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Development/Fundraising Interns/Work Study Available!

Gain Valuable Experience in Nonprofit Arts Annual Fund and Capital Campaign Fundraising. Village Theatre, founded in 1979, is a leading producer of Musical Theatre in the Pacific Northwest. With an annual budget of $8.0 million, Village Theatre provides quality productions and educational opportunities in both Issaquah and Everett.

Position: Development/Fundraising Interns/Work Study (Issaquah or Everett)

Position Overview: This position will work directly with the Development staff to acquire realistic work experience with a major musical theatre company. Flexible hours.
Paid and unpaid internships available.

Benefits: Comp and 1/2 price tickets to Village Theatre productions.

Areas of responsibility:

Gain an introductory understanding of Development/Fundraising for both the $1.5 million Annual Fund and the emerging $8.5 million Capital Campaign.
Assist in corporate sponsorships, grant writing, special events donor research, donor prospect, and database management.
Participate in departmental meetings including planning and brainstorming sessions.
Provide additional departmental support as needed, plus ability to lift boxes and lift tables to help setup for events and meetings.
Having reliable transportation is an asset in order to run departmental errands.

Qualifications:

Education or experience in development, fundraising, or arts management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A minimum commitment of 12 weeks; flexible hours, preferably 20 hours+ per week
Knowledge of Word & Excel; experience with databases is a plus!

Please send cover letter, resume, and two references to:
Marketing/PR Internship Search

or by mail to:
Village Theatre
Attn: Director of Development
303 Front Street North
Issaquah, WA 98027
or by fax to: (425) 391-3242

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE Internships

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE seeks students 18 years of age and above (younger by permission) for internships in the classroom, in our professionally produced productions, and in our Summer Independent Production. Internships are available in Arts Education, Management, Direction, and Design. KIDSTAGE Internship programs support the development of outstanding theatre professionals by providing a structured program of training, coursework, and extensive progressive in-class and hands-on learning experiences. Designed to prepare students for careers in theatre arts, internships translate the KIDSTAGE philosophy of “Skills for Theatre … Skills for Life” into classroom technique, and rehearsal and production proficiencies.

Internship programs are available in Issaquah, and Everett Washington and include:

A customized learning plan
20–40 hours per week of hands-on experiential learning
Strong and consistent mentorship by a theatre professional
A progressive learning experience that can potentially lead to paid positions
Theatre skills applicable to career opportunities
The promotion of positive values through art
A stipend to reimburse expenses in the amount of $75 to $150 per week depending on schedule or program

Arts Education Internships include a minimum of 15 hours per week spent in the classroom assisting an experienced theatre arts educator.

KIDSTAGE Production Internships are available in:

Stage Management
Production Management

and include a minimum of 15 hours per week spent in rehearsals and production meetings, assisting experienced stage managers and production managers.

KIDSTAGE Summer Independent Production Internships are available in:

Management (stage management, production management, and technical direction)
Direction (direction, choreography, musical direction)
Design (sets, lights, sound, costumes, and props)

The Summer Independent Production is the pinnacle of the KIDSTAGE program and is entirely directed, designed, and produced by young intern artists up to 20 years of age. Professional mentorship, provided by Village Theatre artists and staff, helps ensure that high artistic and educational standards are met. Typically, Independent Production students have advanced through progressive challenges in professionally guided Management, Direction, Design, Technical, and roles through previous T.A.P. (Teen Apprentice Program) experiences. Independent Production interns must successfully complete a rigorous application and interview process and receive steadfast support throughout the production experience from the education staff.

To Apply:
Please complete the application form , and send with cover letter and resume to the appropriate KIDSTAGE Manager.

Issaquah:
Suzie Bixler, KIDSTAGE Programs Manager
120 Front Street North
Issaquah, WA 98038
or by email

Everett:
2730 Wetmore Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
or email the appropriate contact directly:
Stage Management and Music Directors: Janet Cole Hamilton
Instructors: Lisa Nathans

Village Theatre Marketing Internship

Gain valuable experience in nonprofit arts marketing at Village Theatre as you work with the marketing team on subscription and single ticket marketing, publications, events, and more. Village Theatre, founded in 1979, is a leading producer of Musical Theatre in the Pacific Northwest. With an annual budget over $8 million, Village Theatre provides quality productions and educational opportunities in both Issaquah and Everett.

Position: Marketing and Communications Intern (Issaquah)
Reports to: Associate Director of Marketing
Position Overview: This position will work directly with the marketing staff to acquire realistic work experience with a major musical theatre company. This part-time internship has flexible hours. Work Study applicants will be paid on an hourly basis, contingent upon Work Study funding. Small stipends are available for those without Work Study.

Areas of responsibility:

Gain an introductory understanding of the Marketing department within a nonprofit arts organization
Manage the marketing for the Annual Festival of New Musicals, to take place in the summer of 2012. The Festival of New Musicals is an annual event in which the theatre presents readings of six new musicals in four days. The marketing intern, under the supervision of the marketing associate and/or marketing manager, is in charge of all marketing for this event;
Create marketing collateral using InDesign and Photoshop;
Layout and manage the content for the complete program for the event;
Design festival guides, badges and other pieces required for the event;
Write show descriptions for each of the performances.
Assist Marketing team with distribution of marketing collateral and preparing annual market research.
Assist the marketing team with summer festivals, including staffing volunteers and working at the events.
Work on promotions, special events and other special projects.
Participate in departmental meetings including planning and brainstorming sessions.
Write articles to be published in newsletters, programs, and other collateral throughout the year.
Provide additional departmental support as needed.