Current Internships

We are currently looking for interns for FALL/WINTER 2010.

Marketing

Daytime and evening, 30 hours/week

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company seeks a Marketing Intern for the Fall/Winter of 2010. This position will be an excellent hands-on experience for a young professional seeking a deeper knowledge of the Chicago arts market in order to start a career in arts administration.  Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Audience Development, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Aptitude for desktop publishing and graphic design
• Experience with social medias
• Interest in the Chicago performing arts community
• Excellent communication skills

While at Remy Bumppo, the intern will work alongside the Director implementing single ticket sales strategies for 3 mainstage productions, including web and print promotions, special events, group sales and direct marketing. The Intern will also assist with internal market research, web site content, and member communications.

This is a 30-hour per week commitment from August 2010 – December 2010. A stipend is available. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Development

Daytime, 16 hours/week

Development Interns receive important exposure to the fundraising work of the company, work so vital to keeping any nonprofit organization thriving. Development interns will gain an understanding and appreciation for each unique and necessary aspect of creating a sustainable funding base for an arts organization. The intern will work closely with the Director of Development to conduct research on potential individual, foundation and corporate donors, track and analyze patron giving history and trends, develop and implement plans for cultivation and fundraising events, and help to write and assemble grant proposals and reports. The ideal intern candidate has strong writing skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Access.

Special Events

Daytime and some evenings, 16 hours/week

The Special Events intern will gain valuable experience in all aspects of event planning and execution.  Working closely with the Director of Development and Benefit Committee members, the intern will assist in the planning of Remy Bumppo’s annual Benefit – the company’s single largest fundraising effort. The Special Events intern will serve as the Auction Coordinator, creating materials to solicit auction donations, tracking the receipt of items and managing the online Silent Auction. He/she will also assist with other event-related tasks such as event promotions, décor, volunteer coordination and other logistics. The ideal intern candidate has strong communication skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Access. Access to a reliable car is a plus.  Must be available mid-November through the first week of March.

Administrative

Daytime, 15-20 hours/week

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is seeking a Fall 2010 administrative intern to work closely with the Business and Operations Manager.  Responsibilities will include assisting with:

• financial procedures
• budget and cash flow management
• class administration
• database maintenance
• volunteer management
• general office needs

This position requires strong computer skills (experience with Excel, Access, and QuickBooks a plus) as well as the abilities to multitask and work independently.

Applying for all Internships

Requirements

Compensation

Deadlines to apply:

• September 1 for Fall internship- September through December 31, 2010
• November 20 for Spring internship- January 1 through May 28, 2011.

To Apply

1. All applicants must submit a current resume
2. All applicants must include two letters of recommendation
3. All applicants must include a short essay discussing your interest and careers goals in theatre. In addition,
4. Briefly list the specific Internship goals you hope to accomplish at Remy Bumppo.