Interns
For serious theater students and pre/post professionals
More About Our Internship Program
Immediate Internship Opportunities
Managing Artistic Director Assistant
PushPush Theater seeks to fill the new Intern position of Assistant to the Managing Artistic Director in June of 2008. The position will be a 4, 9 or 12 month contract, depending on experience and schedule flexibility. Students interested in the arts and needing school internship credits are preferred. Hours will be flexible (roughly 8-15 per week, depending on availability). Duties will vary but will generally fall under arts administration and production, marketing, youth program administration, and fundraising development. 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. This is a great opportunity for students seeking real-world experience in the arts and non-profit business and for connection to other opportunities in the arts.
Youth Program Assistant
PushPush Theater seeks to fill a summer internship position of Youth Program Assistant. The position will last approximately 8 weeks in 2008 starting in mid May and ending near the end of July or beginning of August, depending on availability. During the months of June and July the job will primarily be assisting during the PushPush Theater Summer Theater and Film camps, Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 3:30pm. The week or so leading up to the camps roughly 6-8 hours of administration will be required (detailed information 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 the program and apply the ideals as they are learned. A small travel stipend may be available depending on need and experience.
German Language Assistant
PushPush is also seeking a German language intern to assist us for a short time with the translation of several new plays and also with some internet research related to our German exchange projects. Please pass the word and/or let us know if you have any leads. Hours and times are flexible. Some assistance can take place from home.
To apply send cover letter and references to pushpushtheater@gmail.com.
More 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 wear all hats. Our interns do the
same. The
program is challenging and can (and often does) involve arts management,
administration,
marketing and pr, tech/set work, costume & props, design, youth
programming, event planning, fundraising, volunteer coordination and
community relations, stage management, directing, and -sometimes-
acting. In most cases applicants are asked to participate in a
workshop or volunteer with artistic staff prior to being accepted.
Applications
should apply in the form of a one-page letter of interest indicating
your knowledge of PushPush, your objectives for the next 5-10 years,
and how PushPush might help you reach your goals, along with your
resume and headshot to pushpushtheater@gmail.com (preferred way
of communication)
or by mail to: PushPush Internship, 121 New Street, #4, Decatur,
GA, 30030.
Because our staff is small and doesn't always have time to
respond to every bit of mail, 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 are encouraged 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 email us and ask to be added to our volunteer
and/or main artist lists. Our program is fun and challenging and
provides a wealth of opportunities. We look forward to meeting you.
| Internships Currently Available |
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Bookkeeping Assistant: Basic bookkeeping and accounting
experience a plus. Training provided. Must be reliable and trustworthy. |
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Marketing & Administrative Assistant: Marketing experience
a plus. Training provided. Must be reliable and have good communication
and computer skills. |
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Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund awarded in 2000 for staff and
in 2003 for expansion |
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Box Office Assistant: Box office experience a plus. Training
provided. Must be reliable and have good people skills. |
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“Artistic Internships and Apprentices in Acting, Assistant
Directing, Lighting, and Stage Managing. Must be available for
evening and weekend rehearsals. Professional experience in Theater
Arts a plus, but training will be provided. The right candidate
will have flexible schedule, open mind, since of humor, ability
to communicate sincerely with staff and artists, an artistic
passion, humility, and a
strong willingness to listen and learn. |
Familiarity with the work of PushPush Theater's work is
a plus for all positions. Interested parties can see a PushPush
show
for half-price on Thursdays and Sundays. Just mention to the
box office personnel that you are interested in a volunteer,
intern
or board member position. For more information about the specific
duties and requirements for these positions, please email pushpushtheater@gmail.com or call 404.377.6332.
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