The Shakespeare Theatre Company

Administration Internships

Company Management
The company management intern assists in the daily operations of production administration through union adherence and guest artist hospitality. Major responsibilities of this hands-on internship include coordinating guest artist travel, housing and shipping; representing the general management office; and assisting with general administrative functions. Successful candidates will have some theatre experience with excellent organizational and people skills, and a flexible schedule.

Development
The development intern works in all aspects of donor relations and fundraising. The internship focuses on research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, corporate, government and foundation donors as well as assistance in planning and execution of special events such as Opening Nights, Meet the Cast events, the Annual Gala, National Council events, and more. Interns work closely with the Chief Development Officer and other senior development staff. Responsibilities include: writing, research, meeting planning, event assistance, donor database (Tessitura) and daily office tasks. Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication ability. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Education
The education intern supports the implementation of school, community, training and audience enrichment programs. Duties include: scheduling and facilitating workshops, assisting both in-school and after-school classes and residencies, developing teacher and student curriculum guides, coordinating special events and assisting with the daily administrative needs of the Education Department. Successful candidates will have experience in both theatre and education. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Theatre Management
Theatre management internships are ideal for persons interested in the overall workings of a theatre as management interacts with all departments including artistic, production, education, marketing, development and business. The management intern works on special projects in the areas of organizational management, strategic planning, human resources, accounting and Trustee administration. Duties include daily business functions, research/analysis, coordinating staff/Board committee meetings and special projects aligned with the candidate’s individual focus.

Graphic Design
The graphic design intern receives hands-on training in conceptualizing, creating and preparing pieces for print. The graphic design intern supports the design team in various ways, including carrying out full projects ranging from newspaper ads to brochures to full-size posters. Knowledge of Quark XPress and Adobe CS on a Mac platform is mandatory; a portfolio and/or examples of work that demonstrate understanding of layout, typography, color and design are required.

Public Relations/Marketing
The public relations/marketing intern supports the daily operations of the Marketing Department. The intern may assist in audience development, subscription and single ticket marketing, press, publications, research and special projects depending on the needs of the season. Special requirements include strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.