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.

Fall and Spring Development and Special Events Internships
The objective of this internship is to provide an opportunity for hands-on experience and an introduction to the operations of development and fundraising at a nonprofit theatre company. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to gain hands-on experience in day to day operations at a cultural organization and a theatre company. Intern support will help the Arden bring in the necessary funding and patronage to fulfill its mission. We are currently seeking interns for the winter and spring terms, applicants looking to start immediately will also be considered. Responsibilities include:

• Various projects maintaining the organization’s donor database
• Assisting the development staff to track and evaluate fundraising campaigns, including capital campaigns
• Researching individual donor and grant funding prospects
• Assisting the development staff in donor cultivation such as campaign projects and special events
• Assist with the annual fundraising gala

Qualifications: attention to detail, self-motivation and time management, excellent online research skills, creativity, outgoing personality, an interest in the regional theatre community. Hours are negotiable. This is an unpaid position. Send a cover letter, resume and references to Megan Staples, Development Assistant, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, by fax to 215-922-7011 or email to mstaples@ardentheatre.org.

Spring Semester Props Intern
Arden Theatre Company, a leading non-profit regional theatre, is seeking a Props Interns for the spring semester of the 2011/2012 Season.  Semester dates January - May.  Schedule is negotiable.  Responsibilities will include crafts, basic carpentry, painting, basic sewing, shopping and set dressing.  The Arden is an equal opportunity employer. This is an unpaid position and applicants must have local housing.  Send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Jessica Day West, Associate Production Manager, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, by fax to 215-922-7011 or email to jwest@ardentheatre.org.

Spring Semester Electrics and Sound Intern
Arden Theatre Company, a leading non-profit regional theatre, is seeking a Electrics and Sound Intern for the spring semester of the 2011/2012 Season.  Semester dates January - May.  Schedule is negotiable.  Responsibilities will include general maintenance of lighting and sound equipment, assisting with lighting, sound installation, assisting with lighting focuses, assisting with lighting and sound strikes.  Basic electrical knowledge is a plus.  The Arden is an equal opportunity employer. This is an unpaid position and applicants must have local housing.  Send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Jessica Day West, Associate Production Manager, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, by fax to 215-922-7011 or email to jwest@ardentheatre.org.

Scenic Construction Internship
Arden Theatre Company, a leading non-profit regional theatre, is seeking a Scenic Construction Intern for the spring semester of the 2011/2012 Season.  Semester dates January - May.  Schedule is negotiable.  Responsibilities will include basic carpentry, scenic construction, assisting with load-in of scenery, basic scenic painting, shopping and shop & theatre maintenance.  Applicants must be able to lift 40 lbs. and must be comfortable with heights.  The Arden is an equal opportunity employer. This is an unpaid position and applicants must have local housing.  Send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Jessica Day West, Associate Production Manager, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, by fax to 215-922-7011 or email to jwest@ardentheatre.org.

Spring Semester Costume Intern
Arden Theatre Company, a leading non-profit regional theatre, is seeking a Costume Intern for the spring semester of the 2011/2012 Season.  Semester dates January - May.  Schedule is negotiable.  Responsibilities will include crafts, basic sewing, assisting with fittings, restocking costumes, pulling costume for rehearsal and show purposes, shopping and alterations.  Applicants must have basic sewing skills.  The Arden is an equal opportunity employer. This is an unpaid position and applicants must have local housing.  Send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Jessica Day West, Associate Production Manager, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, by fax to 215-922-7011 or email to jwest@ardentheatre.org.