Internships and Fellowships in the Arts

Winter/Spring (Non-Festival) Internships
Organization: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Internship Location: Becket, MA

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival seeks Winter/Spring (non-Festival) interns.

These internships are flexible, customized educational experiences, tailored to meet individual professional goals, interests, hours, and duration. Interns during the off-season assist in the work required to plan and execute the annual Festival, as well as education, preservation, and audience engagement programs. Winter/Spring interns work alongside professional staff and gain hands-on work experience. 


Internships are available in education, artist services, marketing, fundraising, and other areas.

Click here for more information and application instructions.


Summer Festival Internships
Organization: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Internship Location: Becket, MA

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival seeks Summer Festival interns.

Summer (Festival) internships are part of a structured program for 33 interns from around the world, working in dance production, education, marketing, fundraising, documentation and other areas. Summer interns at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival join a team of arts professionals and assist with projects pertaining to the Festival, The School at Jacob’s Pillow, the Archives, and Community Programs. All internships offer the training, mentorship, and professional experience necessary for a career in arts administration or production. Stipend, room and board, college credit, and free performances and dance classes included. Click here for more information and application instructions.



DeVos Institute Internships
Organization: Kennedy Center
Internship Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: March 15, 2013 (for the summer) and May 15, 2013 (for the fall)

The DeVos Institute at the Kennedy Center offers competitive internships for aspiring arts managers to gain critical hands-on experience in many areas of performing arts management. DeVos Institute Interns develop valuable relationships in the industry by training with Kennedy Center staff and gain a broad understanding of the performing arts by participating in seminars and activities, attending Kennedy Center performances, and connecting with a vast network of DeVos Institute alumni.

Internships are full-time (40 hours per week), or part-time (20-30 hours per week), unpaid opportunities that can complement a student’s current program of study or other employment. Interns receive complimentary tickets to Kennedy Center performances during the internship (subject to availability), and/or academic credit for their college or university upon request. (Please note, the Kennedy Center is not an accredited institution; therefore college credit must be granted by the intern's current college or university.)

Full-time and part-time internships are available for current students (juniors and seniors) or recent college graduates (2 years or less).

For more information and a complete listing of internship descriptions, click here.



Internships
Organization: Mark Morris Dance Group
Internship Location: Brooklyn, NY
Application Deadline: March 22, 2013

The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) seeks candidates interested in learning about Arts Administration. Internships are available in four areas of concentration: Development, Dance for PD, Finance/Business Administration and Company/General Management.

While the internship is based within one department, participants will get a broad overview of the overall workings of the company through involvement with various special projects and events. Interns will gain in-depth experience and will learn how various departments work together to achieve the organization's goals. Interns will also gain nonprofit administrative experience which can include: basic budgeting, project management, business writing, customer service, and introductory database training.

For more information or to apply, click here.



Internship
Organization: Stephen Petronio Company
Internship Location: New York, NY
Application Deadline: Rolling

Stephen Petronio Company seeks interns to assist with administrative tasks related to marketing, development, and special events. Interns have the unique opportunity to learn the operations of a non-profit performing arts organization, working closely with a small staff.

General Internship Requirements:

  • Knowledge/interest in dance/the arts
  • Responsible, reliable
  • Organized, detail-oriented
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Computer skills
  • Knowledge of social media, web/graphic design, video, database management a plus

Duties Include:

  • Assisting with spring performances at The Joyce Theater
  • Assisting with marketing campaigns
  • Development research
  • General office responsibilities
  • Assisting with special events

Stephen Petronio Company also offers Specialized Internships for applicants with excellent writing skills and interest in learning hands-on about fundraising, donor cultivation, and development. Previous experience in arts administration, grant writing, marketing, or event production highly desirable.

Internships are unpaid, with flexible hours/schedule, and a minimum commitment of three months. (For Specialized Internships, our preference is for interns available 2-3 days/wk, approx. 5 hours/day). Interns will be able to visit company rehearsal and attend company classes. College credits can be arranged.

Interested? Email the company your cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be PDF or Word documents. No telephone calls please.



* postings updated as of March 11, 2012.