General Management Internship

General Management Internships at Attack Theatre are ideal for persons interested in the operations and administration of a thriving performing arts organization. Due to the small and collaborative nature of Attack Theatre’s staff, this position offers a valuable learning experience that more compartmentalized internships do not offer. This internship will offer insight and experience in the workings of a growing nonprofit arts organization based locally and working globally. 

Intern Position Description: 

Roles and Responsibilities may include: 

Assist with marketing research and development for performances and events.

Assist with preparation of local and national grants and final reports, upkeep of grant calendar and deadlines. 

Research new foundations, donor sources, and corporate sponsorships.

Assist administration and operations with Season Productions and our numerous educational and outreach performances and residencies.  

Work with the administration on a new digital cataloging project for Attack Theatre archives. 

Intern Will Gain:

Diverse skills and hands-on experience in nonprofit management for a mid-sized performing arts organization. 

Ability to add development, fundraising and general management experience to a resume.

Experience supporting Attack Theatre programs that include local theater and site-specific productions, arts education, and touring initiatives

Direct interaction with varied artists, designers and technicians.

Opportunities to give creative insights or feedback regarding potential projects/performances, marketing, and sponsorship strategies.

Opportunities to interact with professionals in the nonprofit sector, specifically the arts. 

In addition to gaining the skills associated with these responsibilities, all interns are encouraged to share any specific skills or knowledge they would like to gain during their time with Attack Theatre. Staff will work with interns to develop or assist on projects that align with these interests. 

Requirements

Intern Will Have:  

Interest in non-profit performing arts 

A collaborative work practice that welcomes a human-centered design approach to ideation and implementation 

Organized and detail-oriented

Desire to transform ideas into action

Curiosity and interest in learning the field 

Semi-regular availability (schedule will be mutually agreed upon) 

And most importantly, intern must be flexible, self-motivated, organized, able to work independently, and passionate about learning every day. 

For additional questions or information:

Jeremy Czarniak

jeremy@attacktheatre.com 

Founded 28 years ago, Attack Theatre is a dance company currently operating with a staff of two artistic directors, four administrative employees, and a company of dancers, teaching artists, musicians, and designers working interdependently. Due to the small and collaborative nature of Attack Theatre’s staff, this position offers a valuable learning experience that more compartmentalized internships do not offer. This internship will offer insight and experience in the workings of a growing nonprofit arts organization based locally and working globally.  

Hours are flexible (part-time/full-time), and will be mutually agreed upon at the beginning of the internship.