Internships and Fellowships in the Arts

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Internships

Organization: Mark Morris Dance Center
Internship Location: Brooklyn, NY
Application Deadline: September 15, 2013

The Mark Morris Dance Center, opened in September 2001, is home to the Mark Morris Dance Group, The School, a Studio Rental program and Wellness Center.

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.

Click here for more information or to apply. 

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Organization: Ballet Society/Lassalle Project
Internship Location: virtual
Application Deadline: September 20, 2013

Ballet Society/Lassalle Project seeks to hire a Website Manager Intern. This is a part-time opportunity (with 3 months of guaranteed work for September, October, and November 2013 with additional hours per funding). The ideal intern will have a degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field, and two or three years experience with a passion for the arts. There is a stipend available ($8.00/hour).

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact successfully with individuals of all ages and groups
  • Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Require a strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadline
  • Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
  • Ability to self motivate and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
  • Advanced working knowledge of ASP, NET, SQL, MySQL, XML, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript and popular content management systems
  • Intermediate Adobe Photoshop/Image Ready CS, Flash MX or Professional, MS Office products, Dreamweaver skills
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and update an online database related to a Ballet technology experiment project, running beta testing for all aspects including technology, resources, content, conversations, and website for this project
  • Maintain and update organizational website information and data to include resource functionality and connections
  • Write and maintain regular updates and postings for data collection
  • Develop, maintain and ensure integrity of discussion posts, such as web log and forum
  • Proof read all content
  • Track and report on all site metrics to evaluate performance of the online database
  • Keep current with emerging web technologies through relevant blogs, listservs and events
  • Assure web-based information is archived for future needs and references
  • Work cooperatively with key team members, clients and associates of this project
  • Other duties as assigned
Interested? Email your resume/vita, letter of introduction, and 3 references with Web Intern Application in the subject line.

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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.

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Organization: Stephen Petronio Company
Internship Location: New York, NY

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.

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* postings updated as of August 29, 2012.