SMITHSONIAN PERFORMING ARTS INTERN
Company/Organization: The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)
Description:
ABOUT TSA
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian Institution’s mission “to increase and diffuse knowledge” through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian’s research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.INTERN DUTIES
Intern will assist with all aspects of TSA Performing Arts programming, including:
- Research, booking, budgets, contract negotiation, season planning, logistical set-up, and marketing.
- Provide direct, hands-on support through the design and production of printed event programs, flyers, patron correspondence, and onsite support of performing arts, film and family programs.
- Assist with box office and house management duties during some evening and weekend productions.
- Spring interns will also assist with the planning, preparation and/or execution of TSA’s Smithsonian Sleepover program.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By working closely with the Program Manager, the Intern will gain experience in all aspects of program and event production, including: Budgeting, performance reporting, customer service, trouble-shooting/problem-solving, adapting to different situations, multi-tasking, creative thinking, researching, coordination at events, creating and maintaining inventories, editing promotional materials, communication, box office and house management, organization and time management, event management.SEASONS
Spring (Jan - May) and Fall (Sep - Dec)TIME COMMITMENT
Hours flexible; 1 full semesterSCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, timing flexibleSUPERVISORS
Liz Paige, Program Coordinator and Brigitte Blachere, Performing Arts ManagerCOMPENSATION
All TSA Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the interns university/college.LOCATION
S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and/or interest in supporting performing arts presentations, house management, arts management, and/or event planning.
- Background or strong interest in music, dance, theater, or event planning required.
- Preferred that Spring applicants have an interest and/or experience working with children ages 8-12.
- Ability to work quickly with attention to detail both independently and as a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.
- Must be able to interact with many different types of people while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Paid Internship Info:
Unpaid
End Date:
, ,
Deadline:
(Intern positions available year-round)Additional Info:
REQUESTED DOCUMENTSTags:
Prospective interns are required to submit the following:
1. Application for Smithsonian Institute Internships
2. Two letters of recommendation (usually from professors)
3. Recent writing sample (usually a paper written for school and at least two pages)
4. Most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
5. ResumeInterns at the Smithsonian are required to undergo a security background investigation and fingerprinting through the Office of Protection Services before they are accepted into an internship.
Performing Arts Marketing PR TheaterMore Internships in Dist. Of Columbia:
Latest Dist. Of Columbia Internships
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) [ All of our Internships ]
1100 Jefferson Dr. SW - Suite 3077, PO Box 23293; MRC 701
Washington, DC 20026-3293
Phone: (202) 633-8641 Fax: (202) 633-8909
Email: TSAInternships@si.edu
Website: The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)
Internweb.com cannot guarantee the validity and accuracy of internship postings. All persons expressing interest, applying for or accepting internships posted on Internweb.com do so of their own accord and in compliance with Internweb.com's Terms and Conditions.