About Face Theatre 07/08 Season
Internship
About Face Theatre is currently seeking interns for a variety of special projects in the areas of management, marketing, publicity, production, education, and development. For further details (including how this internship can qualify as college credit), please contact Paula Gilovich, Education Programs Director, at paula@aboutfacetheatre.com.
Internships are currently available in the following departments (click on the department for a full description):
Education
Interns will be directly involved in the programmatic development of the Youth Theatre. Interns will assist in teaching weekly workshops and producing the monthly open mike series. Interns will also be involved in the development of the script for the next AFYT production.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and references to paula@aboutfacetheatre.com.
Production
Interns will be involved in the daily operation of each production and will work directly with the Producer, director and designers on the realization of the production plan. Required skills include familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, good communication and phone skills, and a valid drivers license.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and references to mailbox@aboutfacetheatre.com.
Development and Special Events
The Development and Special Events intern will report directly to the Development Director and provide support in all aspects of contributed income development for About Face Theatre. The intern will work 15 - 20 hours per week during regular business hours. Occasional evening event attendance required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with and plan all fundraising benefits and special events, including collaboration with volunteer committees
- Retrieve, organize and research donor/prospect information
- Maintain donor records and database systems, as well as gather and manipulate related data
- Manage donor acknowledgement and recognition
- Manage annual fund processes, including direct mail campaigns
- Support corporate and foundation research, proposal submission, and reporting
- Support Development Director with daily operations of the department including donor inquiries and requests, meeting scheduling and preparation, and other duties as assigned.
Our ideal candidate has an interest in theatre management, is proficient in MS Office, has the ability to communicate professionally in writing, by phone and in person, has strong research skills and is organized.
Please forward your resume, cover letter and two references to mollie@aboutfacetheatre.com.
Management
About Face Theatre seeks Fall Management interns.
About Face Theatre has an opening for a Management Intern. This position reports directly to the Managing Director and assists with all aspects of the management of a mid-sized non-profit theatre company including contracts, finance, meeting preparation, grant preparation, etc.
About Face Theatre creates exceptional, innovative, and adventurous plays to advance the national dialogue on gender and sexual identity, and to challenge and entertain audiences in Chicago, across the country, and around the world.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Assist with financial systems and management of contracts.
- Organize and prepare with Executive Director for all Board of Directors meetings and communications.
- Prepare grants and supplemental materials.
- Proof and edit marketing, development and other institutional materials
- Assist all with various events geared towards sales, publicity and fundraising.
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and enjoy a fast-paced environment and available to work a minimum of 15-20 hours a week. Applicants should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel), and have an interest in pursuing a career in theatre or arts management.
If interested, please contact:
Mollie Alexander Speer
Director of Development and Marketing
About Face Theatre
mollie@aboutfacetheatre.com
No phone calls please.
Marketing and Public Relations
About Face Theatre has an immediate opening for a Marketing Intern. This position works closely with both the Marketing Manager and Publicist to assist with single ticket campaigns, group sales efforts, special event planning and audience development efforts. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and enjoy a fast-paced environment and available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week. Applicants should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel), and have an interest in pursuing a career in arts marketing and/or theatre management.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Assist with the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan for an upcoming About Face Theatre production.
- Lead the efforts of a student marketing campaign to area universities.
- Organize and maintain press clippings and marketing material archives.
- Assist with the organization and execution of audience development events.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of marketing materials.
- Assist our publicist with the distribution of press releases.
- Assist all with various events geared towards sales, publicity and fundraising.
- Other duties as assigned.
Please forward your resume, cover letter and two references to mollie@aboutfacetheatre.com.
