CENTERSTAGE 2008 Fall Internships

Available Fall Internships:  Education, Marketing & Public Relations, Development & Special Events, and General Management

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Education Internship

Hartford Stage boasts one of the most innovative and comprehensive education and outreach programs in the country.  The Education Department focuses on life long learning for children, adults, teachers, and professionals.  Education interns will have the opportunity for hands on theatre-in-education, performance, and administrative experience.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assist Teaching Artists in Classroom Activities
• Liaison Between Teacher and Students; Hartford Stage and School Districts
• Classroom Monitor and Observation
• Stage Management
• Create Study Guides/Dramaturgy
• Assemble Classroom Kits
• Media Design (Relevant Experience Required)
• Event and Program Promotions
• Special Event Assistance (some travel involved)
• Administrative Support

Commitment: 10 – 25+ Hours per Week

Marketing & Public Relations Internship

Marketing & Public Relations at Hartford Stage is a unique experience in that our theatre represents an extremely diverse community in the region.  It is the responsibility of the Marketing & Public Relations Department to make connections in the community, facilitate dialogue around events and productions, analyze production attendance and sales trends, design advertising for all Hartford Stage events, and contact local media outlets.  Our Marketing & Public Relations Department offers interns the opportunity to explore all of these facets fundamental to a career in Marketing and Public Relations.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Write Press Releases for Hartford Stage Events and Performances
• Assist in Execution of Production Promotions Plan
• Pitch Stories to Local Media Outlets
• Assist in Community Outreach Planning
• Assist in Media and Website Design (Relevant Experience Required)
• Liaison with Other Department on Collaborative Projects
• Manage Internet Outreach Planning and Execution
• Project Management As Requested
• Administrative Support

Commitment: 15 - 25+ Hours per Week

Development & Special Events Internship

Amid the excitement of the theatre's high-profile artistic and educational programs, Development is a lesser-known but critical activity for any not-for-profit organization. The Development Department cultivates and maintains relationships with thousands of individual donors, corporate sponsors, private and community foundations, and government agencies, who together contribute more than $2.8 million annually to make possible the work on our stage and in our classrooms and workshops. In addition, the Development Department is responsible for all donor and cultivation events for the organization, which range from intimate cocktail receptions to the annual Gala.  The Development & Special Events internship provides an opportunity to participate in a vital business function that helps the company grow and prosper.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assist in Sponsorship Campaign
• Assist on Special Events Planning and Execution
• Conduct Corporate, Foundation and Individual prospect research
• Assist in Grant Writing
• Develop and Compile Survey to Assess Donor Motivations
• Prepare Solicitation and Event Mailings
• Compile and Maintain Digital Databases
• Administrative Support

Commitment: 10-30+ Hours per Week

General Management Internship

The General Management department is the administrative jack-of-all-trades of the theater.  General Management supervises and manages human resources, company policy, accounting, Board administration, union and artist contracts, company management (all hospitality and logistical coordination with artists), as well as interacting with all other departments.  The General Management intern works on special projects in the areas of company management, organizational administration, human resources, accounting and Trustee administration.  

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assist the General Manager, Company Manager, and CenterStage Coordinator
• Conduct Research/Analysis for Programming and Business Needs
• Assist Board Administration
• Maintain Hospitality Services for Guest Artists
• Administrative Support
• Additional Special Projects as requested

Commitment: 20-35 Hours Per Week

Artistic Internship

The Artistic Internship is only offered during the summer.

Please click HERE for information on the 2008 Artistic Apprenticeship.

Production Internship

Production Internships include Costume Shop, Scenic Arts, Sound, Electrics, Properties, and Stage Management.  Due to the varying needs of the Production Department, these internships will be accepted on a production or multi-production basis.  While we will accept submissions, we will only contact leading candidates as the Season’s needs dictate. 

Currently accepting applications for Fall 2008 internships.  To apply please send a resume and completed application form to:

Matt Neufeld
CenterStage Coordinator 
Phone: (860) 520-7141
Email: mattneufeld@hartfordstage.org