Arden Theatre Company internships are designed to provide insight and hands-on experience for a specific technical or administrative area of the theatre. We offer several types of internships on a rolling basis.

Internships require a 10 – 20 hour commitment per week. All internships are unpaid.

Marketing Intern
Arden Theatre Company seeks a dedicated Marketing Intern for Fall 2010. Intern will assist in all areas of marketing and public relations, including graphic design, promotions, community partnerships, social media, research and clerical support. The Arden values energetic, creative, team players who thrive in a fast-paced and self-directed work environment. Other requirements include: an outgoing and positive attitude, strong communication and organizational skills. The Arden offers flexible hours and a generous comp policy.

Development Intern
Arden Theatre Company seeks a dedicated Development intern to assist in the fundraising department two days per week. Individual should possess an eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and solid writing and communication skills. Individual will have the opportunity to work alongside members of the Development department to assist in donor / funder research, preparation of grant proposals, special events, and other administrative tasks. Excellent opportunity for college or graduate student interested in gaining experience in a non-profit arts organization.

Education Intern
Arden Theatre Company seeks a dedicated Education intern to assist in all area of the Education department including Arden Drama School, our in school residency program Arden For All, and the daily administrative operations of the department. Requirements include positive attitude, willingness to learn, strong communication and organizational skills. Teaching experience a plus but not a requirement. Please indicate if you have availability on weekends. Excellent opportunity for college or graduate student interested in gaining experience in arts education at a non-profit arts organization.

Artistic Intern
Concentration: Casting and Company Management
Arden Theatre Company seeks a dedicated Artistic intern to assist in all area of the Artistic department including Casting, Company Management, Contracts, and daily administrative operations. Requirements include positive attitude, willingness to learn, great phone skills, and strong communication and organizational skills. Previous directing or producing experience is a plus, but not necessary. Excellent opportunity for college or graduate student interested in gaining experience in the creative process of producing theatre at a non-profit arts organization.

Artistic Intern
Concentration: New Play Development
Arden Theatre Company seeks an artistic intern to work with the Associate Artistic Director.  Responsibilities include:  Reading and evaluating scripts. Maintaining script database.  Creating and proofreading artistic content in Arden publications, including programs, blogs, etc.  Other duties as assigned related to line producing, season planning, internal communications with development, marketing and production departments.  Commitment:  Minimum 10 hours/week.  There is no pay.  Graduate student credit can be arranged.  Qualifications:  Completed undergraduate degree in theater; completed or in process graduate degree in directing, dramaturgy or related field preferred.  Exceptional written and oral communication skills.  Thorough knowledge of dramatic literature, with an emphasis on new and contemporary plays.  Strong interpersonal skills. 

Production Department
Production Internships are available in stage management, lighting, sound, props, costuming, and scenic construction. Interns develop production skills by assisting in the build, rehearsal, technical rehearsal, and performance of our productions. Running crew placements that pay a weekly stipend are also available. Production Internships help aspiring theatre professionals build experience and make important career connections.

Costume Internships
Seeks costumes interns for upcoming productions in the 2010/2011 Season. Applicants must have local housing. The Arden values energetic, creative, team players who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Other requirements include: a commitment to excellence, strong communication and organizational skills. The Arden offers flexible hours and a generous comp policy.

If you would like to be considered for an internship position, please email the following materials to to Maureen Mullin Fowler, Director of Education at mmullin@ardentheatre.org. In the subject line please write: Intern Application – and name the internship you are seeking.
Example: Internship Application – Marketing Intern.