VOLUNTEER
Whether you're in school, out of school, new to the game, or a longtime player looking to develop new skills, Collaboraction has the perfect internship for you. Learn more about all of the opportunities below and submit today.
** COLLABORACTION IS ACCEPTING INTERN APPLICATIONS NOW!**
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
Collaboraction is a theatre company focused on inciting social change. Preference will be placed to applicants that are in line with our mission and interested in creating change through devised theatre.
Hours: Internships are available to be part time (10-15 hours) or full time (30-40 hours). Hours are usually completed during the day, but may vary depending on production schedule.
Compensation: Internship positions are unpaid, but may be completed for college credit if applicable.
Perks: Professional development opportunities, such as a resume/portfolio review at the end of internship, networking opportunities, and complementary tickets to Collaboraction productions.
Application Process:
To be considered for an internship with Collaboraction, please prepare the following to submit to info@collaboraction.org. Applications for internships are open now.
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A cover letter stating:
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Why you want to work at Collaboraction
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What internship position you are applying to and why
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How you hope this internship will support your long-term goals
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Your available start and end dates
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Your hourly time commitment each week
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A resume describing your relevant experiences
ARTISTIC INTERN
Required skills:
* Excellent communication skills
* Reliability and maturity
* Creative problem-solving
* Ability to prioritize and multitask
Skills gained:
* Developing new theatrical work
* Script assessment
* The curating process
* Working with writers, directors, actors, and designers
Who should apply for this position:
Interns who have a strong desire to learn about day-to-day artistic programming should apply. This position largely works in an administrative capacity, with occasional nighttime and weekend hours. The artistic internship is the best fit for directors, dramaturgs, and playwrights who wish to gain experience working in an artistic department.
Position is supervised by:
Associate Producer
Internship Responsibilities:
The intern will work directly with Collaboraction’s artistic staff to produce mainstage and supplemental programming. This includes gaining experience in curating festival programming, casting, observation of and minute taking for both production meetings and meetings of the Artistic Office, providing dramaturgical support on current productions, and other day-to-day office support as needed. Working hands-on with writers, directors, actors, and designers on an administrative level.
EDUCATION INTERN
Required skills:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Time management
* The ability to prioritize and multitask
* Patience and a sense of humor
* Positive attitude
Skills gained:
* Arts Education
* Arts Administration
* Programming
* Budgeting
Who should apply for this position:
Applicants should have a desire to support and develop our next generation of theatre artists. This position is a great opportunity for aspiring teaching artists and education program director.
Position is supervised by:
Director of Youth Programming
Internship Responsibilities:
The two major areas of work include assisting in the classroom of our After School Matters program and producing support with The Light, our annual youth festival. Other responsibilities include developing educational materials and providing educational research for our development department.
DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Required skills:
* Excellent communication skills
* Reliability and maturity
* Creative problem-solving
* Ability to prioritize and multi-task
* Positive attitude
Skills gained:
* Arts Administration
* Fundraising
* Cultivating relationships with donors
* Partnerships
* Networking
Who should apply for this position:
Applicants who wish to gain hands-on experience in the development department of a non-profit theatre company should apply. The position is best suited for those who aspire to be a Director of Development or Executive Director.
Position is supervised by:
Director of Development
Internship Responsibilities:
Interns will assist in a variety of areas; including strategic planning, partnerships, fundraising, researching foundations, writing grant proposals, working with donors, cultivating corporate sponsorship, planning and attending special events, and assisting where needed.
MARKETING INTERN
Required skills:
* Excellent communication skills
* Reliability and maturity
* Creative problem-solving
* Ability to prioritize and multi-task
* Positive attitude
Skills gained:
* Arts Administration
* Fundraising
* Cultivating relationships with donors
* Partnerships
* Networking
Who should apply for this position:
Applicants who wish to gain hands-on experience in the marketing of a non-profit theatre company should apply. The position is best suited for those who aspire to be a Marketing Director.
Position is supervised by:
Marketing Manager & Director of Development
Internship Responsibilities:
Interns will assist in a variety of areas; including strategic planning, partnerships, social media marketing, email marketing, community outreach, PR, planning and attending special events, and assisting where needed.
PRODUCTION INTERN
Who should apply for this position:
Applicants who apply should have an interest in providing boots-on-the-ground support in all areas of production in our season. This intersectional internship is great for those who aspire to be a Production Manager or Technical Director.
Position is supervised by:
Associate Producer and Facilities & Rentals Manager
Internship Responsibilities:
Interns will assist in all aspects of production, including but not limited to build, hang, and programming support. Other responsibilities include helping to coordinate events, working backstage on shows, assisting with rentals, and general facilities upkeep & management.
Required skills:
* Excellent communication skills
* Reliability and maturity
* Creative problem-solving
* Ability to prioritize and multitask
* Ability to lift 50lbs
Skills gained:
* Production logistics
* Run crew/ASMing
* Facilities Management
* Operations and event planning
THEATRE MANAGEMENT INTERN
Required skills:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Time management
* The ability to prioritize and multitask
* Positive attitude
Skills gained:
* Arts Administration
* Finance
* Budgeting
* Office Management
* Human Resources
Who should apply for this position:
This internship will gain hands on experience within the day-to-day administration and operations of a theatre company. Interns who aspire to be a Managing Director should apply.
Position is supervised by:
General Manager
Internship Responsibilities:
This internship works closely in all aspects in the field of management, including finance and budgeting, human resources, office management, and facilities. Responsibilities include artistic contracting, rental contracting, project management, accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and other office management tasks.
Collaboraction is always looking for new artists to collaborate and create with, whether you're an actor, writer, director, composer, musician, dancer, or an artist of any kind. You can always drop us a note at info@collaboraction.org and we'll respond!
SUBMISSIONS
Want to get involved with Collaboraction?
We're always looking for new voices to join our team. Whether you're looking to volunteer, apply for one of our internships, or connect with us as an actor or artist, we'd love to hear from you!
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Become a Collaboractivist! As a non-profit theatre company, we are always looking for the support and passion of others to help us run special events, volunteer at performances, and so much more. If you'd like to volunteer, we'd love to have you!
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