Dance/USA, the voice for the professional field of dance, offers internships to aspiring arts administrators.
Recent college graduates, current college juniors/seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply! Those accepted will receive professional, on-the-job experience that is needed in today’s job market by working with and assisting our national office staff.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling deadline.
Part-time and full-time internships are available. Stipends or university credit are also available.
Internship positions may be available during the following months:
To apply, interested candidates must email their resume and a cover letter outlining internship interests, career goals, and availability to Melissa Lineburg, executive administrator. Please include Internship Application in the subject line.
With questions, call the Dance/USA national office at 202.833.1717.
Internships are available in the following departments (please see below for descriptions):
Internship Descriptions:
Communications
The Communications Intern works closely with the communications specialist to assist Dance/USA, its projects, events, and branch offices via social media and digital communications.
Duties include:
Applicants must be organized, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining experience in communications and public relations. Knowledge and/or interest in social media practices in the non-profit and arts world and familiarity with the available tools and platforms in the social media space are required. Good verbal and written communications skills, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as a team are vital. Must be computer literate.
Development
The Development Intern works closely with the director of development and executive director in the preparation of proposals and reports to Dance/USA's foundation, corporate, and government funders. The position also assists with stewardship of individual donors and special projects as needed.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Applicants must have excellent oral and written communications skills, be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, and be able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Website/html skills are a bonus.
Government Affairs
The Government Affairs intern will learn the tools and techniques of advocacy while becoming familiar with federal policy and legislative issues of concern to the performing arts community.
Duties Include:
Applicants must express a strong interest in public policy and arts advocacy. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.
Membership
The Membership Internship provides an introduction to the work of an association (member) based organization. This opportunity will connect the intern to the national dance community, raise the intern’s awareness of dance in America and field-wide trends, and provide practical, hands-on work experience in arts administration. This position works alongside the Director of Member Services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Applicants must be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and possess a strong sense of service and professionalism. Knowledge and/or interest in member-based organizations is a plus as well as a background in and/or passion for marketing and communications. Strong verbal and written communications skills, resourcefulness, and ability to work both independently and as a team are vital. Must be computer literate/savvy.
Programs/Annual Conference
The Programs/Annual Conference intern assists in planning Dance/USA's Annual Conference and Winter Dance Forum. This internship is available for a term of September- January. Applicants must be available to attend the full Dance/USA 2014 Dance Forum.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Applicants must have demonstrated interest in dance and/or arts administration; must be willing to accept challenges with limited instruction, but have the ability to ask questions as needed; must be computer/technology savvy; must be an independent worker in a group environment; must have excellent verbal and written communication; must have the capacity to work under pressure and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Research
The Research Internship provides an introduction to and hands-on experience in conducting national arts research. This position works alongside the Director of Information Services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Applicants must have an interest in data collection and arts research, be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and possess good oral and written communication skills. The ability to line up numbers in a spreadsheet is required. Excellent organization skills are a bonus.
