Internships
For serious theater students and pre/post professionals

• Managing Artistic Director Assistant
  This new position will be a 4, 9 or 12 month contract, depending on experience and schedule flexibility. Hours will be flexible (roughly 6-12 per week, depending on availability). Duties will vary but will generally fall under arts administration, production, marketing, youth program, administration, fundraising and development. Experience preferred but training will be provided. Must be reliable, have personal access to a computer with internet, and, at times, be able to work independently. This is an unpaid internship; however a small travel stipend may be available depending on need and experience level. This is a great opportunity for students seeking real-world experience in the arts and business of running a non-profit. The job is also ideal for connection to other opportunities in the arts.
• Youth Program Assistant
  This position will last approximately 8 weeks starting in late May and ending near the end of July. During the months of June and July the job will primarily be assisting during the PushPush Theater & Film Camps, Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 3:30pm. The week or so leading up to the camps (roughly 5-8 hours of administration) will also be required (about our camps). Training will be provided. Experience with youth a plus. Must be reliable, able to take direction from Artistic Directors, have a desire to learn about working with youth and about our particular program.
• Accounting Assistant
  We’re an all-artist-run business and we are looking for someone with a love for theater, but also who knows QuickBooks and has some experience with accounting for a small non-profit. This person will assist our General Business Manager/Bookkeeper. The job is flexible and requires 8-12 hours per week, between home and office.
• Box office Management
  Box office management usually takes about an hour during the day, and about 3 hours per performance in the evenings. Ultimately, we are looking for someone to manage this area and supervise a team. This position is also a great way to meet the artists and get involved in larger projects.
• Administrative Assistant
  Assist with marketing, fundraising, workshop coordination, donor relations, grant writing, box office, bookkeeping, planning, and productions in this 8-12 hour a week position. The job is flexible and requires 8-12 hours per week, between home and office.
• Production Assistant
  Help out with the shows! Hours vary and depend on production. See our shows page for more information.
• Graphic Design & Illustration
  Help create our flyers, posters & email blasts. This position is a flexible, work-from-home job that will take only a few hours per month and to help us more creatively announce our upcoming projects.
• Development/Fundraising Assistant
  This position will assist staff with fundraisers and research, writing, proofing, and submission of foundation, corporate, and government grants.
• German Language Assistant
  PushPush is also seeking a German language student or intern to assist us with projects requiring translation. Hours and times are flexible.

All jobs have potential to lead to a paid position. Experience is a plus, but training will be provided for the right candidate. Familiarity with the work of PushPush Theater is a plus. Interested parties can see a PushPush shows for half-price.

To apply, please first read our mission and artist pages. Then send us a brief email with your goals, why the position might be a good fit for you, and a summary of related experience to: pushpushtheater@gmail.com.

About Our Internship Program
PushPush Theater of Atlanta offers unpaid and stipend-paid internships in theater arts. Our award-winning, 99-seat theater is run by a small group of artists who work as a team to run the organization. The work involves arts management, administration, marketing, tech/set work, costume & props, design, youth programming, event planning, community relations, and stage management. In most cases, applicants are asked to volunteer prior to being accepted.
Because our full-time staff is small and doesn't always have time to respond to every email rapidly, we encourage applicants to bring their information directly to the theater during shows, workshops and events in order to meet staff and get to better know the company and our work. Before applying, applicants should to read all related info on our website to get an idea of how we work and if our mission fits with your goals. Our company, mission, and intern program is different from most programs and applicants need to decide if the environment seems fitting. The best way to do that is to come for workshops, see shows, talk to the artists, and volunteer. To get postings on these events please sign up for our email list. Our program is fun and challenging and provides a wealth of opportunities. We look forward to meeting you.