to work independently. A well-rounded theatrical/office management background is preferred.
Marketing Intern
Works closely with the Marketing Director and Marketing Assistant, this internship provides a focus on marketing for the not-for-profit theatre. Responsibilities include:
Assisting the Marketing Director with the planning and implementation of seasonal and production marketing strategies
Helping to identify and research new audiences
Maintaining press and photo archives
Managing database and website content
Assembling and implementing mailings
Assisting with Box Office Operations
Qualifications:
Candidates should have excellent writing and organizational skills, be computer and internet savvy (knowledge of Tessitura or other Box Office software a plus.)
Production Management Intern
The Production Management Intern will assist the Production Management office in:
Coordinating the technical aspects of all Signature Theatre Company productions, special events and rentals
Providing administrative support to technical departments at Signature Theatre Company
Qualifications:
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in production to work hands on with an Off-Broadway company.
Technology Intern
This internship provides an opportunity to assist with the management of office-wide system technologies for the not-for-profit theatre. Responsibilities include:
Assisting in technical equipment servicing and installation
Assisting in database maintenance projects
Interfacing with all departments and staff to help troubleshoot and resolve technology based issues
Providing general administrative support
Qualifications:
Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, possess good communication and time-management skills. Must have strong computer skills and use of the Internet. Experience with ticketing and/or fundraising software, such as Raisers Edge and Tessitura, a plus. A strong interest in theatre or the performing arts is preferred.
Submit Applications to Internship Coordinator Via:
Email:
internships@signaturetheatre.org
Fax:
212-967-2957
Mail:
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1106
New York, NY 10036
ATTN: Internship Coordinator
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Interviews:
Interviews are required. We greatly prefer in-person interviews, but can also arrange for phone interviews if necessary.
For more helpful information before submitting your application, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.
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